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I believe Pete Schiebel, one of our fellow auotxers took those pics. Go to Phillyscca.com and look in the Solo section for the thread on pictures from heat 1 and 2. You'll find them in there. Tom

I see the problem with the oversteer Roman, it's the fat load in the passenger seat in the last 3 photos. I'm definately weighing down the right side of the car. Tom

Seats and belts look good Roman. Did the mounting go as we discussed? Tom

Sorry it took so long. Here's one of Roman's runs.

KitKat wrote: "R compounds =2-5 seconds" Agreed!!! When Michael Dougherty let me take his 7 on slicks out for a run, I couldn't believe the difference. On the Avon CR500's I was always understeering, His car on slicks was like it was glued to the ground. I bought a set before the next event. Come on over to the dark side Roman.

Roman's car is really nice looking. I heard alot of people complementing it. Roman had a great attitude and will be a force to recond with once he gets the suspension set up. I rode with him on one run and the rear was pretty squirrely. We did one 360 and stayed on course and then he proceeded to power oversteer all the way around the turnaround sweeper. :thumbs: There are plenty of competitors that will give you their suggestions for improvement in both your set up and driving,if you ask them. Find the good drivers and get them to ride with you or even give you an instructors run with them at the wheel. Note the improvement in his times, 10 second improvement over the first run. I bet his face hurts right now from smiling so much. I took a video of one of his runs, I'll post it up after dinner. Tom

Morgan, you've purchased an excellent 7, but you may need to do several autoxs to retrain it. It seems that in its only autox outing, it refused to follow the course for its original owner. Best of luck with it. :cheers: Tom

The ad lists it at $18,350.

With my fat butt sitting over the wheels, that ain't going to happen. I am the heaviest single part of the car. The engine only weighs 89 KG. :ack: Svelt guys like you might have a shot at it, especially with that boat anchor up front. Tom

Dave's explanation of the weight requirements for DMOD is correct with one exception. For those of us with 1800cc's or less the minimum weight is 1280 pounds, plus the 40 pounds for the modified tub, for a total weight of 1320 with driver. Tom For those of you with those HUGE 1801-2000 cc motors, you pay a penalty of 100 pounds bringing your minimum to 1380 plus 40 for the modified tub, so 1420 is your minimum weight. :_deadhorse: Tom

Dave, any photos of the drive shaft hoop install? I'm jealous, great roads, great Skiing and great Fishing. Too bad I can't convince the wife to move out there. Tom

You know Jon, if you downsized to a series 3, you might be able to complete your spins within the cones and keep going. Tom

I ordered my series 3 before they came out with the Sumo Version. At 6'1" and 220 it is definately snug, but its more like putting the car on. I've been for rides in the SV and I feel like i slosh around in it, there's so much more room. The wider footwell is nice if you have larger size feet. I think this picture gives a good comparison of the size difference. Tom http://usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2119328858_sizecomparison.bmp

Is it just me or is that 7 set up with way too much ground clearence for autocrossing an AMod car???? Maybe the wing is creating lift instead of downforce. :bs: Doesn't seem to have much rake either. Tom

I don't know Jon, I thought his line was pretty good, He might even have been on course this time. He is definately certifiable though. A seven in Midtown traffic. That's more than brave. :seeya: Tom

That works for me.:hurray: Thanks Tom

Powderbrake wrote: Ditto!!!! Tom

Roman, I have an enclosed 18ft trailer that you can use. Unfortunately, I don't have a tow vehicle for you. ( I totalled my wife's Durango towing a few years back and she won't let me tow.) I have an event this coming sunday that I need the trailer for, but you are welcome to use it until I need it again for the Warminster event on the 20th. Let me know. Tom

Now I get it. Your seven is like the Stealth Bomber. No one hears it coming then you destroy the timing equipment. :yesnod: Tom

Jon, are you sure you have an engine in that 7 of your's??? Last time I couldn't hear anything and you claimed it was on. :rofl: :seeya: Tom

Roman, I must have missed you today, I saw tons of VDubbs but no Ultralight. Tom

RDROCKT wrote: 1420 lbs is the minimum weigth for you porkers with the huge 2.0 liter motors. :ack: It's only 1380 for those of us with 1.8 liter motors Tom

Dave, if you run in an SCCA sponsored autox, best read the regs. If it doesn't specifically say you can make a change you can't. Lots of discussion on the aero mods in the D/Emod forum on the scca site. I haven't followed it that closely to give accurate advice, sorry. I do seem to recall that the front dam/splitter details were very specific. As well as those for the rear spoiler. I don't think you can do a rear diffuser but again not definate about that. Tom

My Caterham Superlight was cornerweighted and came in at a svelt 1164 pounds, without me. And I do weigh more than any single part. :ack: Tom

We'll that sucked! I should be in the air on the way to Ireland right now. Two attempted flights to connect in Boston were cancelled, and no way to make the connection. Hours spent, in line just to be told we'd have to go back down to ticketing, then two hours more talking (well mostly holding) to my new friends in Bombay.:_deadhorse: :_deadhorse: :_deadhorse: What a run around!!!! Still can't get a hold of the Car rental company to change the reservation. At least I'm sleeping in my own bed instead of at the airport. We'll try again tomorrow. Tom