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I never ordered the weather gear for my Caterham as I knew I'd never be able to get in with the top up. However, Boxologist has a top with a neat feature that allows one to enter the car. It has a zippered or velcroed piece that opens up to allow one to get in and then reseal while sitting in the car. I'm sure he'll post a picture if you ask. Tom

Ahhhh, they were stolen... Yeah, that's it they were stolen officer. I can tell you how to make an inexpensive set. But based on the info I just dug up, I think you're out of the woods on the bumper issue. That's why I put the details of the code in the post for you. So you could have it handy when you take it in. Tom http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2094366622_left side with bumpers and doors.jpghttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1171556042_Front bumper photo.jpg

I haven't seen any reference to that in the regs. If you drive less than 5000 miles a year, I believe you can be exempted from the emission test. Tom

Did some more checking. Seems windhield minimum is 7 inches if orginally specified by a recognizied manufacturer...??? (b) Requirements. Glazing shall meet following requirements: (1) A windshield may not be less than 7 inches in vertical height on a street rod and 12 inches vertical height on reconstructed vehicles and specially constructed vehicles. If the original body configuration provided by a recognized manufacturer had a windshield of less than 12 inches, reconstructed vehicles and specially constructed vehicles may use the original windshield size, except that this size may not be less than 7 inches. the Bumper exemption seems to hold. Tom

Roman. It's been 7 years since I went thru the process and there have been some new regs. I believe that reverse lights are not specified unless you have them then they must work. As for Windshileds, ... the following is from the Pa specialty vehicle inspection code. (2) Check the windshield and reject if one or more of the following apply: (i) A windshield is less than 7 inches in vertical height on a street rod. (ii) A windshield is less than 12 inches in vertical height, or the vertical height is less than what was originally designed, on a reconstructed or specially constructed vehicle. (iii) The windshields and side windows or openings do not allow the driver minimum outward horizontal vision capability of 90° from each side of vertical plane passing through fore and aft centerline of vehicle. The specialty vehicle inspection says that you need front and rear bumpers, but I found this reg... 1992 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. ©. § 4536. Bumpers. No person shall operate any vehicle upon a highway without bumpers of a type specified by regulations of the department in both the front and rear unless the vehicle was originally designed and manufactured to be used without bumpers. This section shall not apply to any special mobile equipment, commercial implement of husbandry or implement of husbandry that is not so equipped by the original manufacturer. The driver of a commercial implement of husbandry equipped with vehicular hazard signal lamps shall use the signals when the vehicle is traveling below the speed limit on any highway if the vehicle is not equipped with a rear bumper. (June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days; May 20, 1993, P.L.30, No.10, eff. 60 days) Don't know what water that will hold with the inspection site though. Hopefully, your title gets thru without the specialty inspection site requirement. Oh, and inspection does require at least one rear view mirror. I'll keep researching too. Tom

I love the way that car sticks!!

Sorry Mazda, those number I gave were seconds, as in times. As for speed??? my speedo gave up the ghost long ago, and there's no way I could look down anyway. That's where I guess I need to invest in a data logger. The Slaloms on the return side were flat out in 2nd gear, I'd guess close to 60++ mph. Sure felt like it. and I did shift to third for the finish once, so that could be close to 70 mph. You would love Warminster, I just depends on the course set up. Sometimes the Vette guys design it and sometimes the Elise guys or Fmod guys do. Each likes to play to their strength, so it either becomes a power course or a transition course. Lucky for us, we have the power and handling to do either. And the bonus is they can never make it tight enough to pinch us, like the bigger cars. Tom

An FMod did 55's, High 58's, low 59's for the best drivers in XP and SS.

Us Caterham types use http;//www.blatchat.com its the Lotus7club of Great Britian's site. Tech talk is great for xflows, Kseries, Vauxhalls, Zetecs' and Duratecs, as well as any other suspension, brake, electrical, suspension questions. However you now need to be a member to post. There are enough of us on here that are members who could post for you. Tom

Roman, looks like you got it registered and inspected. Any trouble getting thru without a windshield or bumpers? Tom

Very Nice!!:cheers: Best of luck with it, It's a real looker! Hope to see you out autoxing soon. Tom

Here's a video of my 3 & 4 runs side by side. It's interesting to see where I lost time or made up time by pausing the video at differnt gates. Tom

If you think a little rain is tough, come out to the Philly Region Winter Autox Series. The first picure is Ice and snow. Second is 10 inches of snow. Really. Not seven friendly. Tom http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/975086853_winter autox.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/557840433_winter autox 2.jpg

Jon, if you have a rear antirollbar, where is it set? If it's at the full forward postition you could soften it a bit by moving it to the rearward holes. Also what size front antiroll bar are you running? (What color bushing)? Tom

Yes Jon. 10 inch Hoosiers on 10 inch rims at all four corners. I've been told by some of the better drivers that the car is very neutral. You could go with 8 inch all around to get a little more heat in them faster. Don't know if that compromises your grip that much. I don't remember your HP level, but if you are running around 135-150 or so at the flywheel, I seem to recall the UK guys use less tire. And you're right, that pearlesent Orange is awesome. I sat in Steve's on Sunday, it didn't seem as wide inside as yours, and the seats were Waaay too comfy. Can't wait for Steve to start Autoxing with us, he's been doing it for many years.

Alright, I'll fess up. I failed with 78% :cry: That's why I built a Caterham, it just bolts together. You guys that build your own from scratch are special. :flag: Tom

Take a look at ORANGE S1's (Nick) avatar. Looks like exactly the same color. Tom

Here's a pic of Roman providing excellent ballast, on run #2. Too bad you can't see the grin on his face. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1643316364_IMG_3900.jpg

Just got home from a long day at the Philly Autox in Warminster. Nice cool dry sunny day. Steve N. showed up with his stunning Lambo Orange Superformance S1. EvilRome0 (Roman) made an appearace, and the new owner of Lance's caterham was there as well. This 7 thing seams to be growing. :hurray: Missed you Al and Jon. Tom

Sounds like New Zealand.

I saw that Pa. also amended their regulations for registering special constructed vehicles this year. They have designated "approved" inspection sites to certify compliance with State regs. No longer can you just go to the local garage for the initial inspection. Will certainly complicate the process of registering a newly built seven in Pa. (bumpers,doors,emissions, etc.) Guess that just makes our currently registered vehicles worth more.:cheers: Tom

I remember Steve's car, a nice pearlesent orange. He ran at Boeing a few years ago. Hope he shows, weather forecast is holding. Tom

Good luck Jon! Unless EvilRome0 shows up, looks like it might just be me, a 62 Lotus and a 71 series IV at Warminster this weekend. Tom

He's off the hook as we don't use the PA system at Warminster. But will EvilRome0 show up? :toetap: Tom

Bump for Al & EvilRome0 (I know you're out there) Weather looks good. Hope to see you there. Tom