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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

JBH, check out the Tire warmer thread down in Autox. Davemk1 shared the spring rates of his Birkin... "For what it's worth I'm running 350# springs in the front and 175# in the rear. If I were to change anything i'd drop them by 25# all round but It's not in the budget at this point. That said the set up works very well on my car as it sticks very well and has near ideal balance." My Superlight is sprung like yours. Interesting. Tom

Dave, my rear springs are progressive, and I recall 150 pounds as the max number. Again, stock for the Superlight. Jon, did you notice the poor fiberglass job on the right rear wing? I've had the car driven by several of the top drivers. and they thrashed it pretty good. See rear wing picture. Well, actually that was me driving in that picture. But that wasn't the first time, and probably won't be the last. It's just the yahoos, who want to drive it that I don't let near it. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/386541946_Warminster 07 4jpg.jpg I'd gladly let you or Al drive it if you think you can handle it. tom

You think your teams are bad. How'd you like to have to watch the BEAGLES play. Good thing I went golfing yesterday instead of wasting my time on those bums. Tom

Al, no need to preregister, I doubt we will sell out. But if the weather holds, and we run 1st this time, you'll be done by 1:30 at the latest. I've already lined up an instructor for you. Nice light guy, National champ in Pro Solo. As for Dave, did I read that right? Your front spring rate is 350 pounds!!! I think my stock Caterham springs are 175's. I ordererd a set of the race springs and they are only 250's. That's a huge discrepency. Tom

Move on up to nice soft slicks. Makes a difference. And Al, stop ducking this Sunday's autox, I know you've read the post. Tom

Registration is now open for this coming Sunday's Autox in Warminster, Pa. Al, are you up for another shot at it weather permitting?? EvilRome0, is your car ready? Lance let your neighbor know about it, at least to meet a few other Se7eners. http://www.phillyscca.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3417

No Mazda, powered tire warmers are NOT permitted under SCCA Solo regs. However, a number of guys have made homemade warmers out of heat duct insulation material. I've made a set myself, but don't know how much heat they actually hold in. Tom

The ad states that it's got a DeDion Rear. Also indicates it got the AP Surtrac Limited Slip Diff. Thats was a pricey option in 2000. I know as that's what I ordered on mine. As for changing the clams for cylce wings. You will need to get the correct wing stays, and wings. then fill the holes in the side skin where you removed the bolts and then repaint. Tom

Al, My bet would be that you can't import it. Something to do with EPA regs, and DOT regs for cars. Our sevens come in as auto parts so don't get hung up on the regs. That being said I have seen one on the road here in PA. recently. Right hand drive to boot. Tom

Box wrote: Come on over to the dark side! :lol: Slicks do make a HUGE difference. At least 1.5-2 seconds a run. You still need to know how to drive, as Norm proved, but you'll be amazed at the difference. I always thought my seven handled well, after Michael D. let me drive his with slicks, going back to mine on the Cr500's felt like I was driving a 63 chevy. Jon we just got to get your car to make some noise. It's waaay too quiet.

Results from Saturday's autox are up. http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/results/2007/SO101307FIN.HTM Al, FYI if you scroll down to the end of the PAX results, you'll see a NDM (Novice DMod) with a DNF. He too decided he didn't need an instructor. :_deadhorse: Point made. Tom Congratulations to Norm :flag: and Mazda for their class wins. It was great having other 7's at the event. Hope to see more in the future. tom

"Quirky" I'm sure you meant '"Classic" Unless you're building one with Cycle wings then I guess "Quirky" would be appropriate. :rofl: Welcome! Tom

Ah, Plenty of room! Your autox runs looked real smooth, How did you keep from lighting the tires up??

Should be soon. They usually get them up within a day. Just depend on if there are complete files, or how much editing they need to do. Mazda, I never did get to see how that motor of your's fits in there. Remind me next time. Tom