Mark IV Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 You have just doubled the weight of a Seven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCse7en Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I assume it has a thermostat but I don’t know for certain. The behavior does seem odd. If it has a thermostat and it closes the water flow it should heat up nicely. It’s odd that doesn’t happen. I’m going to check that." That would also explain why your heater does not work well! Mine will put out plenty of heat. Colin liked to keep his feet warm...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanderGA Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 You have just doubled the weight of a Seven! True but after the holidays I’m going on a diet and working out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 True but after the holidays I’m going on a diet and working out." Wow! That's exactly what I always say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 The heater keeps your feet comfortable warm, not the upper body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Here's a summary of what I needed for the trip. This will be my packing list going forward. Items marked with an * are items I didn't have but will take next time. Great weather. I did 20 days without a drop of rain. I was so lucky in that regard A car in good shape. I was fortunate the car I got was well maintained. Honestly, it was crazy to do the trip in a car I hadn't done a shake down run with and gotten familiar with. If I had owned the car for six months and driven it before this trip, none of the problems I encountered would have happened. Doors, sunglasses and ear plugs AAA membership. I thought I could get this last minute. You can but only the basic level which offers a 7 mile tow. To get the high-end AAA membership you have to be a basic member for 90 days with zero tows. After the 90 day period, you can upgrade to the membership that offers tows of up to 200 miles. Here's a list of tools I ended up with: Socket wrench Metric and imperial sockets Metric and imperial wrenches Vice grips Screwdriver with interchangeable tips Stubby screwdriver for removing the nose Hex keys in metric and imperial Pliers Needle nose pliers Wire snips Torx wrenches (there are no torx fasterners on the car but as I change things out, I add them because they are so much better than the alternatives) Blue lock-tite Zip ties Thin and thick sharpie Crescent wrench Air pressure gauge which I now use at least once a day SAE powered electric pump Jack and tire changing kit including any necessary key to remove the wheels Baling wire Duct tape Voltage tester Test lead Wire stripper, cutter, crimper A couple of inline fuse holders A couple of switches. Ring and spade electrical connectors Butt connectors 18 gauge wire in a couple of colors A charged cordless drill with drill bits (seems excessive but was a huge help) Replacement bulbs for headlights, tail lights, turn signals - Test all lights before the trip Fuses Fuse puller Map of fuse placement in the fuse box At least two SAE plugs connected to the battery, fused and run to the cabin and one with an in-line switch SAE to USB converter to power my phone (Note these will drain the battery over time so pull it every night or switch it off. Quadlock windshield phone mount, Quadlock phone case and Quadlock wireless charging head Spare phone with SIM card from provider Spare eyeglasses Eyeglasses leash to keep them from blowing away Consumables and spares Oil as I burn a quart every 1,500 miles Clutch cable Throttle cable Brake fluid Rags Nitrile gloves Slime and/or tire plugs Waterless hand cleaner Something to clean the windshield Silicone tape for bad hoses Gas can, funnel and siphon I hope this list is helpful. Feel free to add anything I didn't include that you would feel is helpful. For what it is worth, I think you did the right thing and took the right amount of stuff. You reminded me that over-planning can get in the way of a good adventure and that is something I really don't want to forget. I was smiling as I shared your adventure with my wife. Speaking of adventure, highly recommend the documentary on Amazon about Horatio Jackson's experience: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08CW35KY7/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_ET3Pyw_brws_5_4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanderGA Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Bring a Trailer published a feature on the cross-country drive I did last October. Enjoy https://bringatrailer.com/2021/05/19/bat-auction-success-story-seven-went-down-to-georgia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I think someone shrunk your Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanderGA Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, Kitcat said: I think someone shrunk your Caterham I had wondered that and then I found the explanation. A few weeks ago the Bidens visited the Carters and they posed for a photo with the Carters in the middle and the Bidens on either side. The Internet blew up because the Carters looked like little-people next to the Bidens, who looked like giants. Turns out, a wide angle lens makes objects on the edge of the photo look larger and objects in the center look smaller. While this photo is unedited, I think that may explain the disparity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Nice read. BTW, the photo does look like how I feel in TEXAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, panamericano said: Nice read. BTW, the photo does look like how I feel in TEXAS. Which one? Left or right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Even if there is distortion it can't be that crazy Here is my car with regular lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 My wife has a Palisade (SUV on the right in that photo). Scaling seems accurate to me. Not to hijack the thread and have someone report me to the overly zealous admin, but... -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I'm just saying, when you're the one in the middle (Croc) they ARE that big. Who's got a photo with semis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemoDan Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 12 hours ago, panamericano said: Who's got a photo with semis? Your adventure looked awesome, my turn next! Taking mine to work for now. I sure like the contrast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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