gjslutz Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Looking to purchase 7 type car. I would like to find a fast street toy, with higher HP & light weight. I have cash in fist for the right 7. Can email me @: gjslutz at roadrunner.com or post. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 how fast is fast enough for ya, and are you looking for something newish, something that requires some work, etc? you can find sevens from the teens to the sixties depending on what you're after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Looking to purchase 7 type car. I would like to find a fast street toy, with higher HP & light weight. I have cash in fist for the right 7. Can email me @: gjslutz at roadrunner.com or post. Gary The Caparo T1 weighs 1210 lbs and has 580 hp, which is 2 lbs per hp or 1000 hp per ton. A power-to-weight ratio double the Bugatti Veyron’s, and so much downforce you will be able to drive it upside down in a tunnel at 150mph. Check out their website or watch a video clip on Ytube. You could be driving it tomorrow for just a quarter million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 The Caparo T1 weighs 1210 lbs and has 580 hp, which is 2 lbs per hp or 1000 hp per ton. A power-to-weight ratio double the Bugatti Veyron’s, and so much downforce you will be able to drive it upside down in a tunnel at 150mph. Check out their website or watch a video clip on Ytube. You could be driving it tomorrow for just a quarter million. I guess that qualifies as the "high end" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 I would like a buy & drive, but would take a roller WCM Ultralite, Caterham or Birkim at the right price. I would like a nice 7 in the 200+ HP range that is well sorted out. I also would look at a sub 200 HP car. I will also need with weather gear or a car that has weather gear kits that can be purchased. I'm not into reinventing the wheel. I have done that with some of my aircraft & get in upside down too fast. The Caparo would be a fun car to drive for a week, but is way too far out in price or looks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 gslutz...I would touch base with some of the Ohio crowd...Mike R., Mark B., and Frank F....they are all Caterham people and Frank is currently building a CSR 260...that's pretty much the hottest Cat available out the door...if you are somewhere in between $20k and a Caparo, maybe ask about getting an X330 replica built up - that's the one off special the Caterham factory made for the 50th. From what I know (which is admittedly less than many others here), Caterham would probably have the best "weather" gear available off the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Here is one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I would like a buy & drive, but would take a roller WCM Ultralite, Caterham or Birkim at the right price. I would like a nice 7 in the 200+ HP range that is well sorted out. I also would look at a sub 200 HP car. I will also need with weather gear or a car that has weather gear kits that can be purchased. I'm not into reinventing the wheel. I have done that with some of my aircraft & get in upside down too fast. The Caparo would be a fun car to drive for a week, but is way too far out in price or looks for me. u say right price but u have never mentioned a starting dollar amount. a $15k se7en may be a beat up caterham or Lotus or a exception Locost. Al's advice of finding the members in your vicinity will allow u to make ur most informative decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert O. Urfer Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 come and check out my car if you are interested. I am in Toledo, Ohio. It needs some work but it runs and drives great and you can own it for the right price. It is a Rotus and can fitted with a V8 easily however it is currently running a toyota 3tc 4 cylinder and is a heck of a lot of fun as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Contact me at loren@organicracing.com I might be able to help you out. I have an Ultralite that you might be interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBs seven Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Our Westfield demonstrator now has 630 miles on it and has served its purpose well. If you are interested , let me know and we can work out an "ex demo" deal ! Doug Beckett 919 219 9470 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm so not a paid spokesperson, but I think DB's car would be well bought even at the price he had plastered on the side at 7-7-7. :jester: Not the most massive of HP'd Se7ens, but well put together and I'm sure quite sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Our Westfield demonstrator now has 630 miles on it and has served its purpose well. If you are interested , let me know and we can work out an "ex demo" deal ! Doug Beckett 919 219 9470 This is a beautiful car that Doug had down at the dragon. :thumbs: Even the cops were amazed at the build quality :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBs seven Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ha Ha , who's been out shopping at "funny r us" then ?:lol: :lol: Seriously though , thanks again for the compliments. A new project will soon be in the works. The Miata kit is turning out to be getting alot of interest due to the many upgrades from the guys at www.flyinmiata.com who will be getting some serious HP from these engines in this fantastic car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Guys, thanks fro all of the help. I Just purchased the one brumi315 had (Birkin) listed here, yesterday and brought it home with me from Syracuse, NY. I'm sure glad for airplanes, and living on an airport. It was only 160 to 170 HP, but thought I would see how well I like it. I'll either add HP or get something different. The WCM looks like a lot of bang for the buck though. When I was looking I could not find one for sale though. The 1.8 Miata was not an option for me. I talked to Frank F. at the Pitts. Vintage GP the last two years ant it is his fult I now have one in my hanger. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Guys, thanks fro all of the help. I Just purchased the one brumi315 had (Birkin) listed here, yesterday and brought it home with me from Syracuse, NY. I'm sure glad for airplanes, and living on an airport. It was only 160 to 170 HP, but thought I would see how well I like it. I'll either add HP or get something different. The WCM looks like a lot of bang for the buck though. When I was looking I could not find one for sale though. The 1.8 Miata was not an option for me. I talked to Frank F. at the Pitts. Vintage GP the last two years ant it is his fult I now have one in my hanger. Gary I'm impressed!!! Way to pull the trigger :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 I like the Birkin, and it was as represented. I feel I need more HP though. The 400 mile drive home, was interesting as the everything was too close ofr me. I will make the changes tomorrow. I tried to move the pedels fwd, but the frame structure was a problem. I will resolve it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Glad you found a car — and right quick! Hope to meet you someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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