athens7 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 The car finally arrived Friday afternoon, so no more athens550. Now its athens7, and a new 2005 Caterham SV SVT motor with Kent camshaft upgrade 5 speed box with standard 1st gear ZF limited slip 3.92 rear AP brake upgrade 3 pass aluminum radiator FIA roll bar w/petty strut race fuel filler sump skid plate Jet hot coated exhaust leather seats carbon dash/sills/stone guards adjustable spring seats quick release Momo steering wheel 16" wheels w/Avons weather gear hood bag perspex wind deflectors carbon side mirrors interior insulation kit From the first drive, one can clearly see how solid the car is, much better than my Spyder. The rear end steps out easily, but is easy to control. Much fun ahead, especially as the weather here is getting nice and cool (only 90 degrees!). Thanks to Jeff Sloan and the guys at British Auto Specialists, and to Jim Robertson for letting me ride in his car and also for referring me to Jeff. Looking forward to blats with any willing co-conspirators.http://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/964753258_DSC00653.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/1973465412_DSC00654.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/1560777431_DSC00655.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.org/aspnetforum/upload/1346971800_DSC00656.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Brad: Sweet! Really really Sweet! :cool: I'll be driving through Athens a week from Friday about 9am .. Let's get together! :cheers: Rob in Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 man, all these n00bs showing up with their fancy sevens :jester: That thing looks awesome. Congrats. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Very nice. Have fun an by the way that new smile never goes away with a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Looks fantastic Brad. If you get chance, try it on smaller wheels - 13's (ideally) or 14's - big difference. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 congrats. glad u got it well optioned. i will caution u about using the perspex deflectors. they may scratch the paint on the scuttle. i will go back to using mine when i have my half doors fitted. secondly, on ur new purchase, get as much of it "clear bra"'d as u can. 3M and Laminex make thin films that will protect ur paint. since going to sticky tyres, the rock chips on my sides have increased by several orders of magnitude. call around to ur local detail and tint places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 regarding the wind wings...I've seen guys put a little rubber bumper on the scuttle to absorb any vibration/imact of the perspex wind wing deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 And now Brad the real fun starts, autocross, Road Atlanta, and Tail of the Dragon! When you are ready let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotcheck Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 From your notes, I assume you got the 7 from Brit Auto in DFW area. I was fortunate enough to get a test drive in your car late last year. An unexpected change in events has put me on the sidelines :banghead: (temporarily) as an owner, but that 30 minutes was all it took to set the hook. Maybe it was destiny that brought the car to N Ga after all. Jealous, but in a good way. Congratulations. Beautiful car. Good luck today against Steve Superior. Hang 50 on HIS a*#. Kent Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVox Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I might have to stop by and buy you lunch for a ride sometime -Andrew (Georiga Tech) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hey - there's a few more Georga 7's than I realized - be sure and lemmie know if y'all want to come down to Tybee for a weekend - or a track day at Roebling or something - I'd be all for hanging out with your guys - :cheers: (even if my 7 is considerably less shiney!) I have no top or trailer, so my range is a bit limited (though I did drive the 7 home from Port Charlotte, FL) - but if y'all decide to do a cruise or something this direction be sure and let me know! My better half is working on putting together another TSD rally for the local Porsche club. I think it would be a lot of fun to crash their party with a handful of 7's. Whattayall think? Prolly late fall - like around thanksgiving time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Sporqster .. I would love to get together with you and see your Toyota Locost 7. Brad: It was great to meet you this morning at your dealership in Athens. Nice car .. sitting like a jewel on a frame in the shop .. a new Caterham with a new car smell! .. getting some new nuts/ bolts and upgrades .. before you put another 400 miles on it. Gorgeous .. I look forward to a run up to the dragon with you and James. .. once I get new shocks .. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hey, a track day at Roebling,,, count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBH Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 :hurray: Great color combination Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Sweeeeeeet I love the color combo. Very nice ride. Hey you fellow 7evners in Ga dont forget that 7evin lives right outside of GA. He will want to come play when you hit the tracks or local AutoX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b10bt Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Your Cat SV looks beautiful! The red interior really sets it off. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for all the kind words. I'd be happy to participate in a GA blat, or a track day. I'm currently wrestling with an engine problem I've had pretty much from day 1, so I can't run the car hard until it's resolved, but as soon as it's fixed I'll be ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 http://www.rmsci.com/partspics/OMPOD-1972-R.jpg RMSCI says they sell these..hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 That has to be the nicest color combo that I have ever seen !! The more I look at it the more I like it. I hope you get lot's of great miles with it. Steve Novelli:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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