TKing Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Hello I’m a new member and recently purchased a Superformace S1. I’ve always liked the Lotus 7 and have been looking on and off for the right car for a long time. I found a few recently, but now that I’m 60 years old the real ones are a little too utilitarian considering the width of my butt. The S1 is far from plush, but has a somewhat functional roof and heater (I was foolish to think the heater important considering the amount of heat generated in the S1 foot boxes). Over the years I have been fortunate to have many fast cars (3 Shelby Mustangs, 2 Corvettes, 2 Superformance Cobras, 1 Evervett Morrison Cobra, and a Detomaso Magusta). These cars were fast, but I have learned the cars that were the most fun were the small cars that I owned (MG, Fiat, 4 Miatas, S2000). These cars could corner, handle and stop and beat all of the fast cars if the road had a lot of corners. My car is S1 number 46 and has a 2.0 Zetec engine with Webcon fuel injection. Anyway I’m a happy owner of an S1 and glad to join this fine group of car enthusiasts. Tom King Elizabethtown, KY http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1872607665_8c4b_3.jpg
S1Steve Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Hi Tom, Your car is SWEET,best of luck with it. Steve Novelli
Mondo Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Welcome. Nice car... especially like the color combo;)
JBH Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Welcome! Your car looks like it was well assembled with good fit and finish.
powderbrake Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome Tom. You have a great car, and you have come to the right place for the seven lifestyle.
WestTexasS2K Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 I love those S1's. Welcome aboard hopefully you will be attending the National event this summer.
kitmfgr Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 We used to see a few S1s at Run N Gun back in the early 2000 and all of those were powered by Rotarys, a couple made the 2005 tour with Zetecs and I helped a friend in FL install an S2000 in an ex flood car from Louisiana. Sat in one in Carlisle PA many years ago and thought they had a very nice interior. From your photo it looks like who ever had it before took very good care of her. Welcome to the group. :7drive:
TKing Posted October 7, 2008 Author Posted October 7, 2008 Ian: That's a good idea. The S1 body is aluminum, but painted. I wonder how it would look to remove the silver paint and semi polish the alumimun. Maybe someday. Tom
powderbrake Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Ian: That's a good idea. The S1 body is aluminum, but painted. I wonder how it would look to remove the silver paint and semi polish the alumimun. Maybe someday. Tom The paint on the S1's (and Cobras) that I have seen from Superformance were all superb. Removing it to spend a lifetime of maintaining bare aluminum sounds like a step backwards.
ianscrawford Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 TKing, I am in Lexington! I would love to see your car in person! I have a 1985 Rotus 7 that is down at the moment and probably will be until the weather is too cold to drive it.. But I do have a track prepped M3 that is still streetable and a friend with a track prepped S2000, we would love to hit some backroads with you sometime soon! -Ian email: ianscrawford@hotmail.com cell: (606) 923-4350 or PM me!
Ian7 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Ian: That's a good idea. The S1 body is aluminum, but painted. I wonder how it would look to remove the silver paint and semi polish the alumimun. Maybe someday. Tom Tom, it would look just like mine - - cool but covered in annoying fingerprints :ack:
JohnCh Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 The paint on the S1's (and Cobras) that I have seen from Superformance were all superb. Removing it to spend a lifetime of maintaining bare aluminum sounds like a step backwards. I agree. I haven’t seen the S1 in person, but I have gone over a Superformance Cobra pretty closely. The workmanship and attention to detail on that car were very impressive. Tom, any pictures of the interior? -John
solder_guy Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Oh Snap! That is one great looking car! ianscrawford when are you coming to Atlanta? Rob
jbanker Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 Tom, Welcome to the USA7s group. Your SI is beautiful. I love the color combination, don't change it by removing the paint. Bare ally is just too difficult to maintain. I will eventually have my ally painted. I have always admired the fit and finish on the SI and the step up in comfort. However, I do love the raw environment of a basic Se7en....It keeps me young (and sometimes beat up !!). Your next door neighbor to the north, Jack Banker 2003 Stalker V6 Club House for Indianapolis Lotus Lovers (CHILL) Indy region SCCA Solo II participant, E/M Carmel, IN
gjslutz Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 NICE S1! Welcome to someone from E Town that has seen the light. Your trip to finding a 7 was much like mine. Gary
TKing Posted October 8, 2008 Author Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks everyone for a warm welcome. I will enjoy the car and more so the group. I attached a couple more pictures. Tom[/img][img]http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/647254291_a996_3.jpghttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/873580046_8763_3.jpg[/img][img][/img][img]
JohnCh Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 That cockpit looks downright luxurious! My tintop isn't that nice -John
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