shotgunslade Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well, Brian has done his magic again, and my new baby is making hte long truck ride from Lancaster to Princeton, NJ. Should be here Monday. Too late for any track days this year, but next year..... http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/orgxr7aplfsmall.jpg and http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/orgxr7lroct08small.jpg It does have a removable windshield, so I can go after the elusive NJ street legal status: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/orgxr7wsf.jpg and, of course, there is an interior: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/orgxr7intoct08small.jpg Guess this means, I'm a full-fledged 7'er now, so I need to pay my dues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Wow:thumbs: Going to be hard just looking at all winter... Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 This is one serious machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Congrats, that's one sweet ride! :thumbs: "so I can go after the elusive NJ street legal status" - Watch out for potholes, that thing is low! Bruce :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Wow is right ! Curious about the front fenders. As-is I'd say "why bother?", and in context of the way our regs up here are generally interpreted, tires must not be "visible from directly above". Ditto earlier comment, sucks thinking about that in the garage for 4 months. I lived in Absecon down by the coast for two winters, you could probably drive it thru most of the weather we had in 2002-2004. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I like the pic of the sun rays on it .. like it is being blessed by god! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Stunningly beautiful Se7en! How about some more detailed pictures of the engine compartment once you have the car in your possession? What is the weight and HP? Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunslade Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I sent the pics to the MVC Special Vehicles guy here in NJ, and he didn't comment on the front fenders. I think they will stop direct backward spray that would wind up in the passenger compartment. It weighs 1050 lbs dry, and the stock F22 engine from the Honda S2000 makes 237 bhp at 8000 rpm. I believe this eninge might make a little more because of reduced losses on intake and exhaust. Will send more pictures after she arrives tonite. Tomorrow is going to be clear, sunny, and 60 DegF in NJ. Might make use of those Texas plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "I think they will stop direct backward spray that would wind up in the passenger compartment." - After driving my car in the wet I can honestly say that your fenders are only going to stop a small portion of the spray that's sent up by the front wheels. Especially when you're taking a left hand turn and the wheel is pointing right at you! The case of Lotus "elbow" only adds to the adventure of driving in the wet! Here's a photo of my rear fender after a wet drive into work on Friday morning. If you look close you can see a part of a leaf stuck to the rollbar: http://www.usa7s.net/ASPNETFORUM/upload/644619132_20081109_0003.JPG "Tomorrow is going to be clear, sunny, and 60 DegF in NJ. Might make use of those Texas plates." - Great idea!! Bruce :7rain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thats a BadAss 7, What color is it, NICE, drive that over near Pa. on Sunday and I'll drag out the S1 and meet you somewere. Best of Luck and enjoy it:hurray: :hurray: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 thats wonderful news, i have the miata powered ultralite 7 and im about 45 min from you in hatboro pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunslade Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 It's here. My daughter and I preparing for our first drive. It didn't get here until about 3:30pm, so only had time for a couples of rides around the block. Next weekend. The provisions for NJ registration detract a bit. The heat shield for the exhaust is downright ugly, and the windshield isn't the most elegant, but... http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/IMG_0010small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunslade Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Better image, more appropriately conveying the feelings of the moment http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa83/shotgunslade/IMG_0011.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Gotta say WOW again. Jealous as heck... just luverly. With new side view photos, this comes to mind: lose that windscreen :ack: and seriously, put some roll bar padding on the lateral downtubes; even the slightest road bumps will have you and passenger banging heads off them I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Nice ride....watch out for manhole covers as that is one loooow 7. The smiles on your face's says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Great looking car, welcome to the Ultralite ranks. I like the windshield for passing the registration procedures, and it will work well for long trips, but the small screens work well for everyday driving. It is one serious looking car. "yoh, when I walk in the valley of darkness I fear no other car........" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwduncan Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That's a great looking ultralite I like the inboard front shocks. Hope to see it in person some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 very very cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunslade Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thank you all. I can't wait to get it on the track next spring. Although, I have to say the prospect of driving this car at 8 or 9 tenths around Lime Rock Park is really frightening. Will post my track logs here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Shotgunslade - What organization are you going to be running your car at LRP with? I'm hoping to get my Birkin on track for some DE-type events after doing some safety mods over the winter. My only track experience was a PCA DE at Watkins Glen a few years back and it'd be fun to do it again. At a minimum it'd be fun to check out the event and watch you run. Bruce :7drive: PS: The look on your daughter's face is priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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