JohnCh Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Is the car currently registered in MD? if so, then my guess is that you would be fine, but if the registration has lapsed or if it is currently registered in another state, then you should definitely look into it. I found out (nearly the hard way) to take nothing at face value when dealing with kit cars and registration. Before I purchased my first Westfield, the car was legally registered in CA and had the coveted smog barcode. I assumed registering it in WA would be straight forward, but before completing the purchase, I called up the proper authorities here in WA to check if it was the same as a normal car. I was told “No problem. No differences. We’ll just do a VIN check to make sure the car isn’t stolen and a brake light inspection.” When I actually showed up with the car, however, the story changed. I had to see someone called “The Specialist” (really) at the Highway Patrol station who made me jump through a lot of hoops before he finally allowed me to license the car in WA. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I live just S. of Akron, and have never seen this car yet. It is rare that I'm in Akron though. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Ebrahimi Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi John thanks for the informative reply. The individual mentions that the car has already been licensed in MD - does this mean that there will not be any issues come emissions inspection (held every two years in MD). Thanks and Mazda has been very kind to introduce me to a fellow local whom I hope to experience the se7en with as passenger! Hopefully he has introduced you to someone other than himself. Not to knock Mazda or anything, but a ride in his '7' would not give you a true sense of what a 'normal' 7 is like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hopefully he has introduced you to someone other than himself. Not to knock Mazda or anything, but a ride in his '7' would not give you a true sense of what a 'normal' 7 is like I've already warned him about that. In fact I won't even show him my seven until he has seen and touched a real one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi John thanks for the informative reply. The individual mentions that the car has already been licensed in MD - does this mean that there will not be any issues come emissions inspection (held every two years in MD). Thanks and Mazda has been very kind to introduce me to a fellow local whom I hope to experience the se7en with as passenger! That's a good question to ask the seller. Obviously its engine management system is not off any production car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 If the car will do some track duty it should have the Caterham FIA roll-over bar, not the standard one (The FIA weighs abt 20 lbs more and has a cross member). A 5 point or 6 point harness is recommended too. With 185 fuel injected hp, you shd have little trouble keeping up with competitors, including 996s, on all tracks but those with very long straights, esp if you are running race rubber. Since the Caterham is so light, it doesn't wear out race tires like a normal car does. I have about 7k miles on my Toyo RA1's including 5-7 track days and still have tread. The driving experience in a Se7en is so different than anything else, on the road or on the track. You are sitting 4" from the ground, you are packed in tightly, you hear and feel everything the car does, the wind buffeting is incredible, it's true sensory overload. So even if you are no faster than in the 996, you will achieve speed and fast times in a different manner and you will have a much more intense, involving experience-for better or worse. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottocycle Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think we are due a Saturday morning coffee meet, say the first weekend in April in Potomac. We can arrange to have a few 7's there and debate the pro's and con's of each. "Exlondoner", as you probably have gathered by now, there are a great bunch of guys & gals on this site and you have found a good source for educated opinion here (present company excluded). I am planning on doing a NASA track school at Summit at the end of April if anybody in interested in partaking/spectating I would love to hear from you. It would be nice to have a few of us in the pits together. Cheers- Dermot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Looking forward to the meets. Thanks, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Mazda: I'm going to let the cat out of the bag!!!!!!!!! Mazda likes to give rides with the passenger's seat unbolted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Mazda: I'm going to let the cat out of the bag!!!!!!!!! Mazda likes to give rides with the passenger's seat unbolted. LOL. Those days are gone . Seat is bolted in. I do still have to find one of the seat belt bolts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Maz don't feel bad, the first passenger in a 7 was 7evin and one his seat belts wasn't bolted in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman1951 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi, New Guy. I have a Fast/240hp/S3/Caterham/Modified. Anyhow, a nice day and I am adjacent to Cara Barton Parkway and MacAuthur Blvd. For a good time call--8675309/?Kevin 301 229 8820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwduncan Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Mick, If you're willing to cross the bridge into VA, I have an Ultralite S2K that you're welcome to checkout. I'm located in Reston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Jeff, would love too. Also guy's I'm going to entertain reasonable offers for the 996, if anyone is interested. Thanks Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwduncan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Mick, Give me a call (703) 945-0509 or e-mail jeffwduncan@gmail.com and we'll set something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB6 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) So Mick, What made you finally choose to buy the Lotus Exige over the 7, was it the relative practicality v the 7,(did you get to try a 7) ? Good Luck with your new car . Edited March 20, 2009 by DB6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 So Mick, What made you finally choose to buy the Lotus Exige over the 7, was it the relative practicality v the 7,(did you get to try a 7) ? Good Luck with your new car . Where did he say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi Mazda, Yes I decided on an Exige since I felt that the se7ev would only see more garage time. I would still love to go for a ride in one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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