Greetings from Northern VA.

[Reason]

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Geran and I currently don't own a "7".

 

I am looking for a Locost to build or buy but I can't decide which one to get. My options are a Westfield Megabusa or a AeroRace (with some modifications). I am looking to use this vehicle for HPDEs, Time Trials, Hillclmibs and AutoXs (if there is time).

 

Hopefully I get to know a good amount of knowledge from this board before making a purchase and maybe make some new friends.

 

That is all for now but I will surely be back to do A LOT of research.

[Mondo]

Welcome,

It's always a fun time trying to decide what to buy (or build). There's a good contingent of 7 owners in your neck of the woods and they're sure to chime in soon.

 

Good luck!

[Reason]

Welcome,

It's always a fun time trying to decide what to buy (or build). There's a good contingent of 7 owners in your neck of the woods and they're sure to chime in soon.

 

Good luck!

Thanks! I look forward to reading and hearing as much as possible.

 

-Geran

[MHKflyer52]

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Geran and I currently don't own a "7".

 

I am looking for a Locost to build or buy but I can't decide which one to get. My options are a Westfield Megabusa or a AeroRace (with some modifications). I am looking to use this vehicle for HPDEs, Time Trials, Hillclmibs and AutoXs (if there is time).

 

Hopefully I get to know a good amount of knowledge from this board before making a purchase and maybe make some new friends.

 

That is all for now but I will surely be back to do A LOT of research.

 

Hi Geran,

I have a scratch built 7 that is for sale for $17500.00 US dollars and will take a reasonable offer if your interested.

Here is a link to some photos of the build ; http://picasaweb.google.com/MHKflyer52/ALotus7Replica#

Car is titled and registered in California as a 1963 Lotus 7 Replica

Send me a PM if you have more questions.

[Silk]

Geran,

 

Where in Northern VA are you located? I'm in Fairfax Station & have a Super Stalker.

 

Gary

[Reason]

Geran,

 

Where in Northern VA are you located? I'm in Fairfax Station & have a Super Stalker.

 

Gary

Gary,

 

I currently live in Sterling, VA. I was looking at the Super Stalker but considered the weight to be more than I wanted in a fun track car.

 

I would love to get a ride in yours and maybe that would change my mind.

 

-Geran

[Taber10]

MHKFlyer,

 

I just had the opportunity to go through the pictures in your build log, and it NEARLY convinced me to buy your car myself! Really impressive the time and effort you put into the construction, not to mention the documenting itself. All of it looks great.

 

Taber

[slngsht]

Gary,

 

I currently live in Sterling, VA. I was looking at the Super Stalker but considered the weight to be more than I wanted in a fun track car.

 

I would love to get a ride in yours and maybe that would change my mind.

 

-Geran

You should definitely consider a ride in all the popular sevens before purchasing. If nothing else, who wouldn't want a free ride in a seven?

 

More than just the performance, you want to make sure the car is roomy enough in all dimensions.

[Reason]

You should definitely consider a ride in all the popular sevens before purchasing. If nothing else, who wouldn't want a free ride in a seven?

 

More than just the performance, you want to make sure the car is roomy enough in all dimensions.

Yeah that is what I would love to do. What do you own? Maybe I'll make a trip to N. Potomac.

[slngsht]

Yeah that is what I would love to do. What do you own? Maybe I'll make a trip to N. Potomac.

If the Stalker is too heavy for you, my car won't do...

 

1750 lb V8 powered semi-home brew

 

There is a good variety of Stalker, Ultralite, Caterham and Birkin around - and all of those owners autocross their cars, and most do hpde days as well.

[Reason]

If the Stalker is too heavy for you, my car won't do...

 

1750 lb V8 powered semi-home brew

 

There is a good variety of Stalker, Ultralite, Caterham and Birkin around - and all of those owners autocross their cars, and most do hpde days as well.

Maybe I'll change my mind after riding in it.

[jwduncan]

Geran,

 

Welcome to the group. I'm in Reston and I have an Ultralite S2K. It's a little cold for drives right now but I'm happy to talk to you about the car.

[S1Steve]

Hi Geran,

Welcome to the club. In May, we will have an event at Carlisle. We have a nice showing of se7ens of all different makes. That would be a great time to talk all things 7.

Plenty of cool people that would give you a chance to view, sit in , stare at, their cars.

I would be happy to give you a ride in mine. And if you get something before hand, we will have something new to , sit in, stare at, and get a ride in. Good luck !!

[BobDrye]

If you want a ride in this weather "it's Silk". In warmer weather there are a number of 7s in the area. I'm in Springfield.

 

Welcome

[Reason]

Geran,

 

Welcome to the group. I'm in Reston and I have an Ultralite S2K. It's a little cold for drives right now but I'm happy to talk to you about the car.

Thanks. I'll definitely email/PM you sometime.

Hi Geran,

Welcome to the club. In May, we will have an event at Carlisle. We have a nice showing of se7ens of all different makes. That would be a great time to talk all things 7.

Plenty of cool people that would give you a chance to view, sit in , stare at, their cars.

I would be happy to give you a ride in mine. And if you get something before hand, we will have something new to , sit in, stare at, and get a ride in. Good luck !!

Thanks for letting me know. I'll keep it in mind.

If you want a ride in this weather "it's Silk". In warmer weather there are a number of 7s in the area. I'm in Springfield.

 

Welcome

Thanks for the welcome. I used to live in Springfield before I moved to Sterling.

[andrew7]

Hi Geran,

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Years ago I talked with a guy from Pittsburgh who built his 2nd seven and he convinced me to go with a motorcycle engine. Last month he called to say he was selling his, its been sitting the last couple years. He was the instructor who gave Jeff Underwood a ride and convinced Jeff to go BEC also.

 

His name is Paul Petrun, 412-974-5695

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44365211@N02/sets/72157622615937015/show/with/4077680225/

 

He built it as a track/autox car. I don't know much about it but maybe close to what you want.

[Reason]

Hi Geran,

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Years ago I talked with a guy from Pittsburgh who built his 2nd seven and he convinced me to go with a motorcycle engine. Last month he called to say he was selling his, its been sitting the last couple years. He was the instructor who gave Jeff Underwood a ride and convinced Jeff to go BEC also.

 

His name is Paul Petrun, 412-974-5695

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44365211@N02/sets/72157622615937015/show/with/4077680225/

 

He built it as a track/autox car. I don't know much about it but maybe close to what you want.

Is this it?

 

https://www.racingjunk.com/category/85/Other/post/1704684/Lotus-Super-7-replica-by-TSRacecraft.html

[andrew7]

Yep, that's it. I didn't know it was advertised, he gave me a picture link.

[Reason]

Yep, that's it. I didn't know it was advertised, he gave me a picture link.

He has it posted on RacingJunk and the SCCA classifieds.

 

I've seriously thought about that car A LOT! There were a few things I didn't want that were on it like the paddle shifters and not knowing if I could use other body panels like from Fluke Motorsports.

[fnmag58]

Hi Geran,

I'm not to far away from you--live here in Stafford, VA. I have a restored 1982 Caterham with a Super Sprint Xflow that you can come and look at at any time. Car is not for sale, but can give you a lot of lessons learned, feedback, ride and drive, etc. You should also try to contact Bob Drye--he's in Springfield and take a look at his car--i think the supercharger is bigger than the engine!!!! In the Northern VA area, there are a few of us that make a great support group.