lancylad Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 We made it as far as grand forks with just a few rain falls to dodge..the car is running good, the motor got a bit heated at one stage. Nothing to do with the way I was driving!!! On to Vancouver today, yesterday was a total of 9 hours, today a bit less, who says you can't be comfy in these awesome machines, we are having a blast.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Bet the "heated" section was going up the Salmo pass, at least you could coast down (in gear of course) the other side. Sounds as though you are enjoying it. Keep us posted. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I just realized that it could have been called something like the "7 BC primitive tour". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenron Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Nothing primitive about this tour. It's in one of the most expensive real estate areas in N.A. Quite a spectacular area actually. Just spent all afternoon making sure the driving directions were reasonablly accurate, don't want to loose any 7s along the way. Steve, glad to here the car is reasonably comfortable for long hauls. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyG Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 15 cars in attendance, only one minor breakdown during the event (fuse malfunction). Mine broke down enroute to the event (sensor malfunction), but I got there ok. Bloody cold on the Pennask Summit on the way home. More to be posted, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Nice turnout, looks like a fun time! That Eleven certainly fits in with all the se7ens. :cooldude: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Is that an Alfa grill I see at 34 seconds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyG Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Not only an Alpha grill, bit a complete Alpha drivetrain, including rear-mounted tranny (if I have that correct). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenron Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks for the video Greg. Yeah, the "Alfa7" was one of the cars I wanted to see. It's a complete Alfa drivetrain plus grill, rear lights and front lower wishbones. His build site on LocostUSA, is cfv23844, last updated July 23rd. Page 2 shows an interior shot before the transaxle was covered up. He really had to work at getting the Alfa stuff to fit in but he did a great job. It lives up to the name "Alfa7". Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Still touring the island, we now have a new battery, have to expect these minor hiccups. The car is running pretty good even with altitude difference, the wife is running pretty good to........the bags we got for the trip are perfect, easy to attach and remove and lots of storage for the trip. Will post pics once we get home. Off to check out a Cidery today, I promise to be a good boy and not sample to much of the produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Just want to say a huge thanks to Ron and Michelle for the get together. What a success , something to be done each year I would say. You guys are awesome. Thanks to all who attended for fulfilling a dream I have had since I was 18 years of age, one more off the bucket list. Great to meet you all and look forward to the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenron Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 http://www.nsnews.com/galleries/Lotus+land/3540215/story.html The North Shore News sent out a photographer for our meet but nothing appeared until now. Some good detail shots of cars. The rains are setting in, the number of good car days left is decreasing rapidly, enjoy them while you can. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Thanks Ron, been looking foward to seeing those. What a bunch of great looking cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyG Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Here's the newspaper article from the North Shore News: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihckb2 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Put me on the list for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 hey b2, next year we should try to set it up so that we meet at some point and pick up any other sevens along the way. Land sakes, we got us a Convoy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenron Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 B2, send me your email and I'll add you to the Sevens list. ronpayne at telus dot net Glad to see you're thinking of the next event Steve. I've learned a bit from hosting the "First annual..." so I'll do some things a little differently next year. "Sevenfest 2011" I've got a route planned for the group drive, more local but still involves a mountain to climb. One thing I want to do is track down some Lotus 7 owners. I'm not sure what's with the Lotus owners group locally or even if they still exist but I'll be making an effort to invite them for the next event. I think I'll start asking for opinions on a suitable date early in the new year. Anyone whose not on the list and wants to be contact me and I'll add you. The rain stopped today so I got in a short spin. :hurray: Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Hey Ron Couldn"t stand it anymore, took "Her Madge" out in the rain yesterday and had a blast, learned a whole lot more about rear end control(the Cars I mean). I am going to drive her up to the last minute of this year, not looking foward to wrapping her away for the winter. really looking foward to the next years get together, let me know if i can be of any help at all. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisc Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Next year Vancouver Island? If you will accept a Stalker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Chrisc, Hopefully you will be one of three Stalkers next year. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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