sporqster Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Built in '03 and on the road ever since, has Florida assigned VIN, and is currently registered and plated in Indiana. Toyota "Silver Top" 4AG-E powerplant, with SDS fuel and spark controls. Corolla GTS 5-speed tranny, Alfa Romeo Spider limited slip diff. Adjustable coilovers all around. Steward Warner "aviator" style gauges. Foam-filled 10-gallon fuel cell. The car has been to several autocrosses and a couple track days at Roebling Road in Savannah, GA. It is extremely fast for a street car, but the steering gets really light around 110 or so, and I don't have the guts to tell you what the real top speed is. I would suggest adding some down force before attempting to make it a real track beast. Also, though the car comes with 195 wide tires, 225 wide Hoosiers fill the fenders better and fit without rubbing anything, but I have since stolen my wider rims and put them on my race car where they have seen a bit of rubbing and probably should stay with the race car. This is a great car, and it pains me to sell/trade it, but the truth is I do not get to enjoy it much any more as the family has grown, and it is really only good for getting me around solo. I am also resigned to the truth that I am not a great driver, and likely will not win many D-Mod autocross trophies behind the wheel of a street-legal seven. My almost 3-year-old loves the car, but the safety police frown upon strapping him into the Kirkey for a jaunt around the block (despite my protest that it fits him better than his car seat). The good: Well, there's a lot of good. 1350lbs and a 4AG-E reliable Power that has started every time I pushed the button that I have owned the car. That's a lot of good. The bad: This is a semi comprehensive list of all the issues I can think of in order of concern: 1) The rear end has started making a funny noise as of late. I suspect a rear wheel bearing is in need of replacement. Brakes have started squeaking a little too, pads are about done. 2) The car tends to fall out of first gear when stopped. You have to hold it there or put it in gear before pulling away. Also, it tends to pop out of 2nd gear if hitting a bump and not under load. This is annoying for autocross. Possibly a lighter smaller shift knob will help? This is not a significant issue street driving, as little time is spent in 1st or 2nd. 3) The car can cruise down the highway or even be driven hard at a track with no real temp issues (right at 190) but in summer just putting around town the temp creeps up. I suspect poor air flow, a bigger radiatior and or fan might be in order if you're planning on regularly using it for stop-and-go summer traffic. 4) With the harness, the rear visibility through the mirrors is not great. I would suggest bigger (curved) side mirrors for street driving. This car is not a show car (though I have taken it to car shows and actually have some trophies from winning the 'popularity contest'.) The welds are solid, and time/track tested, but I wouldn't call the welding 'pretty'. I have not polished the aluminum to a perfect shine, but you could with some liberal application of elbow grease. The fiberglass rear fenders have some surface cracking if you look closely for it. The engine bay has never been cleaned more than was necessary to work under there efficiently, so don't expect to be blinded by any shiny chome when you lift the hood. I would be willing to entertain reasonable offers, or consider trade for Rolls Royce / Bentley's 1965-1980 in good driving condition of equal value. Would like to get a hobby car that the whole family can enjoy. http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/n1635197308_27789_2383.jpg http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/SEVEN-1.jpg http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/SEVEN-2.jpg email me moore "at" ciholas dot com if you're interested! I'm bad about not checking back in on my posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Any idea on the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Asking $11k for it. Also here are some more pics and a video from my poorly lit garage. Startup video http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZiqXWCPcTmk http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/DSCF5078.jpg http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/DSCF5079.jpg http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/DSCF5081.jpg http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss236/sporqster/DSCF5082.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snookwheel Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Looks like a lot of fun for a good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Beef Baron Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Car=Awesome, Student Loans=36k *slams forehead against computer asdflkjg;hikjueporijdlkvm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 bump for new ad: http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/2641384933.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilo Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Nice job.. But IMO it's a DIY Lo-Cost. Therefore worth approx 3 bus tokens.. like it or not. When these finally sell... in my part of the world... $3/4k seems about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Still have this car, could use the room in the garage for the race car, and to fund more racing. Entertaining reasonable offers. It's worth more to me than $3-$4k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nice job.. But IMO it's a DIY Lo-Cost. Therefore worth approx 3 bus tokens.. like it or not. When these finally sell... in my part of the world... $3/4k seems about it. danilo not to be critical or start a word war but your assumption of the value of this car is way off as it is a proven and licensed 7 clone and for the price asked I would have to say it is a very good deal. No it is not a Caterham or Birkin or Westfield but then the price dose reflect that also and would be a good buy for someone who wants to have fun without breaking the bank. Still have this car, could use the room in the garage for the race car, and to fund more racing. Entertaining reasonable offers. It's worth more to me than $3-$4k. sporqster, Hang in there with your asking price as I also feel your 7 is worth what your asking and when the correct buyer dose see it they will buy it. I still have mine mainly due to the same reason and the fact that I don't have to sell it unless I want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hard to establish a value when so few are ever sold. I suspect $8-14K range, but just a wild guess. I agree w/Martin tho, $3-4K seems low. As I recall, an offbrand Miata engined se7en sold for abt $8K here abt a year ago. BTW, the Craig's list link has no info on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 sporqster Hold out for the right money; deffinitely worth more than 4K. The world is full of people who want something for nothing; I've dealt with them and I've been one of them. The right buyer will show up. Grab a popcorn and coke and watch the show. :lurk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenup Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Sporqster, have to done anything to resolve the 4 "bad" items from over a year ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No way do you sell that for 3 0r 4.. follow the advise given. Sit back and wait, there will be a real seven minded person along to buy their share of the fun we have. The price sounds about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVS Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I exchanged messages with Sporqster this past weekend: his vehicle has been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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