11Budlite Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I've driven the Mt Equinox road in Vermont a couple times in the past and had a lot of fun. It's a private road that's a little bumpy in spots but it has some really nice corners. And on clear days it has some fantastic views. It sounds like it's time to do a gearbox refresh on this Seven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobone Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Great video The lack of armco is a bit scary. That wire and post side guards make me a bit nervous in an open car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Great vid. I like the helmet cam pov. Also surprised on the length of the hill climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 A little more info on the event: http://www.equinoxmountain.com/skylinedrive_race.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Surprised to see they had what looks like a helmet bag in the passenger foot well at the beginning of the run. Most groups require the passenger compartment to be empty of objects like that because they can become a distraction if they come loose. I do like the aircraft style of battery jumper connection. Wonder if the car even has a battery or is using a magneto setup like and airplane and some racecars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escondidoron Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Three Lotus Seven Series 1 cars in the video. Cool. The 9,000 + RPM redline was very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notakit Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I seem to remember there was an aluminum finished (silver) 7 competing on this date. Both vids keep fueling the fire to build my 7! Of course I won't be entering any "legal" hill climbs with mine. Thanks for sharing the vid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Here's a video from a polished aluminum S1 Seven at the same event, but unfortunately in a much smaller format. http://www.gmtracing.com/GMTracing/Event_Photos/Pages/Movie.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It sounds like it's time to do a gearbox refresh on this Seven... I think I agree with you Bruce. He lost time one handing it through the hairpins. When he does the gearbox overhaul I would also do the dog leg gear stick modification to get it out from under the dash. I used to scrape my hands something fierce on the dash trying to find a gear in my box of neutrals on my S2. I have driven that road to but it was in a Subaru Liberty Outback wagon and it was operating as 2 way road that day. Not very sporting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The engine definitely has some pop. And, if nothing else, the video conveys the visceral experience of driving a se7en. Any lurkers out there wondering what it mite be like to take a se7en for a spin will get a good feel from this video (complete with failing parts:)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notakit Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for that link Bruce! Watching original 7's and drinking coffee is a bad combination for me; I'm starting my day at the redline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 That car takes real heart to Collin's "simplify" motto. Love the "bare bones" look of the original 7's. Except for the areo drag I'd have that mirror set up on my 7. I'm a bit sick of the blind spots on mine but would hate to hear what the wind through the two he is running sounds like at anything over 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for that link Bruce! Watching original 7's and drinking coffee is a bad combination for me; I'm starting my day at the redline! How about a Series 2 in Japanese with some really cool music? [url=http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2745&highlight=lotus][/url]http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2745&highlight=lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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