maxless Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) It’s a sad day for me, but I think it is time to sell my car. There are a lot of things that are changing in my life over the next year and as a result, I will have to let it go if I can find a good home for it. I have driven it during the summer for the past 4 years and it has brought me a lot of enjoyment. Everything works perfectly. This car has never let me down, or left me stranded at the side of the road. The ride is relatively smooth, with no raddles or squeaks. The car is practical enough to be driven every day or taken on a vacation, while still shining at car shows. I get thumbs up every time I drive the car. It has been enjoyed, but never abused or raced. It has never spent a night, or winter’s day outside. It has spent most of its life in an insulated garage. The car is powered by a fuel injected Ford 5.0L V8, which I love having in this car. The engine has always started on the first crank, and runs very smooth. The sound of the V8 brings shivers down my spine every time I hear the engine start. The torque from the engine is intense and feels never ending, from about 1800rpm and up. The car is so light that the engine effortlessly brings it up to speed. It’s like having a V8 Mustang with half the weight. The rev limiter was removed from the computer so the engine is capable of turning 7000+rpm. Despite all of this power, the car actually gets reasonable fuel economy (yes, I keep track). Due to the cars’ light weight, the engine does not need to work very hard, or use much gas to get up to speed. It averages about 10.5L/100km in mixed city/Hwy driving, which is comparable to the real world fuel economy of a midsize sedan. The car has full weather equipment, including a convertible top and doors. With the doors on, very little wind noise comes into the cockpit. This does an excellent job of forcing the air over your head, so you can enjoy the sunshine in the day or the stars at night, without wind blasting in your face. If you like the wind to blast in your face, it takes 5mins to remove the 2 bolts that hold the doors on, and you can enjoy the open car feel to the fullest. Specifications Odometer: 12,000km Year: 2009 Weight: Approx. 1850lbs dry Top Speed: I have no idea, so don’t ask Fuel Economy: I average 10.5L/100km Engine/Drivetrain -Fuel Injected 5.0L Ford V8 -3.27 gears, with limited slip -5 speed manual transmission (T5) -PowerMaster MasterTorque gear reduction starter is quiet, and starts the car reliably -Custom 3” thick radiator, with automatic electric cooling fan -New Generation Premium clutch (2012) -Cherry bomb mufflers -Exhaust has catalytic converters, to help save the environment -10 Gallon fuel cell, with fuel gauge and built in fuel pump -Electronic cooling fan Suspension -4 Wheel double wishbone independent suspension -4 Wheel disc brakes -Competition Engineering Teflon lined rod ends -Alden Eagle Shocks -American made from billet aluminum -Rebound/ compression adjustable -Adjustable preload -Use standard 2.5” x 10” springs Frame -Coated with POR-15 -Frame built using 1.0”x1.0” square tubing, with 0.100” wall -Frame based on the Haynes Roadster, only 2” wider and 6” longer -Frame was significantly reinforced to increase torsional rigidity over the standard Lotus frame to account for the large displacement engine. The biggest increase in torsional rigidity comes from the 14ga steel plate reinforced transmission tunnel -The frame and the rest of the car is completely rust free Electronics -Gauges include: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, oil pressure, and battery voltage. All gauges work perfectly -LED turn/ stop lights, with an electronic flasher -6 cell battery, similar to an Optima battery Interior -Lockable glove compartment has tons of space for maps, GPS, and personal belongings -Spacious carpeted trunk -Sliding driver’s seat, to accommodate both short and tall drivers. -Tilt steering wheel -Seats are custom made to fit the car and covered in black vinyl. They are very comfortable for longer drives and very easy to keep clean -Comes with 2 Point seat belts that are DOT approved -Comes with separate 4 point seat belts for track use -Driver’s side is 1.5” wider than the passenger side to give more pedal room and to allow for larger drivers to sit in comfort -Floor mats Exterior -Full weather equipment including: -9 Speed wipers (7 intermittent and a hi-lo), -Doors made of 14ga steel, wrapped in vinyl. These provide some side impact protection, in case of an accident -Convertible top made with marine grade vinyl, with Tenax snaps -New paint job (2012), painted with Lotus B86 (British Racing Green) -Custom made fibreglass nosecone, removable using quarter turn fasteners -Aluminum bodywork using 0.040” aluminum -4 Point roll bar will protect you in case of a roll over -Trailer hitch, with 4 prong trailer wiring installed. Used mostly for a bike rack and luggage rack Licensing/ Registration -Properly licensed through the MTO, as a Homebuilt Vehicle -Insurance is easy to obtain. I can drive this car without any driving restrictions -All Ontario standards were met and proper procedures followed to register the car -Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.8 was used in the certification of this car Other -5 additional rims included each with a Toyo RA1 tire installed on it. They have 1-2 track days left on them Notes: -If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. -Car will be sold certified -Low ballers will be ignored. I believe that the asking price is a fair price -SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY! If you are not interested in buying my car, and you just want to see it, I have no problem with that. Just let me know, and I will still be happy to show you the car, or answer any other question that you may have Car is located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Asking $13,500 http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/maxlessca/Lotus%207%20Replica%20V8/DSC_0064.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/maxlessca/Lotus%207%20Replica%20V8/DSCF0160.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/maxlessca/Lotus%207%20Replica%20V8/DSCF0199.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/maxlessca/Lotus%207%20Replica%20V8/DSCF0211.jpg Edited September 24, 2012 by maxless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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raceral Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Sorry to see you selling your car, but I guess time moves on for all of us. Enjoyed your build, good luck going forward. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Sebring Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 That appears to be a lot of car for the money, or bang for the buck. Does anybody know what would be involved bringing this car to the US? Is it titled as a 2009? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxless Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 That appears to be a lot of car for the money, or bang for the buck. Does anybody know what would be involved bringing this car to the US? Is it titled as a 2009? thanks Yes, the title is a 2009. To legally register it in Ontario, I needed to have a VIN assigned to the car, which was done in 2009. I don't know what would be involved if you wanted to bring this car to the USA, but I would be willing to work with anyone who is interested. I don't mind bringing the car across the boarder. I also have an American (mph) speedometer that I could put into the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 If I'm not mistaken, a car cannot be imported to the States until it is has been registered for at least 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxless Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) If I'm not mistaken, a car cannot be imported to the States until it is has been registered for at least 25 years. If I'm not mistaken, that is only true of some cars. You may be thinking of the bumper requirement. According to the website shown below, "Passenger cars manufactured after September 1, 1973 must also meet bumper standards". There are many foreign vehicles manufactured after 1973 which do not meet the minimum standards for bumpers in Canada and the USA, which is why they cannot be imported. Canada has a requirement that bumpers must withstand a 8km/h impact for production cars only. Since my car is a custom vehicle, there was no practical way to prove it could do this, so I was exempt of this requirement. This may be true in the USA as well, but I think it may vary by state. This site outlines the steps needed to import into the USA: http://www.bordercenter.org/chem/vehicles.htm Another option is that I could export the car as a "race car". Edited August 15, 2012 by maxless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe that home builts cannot be imported into the US or Canada for road use, for a seven or cobra etc it has to be factory built. Other than that it can be imported as strictly a track/racing vehicle for non-road use. In Canada if a person lies about the importation and is found out the authorities confiscate the vehicle and crush it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Can import a kit car to Canada once it has been registered for at least 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Amazing car, amazing price. Is it perfect, no, but neither are the 2 Caterhams or 1 Birkin I have or do own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe that home builts cannot be imported into the US or Canada for road use, for a seven or cobra etc it has to be factory built. Other than that it can be imported as strictly a track/racing vehicle for non-road use. You are on the right track. Over 25 years old home built can be imported. Under 25 years old cannot. Here is my personal example - I have a 24 year old race car (Holden) that was originally converted from a street car never originally sold in the US. US Customs guys want an official Manufacturers Certificate of Origin to say it was manufactured exclusively as a track/race car 24 years ago. Putting aside that the manufacturer does not issue those certificates, my car was originally derived from a road car so any certificate would not help me even though the car is so modified and set up as a track car that it could never be driven on a street. I have to wait until it in its 26th year to import it. If you want to import then have it pre-cleared in a review by the US Customs because the documentation they want is a real problem. Anyway...back to our scheduled program. Nice car. I always have huge respect for any Locost builder as they built their cars the hard way! No idiot-proof lego kit caterham for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxless Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 The car is still for sale and the asking price is now $13,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobone Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 you should post your youtube videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgb240 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Good luck with the sale (I have the orange caterham that was beside you at Bronte) hope you find a good home for your car. All the best, lgb240 (also in guelph) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxless Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Good luck with the sale (I have the orange caterham that was beside you at Bronte) hope you find a good home for your car. All the best, lgb240 (also in guelph) Good to see you here on the board! you should post your youtube videos I don't really have any good videos, but this is one of me on the track a couple of years ago, before the car was painted. Sorry for the wind noise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgriffin215 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Is the car still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxless Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yes it is still available. I will let everyone know when it is sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycHo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I know its been a while --- Sorry for the Thread revival --- But I guess its been sold right ? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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