Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hello all! I've been working on this scratch build Seven clone off and on for 4 years. This is my first attempt at building a car. This car will only be used for autocrossing and trackday fun. I'm only one month from the first track event and cannot wait to drive this. I want to share a few pics to show you where I'm at in the process. It may be a crude beast but it should be fast when I get the full race motor in it. It weighs a bit heavy at 1,320 lbs wet right now but I can work on that. http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=28499 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=28498 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=28497 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=28496 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I definitely do like the interior of this car; looks 'all business'! :hurray: How about sharing some more details about the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automoda Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Look at that stance. It sure is going to stick. The cage is part of the frame. And all those new shiny parts. Cant wait to hear your racing reports! You should tell more about the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 2013 Spectre Super 7 Chassis · Custom scratch built “Book” sized Mig welded with Std Mig Mix Argon/CO2 · 1” 16ga mild steel square and round tube with 16ga stitch welded floor and various extra strengthening tubes. · 1½” .095 wall DOM Seamless Roll hoop front and rear integrated into frame per SCCA Solo rules and SCCA GCR rules · 2” x ¼” steel drive shaft hoops (required for Modified SCCA rules) · Completed bare frame is 240 lbs http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=8636 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=8635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 2013 Spectre Super 7 Suspension · UB Machine Front lower strut type with spherical bearing mounts to chassis and upright (Asphalt stock car type design) · Speedway Front upper wishbone swedge tubes with spherical bearing mounts to chassis and std ball joint to upright. (Asphalt stock car type design) · Mustang II spindle/uprights · Front coilover aluminum single adjustable shocks with 350 lb springs · Rear custom 3 link trailing arm live axle with swedge tubes, panhard bar and spherical bearing mounts to chassis · Rear coilover aluminum single adjustable shocks with 90 lb springs · Diamond spun steel race wheels custom offset 13” x 10” rear and 13” x 8” front · Hoosier race slick tires rear 22” x 10” x 13”, front 20.5” x 8” x 13” R25B compound http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=7872 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=6267 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 2013 Spectre Super 7 Body · Handmade .040 half hard aluminum sheet panels · Nose cone fiberglass S2 repoduction · 10” Front cycle fenders from Coveland · Rear fenders handmade .040 aluminum with integral rear spoiler/boot deck · Dash Gauge Plate 1/8” 5052 aluminum plate · Aero Belly pans .040 aluminum http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=21088&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=21565&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=20682&t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 2013 Spectre Super 7 Driveline · Mazda 12A rotary with carb (stock for now, Bridgeport to come later) · 2” Custom 2 primary header design .180 wall mild steel and titanium wrap · Stainless Racing Beat 3” presilencer, to 3” Racing Beat stainless muffler · Oil system with 2 qt Accusump with factory oil cooler and manual valve all AN braided stainless lines · Cooling Honda Civic 3 core radiator with manual electric Spal fan · Mazda RX-7 stock 5spd gearbox & clutch · Custom driveshaft fabricated by Action Machine, South Bend, IN · Mazda RX-7 GSL live axle with LSD http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=22821&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=22848 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=24380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 2013 Spectre Super 7 Steering · Coleman 2.5 quick ration manual rack & pinion · 10” steering wheel with Coleman quick mount Brakes · Front Ford stock car type vented disc with GM metric calipers from Speedway · Rear Mazda RX-7 stock disc · Dual Wilwood master cylinders with remote cockpit adjustable balance bar. · Neal CNC pedals · Combined Nylon and braided steel lines · Hawk Pads Ignition/Fuel · Weber 48IDA downdraft mounted on Racing Beat intake · Holley electric fuel pump with hicapacity filters and fuel pressure regulator · 3 gallon RCI aluminum fuel cell · All brained stainless lines and AN fittings · Mallory HyFire 6AL dual CD ignition for trailing and leading wasted spark set up with revlimiters. · Innovative Tech LC-1 Air Fuel sensor mounted in header with heat sink and digital A/F gauge · Lightweight battery mounted in boot · 8 circuit basic electrical harness and fusebox Safety/Interior · Kirkey aluminum race seat · G Force 5 point SFI harness with camlock with arm restraints · Autometer & Rebco Pro Comp gauges and water resistant switches · Aluminum .040 sheet tunnel cover http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=24377 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=22846 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=22843 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Very nice... I like the rear fender style. Great workmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Locofinn, Very impressive craftsmanship! Are you sure this is your first build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Update photo before the first track day. http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29390&mode=view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Wow That is a seriously well thought out car with immaculate workmanship. How long did it take you to get to this point? I will be very interested to see how you find it on your first track day? It is almost too nice to put out on track it is so beautifully done....almost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I figure about 600 hours over 4-1/2 years. Check out the video in the Seven Videos section. It worked very well. Needs some tuning but nothing major. It will never be truly completed if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Wow! great job. I love the rear fenders into the spoiler. When and where is your first autocross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Also love the rear fenders' "cone catchers" (I will take 2:)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Photo update. http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29390&t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 The first autocross is 4/28 at the Tire Rack test track in South Bend, IN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjo2 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Good luck. Car looks amazing. You should take orders.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locofinn Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29928&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29927&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29926&t=1 http://www.locostusa.com/forums/download/file.php?id=29922&t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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