pethier Posted September 23 Posted September 23 (edited) 15 hours ago, Exarkun1178 said: I’ve read a lot of posts referencing the tires not getting sufficient heat, even when tracked my car has the R888 fitted. I e been reading The new Nova has a bit of chatter about it. If the car relies solely on mechanical grip and only weighs 1200 lbs. is there a softer compound tire that’s street focused, heats up enough for confident spirited back road driving? Yokohama Advan A052. That's a ZERO after the A. Does not need a bunch of laps of a racetrack to heat up. On ordinary cars, they wear quickly. Not a problem on Sevens. The CSR 260 I bought has Toyo R888 tires on it. Next Spring, they will be heading to recycling. I took the CSR to a few autocross events, a couple regular events and one high-speed event. The guys in tin-tops and Miatas were spraying their tires to cool them. The R888 tires on my CSR were still at ambient temperature and did not give me the traction I was looking for. Because of my experiences with the Yokohama Advan A052 tires on an Elise and some Sevens, I plan to have fresh Yokos on the CSR. On both the Elise and the Sevens, I found them great for both autocross and street. At the high-speed event, I thought I was being conservative, but a worker at the end of the longest straight was calling me "The Late-braking King". He says I was braking much later than the other drivers in the session he was working. That's because those other guys didn't have a Seven... I can hardly wait to get this car set up and on the Yokos. Edited September 23 by pethier 1
wdb Posted September 23 Posted September 23 Zetec SVT–Powered Caterham Seven 5-Speed https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/2005-Caterham-Seven/5c019d74-73a8-4090-aa28-1c00e930a077 1
Croc Posted September 27 Author Posted September 27 Week Beginning September 27, 2026 USA7s Classified Ads of Cars for Sale USA7s classified pages - USA7s club members have the benefit of selling their cars by listing them for free on USA7s forum. https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/26-cars-for-sale/ New Ads Since Last Summary Posted Lotus 7 S4 Project https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-philadelphia-pa-786759 and here https://lbilimited.com/offerings/1971-lotus-seven/ Caterham https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/2005-Caterham-Seven/5c019d74-73a8-4090-aa28-1c00e930a077 Rotus https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/snohomish-1973-lotus-super-roadster-in/hw5pCjdFk3RGqdXr5nSHhG Westfield https://www.facebook.com/share/18XMqkbxCu/ Repeat Ads Since Last Summary Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/csrtwenty02/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/77870-2/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/2005-superlight-260-cosworth/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/76907-2/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Caterham https://www.beachmanracing.com/inventory Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2021-caterham-bellevue-wa-2959244 Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1957-caterham-jupiter-fl-2947891 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1CJNaAJSmu/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2025-caterham-seven-costa-mesa-ca-2961070 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbHYtSCTT/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2026-caterham-seven-miami-fl-2916813 Lotus 7 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1962-lotus-seven-sun-city-az-2949927 Birkin https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1972-lotus-seven-san-diego-ca-2946925 Lotus 6 Replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1952-lotus-6-norfolk-ct-2945955 Locost https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/north-newton-lotus/nu6RyMWWGCXWvnKGrb2LeL Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/18TATgTtTU/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EJQ1MSvzE/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/14nnK325FS3/ Locost (Stalker?) https://www.facebook.com/share/1VpmwQyZce/ Stalker https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bxuu8cr11/ Mitsuoka Zero https://www.facebook.com/share/1FZgzmP9hk/ Stalker https://www.facebook.com/share/1FY8hzWhid/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1DeZejXxnK/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1oDqGHFL/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1KNy6DXP12/ Lotus 7/Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/19HdHMUAdR/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/19ciDJNVBB/ Birkin https://www.facebook.com/share/19MZat3MRu/ Westfield Pre-Lit https://www.facebook.com/share/19v4LxhPUS/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1EHur5bycX/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dw72MnfMv/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1DJhZyLwfx/ Birkin https://www.facebook.com/share/1CGPEe3MLb/ Diva https://www.facebook.com/share/1ByDVaS8US/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1HpS6krzAy/ Canada Ads Lotus 7 S4 https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/lotus-unspecified-convertible-gasoline-green-cat_ma44gr200883-ab87a903-b601-4fda-b315-e5cdbd00a240 Locost Project https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/bmw-2002-barn-find-cat_ma13gr2163-9b5e3f67-7e4f-4f56-acac-2df6e6c12e99 Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1BmorLx8pw/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1DikzZWvzZ/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1ENwZjA7D7/ Westfield https://www.facebook.com/share/19MdepVZr4/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/14sdqDXSSw6/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4F9Hf7bh/ Fejer https://www.facebook.com/share/1BxiJwq6SB/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/18TqyUh5TF/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5sX8nFKc/
Croc Posted October 4 Author Posted October 4 Week Beginning October 4, 2026 USA7s Classified Ads of Cars for Sale USA7s classified pages - USA7s club members have the benefit of selling their cars by listing them for free on USA7s forum. https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/26-cars-for-sale/ New Ads Since Last Summary Posted Caterham https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-caterham-seven/ Caterham Beachman Racing has a 2023 Caterham 420R not listed on their site that I am aware of being for sale as it was offered to me this week - reach out to Bruce at Beachman Racing directly by phone. RM8?/Replica https://www.facebook.com/share/1Rt1uQLTnJ/ Robin Hood https://www.facebook.com/share/1DhpaaJoom/ Repeat Ads Since Last Summary Posted Lotus 7 S4 Project https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-philadelphia-pa-786759 and here https://lbilimited.com/offerings/1971-lotus-seven/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1957-caterham-jupiter-fl-2947891 Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2025-caterham-seven-costa-mesa-ca-2961070 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1DcuUDyDZ8/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2026-caterham-seven-miami-fl-2916813 Lotus 7 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1962-lotus-seven-sun-city-az-2949927 Lotus 6 Replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1952-lotus-6-norfolk-ct-2945955 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1A4C15fi9A/ Birkin https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1972-lotus-seven-san-diego-ca-2946925 Caterham https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/2005-Caterham-Seven/5c019d74-73a8-4090-aa28-1c00e930a077 Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/csrtwenty02/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/2005-superlight-260-cosworth/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/76907-2/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Caterham https://www.beachmanracing.com/inventory Locost https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/north-newton-lotus/nu6RyMWWGCXWvnKGrb2LeL Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1EXcHwM1d4/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/19VWQTNs7p/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvxkFK311/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCNrzyagH/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1QRizpKHp1/ Birkin https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9A5UXMZn/ Westfield Pre-Lit https://www.facebook.com/share/1BnjLVaMTX/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5rWEqr4x/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/14sEZCsA6cb/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EoDQP6WpR/ Stalker https://www.facebook.com/share/14rGFMLyU5B/ Mitsuoka Zero https://www.facebook.com/share/193MgBZpjy/ Ultralite https://www.facebook.com/share/1CPe2Qe54V/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1LGCErpUvk/ Birkin https://www.facebook.com/share/1NkG1z7Kuh/ Stalker Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1GRqxDBSsn/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/14uWuYNZ5sR/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1JEcgRGtyG/ Replica https://www.facebook.com/share/1GD8ovws7N/ Westfield https://www.facebook.com/share/1CEtUPz8dj/ Diva https://www.facebook.com/share/196HruDzjR/ Canada Ads Replica https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/lotus-unspecified-1969-lotus-seven-westfield-clone-gasoline-cat_ma44gr200883-06b194a5-d735-49a7-9e30-16ef5709519f Lotus 7 S4 https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/lotus-unspecified-convertible-gasoline-green-cat_ma44gr200883-ab87a903-b601-4fda-b315-e5cdbd00a240 Locost https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/bmw-2002-barn-find-cat_ma13gr2163-9b5e3f67-7e4f-4f56-acac-2df6e6c12e99 Westfield https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiqKSXCRC/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1FW25Su3bg/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1DD6NqgJc3/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/19HsmFJvbP/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1CJcCuS7uj/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/19xXuSLtdk/ Fejer https://www.facebook.com/share/19m6UvAbTs/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/19eANRwKom/
theDreamer Posted October 5 Posted October 5 On 9/23/2026 at 9:29 AM, wdb said: Zetec SVT–Powered Caterham Seven 5-Speed https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/2005-Caterham-Seven/5c019d74-73a8-4090-aa28-1c00e930a077 This was a strange auction. The seller seemed reluctant to give out much info or engage with bidders. He never did respond to all my questions or direct texts. To recap: No videos at all! No cold start, engine running or car being driven from a any point of view. No photos of the underside, or of the extra parts like the hood, doors etcetera that were to come with the car. No information on any service work done in the past 20 years. No info on disconnected or lose wires as visible in the several posted images. This led me to believe that the car would need a full service including all fluids, (engine, transmission, differential and brake system) belts, (cam and auxiliary) tires and probably some, if not most of the hoses as well as other rubber parts. This car does not have a heater but it does have the extra louvers in the bonnet for the cold air intake heater so it could be added. Even though heat from the engine does filter into the foot wells a heater is an item that people like the wife and I would need to use this car in the colder months. (Which we are experiencing now.) The seller removed the reserve with about 45 minutes to go when the bid was at just $17,500. It ping ponged back and forth with the last bidders doing that “Wait until the last few seconds to bid” dumb a$$ ploy. The car sold for: Hammer price: $26,500 Bidder premium: $1,855 Total sale price: $28,355
Ian7 Posted October 24 Posted October 24 On 10/5/2026 at 2:49 PM, theDreamer said: The car sold for: Hammer price: $26,500 Bidder premium: $1,855 Total sale price: $28,355 I thought the BaT buyer premium was 5% to a max of $5000. Has it gone up, or was I misinformed?
JB455 Posted October 24 Posted October 24 7 minutes ago, Ian7 said: I thought the BaT buyer premium was 5% to a max of $5000. Has it gone up, or was I misinformed? This was a Hagerty auction, not BAT. Apparently their buyers premium is 7%.
Croc Posted October 25 Author Posted October 25 Week Beginning October 22, 2026 USA7s Classified Ads of Cars for Sale USA7s classified pages - USA7s club members have the benefit of selling their cars by listing them for free on USA7s forum. https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/26-cars-for-sale/ New Ads Since Last Summary Posted Caterham https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3gG0LWoP/2010-caterham-super-seven-superlite-r400 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1FXbUwiESK/ Lotus 7 S1 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1959-lotus-st.-louis-mo-2973750 and here https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/1959-lotus-seven/ Birkin https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1963-lotus-mankato-mn-2973030 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1FBP7PnE53/ RM 8? Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrUiDHWXz/ Ads Repeated from Prior Weeks Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/inventory/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/csrtwenty02/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/2005-superlight-260-cosworth/ Caterham https://rockymountaincaterham.com/76907-2/ Caterham https://www.beachmanracing.com/inventory Plus Bruce has a black 420R for sale not listed on his website. Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1957-caterham-jupiter-fl-2947891 Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2025-caterham-seven-costa-mesa-ca-2961070 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/18JNLKG7W2/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1HPdvcpFxq/ Stalker https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4vLzLUKg/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/19oUt2efiy/ Replica https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cjya2Jv7M/ Westfield https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbY4JL8Yx/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADRPkLWWs/ Stalker Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiQDHce4H/ Mitsuoka Zero https://www.facebook.com/share/1FT9eUbfbV/ Lotus 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/19jLzeDF9c/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1EyzrkYrQs/ Ultralite https://www.facebook.com/share/1FDrA5HV2b/ Replica https://www.facebook.com/share/1EiHzk5hDp/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1WfVcXJL2w/ Caterham https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/2026-caterham-seven-miami-fl-2916813 and here Lotus 7 S4 https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-philadelphia-pa-786759 Lotus 7 S2 https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1962-lotus-seven-sun-city-az-2949927 Lotus 6 replica https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1952-lotus-6-norfolk-ct-2945955 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/1DvP7wNg51/ Robin Hood https://www.facebook.com/share/1BrCExzabY/ Eva Diva https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMxJPQXwD/ Locost https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/north-newton-lotus-almost-new/q7PGzVm13CaLspc81NDwdr and here https://www.facebook.com/share/19nRnV3GW6/ Canada Ads Locost https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/lotus-unspecified-1969-lotus-seven-westfield-clone-gasoline-cat_ma44gr200883-06b194a5-d735-49a7-9e30-16ef5709519f and here https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/1969-lotus-seven-westfield-replica/1744818291 Westfield https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/kelowna/1989-westfield/1745192349 and here https://www.facebook.com/share/18nGJCcNhN/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1A8uVTbRwW/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1Da3Jktz9S/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1HUaGn8k6X/ Caterham https://www.facebook.com/share/1EAvUVenC7/ Eva Beva Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1HgiW29R8A/ Locost/Dutton? https://www.facebook.com/share/1DzYFUsWxn/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1LWQG7eAoc/ Lotus 7 S4 https://www.autotrader.ca/offers/lotus-unspecified-convertible-gasoline-green-cat_ma44gr200883-ab87a903-b601-4fda-b315-e5cdbd00a240 Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1MwCRpG7Fo/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/19dnwzCxfE/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1Uu2nsE9gp/ Locost Project https://www.facebook.com/share/1EB3QWLt8f/ Eva Diva https://www.facebook.com/share/18z4EYA8yh/ Fejer https://www.facebook.com/share/19wygSiq8u/ Locost https://www.facebook.com/share/1DPNHjxp1C/
Vovchandr Posted Tuesday at 08:08 PM Posted Tuesday at 08:08 PM https://www.facebook.com/share/1FGky7fbgL/
Croc Posted Friday at 12:19 PM Author Posted Friday at 12:19 PM Lotus 7 Project - from Hemmings to BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-2/
wdb Posted Friday at 02:10 PM Posted Friday at 02:10 PM 1 hour ago, Croc said: Lotus 7 Project - from Hemmings to BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-2/ I'm leery of how black the underside is, especially when I look at the rear axle, which appears to have been spray painted on its bottom half. Prospective buyers please also note that there is no radiator. One wonders what else in the way of small bits might be needed.
mrmustang Posted Friday at 06:24 PM Posted Friday at 06:24 PM (edited) 6 hours ago, Croc said: Lotus 7 Project - from Hemmings to BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-2/ Wasn't this car already on BAT prior to this listing? Or perhaps it was listed somewhere else and we discussed it? Dead links, wayback did not archive: https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1971-lotus-seven-philadelphia-pa-786759 lbilimited.com/offerings/1971-lotus-seven/ Edited Friday at 06:31 PM by mrmustang
Croc Posted Friday at 06:54 PM Author Posted Friday at 06:54 PM Yes the LBI guys in Philly had it listed on Hemmings. Obviously car just headed to Bringatrailer for auction. it’s not been on Bringatrailer before to my knowledge.
73TwinCamSpecial Posted 20 hours ago Posted 20 hours ago As a newby here, but a two time Europa owner, I'm still looking for an S4. I missed out on the red S4 with the wire wheels on BAT recently and was pleased to see this project car available. After looking at the photos closely there doesn't appear to be much wrong with the car, other than the lack of engine/transmission and radiator. Assuming the engine/trans was removed correctly, does anyone see any problems installing a suitable Ford crossflow (or even an early non-crossflow) and Cortina transmission? I'm not familiar enough with S7's to know if a specific transmission is required to fit. Also I'm curious about the radiator, is this an item available or is it a custom made product? Thanks for any information the group can provide. Larry
Croc Posted 19 hours ago Author Posted 19 hours ago 45 minutes ago, 73TwinCamSpecial said: ...does anyone see any problems installing a suitable Ford crossflow (or even an early non-crossflow) That would work just fine. Lotus Twin Cam would be an excellent choice too - bit pricier though. 46 minutes ago, 73TwinCamSpecial said: ....know if a specific transmission is required to fit. No. A regular 4 speed Ford Rocket should work. T9 should work. Cortina box would work. Bellhousings to mix and match are available. 52 minutes ago, 73TwinCamSpecial said: I'm curious about the radiator, is this an item available or is it a custom made product? I doubt the original is still available and even then I'd suggest you upsize it for additional cooling capacity. A Cortina radiator should fit. Maybe another Lotus model one from RD Enterprises (wonderful people - great place to explore in an old barn - by appt) might have the right dimensions: https://www.rdent.com/ For ideas have a browse of the catalogs at: Dave Bean http://davebean.com/index.htm and Burton Power https://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides.html Lots of good information on these sites to help you think through options. I'd be aiming for a Crossflow with T9 box. One thing - not check the ad but does it have diff in it? May need to modify gearing depending on gearbox ratio choices.
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