xcarguy Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 On another note, anyone wonder like I do who's kit this car started life as? http://www.ebay.com/itm/231173629252 That's certainly different. :rofl: I'd like to take a closer look at the car. In one of the photos, the upper A-arm looks to be bent rearward. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 That's certainly different. :rofl: I'd like to take a closer look at the car. In one of the photos, the upper A-arm looks to be bent rearward. :ack: Visual aids :svengo: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/SEsAAOxy4fVTFm-y/$_57.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) That's certainly different. :rofl: I'd like to take a closer look at the car. In one of the photos, the upper A-arm looks to be bent rearward. :ack: A search of the internet turns up the following verbiage when it was for sale in Moorpark, California, last year (off a .FR based classified site no less): 2011 V8 Lotus 7 Replica with exclusive fenders! modeled after a 1972 lotus. All hand built! CLEAN TITLE Completely street legal!! This is not a car for every one. This is a very stiff drivers car. Its pretty much like driving a motorcycle, you need to be aware of your surroundings kind of thing. You need to be very interested in being a driver to drive this car to drive it normally. This is not recommended as a daily driver.... unless you have the spine of Hercules. This is raw power and a raw car, you get feed back from everything. No computers trying to tell you what to do... just you and the road. now on to the details... SPCNS SB100. Only 500 of these kinds of cars are registered a year. Its very difficult to get these replicas STREET Legal! Custom square frame. Weight is about 2000 pounds wet. Engine: 302 V8 built Small block Ford rougly to 1200 miles on car. (recorded 550 speedometer mileage not accurate speedometer cable broke but drove about 600 miles after it broke) Edlebrock 4 barrel carburetor Rpm alluminum Intake manifold Custom exhaust and headers ( Heat Wrapped) Blower Pulley aluminum Full Custom Aluminum Valve covers Accel spark plug wires stock distributer new battery ( rear mounted for better distribution) Drive Gears ( Have a brand new set of regular chain drive gears and chain) Extra Valve cover gasket and water pump gasket Full custom tig welded aluminium Radiator Secondary radiator for better cooling Edlebrock air cleaner new v belts ( I would switch to flat belts... v belts are dumb ) new alternator has power steering and power brakes Wilwood master cylinder Wilwood slave cylinder Stock brakes from 84 mustang gt Interior: Recaro Faux seats 5 point locking harness lotus shift knob Auto meter gauges ( fuel, rpm, tach, oil pressure, voltage, temp) carbon wrapped dash, steering column, and emergency brake trim vinyl center console carpeted floors 4 point roll cage 12 gallon full custom aluminum fuel cell autometer fuel sender plexi glass front custom windshield plexi glass rear windscreen Custom vinyl doors that are completely removable with windows Exterior: Fully custom LeMans designed fenders only one in the world like this ( plasti dipped in black, can peel them off and have a smoother black underneath) They are made of steel and are solid, you can stand on them! Forte 17x7 wheels with good tires Full custom and removable front clam hood with custom vents and hood scoop vinyl trunk covers rear tow hook Front custom carbon wrapped splitter Custom Rear Diffuser rear carbon wrapped fenders LED tail lights Harley Davidson Headlights custom turn signals Suspension: Showa Full adjustable coil-overs ( height, dampening, rebound) adjustable links custom made pretty much everything. ( control arms, a arms, etc) Mustang disc brakes front, Drums rear Edited March 6, 2014 by mrmustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 That has been on CL in Los Angeles for a while now. I'm looking for a SB100 car to stay under the CARB radar, but that is a little too radical for me. I think I would enjoy a 7, but in truth I think I'm looking for a SB100 Atom. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/4334656940.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I don't know how everyone else feels, but I really like the look with the extra body panels in the car posted above. I know, I know it's extra weight and not needed, but there must be some benefit to the bodywork as far as aerodynamics besides the interestingly good looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poorichard Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I agree with Jackal…looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I agree with Jackal…looks cool. I'll throw an :iagree: in there for 'cool' factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Doesnt work for me and that A-arm more like a C-arm Edited March 7, 2014 by rikker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 On fleabay: 2003 Birkin. Anybody know this car? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Super-Seven-2003-BIRKIN-S3-LOTUS-SUPER-7-CA-CAR-SB100-2-0-5-SPEED-/221396770438?forcerrptr=true&hash=item338c469e86&item=221396770438&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Is it just me, or does that engine just not sound quite right? Wonder why it has so few miles on it after 11 years. The CA SB100 registration is definitely a plus for anyone in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Engine sounds cold, oil might not be thick enough, there's a lot of valvetrain noise. Also something is vibrating/hitting something. They should have taken the video from the exhaust side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manshoon11 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replica-Kit-Makes-Super-Stalker-2-seater-Brunton-Super-Stalker-/131154956138?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e8971cf6a&item=131154956138&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manshoon11 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Huh? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-super-seven-by-Birkin-/121315261069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3ef3fa8d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Man I have never seen or heard about that car around KC. Not a Missouri or Kansas license plate. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Huh? [/url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-super-seven-by-Birkin-/121315261069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3ef3fa8d Besides the missing windshield and the front fenders that are oversized for the chassis, there is just something else that does not sit right with me, but my feeble mind won't zone in on it. Bill S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Gauges, rear diffuser, exhaust, and turn signals that are hard to see from any direction other than straight on? Oh and the fuel cap is odd. Is that a just a twist off/on or is it lockable? Edited April 16, 2014 by jlumba81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Seven Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Ad states: Car came from Birkin America through Texas Motor Works in Arlington Texas. Would this Zetec engine produce the stated 205hp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 I thought I posted this previously but was obviously having a senior moment... 2012 Caterham R300 with 5 miles on the clock at Chariots of Palm Beach at $50k (rounded up) http://www.chariotsofpb.com/Inventory/InventoryDetails/tabid/2245/company/CHARIOTS/vin/SDKLDK3NS11070411/Default.aspx While this is a Bentley and Morgan dealer and a very strange place to see a Caterham, I acquired my 2004 yellow Caterham SV roadsport through them in 2008. They are excellent to deal with, very reasonable in negotiations and very efficient. I would happily deal with them again. They are right next to Palm Beach FL airport so easy in and out. I have no affiliation or background on this particular Caterham though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 How do you get a 2012 r300 with only 5 miles on it? Build must have taken some time. I do like the "non-smoker" in the ad. Either way its a few $k cheaper than a new build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 its actually fairly common to have kits sitting around unbuilt. I know where there is a 2006 kit still in its crate. 2012 kit maybe sold late 2013 and only finished building in 2014 - not unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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