Hello Alex, Welcome to the world of 7's, it is addictive and fun. Lots of good people and cars that are unique and range from the Locost to the factory...
I'm thinking about Labor day weekend 2008 but nothing set yet. I'll do some kind of survey to get some ideas later. It is off to the car show now, Russ- -- In...
The current (Oct.'07) issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car carries an interesting article "1700 miles by 7" on the July 7, 07, gathering at Deals Gap, NC....
Welcome aboard. Sevens make good drift machines - I've certainly spent enough time sideways to know. One word of advice, though. Even if you think you have...
Hi All: After over a year at the suspension shop, my Locost XI is finally back in my garage!! It was only around 2 weeks work for him, but I had a hard time...
Saying Howdy and introducing myself. Saw the locost write up in motor trend on an old copy, and started researching. After lurking a bit, i bought a project...
First, I wood like to say Thanks too Keith Tanner, Heikki, Mark Fisher, and George. about a month ago I asked for thoughts on the CMC kit. Well I spent a week...
Has anyone had any experience with the TPI Gauges ? I am getting a little frustrated with my Jag/Smith gauges and was looking into aftermarket sets. I came...
... Julian I have a complete set of 6 TPI gauges, Old style white face units and the only problem that I have had is with the encoder for the speedo drive. I...
I waw thinking of doing the body is 6061 aluminum. 1. How much should I need to buy and how much do you think that is going to set me back? 2. Is it worth...
That's way too hard and thick--assuming you want it to bend over the top and bottom rails. I went with 20ga 5052-H23. If I were doing it again, I would use...
Hey there! I'm in Van nuys. Not much to see at this point aside of some parts, but nice to have another 7 builder in the area. Moti ... [Non-text portions of...
Hi Carlos, I'm Ron in North Vancouver, BC. Started my book build this year and making reasonable progress. Had to rebuild my motor which took longer than ...
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A year at the suspension shop? Holy Sh!t, Batman! Was the guy mining the Unobtanium ore himself before smelting it and then milling the pillow blocks from it...
Bah.. That would be too easy... Oh, wait.. I'm using Miata lower ball joints.. Mazda did such a good job in making sure that they worked with the spindles......
Speaking of hearing, what to do about the racket from an exhaust exiting right next to the cockpit, Ear plugs wouldn.t be cool in traffic. I am looking at...
Hi Keith, Say what. Just joking. If you put a turn down on the end of the exhaust tip you will reduce the noise signature a lot as the sound is then reflected...
... I assume you're talking about the frame, not the skin. If that's right, I'd generally recommend against it. There just isn't a whole lot of weight to be...
Hi Ron, Carlos here, Wow you know about spitfire 4's? It is a cool looking car. The car does need some love, If you like just give me a ring (310) 497 - 4022....
... Rather than ear plugs, you might check at a music store, where instruments are sold and see if they sell "ear valves". Something like what they show here:...
... tooth reluctor I made in two pieces and used the "U" joint drive flange at the diff to bolt it on. Fabbed a bracket to hold GM VSS. Build was OBD II ECU...
... written mostly by people that can not do them. Have you seen a modern "Safety automobile" Common sense, once putting hand on just welded surface...... ...
Although my LC is not on the road. I do for the moment still drive a Miata. I put in ear plugs and love them. I hear all I need to hear. So keith Go For It!!! ...
