Lotus Seven restoration video

[Deleted member 3577]

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They can't be BANNED


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Nope....But you will get tossed in D-Mod

I always grin when they still win with their puny, obsolete push-rod engines. The ricer guys go absolutely berserk. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DrEntropy]

"Cruel.... but fair." /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

 

[ChrisS]

This looks like a fun little ride.
https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1564189462415487848&q=caterham

 

[Nunyas]

wow.... now i REALLY want one... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DrEntropy]

WOOHOOO!!! What a delightful demo of the Seven!

Thank you Chris!

 

[Deleted member 3577]

How does he get in reverse so fast?
Is there such a thing as a syncro reverse?

I have to push in the clutch and count thousand-three.

 

[Nunyas]

maybe? I was browsing through the google videos for Lotus Sevens, and that video came back as a 'Locost' replica of a Seven. Maybe he only really put it into reverse once or twice and just let the car's momentum carry it backwards once the front and rear swapped ends?

 

[DrEntropy]

Nonooo.. Brake hard enuff to lock up the rear wheels (clutch IN obviously), or handbrake while sideways (in transition), and "snick" it right into reverse. I tried to watch him as he made the transitions and it appears he's just using the foot. It's a real dance, that. Very smooth. I'd LOVE to see what some other entrants' times were.

 

[DrEntropy]

Had to watch it again! That just tickles me chitless.

He's using the footbrake only.

 

[kennypinkerton]

How 'bout this one...
https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8898957438788383975

We have walking trails in the local parks wider than this. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[DrEntropy]

...ummm... oh nevermind.

Dave! Blackburn Road, Sewickley. Pro'lly at least one of the lads still at "The Car Store" would likely remember an Elan ride up that hill in my car.

 

[Deleted member 3577]

Just in Sewickley 2 days ago. I'll have to look that one up.

Went up Sycamore St......To Mt Washington for dinner.
Then went back down........WEEEEEE /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif

 

[tr6lover]

oh i hope you guys have more videos!!! those all were great....makes me wanna get rid of the tr6 and make some type of insane 7 ......hehe
Randy

 

[kennypinkerton]

Do a few searches. Google video is the safest at the moment, but you also have Yahoo (my favorite if you leave on the parental controls), and Alta Vista....

Probably a few others.

 

[DrEntropy]

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oh i hope you guys have more videos!!! those all were great....makes me wanna get rid of the tr6 and make some type of insane 7 ......hehe
Randy

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Hey Randy: They're mostly already insane "right outta th' box." Not much need to pump 'em up further. Go for it.

 

[JohnS]

Nothing beats open-air low-flying in a seven.