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Discussion in 'British' started by masermartin, May 24, 2006.

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  1. masermartin

    masermartin Formula Junior

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    #1 masermartin, May 24, 2006
    I have never even ridden in one and I am absolutely crazy about the Super 7.

    I know that there is Lotus, Caterham, Birkin, Westfield, Superformance, Locust, Brunton, etc. and I am gathering that the Caterham is the best of the bunch if you are not too focused on historical aspects.

    I would like some insight from anyone who has ever owned one or has had a fair amount of drive time in one. I hope to purchase one within the next year or so but I don't want to have any false pre-conceived notions. I don't plan on making it my daily driver but I do want to use it more than just on a rare occassion.

    BTW, I do like the spartan feel of a car and I don't mind being hot cold or wet although I am not masochist :)
     
  2. F SPIDER

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    #2 F SPIDER, May 24, 2006
    You better have a narrow butt, or you can get the Caterham SV, which is OK for "normal" people. Please get a test drive befor you buy. Maybe make a trip to the UK?

    The car is great, handles much better than a Elise, but has the airodynamics of a brick. The wind comming around the windshield is enormous and continuously pummels you (or you need to keep the plastic side screens up) In the Elise, I could drive open until the temp is down to 37 degrees, in the 360 Spider the protection against the airflow is so good, that at 28 degrees open driving is still OK. In the Caterham, it stops for me at 50 degrees.

    Going this route you can also consider the Atom.
     
  3. masermartin

    masermartin Formula Junior

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    #3 masermartin, May 24, 2006
    Yeah, my butt is narrow but I am 6'1.

    Thanks for the info. Are their any Atoms in the US?
     
  4. kaamacat

    kaamacat Formula 3

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    #4 kaamacat, May 24, 2006
    Martin...... A guy by the name of Jim Robertson (local BMWCCA) has one he takes to the AutoX events............what a cool car! Its like watching a slot-car when it handles..........The only thing I will tell you is last I spoke with him there was some kind of issue with the emissions checking. (Dont think it was because it would fail, but more like the software was not connecting.....cant remember).
     
  5. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

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    #5 b-mak, May 24, 2006
    I was driving a Superformance the day the chassis broke. Yes, it broke.

    Anyway, while the car is fun to drive, it's too elemental for me. I'll stick with production series cars.
     
  6. masermartin

    masermartin Formula Junior

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    #6 masermartin, May 24, 2006

    Bob, any chance you could introduce me to the guy if I drag my butt over to one of these events?
     
  7. BigAl

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    #7 BigAl, May 24, 2006
    I would imagine they'd be a blast autocrossing and around town, but not long trips
     
  8. wcelliot

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    #8 wcelliot, May 24, 2006
    At Import Carlisle there was a Lotus 7 (copy of some sort) with an R1 engine and steering wheel mounted "paddle" shifters... don't recall what the asking price was, but it was a race car (not street legal)...

    Bill
     
  9. masermartin

    masermartin Formula Junior

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    #9 masermartin, May 24, 2006
    Yeah that sounds a little rich for me; I bet it moves like stink though.
     
  10. andrewg

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    #10 andrewg, May 24, 2006
  11. Evan.Fiorentino

    Evan.Fiorentino F1 Rookie

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    #11 Evan.Fiorentino, May 24, 2006
    There are at least 2 around my town.
     
  12. masermartin

    masermartin Formula Junior

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    #12 masermartin, May 25, 2006
    Thanks for the heads up, should I pm them?
     
  13. fastradio

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    #13 fastradio, May 25, 2006
    Martin,

    I had a 1965 Lotus Super 7 (the real deal) for many years...and RHD, to boot.

    Driving experience...Absolute panic. The most possible fun you could have with your clothes on. PM me if you'd like to talk more about this gem.

    Regards,
    David
     

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