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Spaz
04-10-2009, 09:59 AM
So, I took the STM-7(Stuart Taylor Motorsports 7) out for the first legal run on the roads, more than 3 blocks from my house. I decided to try it out at speed on the highway.

It was scary!!!! little 7, BIG semi trucks.

I had my full roof on and things where doing good. Running about 8,000 rpms at 80 mph until the roof started to unbutton.

*Pop*

*Pop*

*Pop*

All but the far left and right buttons where undone on the windshield. Lucky the next exit was not far away and I was able to pull over safely. But I must say driving a 7 on the highway is kind a crazy.

http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233058-1/Roof+_1_.JPG
Al Navarro
04-10-2009, 10:08 AM
Try it in the rain for 7 hours, without full doors. One of best driving days of my life.

I found that the trucks were very sympathetic to my cause...most gave me a very wide berth and honked their horn approvingly.

You'll get used to the size of car relative to other vehicles soon enough. Congrats on the new purchase.

And regarding your top...maybe the solution is to keep it under 80! ;-p
Spaz
04-10-2009, 10:09 AM
Here are a few mote picutres of my se7en.

http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233049-1/100_0527.JPG
http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233046-1/100_0520.JPG
http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233055-1/Air+Clearners.JPG
Spaz
04-10-2009, 10:10 AM
Try it in the rain for 7 hours, without full doors. One of best driving days of my life.

That woudl be crazy.
slomove
04-10-2009, 10:19 AM
While I don't cherish the Los Angeles Freeway traffic in the Seven and prefer driving on highways with light traffic and nice weather, I must say it is not *that* bad. You do have to compensate for other driver's lack of attention.

Otherwise I must say the Seven is the best and most fun touring car I've had. You just need to pack lightly.

Gert
Spaz
04-10-2009, 10:24 AM
The back roads home where a ton of fun. Maybe beause I am a BEC it's takes a liltte more getting use to.


One more picture. My freinds Mini and my 7.
http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233039-2/Mini+vs+7.jpg
MHKflyer52
04-10-2009, 10:45 AM
Nice looking 7 but what happend to your front fenders....in the photo of the Mini and the 7 the Mini makes the 7 look small....Nice shot.
Westfield 11 Builder
04-10-2009, 11:19 AM
Spaz, this is a bit o/t, but what are the codes for your paint? I am getting near the bodywork stage in my Westfield 11 build and I am planning to paint the car in the same '60's Lotus colors as yours. It looks like the yellow is a perfect match, but it is hard to tell in the photos if the green is correct. How does it look in the sunlight? BTW, my car is yellow with a green interior and will have green trim, it's just a generic yellow gelcoat now.
Al Navarro
04-10-2009, 11:40 AM
We've got a few BEC folks here, btw.
Spaz
04-10-2009, 11:47 AM
Nice looking 7 but what happend to your front fenders....in the photo of the Mini and the 7 the Mini makes the 7 look small....Nice shot.

Funny you should ask, They both broke off on a "test" run" around the block. One side had the weld break and on the other side two of the 3 bolts broke right in two.

The one side has been welded back up, and I order M8 grade bolts but the hardware store got the wrong grade :(
Spaz
04-10-2009, 11:49 AM
Spaz, this is a bit o/t, but what are the codes for your paint? I am getting near the bodywork stage in my Westfield 11 build and I am planning to paint the car in the same '60's Lotus colors as yours. It looks like the yellow is a perfect match, but it is hard to tell in the photos if the green is correct. How does it look in the sunlight? BTW, my car is yellow with a green interior and will have green trim, it's just a generic yellow gelcoat now.

I do not know the paints codes yet. All I know is the green is "british racing green". This weekend I hope to work on the car a bit and will take a few pictures in the sun light.
Spaz
04-10-2009, 12:21 PM
Funny you should ask, They both broke off on a "test" run" around the block. One side had the weld break and on the other side two of the 3 bolts broke right in two.

The one side has been welded back up, and I order M8 grade bolts but the hardware store got the wrong grade :(



STINK!!!

Hardware store called, they do not make this bolt full thread in M8 (grade 8).
Davemk1
04-10-2009, 12:44 PM
STINK!!!

Hardware store called, they do not make this bolt full thread in M8 (grade 8).

Mcmaster-carr.

google and search and they will have them.

dave
Spaz
04-10-2009, 01:34 PM
Mcmaster-carr.

google and search and they will have them.

dave

WOW!! http://www.mcmaster.com is huge.

Thanks for the link.
slngsht
04-10-2009, 05:53 PM
yes, they have everything, and ship FAST. Prices are not the best though.

You can also try Fastenal - they have stores too.
11Budlite
04-10-2009, 07:07 PM
You can try this link for Lotus paint codes: http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Paint_codes
11Budlite
04-10-2009, 07:11 PM
Or this one: http://www.lotus-europa.com/colors.html

Congrats on your se7en! Love the picture with the Mini.
Hank
04-10-2009, 08:08 PM
Josh,

Disregard the PM I sent you asking for pics of your new ride. I should have read the board before I opened my private messages.

Looks great! I want to see video.

Hank
solder_guy
04-10-2009, 09:49 PM
STINK!!! Hardware store called, they do not make this bolt full thread in M8 (grade 8).

Tell me what bolt you need .. I'll check the best hardware store in Atlanta tomorrow.

Rob
Kitcat
04-11-2009, 08:13 PM
Peter Egan (of R & T fame, and a consumate Seven fan) says the ultimate BRG paint for Sevens was that used on the '91 (approx) Mazda Miata. Yes, it is ironic.
scannon
04-11-2009, 09:13 PM
Peter Egan (of R & T fame, and a consumate Seven fan) says the ultimate BRG paint for Sevens was that used on the '91 (approx) Mazda Miata. Yes, it is ironic.

1991 Miata Special Edition, BRG with tan interior.

I have heard someone who should know say that John Deere green and yellow are also perfect matches.

There are many shades of BRG out there, who knows which might be the correct one.
andrew7
04-11-2009, 09:26 PM
Hi Spaz,
nice ride, Its funny mine does 8000rpm at 80mph and I also lost both front fenders when I engineered to much lightness. I've never been on an interstate with mine and prefer secondary roads. I've read Stuart Taylor was heavily involved in Locost racing in England. Why a porker sticker on the windshield and what engine do you have in there?

Today, I pulled out my baby, rotated the tires and replaced a brake line, increased the caster. I turn on the main battery switch, cycled the key till the fuel pump stop bubbling and a 1/2 sec on the starter she was sitting at idle. Not a hiccup and not touched since last fall including the battery.

Nice top you have, my dad ask me today if I was gong to build a full convertible top this year. I may now since I have a stiff neck from the short afternoon ride.

btw, How many times have you stall it or did you pretend you were Schumacher? Those little flywheels are tough in traffic.
Spaz
04-13-2009, 08:19 AM
http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233344-1/100_0552.JPG

http://www.redpepperracing.com/gallery/d/233347-2/100_0553.JPG


Nothing runs like a Deer :) I need to make a removable sticker that says that for the back.


The motor is a Honda CRB 900 or Fireblade in the UK. It is 919CC and has a 10 plate clutch plate.

It's not that bad to drive on the streets.