Canadian Se7en owners roll call:

[Oyagi]

Hey all,

To inaugurate our new forum here on USA7's, I'd like all Canadian members/owners to post here with your basic info and perhaps a picture of your ride and some info about yourself.

I don't have my car yet (just a few days away) but I'll start things off with what info I have and will update my entry.

Name: John
Location: Ottawa
Car: 1982 Fejer 7
Details are sketchy at best at the moment but as far as I know the car was originally produced by the Fejer bros as a separate business from their racing activities which ultimately failed. The cars were well designed and were produced under license from Lotus. The car was first registered in 1982, powered by Toyota type 2TC 1588cc cross flow with single Weber, manual 5 speed transmission, 5 new mini mags with new rubber and 5 spare mag wheels (from Datsun S30Z) with tires. A body-off restoration was performed by StirtonHotrodz in Oakville ontario in winter 2009. The car features coil over shocks suspension, body reworked to permit individual panel removal, adjustable seats, quick disconnect steering wheel, 4 into one headers running to chrome side exhaust.

Future plans:
Cycle fenders
Paint fenders (front and rears) and nosecone black
Proper rollover protection
Proper racing buckets
...then lets go racing!!
Pics:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs055.ash2/36127_453685476223_690446223_6368683_1657715_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs095.snc4/36127_453685481223_690446223_6368684_4644700_n.jpg

[lancylad]

Hi John. Good to hear from you. Good looking ride just need to get another Weber on there...:cooldude:
Name: Steve
Location: Nanton/Alberta
Car: Westfield SEIW 1995
Factory built and shipped to Japan in 1995. Ford 1.6L CVH twin Webers, 5 speed type 9 gearbox, fully independant suspension,(coil over shocks), discs brakes all round. Caterham Prisoner type wheels, 4 into 1 headers to chrome side exhaust. British racing green with yellow nose cone. Clam shell wings, very traditional, no plans to change them. Love the Classic look.. Future plans, would like to squeeze a few more horses out of her( she is called "Her Madge").

[SkinnyG]

Name: Greg (High school shop teacher)
Location: Kelowna BC
Car: The Lethal Locost (http://www.gwellwood.com/project-cars/the-lethal-locost/):

Registered and licensed 2006
Book chassis - scuttle moved back 3"
1275lbs
Toyota 4AGE/T50
EDIS ignition
GSXR ITB's
MegaSquirt tuned Alpha-N

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/skinnyg/PittMeadows2007Sunday061.jpg
Canadian Autoslalom Championship 2007

Future Plans:

Starting a new chassis this summer - Lotus Series 2/3 dimensions using the Prince Racing drawings from 1981, and some Caterham enhancements. Also 2.0 Duratec....

[readysetgo]

Name: Chad
Loctation: Owen Sound, Ontario.
Car: 1985 Fejer 7
Info: Toyota 2T twin side draft mikunis. 5spd. header, GSXR750 muffler.
I got it in March(found it after lots of looking) removed 95% of the wiring to fix /correct all gauges and replace all switches, thined out some stuff not needed in the wire harness(ie. horrible fog light someone had added). new alum. dash, added LED plate lights, repaire and paint Rad, and newer alternater. Future plans are rims and tires, some body work and new paint.
Right now just putting as many Km on it as possible!

[turboeric]

Name: Eric
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
Car: Westfield SEiW Miata (some assembly required)

I have the kit, I have the wrecked Miata, now all I need is to put the two together! This is something I've dreamed about since a sunny day in about 1970 when I saw 2 Lotus 7s parked side by side in a lot at UBC and thought "what the heck are those?"

[scannon]

"I have the kit, I have the wrecked Miata"

Please, tell me it isn't the yellow Miata in your avatar.

[turboeric]

No worries. It's a 99 that was rolled. Hooray for drifters!

[SkinnyG]

Should be able to complete that in a weekend. Need some wrenches?

[scannon]

You are probably aware of this but be sure to check the engine for crankshaft endplay. The '99s had a problem with the thrust bearing on the #4 main journal. Otherwise that and the '00 engines are the best of the bunch for modifications.

[SkinnyG]

You'll bring it to Vernon, of course??!!

And I'll tell you like I told Gord (PhatG) when he first drove mine, "once you've driven a 7, there's no going back."

[Oyagi]

Great replies so far guys, and it looks like the clamshells are popular amongst the Canucks.

[lancylad]

There are a few more out there Oyagi, a couple of Stalkers in Alberta and one more Westfield that I know of..you know who you are guys....should also be a Caterham in Canmore by now..party time guys:cheers:

[Z3 Stalker]

Name: Stewart
Location: Calgary
Car: 2007 Stalker V6
Cycle fenders
Kit purchased in 2005 took me two years to build due work obligations. Engine is a Pontiac L32 with a T5 transmission, American Racing Ventura AR136 wheels, disc brakes all round, Cobra 7 seats,

Future plans are to just drive and enjoy it for now.

[lancylad]

sweet looking ride Stew. Looking foward to going to play in August.:cooldude::driving:

[lancylad]

Hey Stew, where did you get the strip light on the roll bar from?

[Z3 Stalker]

Steve,

I bought it from Jack Banker who is a Stalker owner and a member of this site, he had a few at the time but I'm not sure where he purchased them.

[Oyagi]

Love it!

[BrunnyS1]

Hi Guys,
Newbie here.
I live in Moncton, N.B. and have a Superformance S1.
Jason

[Z3 Stalker]

Welcome aboard Jason.

Stewart

[lancylad]

Hi Jason, how about some pics.. Welcome to the Canuk Crew..:cooldude:

[BCBirk]

Name: Paul
Local: Maple Ridge, BC
Car: 04' Birkin

The car arrived last summer, and I've finally squished all of the bugs that came along with it. The 1st track day, last month, was a total blast -more fun and intense than anything I've owned including a Ruff'd 964. I just need to squeez a bit more juice out of the zetec to keep those pesky 997S's from catching up on the long straights...

Future projects:
- More head work + ITB's
- Rims + tires
- Paint

Good to see there's a healthy dose of canuks on the list!

[BrunnyS1]

when I try and insert image it asks for url?
oh I see now.

[readysetgo]

use the drop down arrow beside the little paper clip...

when I try and insert image it asks for url?

[SkinnyG]

Try inserting the picture using "Attachments" just below where you type your reply. This will take it right off your computer. Otherwise you will need to post the picture up somewhere else (I use Photobucket), and link to the image url.

[BrunnyS1]

yup, got it thanks

[S1Steve]

Brunny, Always nice to see an S1 pop up. I guess you got it from Macro ? the Superformance Dealer in Canada. Nice color, good luck with it.

[Ian7]

Ian
Montreal
2005 Caterham Classic (Kent + live axle)

[lancylad]

Nice interior Brunny, is it custom or do the S1 people supply it. Cool looking boot lid.

[lancylad]

Ian
Montreal
2005 Caterham Classic (Kent + live axle)
Really is a Classic, I just love the clams and chrome...

[RockyMtnStalker]

I guess I should stop lurking around and post a reply know that we have our own Canadian forum and all. Here are a few pic's of my Super Stalker, I'm in for an Alberta gathering with the end of July weekend working best for me!! I'm not sure if I got the pictures uploaded properly or not but here it goes anyway.

[Z3 Stalker]

Hey! Darren,

I see you have Brooklands installed, looking good.

Hope to see you at Deerfoot Mall Autoslalom on Sunday. Maybe Steve can call by also?

Stewart

[slngsht]

Just dropping by to say this section is rockin' :thumbs:

[lancylad]

Hey! Darren,

I see you have Brooklands installed, looking good.

Hope to see you at Deerfoot Mall Autoslalom on Sunday. Maybe Steve can call by also?

Stewart
Welcome Darren, good looking ride. Hi Stew, cant make it for the July 31st blat, forgot that Lindas daughter is getting Married that day. Ooops. might be able to make it to the Slalom on Sunday, we are shooting a Wedding the day before. Will see what time we get it all over and done with. Need my beauty sleep you know. Steve

[sevenron]

Name: Ron

Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Car: "Book build" Corolla GTS power train

Built: approx. 3 years, registered Jan. 2010

I'd wanted one of these cars for years. Even went to the Caterham factory in 1986 but decided that I could make a frame myself "some day".

Well I finally did get off my butt and I'm loving driving this car. The one unexpected thing is the amount of attention it attracts. I've never gotten waved at and smiled at by so many people. It just adds to the enjoyment.

The timing of this thread is perfect for me. I've being organizing a 7 get together in North Vancouver on Aug. 14th. Anyone with a 7 within driving distance invited. It'll be a group drive through some suitable twisty roads in West Vancouver followed by a BBQ at my place.

Let me know if you're interested and I'll add you to a "BC Sevens" list that I've started and I'll send further details.

[lancylad]

Welcome Ron, you are in the right part of the Country for some Twisty bits to hurl your creation around. Know what you mean about people waving and smiling, its just what this car does to people. The moment my rear end hit the driving seat I started smiling and havn't stopped since..:hurray: Had my new soft top fitted today and had to drive back thru Calgary, lots of smiles and waves, lots of vehicles slowing down to have a good look. They are feel good cars aren't they..

[lancylad]

Will check our schedule for August, see if we can swing a trip to Vancouver in.

[sevenron]

Steve, that would be awesome if you could make it. I figured that Greg, the Lethal Locost, coming here from Kelowna would be the furthest away to attend.

Ron

[lancylad]

Just checked our book and we are planning a trip to the Island the week of the 16th, figure we can take an extra couple of days and leave the Friday and meet with you guys on the Saturday. What time and where? How many so far? This would be our first really long drive in "Her Madge", fingers crossed. Any suggestions from you hardened travellers out there would be appreciated. Been looking for suitable Bags to strap to the back of the car, there are some custom ones made in the UK, wonder if there are any being made in the U.S or here in Canada. Cheers Ron. Steve

[Z3 Stalker]

Boy! I'd love to join you you guy's down on the coast but I am unable to make it due to my social director making alternate arrangements. I will be in Kimberly BC for a family (fun) golf weekend. Hope you all have fun!!!

[lancylad]

I believe you are refering to S.W.M.B.O (she who must be obeyed). I have the same kind of "social director". We are visiting Linda's family on the Island, at least I get to take the 7...:drool::driving::driving:

[sevenron]

Steve, if you send me an email I'll add you to the "BC Sevens" list which I'll be using to keep everyone up-to-date. (ronpayne at telus dot net) I'm hoping for 10-12 7s which I'd be happy with for a first time event. It would sure make for an attention getting prade of cars. The rough schedule is meet at my place in N. Van. by 2:00, do a group drive and end up back at my place for a BBQ.

You should touch base with Greg in Kelowna (search Lethal Locost) and see when he's leaving. He's done the trip before for autoxs in this area. There's a photo somewhere of him carrying 4 mounted racing slicks on the back of his car to one of the events. Where there's will, there's a way:)

I think some motorcycles with multiple saddle and sissy bar bags have more cross country potential than a 7. Saddle bags on a 7, never thought of that.

Ron

[lancylad]

Have Emailed you Ron..

[tio pancho]

Another Kamloopsian here, 95% done, 95% to go..........David

[lancylad]

Hi David, what you building,pics are always welcome...

[sevenron]

Paul in Maple Ridge. Have you seen my comments about a get together in N. Van. on Aug. 14th? Look in the "Canada" forum. Or email me, ronpayne at telus dot com and I'll send you further information.

We'd love to see that shiny red Birkin.

Ron

[tio pancho]

Hey turboeric, I tried to send you a PM but it doesn't seem to work. Drop me line...
dfdahl@telus.net

[luckylenny]

Name: Kevin
Location: Shilo, Manitoba
Car: Brunton Stalker V6
Details: Recently purchased this off an individual who built it in Calgary.
1998

[scannon]

Kevin,

Nice Stalker but I would like to see more of your '56 Ford pickup (or is it a Mercury?). Is there a link to more pictures?

[Oyagi]

Wow, a lot of stalkers in Canada it seems.

One day, I shall have one. :devil:

[luckylenny]

The pick-up truck isn't mine. pic was taken at an auto show & shine in Brandon(assiniboine valley run) the other weekend.

Oyagi,
was trying to purchase that same vehicle you bought but couldn't get ahold of owner. Congrats.

[Z3 Stalker]

Kevin,

Welcome aboard.

Stewart

[lancylad]

Hi Kevin
Welcome to the crew. Did you get the car from a guy named Richard? Nice looking machine. Had a ride in Z3 Stalker's car last week. Based on his car, you are going to have a blast in yours..:cooldude:

[luckylenny]

Yes, got this from Richard. Awesome to drive. Just need more leg room. I'm 6' tall and cannot fully extend my legs while driving, but who cares, I'm having way too much fun while I'm driving to notice most of the time.

[Jawfish]

Name: Fred
Location: Montreal
Car: Locost 7 in construction, powered by a Toyota 4AGE with twin Mikunis
Details, Mine is chassis #2 that I built. The first one was for my buddy and is powered by a Toyota 3TC. Both cars used the same suspension and are track oriented. Chassis number one is more for Solo 2, while my car is more for Solo 1.

Future plans: Finished my car. Then I start one for the street. This time I'm building a Lotus chassis. Again it will be powered by a 4AGE.

The first car in raw aluminium is my car, the second one is me driving my buddies car at the local track.

[twobone]

looking forward to take delivery by mid week!!!!!

Call out to anyone in the GTA...lets get together soon

[luckylenny]

Hey Twobone,
Nice car. Seen more pics on gentrylane. Congrats on the purchase.

[lancylad]

beautifull looking car, a for sure crowd puller. Congrats, Enjoy....:party:

[twobone]

First level of upgrade...switching from clamshells to cycle wings. Any one done this?

A yellow band around the leading edge of the nose cone would complete the package

Also, I want to make sure the brakes are up to the task of spirited driving. Nothing radical, but maybe, just check the rotors, replace the pads if necessary and do a brake fluid flush if necessary as well.

[lancylad]

Say it ain't so twobone... leave the Clams on her..

[SkinnyG]

I have clams on the locost, and my pockets still fill up with gravel. No rocks in the teeth though - keep that in mind.

[trough doctor]

Hello Everyone

Name: Derek
location: Oshawa Ont
Car: 1991 Centaur Seven (1500 lbs without driver)
Chassis: steel monocoque
Body:One piece fiberglass nose and bonnet,fiberglass fenders and scuttle.
Powertrain:12a rotary (new rebuilt engine installed in the spring with new racing beat
holley carb and intake) ,4spd, live axle.
Future Upgrades: New exhaust (with quieter muffler)
The car will be for sale in the spring.
New Car: early Caterham left hand drive, pick up in September

[lancylad]

Welcome Trough Doctor. Never heard of a Centaur before, where were they produced?

[Ian7]

Hello Everyone


Car: 1991 Centaur Seven (1500 lbs without driver)
The car will be for sale in the spring.
New Car: early Caterham left hand drive,

Curious, why the change?
as a previous "upgrader" from a seven clone to a Caterham, I wish I'd saved the money, not better-enough for the $$$ difference :-)

[lancylad]

Starting to get exciting around here, we are off today to get some bags to strap to the back of "Her madge". Had the new soft top fitted last week and all seems to be good with that, hopefully we wont need to use it to much. Will pick up a set of walkie talkie thingies and some ear plugs...Got to make sure we plan our course based on the small gas tank in the Westie, only 5 galls, not much of a range but gives the chance for lots of stops and posing opertunities..just have to work on trimming S.W.M.B.O luggage requirements down. Will be leaving Nanton on Thursday, not to sure of departure time yet. We are going to take the scenic route, South on H,way 22 then #3 thru the Crowsnest pass to Castlegar, thats about 320 miles. After that just a short hop of another 380 miles or so on #1 thru to Vancouver..:auto::driving: Looking foward to it, and meeting a bunch of like minded 7 heads.

[sevenron]

How about a big old fashioned steamer trunk, one with nice varnished wood slats, held on by big leather straps with the license plate relocated on the back side:)

Seriously, have a safe drive and we look forward to seeing your solution to adding a bit of luggage capacity.

Ron

[SkinnyG]

Take HWY3 (Grandforks - Osoyoos - Princeton - Hope) and then join the HWY1 to Vancouver. VERY scenic, and fun in the twisties past Princeton. I could do ALL those switchbacks in my old F/SP Nissan Sentra at 90km/h. Should be able to wet your pants in the 7.

I'll be leaving Kelowna at about 7:30am on Saturday and taking HWY97C to Merritt, then HWY5 to join HWY1 at Hope. I get better fuel economy doing the Hope-Princeton (yay aerodynamics), but it's 2 hours longer.

This will be the longest trip ever in the Lethal Locost, and the longest (by far) since going MegaSquirt.

If I don't show up, I'm probably at the side of the road somewhere.

[lancylad]

The H'way 3 route is the one we are going to take, also joining H'way #1 at Hope. Never know, we might see each other at the side of the road somewhere. longest trip for our car to. Do you carry a two way radio(walkie talkie), we just got some and have them tuned to channel #7. Good luck with the trip, see you in Vancouver, or before.. Steve

[SkinnyG]

No two-way. Not like you'd even hear it with the wind noise at speed. Or could even carry a conversation. Haha!

[lancylad]

LOL.. See you in Vancouver. Drive to arrive..:cooldude::driving:

[Oyagi]

Guys, lets try and keep this thread on topic as a sign up sheet. Directions should be either through PM or a new thread ;)

[lancylad]

Ok Boss..:blush:

[readysetgo]

So...thats like 15 Canadian cars so far..I know theres more....is it possible their owners just don't have as much internet time as us?....

Keep that Canadian content coming....

Hope the west coast guys have a great meet...drive safe!

Anyone in Ontario planning for Bronte Creek Provincial Park, British Car Day Sept 19th.
http://www.torontotriumph.com/BCD/ (http://www.torontotriumph.com/BCD/)
Pics from last year showed about a dozen Sevens

[Birkin42]

I’ve been a 7 enthusiast for as long as I can remember.
A few years ago I started building one my visions of a 7. I have many, though my wife, back account and time is limiting me to one, at least for now.
I wanted to keep the original size/proportions of a traditional 7 since I like that feeling of wearing the car rather than sitting in it.
I looked at a number of options but settled on a Birkin when a found a deal on a new roller that I couldn’t say no to.
I decided I wanted to engineer all the changes I wanted to make so I started by stripping the chassis, measuring it up and modeling it. I then spent a lot of time modeling the changes I wanted to make and analyzing them for strength and stiffness.
As you can see from the pictures of my progress to date http://www.flickr.com/photos/10827861@N07/, I have modified an awful lot of the original car so far, and there is still a lot of work to do to get the car done.
Progress this past year has been poor to say the least as I have been working stupid hours on large project at work. Hopefully that will taper off in the fall and I can get back to work on the car.
For me, designing and building the car is a lot of the fun so I am not panicing to get it on the road, but I can’t wait either.

Definitely hoping to attending the British Car Day at Bronte Creek, but it’s on the tail end of my holidays so I don’t know yet whether that will work out. Always a great show to go to.

Jack
Cambridge, ON

[twobone]

I will almost certainly be at bronte creek for the festival

Hope to meet other 7 guys when I'm there

[Grichtler]

Hi all.
My name is Gunter Richtler. I am 67 years old and live in Hamilton Ontario.
Together with my friend Andy Hickton we have two Haynes roadsters under construction. Both frames are 95% complete. We are fabrication the suspension components at the moment. My frame although it conforms to Haynes measurements is constructed of 1.5" round tubing for the upper and lower main rails, as well as some verticals and diagonals. Andy's frame follows the Haynes book to the letter. I will be using a BMW 318 as donor. Andy is looking for a Honda S2000, so far without success.
Both of us are looking to construct the body including nose cone in aluminum. We have access to a professinal grade english wheel which will hopefully aid in turning out a decent job. I have been fabricating all my life, mainly building aluminum sailboats. I would be happy to share info, technicals, and methods with all members. We will be happy to accept any help we can get.
On behalf of Andy Hickton
Sincerely
Gunter Richtler

[SkinnyG]

An English Wheel? Cool!

I've only ever used a French Wheel.

It looks just like an English Wheel, but you speak a lot of French when you're using it.

[MHKflyer52]

Hi Gunter Richtler,
Good to hear that you’re building your car from scratch. Post some photos of the build as a lot of us would enjoy see your creation.
SkinnyG is a scratch builder also and has one nice 7 just so you know.

[DeanG]

Hi all.
Both of us are looking to construct the body including nose cone in aluminum. We have access to a professinal grade english wheel which will hopefully aid in turning out a decent job. I have been fabricating all my life, mainly building aluminum sailboats. I would be happy to share info, technicals, and methods with all members.

Wow! Some pictures and a writeup when you get to that stage of construction would be great. An aluminum nose on a Se7en looks wonderful. Good luck.

[Birkin42]

Are you taking orders for your aluminum nose?

As I work in Ancaster, we should try to hook up some time and compare notes on the cars we are building. I'm guessing we could both benefit from it.

BTW, if you want any info or want to take any measurements of an S2K engine and trany, I have one for my car. Sorry, it's not for sale.

Cheers

[Grichtler]

Lets take a wait and see on the alu. nose. I am hoping not to run out of skills when I get to that stage. I would love to meet with anyone with cars or building cars. To Birkin42, email me and we will set something up. I am sure Andy will be more then interested in looking and measuring your S2K. You can see some of our build pictures and my reason for building this car on my blog. grichtler.blogspot.com

[chrisc]

The chassis 17 Stalker is now on Vancouver Island.

Seemed like a way to join the crowd while deciding whether to build one!

[Bill McMillan]

The chassis 17 Stalker is now on Vancouver Island.

Seemed like a way to join the crowd while deciding whether to build one!

woohoo im not alone on this forum :)

[lancylad]

When you drive a 7 you are never alone.......

[Paul Hill]

Name: Paul and Rosemarie
Location: Morrisburg, Ontario
Car: early short cockpit Caterham
Due date: spring 2011

A "friend" took Rosemarie for a ride in his seven a couple years ago and she has been all fired up to have her own ever since. So, we've been searching for a seven project of some type...

Found this car(?) through friends in Ohio. What started as a deal on a bare chassis/alloy body ended up being a roller by the time we were done. There is no chassis number evident in the usual spots of the footwell or rear shock mount, the chassis plate is missing, although the claim was that it was a Caterham of unknown vintage. I sent photos to Caterham in England. They identified it as definitely being an early short cockpit Caterham. There is only 1 pair of louvres near the rear edge of the hood. Can anyone give us a clue as to the year, or where to look for a chassis number? We are still corresponding with Caterham but so far without much success with adding a chassis number.

I have been slowly chasing parts to complete it, gradually getting closer. At this point the power will come from a 1.6 litre Ford Escort crossflow. I have original Lotus fibreglass fenders and nose, have found a windscreen, top and doors, later Caterham leather seats, lights, wipers, exhaust, motor mounts. Still looking for a pedal assembly and master cylinders if anyone happens to have spares!

The present "custodian" agreed to add the pieces to make it a roller over the winter, ready for pickup in the spring.
The final build will have to wait a bit as it is going to have to wait til my primary project is completed... a '70 Europa with a Spyder frame and suspension, Zetec motor. The chassis/drivetrain is complete with bodywork just getting started. Hopefully we'll have it on the road next summer so we can get at the Caterham!

Paul

[lancylad]

Hey, Chris and Bill. Next year when I do the next trip out to the island. How about I give you a call and we can hook up and do a blat. Linda has relatives in Brentwood Bay area, short hop to where you guys are. Steve

[colin]

Finished my build in October road registered in Ontario as Kit car in November, got a few drives in before the snow...

Bought the car while working in South Africa where I raced it, did long distance runs, commuted to work in traffic etc.

Bought LHD chassis and shipped it and parts to Canada in Sept 2009, when project (PBMR) was done.

looking to join any track days, solo 1 or 2 events, breakfast runs long distance runs etc in the area!

Have a few video's posted on youtube under Colinbarfoot.

Regards

Colin

After I post I'll go back to figure how to add some pics...

[colin]

the attachment link didn't work in Chrome, had to go back to ie...

[colin]

Had to use IE to get the attachements to work...
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2540

2541

[Oyagi]

Whata beautiful car Colin, glad to see its owner is not afriad to use it :)

[lancylad]

Good on ya Colin, drive it every chance you get.....Good looking car.

[trough doctor]

Looks great! Need more details!
I am trying to set up a track day at mosports driver development track in june.
let me know if you are interested.

[ayseven]

Name: Rich
Location: Ottawa area
Car: Deman SR7
Engine: Nissan CA18DET
Running gear: Miata

Not road licensed yet, but autocrossed a few times. I have a fast car in the hands of a very very slow driver.

[Bill McMillan]

Hey, Chris and Bill. Next year when I do the next trip out to the island. How about I give you a call and we can hook up and do a blat. Linda has relatives in Brentwood Bay area, short hop to where you guys are. Steve

sounds like a great plan!

[ih8hardtops]

Haynes Roadster (just beginning)
XR4Ti Donor
A little west of London Ont

While I'm technically not a seven owner yet, I'm currently cleaning out the garage and collecting bits for my build.
Saw a Caterham in London this past summer and couldn't get it out of my head. When I recently discovered that a book was available to build one based on the Sierra/XR4Ti we just happened to have in the garage, well........:party:
Jeff

[Dave]

Leugo Locost - Toyota 4AGE powered. Not quite finished.

http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/110123/278r9/12112n9_20.jpeg

[lancylad]

Hi Dave
Great looking car.. You are just down the road from me. I'm in Nanton. When will you have your baby finished and ready to Blat?

[Dave]

Haha - never seemingly. I have a bunch little jobs to get done and a bit of a time/money crunch.

Good to know there a few other owners near by. There is a Luego owner in Canmore, Lotus Seven in Calgary and I know of at least one Locost in progress in Calgary.

[lancylad]

Git er done! We have a Stalker in Calgary, also another Westfield in Calgary. I feel an Alberta Blat coming on!! Roll on Spring..Just been out and fired my baby up, got to hear that sound to keep the adrenaline pumping. :driving:

[SKI HI]

It will be a nice looking car when you are finished. In Canmore I have 1992 Caterham and there are also several Birkins . A Blat in the Rockies would be great.:cooldude:

[lancylad]

Hi Steve, good to see you on here. Look forward to having a blat with you in the summer. Have been in touch with Brian, the guy who bought your Westie, he is doing quite a few mods to it. Steve

[lancylad]

How about some pics of the Caterham.....

[Z3 Stalker]

Dave, looks like you are doing a nice job on the Leugo, hope you can finish it for the summer.

Count me in for a blat in the rockies, I'm sure Darren (Rocky Mountain House) and Brian (Calgary) would be up for it!!!!

[lancylad]

This is starting to sound good.

[SKI HI]

I have tried several times to upload pictures of my car and every time it fails. I covered about a thousand miles last year doing the classics, Highwood Pass, The 1A to Lake Louise etc. No problem with importing the car or registering in the province. The car ran great ( 165Hp ) and I just have to change some of the idle jets to compensate for the altitude.:rofl:

[lancylad]

Hi Steve
Will have to talk with you on the import thing, for my next car, dont tell the wife I said that...

[SKI HI]

Hi Steve
I used a company in England to ship the car and they were fantastic to deal with.
They built a crate around the car which enabled it to go in a container with other freight to Montreal and then it went in bond by rail to Calgary. I bought the car in early April and it was in Calgary by the second week of May. If you ever want more information please let me know.:cheers:

[lancylad]

The first sign of good 7 weather how about I take a run up to Canmore and we can compare cars..

[SKI HI]

Sounds Great, looking forward to it.:driving:

[blownmiata91]

Hello everyone! I'm checking in from Edmonton. I have a "book" Locost under construction. the frame is mostly done, part way through the rear suspension. It will be powered by a Toyota 4AGE, Supra W58 tranmission, Corolla GTS live axle, Yamaha R6 coilovers, inboard.
I scored big yesterday, a brand new (but dusty) 8 gallon Jaz gas tank at a garage sale for $50.
cheers, Doug

[Z3 Stalker]

Hi Doug,

Welcome, good to see another Albertan, I think there are only four or five of us on this site but I may be wrong, what's your completion date projections?

Stewart

[blownmiata91]

Hi Stewart
If summer ever comes, that will cut into quality garage time. Need time for autocrossing the Miata and camping in the VW van. :) I'd like to have a runner this summer or fall, and realistically, ready for the street (and track) next spring. I have to pick up one of my transmissions at my brother's in Cochrane sometime this spring. (long story)
Cheers, Doug

[lancylad]

Hi Doug
Welcome aboard. Good to hear that there will be another Alberta 7 outthere!!.
There has to be a Summer blat coming on...:drool::driving:

[Toyotus 7]

Hello Fellas, I'm new to this forum. I have a Fejer 7 with a 3TC and twin side draft webers and a 5 speed. It's registered as a 1986 and came with some good photos and promotional material from the guys on Vancouver Island who were going to sell the cars out west. I'll try posting some pictures shortly.

[lancylad]

Welcome.. look forward to seeing the pics. Which part of the Country are you in?

[readysetgo]

Hello Fellas, I'm new to this forum. I have a Fejer 7 with a 3TC and twin side draft webers and a 5 speed. It's registered as a 1986 and came with some good photos and promotional material from the guys on Vancouver Island who were going to sell the cars out west. I'll try posting some pictures shortly.
Welcome, I just sent an email to ihckb2 (Glen) trying to do a count of all the Fejer cars I could think of. I'll add you to may list,
I would love a copy of any info you have. I send you all I've got also. get some pics up soon.

[Toyotus 7]

Here's a photo of my Fejer 7. It's a huge amount of fun, as you know. If anyone else has any published or unpublished information on George & Rudy Fejer that relates to these cars, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks,
T-7

[ihckb2]

where are you?

[XR4Bill]

Hi guys,
name is Bill and I figure its time to introduce myself in the Canadian Se7en roll call.
I had started to collect parts/materials to build a lo-cost based on the XR4Ti, as I have lots of spare parts etc. A friend of mine who built this car is leaving the country and offered it to me. Sooooo, I picked up the 7 this March and I am really enjoying it. I still intend to build a car though, hopefully starting this winter.
Also met up with Stewart and Steve and our other halfs and went for a blat to Kananaskis in Alberta. Had a great time (hope to have more blats in the future)
Its got a V8, 302 small block Ford engine with alloy heads, roller cam, T5 gearbox and its really a blast and a handful to drive. It has a Holley carb and future plans are to go with port injection and probably Megasquirt.
I auto X the car and during these events Ive met other potential/pending 7 owners, here in Calgary.
Here is a pic of the day I brought her home. (not exactly 7 weather)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/XR4BILL/Bills%20Lotus%207/IMG_0715.jpg (http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/XR4BILL/Bills%20Lotus%207/IMG_0715.jpg)

cheers,

Bill

[lancylad]

Great photo Bill, hope to have mine back on the road with time to squeeze a couple more runs in before Freeze up!!

[Toyotus 7]

where are you?
I'm on Vancouver Island.....specifically, Victoria.

[lancylad]

Severe envy.. you have twisty roads!!! Enjoy..

[Jackal]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Duane, and I'm one of the potencial owners Bill has talked about. In fact I am not a pending owner anymore, as I brought my 1999 Birkin home last night. The Birkin (Beatrice) is a rolling chassis right now with a 2.0L Zetec, and a T9 trans freshly installed. I will have to finish all the the rest. She was never assembled when originally purchased and has been shipped around a bit until I purchased her. I have never built an engine like this and will have to learn a lot. I feel a little intimidated, but I know that there is a great community of folks here willing to help with any questions I have.

I recently sold my Street Modified 2003 WRX in favor of Beatrice. It was a little tough to take, as I had to bail on a season of Auto-x that I was doing well in, but when opportunity knocks, you have to take advantage. I look forward to getting back into Auto-x, and racing against some very tough competition in Calgary.

Here's a picture from last night as I was picking her up to come home.

[Z3 Stalker]

Duane,

Welcome to USA7s. Good to meet you last weekend at the Deerfoot Mall Autocross with Bill and Peter. I am sure if you have any problems finishing you Birkin any of the 7 owners in and around the Calgary area will try to help you out.

Stewart

[XR4Bill]

Hi Duane, glad you now own Beatrice. :party:

I guess its party time.

Bill.

[SkinnyG]

I look forward to getting back into Auto-x, and racing against some very tough competition in Calgary.

You only need to beat The Cowboy. ;)

[Jackal]

I'll need to relearn how to drive I think. I'm used to a heavy AWD. Any time your in trouble, just get on the loud pedal. I feel I'll need to be less ham fisted while driving now, and learn to respond better to what the car tells me.

[lancylad]

Glad to hear you have "Beatrice" home and ready to be worked on. My garage mistress is "Her Madge".. my wife named her that! Says I treat her like Royalty..Look forward to seeing Beatrice out and about..

[Jackal]

Glad to hear you have "Beatrice" home and ready to be worked on. My garage mistress is "Her Madge".. my wife named her that! Says I treat her like Royalty..Look forward to seeing Beatrice out and about..

My Girl came up with the name for the Birkin as well. I have always named my cars. The WRX I just sold was Betty.