tbird Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 1) grow a beard 2) avoid running over own foot when pushing car out of Garage (or get elecric doors) above all just enjoy every moment, CSR 200 Aztec and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Contact other local 7 owners for chats and blats, as suggested on Jock 7's David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted September 13, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted September 13, 2010 You can then assist another Sevener when theirs breaks and they don't have a spare !! Unless it happens to be left hand drive. Ian. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 That was a monster wasn't it !!!! 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Gavel Posted September 13, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted September 13, 2010 Carry a decent torch, mine is on a lanyard/get a lanyard (and carry your keys on it, thus alleviating lost keys/key in pocket scenario). Not long had my car when everything died on pitch black country lane. Couldn't see a thing ... Do Not Disturb - disturbed already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 always carry a passenger with you who can keep reminding you that the indicators DO NOT self cancel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Carry a spare wheel for those of us who don't 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 always carry a passenger with you who can keep reminding you that the indicators DO NOT self cancel My indicator buz was difficult to hear... CC south changed it for a "noisy" one... never had a problem since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Contact other local 7 owners for chats and blats, as suggested on Jock 7's david, you right..... Apology, i am new to all these and don't know the rules yet 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusCat Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 You will become expert at pot rivetting. The AA don't carry 1000s of different cables they make up temporary cables on the road side by carrying cable and a box of assorted ends that are grub-screwed on to a cable. You find this out after waiting 3 hours for them to turn up when your clutch cable goes and you don't carry a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 If you are using harness (4,5 or even 6 points), make sure it is tightened well. It may feel odd at the begining but if it is not well tightened it is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 When reverse parking, remeber the car doesn't end at its side walls...... there are wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Campbell Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Remember when the grass is long in the summer you can't see what's coming at the roundabout but Saxo Daz behind may think you can and be surprised when you slowdown / stop 😳 Always remember to re-clip the bonnet after checking fluids (unlike me on my first track day 😳) Smile and wave at everyone who smiles and waves at you..and even those who don't. Steve Campbell Orange R400 Duratec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 avoid running over own foot when pushing car out of Garage Damn right, just as well they are light, but wearing puma speedcats it still feels heavy Windscreens... They're for poofs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerBrain Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Someone needs to rewrite this to fit Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann cheers, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prangerman Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Don't foget to breathe. It is still easy, after 4 years of 7ing, to go a few miles seemingly on one breath. Don't let the seat back get between the inside of your jacket and your back as you slide down onto the seat swab, especially in a busy petrol station 😳 Don't worry about the clunks and clicks. Use earplugs and any blat becomes less mechanically worrying. Don't assume any other driver has seen you, even in a lurid coloured 7, and don't assume they have any idea how quickly you are accelerating. Peter In Memoriam DMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixswhitestrat Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 ..one more (from me). Learn to enter and exit gracefully and in one flowing, well-practised "I know what I'm doing" movement......or watch those admiring, slightly envious glances you saw as you first pull in to a petrol station/pub/blat quickly turn to a look that says "Knob" as you finally scramble out of the car on your hands and knees 😬 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 some months ago I pulled a muscle in my shoulder, didn,t cause a problem getting into 7 but on arrival at very public destination realised I could not push down on sill to elegantly exit cockpit, had to turn body through 180 degrees, get knee and leg over side of car and virtualy crawl out, did I feel a t"@t Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Believe your car is invisible, because there are a good few drivers out there that never see you. Also be prepared for Taxi drivers in Peugeot 406 estates to try and stick to your rear number plate just because you over took him on a nice straight when he was busy lighting a fag... Jonathan ========================= My Flickr Gallery 92 Supersprint, Ford LSD LA, RK AX Crossflow. Stealth model (Matt Black and Ali), rebuild completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cockburn Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Keep a selection of spare fuses just in case. Fit a 12v socket for your sat nav. Get a tunnel bag for extra storage (ideal for those fuses). Practice fitting your half hood in under 30 seconds as there is never any cover when the rain comes down. Fit armourfend to your rear wings and other vulnerable areas to reduce those stone chips. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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