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M6 northbound up by Warrington/Manchester area 5pm ish on the 21st, looked like orange painted nose with thin band not painted at front, painted orange 7 in centre of grill stood out well when view from the opposite carriageway at 85mph ! 😬 Ian b K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

My only regret is I never got out with you as a passenger, you were going very well and I would have liked the chance to observe the technique ! Nice driving K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

It is a small world !! There's another trackday at Angelsey on the 21st October that many 7 owners are booking. I believe there is info on here somewhere, booking is with Mav. If you can't make it there, will see you at the "Ring" sometime !! Ian K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Duncan, glad to bring a smile to your face and claim the spot Are you the owner of C7 SUP ? the fastest 7 on track !!! I was at Angelsey on Friday, my first trackday and a great experience. I have to say, exiting the pitlane is as good as penertrating a fine woman !! that true sense of achievement 😬 Managed a 51 second lap which was really pleasing for a first outing (70mph average). CR500's now buggered, thinking of trying Yoko 048's next, any thoughts ? Ian K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Because nobody spots me when i'm out ☹️ and I know the deflation I feel when I check Blatchat I felt the need to register this afternoons spot M42, south of Birmingham, Eastbound at 4pm. What looked like a Yellow/Carbon SLR on a trailer Hope this post gives the owner reason to smile Owning such a fine motor car should always be acknowledged and the owner given the full chance to claim ownership and reep the applause 😬 for making such a fine decision Hope you were having fun 😬 K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Was thinking of mssed oportunities for me to get today (kids birthday party) ☹️ When I saw someone more fortunate ! A modern orange 7 - - reg --- R6 something looked liked he was going south on the A49 ! Well done that man ! K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Severn heaven, If your comming to Shropshire let me know ! Have only had the car a week so i'm still working out best blatting routes - My first impression is that Shropshire bumpy B roads don't get the best out of a 7. Best to find a quite A road that has a nice surface ! Looking forward to going to the Wynbunbury meet (2nd Wednesday) great blatting road from Market Drayton up to Audlem - maybe a B road - - but it's a nice surface ! Used to enjoy the Shrewsbury to Ironbridge road in my Elsie, have'nt triad the 7 along there yet ! But the best road of all - - - The one that has a Marshall's post every now and again !! Ian

Strangley - Thanks for the advise - Glad to here the CR's are good when worn, the bank account has suffered as it is ! Had a mint Elise - - never took it out on dull days !! Wanted an honest used 7 that was ready regardless of the weather - - and to be honest - - when I've been out - - including last night again !! - - in a snow shower !!! - I've felt a warmth inside that is directly linked to the fun factor of the drive - - she's great !!!! Will wait for the warmer roads - - it's a steep learning curve in progressing too understand your 7's inner most secrets - - looking forward to the climb ! Oh and by the way - - Joined the Lotus 7 club today - - mission accomplished !! low flying in the post as we speak - hope to meet some of you guys during the year Ian K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Thanks again lads, roll on summer ! Blatted last night under the stars for the first time - - it was great until I met the gritter K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Thanks again boys for the advise - the roads are still salt covered, the temp low, so I will do more homework before taking serious action ! Checked tyre pressure tonight - 17PSI all round n/s rear corner seems stiffer when pushed down than the o/s rear ? Sring colour is red all round and quite "wound up" Build spec has rear anti roll listed with 9/16" stated ! Ian

Hi Guys Thanks for your comments - In answer to some of your questions - Have been in many 7's, mainly at track days, and they have seemed more grippy at the rear ? Have owned an Elise previously that I considered fair handling but not as good as the 7's i've been in? The track is smooth so I guess this helps the traction, but I have driven 2 other Superlights on public roads that felt more assured at the rear ? And to top it all - - - the Academy 7 racer on van rubber on a dry Cadwell was awesome for rear end grip ?? Me - - I believe in smooth driving, brake in a straight line, get the balance, then progressively throttle through the corner - - so I would like to think that I should be getting the balance correct. 17 PSI is interesing, will see what I have - only got the car Saturday - - blattered on the stars last night - - with caution ! Ian K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Having bought my first 7 48 hrs ago my mind is starting to evaluate the car I have a standard Superlight on 13" half worn CR500's that feels a little loose at the back end when powering through a corner oversteer is scaring me !! A few simple questions - Are part worn CR's poor in performance? Are the tyre pressures too high? What should the tyre pressures be for an 11 stone guy? Should the back end be softened to increase grip? Any thoughts welcome - before I visit the scenery 😳 Ian Bebb K16 TOY Superlight No12 yellow/carbon.

Saw it saturday, owner has my details, but thanks for the post they seem hard too find at the moment ☹️

Thanks for the post Andy i'm a little hesitant with regard to the mileage still feel the need to keep looking, so good luck in finding the SLR - should be awesome 😬

Car no longer for sale then ?