Lotus 7 - S4

[Batwing 7]

Has anybody hung an after-market pedalbox from the metal scuttle? Obviously you'd lose a bit or originality but you'd end up with a better pedal ratio and twin-circuit brakes...

[Mick O'Malley]

Hi Paul

Thanks for that, but it's the frame that I need. I have the side supports and my local glazier cuts laminated glass to a template for me - he did my Marlin Roadster screen for just £33 earlier this year.

I'm looking forward to starting the project, but I don't know when that'll be, probably the spring as I don't have a garage!

Regards, Mick

[ncrosty]

Batwing 7 said:

Has anybody hung an after-market pedalbox from the metal scuttle? Obviously you'd lose a bit or originality but you'd end up with a better pedal ratio and twin-circuit brakes...

I am starting to think that the best option might be re-locating the bar that is in the way to accomodate a normal dual MC like you had in the picture. I could still maintain all of the triangulation in that area. Would be a very straightforward pipe fitting and tig weld.

[7s4whatelse]

Photo from a recent (Aussie) Race 7 S4 auction showing a different rear axle construction including a "Watts" linkage:

[7s4whatelse]

For export to countries where a dual brake system was required, there was a Lotus solution which is shown in the owners manual. I have seen a similar item on a Lotus Europa.



and here "live"

Edited by 7s4whatelse on Tuesday 4th December 04:56

Edited by 7s4whatelse on Tuesday 4th December 07:52

[Kghaas]

7s4whatelse said:

Photo from a recent (Aussie) Race 7 S4 auction showing a different rear axle construction including a "Watts" linkage:

Any more pics of this race car?

[7s4whatelse]

Voila:

[S47]

Hajo
Good interesting photo's of the S4 racer
Bet the HLR anoraks will hate seeing this non standard car

[7s4whatelse]

Hi Mal, - it´s always great to see a S4 - either in a developed state or still original (after 40 years)...
It would be interesting to find out the "brand" of the calipers used in this example - some idea?

[7s4whatelse]

The ultimate idea to have a "2 way" brake circuit - and finally how to manage in a S4:

(well known UK racer)

[Kghaas]

7s4whatelse]Voila: [url said:

Thanks
Looks like some sort of adjustabel front suspention...

[Farlig]

7s4whatelse said:

It would be interesting to find out the "brand" of the calipers used in this example - some idea?

+1

[S47]

The front calipers look like 1970's F1 calipers
I could be wrong but that's what they look like to me.
What ever they come off it was born in 1970's

[7s4whatelse]

note also the adjustable ARB

Kghaas said:

Thanks
Looks like some sort of adjustabel front suspention...

[Kghaas]

Its cold outside...


Due to a lot of projects the S4 has to stay outside for a couple of weeks. Are getting all the duratec bits together so I will start upgrading soon....

[mickrick]

That snow joke!

[mickrick]

Ahh, Revolutions! Old school cool. Love them!
Can we see some pictures of the whole car please?

[mickrick]

It realy does look like it came from a BatMan set
A piece of history! Nice you have pictures of it from the factory.
The revolutions realy will be a big improvement over those lattice type wheels.
By the way, that grass needs some weed'n'feed....

[viper blue]

Bruce Wayne welcome, it is indeed The Batman; very nice car indeed.

Notice the Mini in the background (garage); whats the spec on that.

Pistonheads - need for speed

your place - need for weed&feed

Edited by viper blue on Saturday 19th January 09:59

[S47]

Here's a good S4 link worth checking out:-http://race.fawcettengineering.com/