Lotus 7 - S4

[S47]

Mike
I've heard 34 mentioned from 2 different sources - though how that figure was obtained is uncertain.
Well here's a car that I believe now lives in Scotland
The unusual colour scheme was apparantly chosen by an Austrian Ski Instructor who owned the car for many years
It's certainly different - I bet the 'Saxo' brigade are real envious

[Eric Mc]

There is an official Lotus 7 Register (and if you think Caterham 7 owners are stand offish - you should talk to LOTUS 7 owners).

[S47]

Eric Mc
You absolutely spot on - My time with the HLR forum was Hummmm
Caterahm owners can be difficult and BC has several bullyboys under the management teams control
But most local Caterham owners suffer my car without too much complaint - one person excepted
But hey who gives a toss about those losers.

[Eric Mc]

A Lotus 7 S4 turnd up at one of our local meets a few years ago and the car became the centre of attention that night. It was really great to see an alternative type of Seven.

[Dieter7S4]

OK, to answer my own question - The Lotus 7 Register site says 44 in the UK and 58 elsewhere that JW has found. How up to date these figures are I'm not sure!

Makes it even more important to preserve the old girl

[S47]

Mike
Wow that seems a lot - maybe they are known to JW but are they on the road?
How many have you seen since you've owned your car? I've taken photo's of all the cars I've seen, not that many really evenat 50th bash there were only 5 - S4's Brian Sopers, Swiss guy, Grumpy sod with the blue car, blue & silver car, and mine
DO you ever see any at le mans?
Mal

[Dieter7S4]

I think that's known to JW! I've seen very few since I've had the car, I recall a yellow Cat S4 in Bournemouth around 12 years ago, no pics unfortunately and Brian's car which I saw at Le Mans 2 years ago. Errrr - that's about it apart from a few at the Swiss meet in the early 90's (German and Swiss). Now I've got myself going, I'll drop a mail to JW and see if he can clarify.

My car certainly got a lot of attention at Le Mans Classic in 2008, we are heading over again this year, so it'll be interesting to see if it does again.

ETA E-mail sent, I'll post up if I get a reply

Mike

Edited by Dieter7S4 on Thursday 11th March 12:16

[Yellow 7]

We had an interesting / nice S4 come to our area meeting once.



It had a Duratec fitted and as you can see modern front wings which added a different look to it...
Anyone on here?

Edited by Yellow 7 on Thursday 11th March 21:44

Edited by Yellow 7 on Thursday 11th March 21:50

[S47]

Yellow7
Nice post - First I've heard or seen of that car
What part of the country did you see the car?
Any more details - photo's?
Bet the HLR love him - the owner
Mal

[Dieter7S4]

OK - JW doesn't know the answer to how many are left unfortunately, I assume the figs on the L7 reg site are those over the years that have submitted details.

He did mention that the S4 seemed to be more popular in Europe due to it's better touring capability (Increased boot space?)

ETA the Duratec S4 looks interesting, bet that's a bit quick Be interesting to know what other mods (Dif, brakes, gear box etc) needed to be done!

Mike

Edited by Dieter7S4 on Friday 12th March 14:19

[S47]

Mike
Because the exhaust is on the drivers side It's where & how he's fitted the handbrake that's the big Q IMO
DIff will be OK
Front Brakes are Identical on S4 to those currently fitted to Caterham, so Big brake upgrade no Problem, Rear drums are easyish to swop for the current Caterham Sierra disks.
Rear suspension will be a major problem due to the torque of Duratech, though it's only really a problem with regards to tyre wear, and lack of room for larger section tyres.
He'd have to have fitted a type 9 style gearbox for the power/torque output.
Where did he get the Exhaust & manifold made it's still rear exit
It also has CSR style front wings.
Guess the guy spent rather a long time & money on his creation
Mal
ps
Just noticed Another Aeroscreened S4

Edited by S47 on Friday 12th March 17:07

[Yellow 7]

S47 said:

Yellow7
Nice post - First I've heard or seen of that car
What part of the country did you see the car?
Any more details - photo's?
Bet the HLR love him - the owner
Mal

He came to the Hant's (north) and Berks Area meeting a few years back.
I have one over photo of the car with the bonnet hinged up from the front - look quite impressive but all you can see is the bonnet.

From memory it was well sorted - big brakes, modern front wishbones, can't remember about the rear - I think it might have been converted to a De dion set up, but don't quote me on that.

Very nice 7 indeed.

Edited by Yellow 7 on Saturday 13th March 17:45

[S47]

yellow7
Thanks for the heads up, be nice to know who the owner is, from the picture you posted it looks likes the owner has lavished plenty of time and money on his creation
Maybe we'll see more of him this summer
Mal

[Eugene7]

Another Series 4 - this one at the recent inaugural Herts Weekend meeting...

[S47]

Eugene7
I recognise the Reg number of that car though I can't find any photo's of it in my PC?
Oh well I did manage to find some more pics of S4's
Recently was contacted for Zetec fit info by a guy in NZ, that'll be 4 Zetec powered S4's I know of and also Dieter7S4's posted Duratec S4
Anyone know of any any other S4's with decent modern engines fitted into them?
Mal

[Dave J]

seeing that pic its the first time I have prefered the look of a S4 vs S3

the s4 looks real clean and rather well cared for

[Eric Mc]

I was down at Redline Compnenets yesterday and they have an S4 shell in the workshop for a rebuild.

They said that the S4 is much more difficult to work on compared to the spaceframe chassis of the S3 and its derviatives.

[S47]

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[S47]

Arewethereyet
WHo are you ??
At least have the balls to ID yourself.
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Or are you one of the sad BC bully boys st-stirring on PH, if so go back to BC.
PH is a million times better than BC, it's free to everyone, and doesn't warrant your kind herein.
Thanks for your patience
Mal

[S47]

Are we there yet?
Say Hi next time you see me at one of the show's
Mal