Going to Look at a Se7en this weekend...

[Eric Mc]

I have a 1600 Crossflow with bench seats (a Classic SE to be precise). I had the engine converted for unleaded running in 2000.

Bench seats are fine for about 200 miles. After that, bums start going numb.

[lord summerisle]

lol...

these where one up from bench - cloth seats. the drivers side didnt have a headrest as it fouled on the rollbar crossmember. dunno if it comes with the headrest as i needed to move the seat forward and looked like a headrest would clear where i had it.

[Eric Mc]

Depends on the roll bar being used. If it is a higher spec FIA bar (required for motorsport and Lotus 7 Club track days), then a headrest comes as [art of the "bar" kit. However, the headrest supplied is pretty basic being, in effect, a bare metal plate. It needs customising by the purchaser to add suitable padding.

>> Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 4th December 09:31

[lord summerisle]

ok.. further wonderings...

how do the VX1.6 compare.. since i havent seen many around or talked about.. (reading through findings on a blatchat search ATM) tho there is one at Caterham south ATM.

[rubystone]

lord summerisle said:

ok.. further wonderings... how do the VX1.6 compare.. since i havent seen many around or talked about.. (reading through findings on a blatchat search ATM) tho there is one at Caterham south ATM.

Limited tuning potential, all live axles, 8 valve Nova engine on carbs, a number are ex racers - price - about £9k for the very best, although optimistic sellers put them up for more!

Better off with a 1600 K Roadsport 5 speed - gives you de dion, modern chassis, scope for upgrade (but better that you sell and upgrade that way) and easy to live with

[lord summerisle]

Thanks Ruby.

your confirming what i'm thinking... but want to ask to make sure and explore the alternatives...

*Keeps money in pocket for right one at right price*