I can tell that you were unfamiliar with the 7 on this run. You slowed down too much and over-steered that first turn after the straight-away. Same thing happened to me my first time.
(You don't expect it to make those tight turns at those speeds)
All-in-all though, you're a very good driver. I can only imagine how much better you've gotten over the two years since this vid.
Sweet video, man! I thought it was awesome how you used a helmet cam... I could really tell how much you were concentrating on that last lap! lol What was your top speed on the straightaway there?
The 7 has no speedo so I don't know for sure what speed it is going. I gauge by feel and by RPM. However, another car I drive with similar speed potential is doing about 115 or so at the end of that straight.
I think a clear lap was about 1:30 (this is South Course). Obviously, the VII, while great, is no XI! I mean, aerodynamics alone... You see those two parachutes in front of me over the wheels!?
awesome track!! nice driving!
Drezdenn 10 months ago
I grew up in a series 1 lotus, thats why im like i am now!- fast!!
atreewithnolife 1 year ago
look so funny drive 1 like this one
popsracer18 1 year ago
Great Video
mityfast 2 years ago
I can tell that you were unfamiliar with the 7 on this run. You slowed down too much and over-steered that first turn after the straight-away. Same thing happened to me my first time.
(You don't expect it to make those tight turns at those speeds)
All-in-all though, you're a very good driver. I can only imagine how much better you've gotten over the two years since this vid.
HDcamel 2 years ago
Sweet video, man! I thought it was awesome how you used a helmet cam... I could really tell how much you were concentrating on that last lap! lol What was your top speed on the straightaway there?
user58346 2 years ago
The 7 has no speedo so I don't know for sure what speed it is going. I gauge by feel and by RPM. However, another car I drive with similar speed potential is doing about 115 or so at the end of that straight.
formulasaab 2 years ago
i have a modern 7 type, but this old car has a certain magic - great sound and great footage
adamramoth 2 years ago
ahh, a good'ole water pump engine. What was your time? A friend of mine has a Lotus XI with a conventry and gets 2:22ish on the full course.
ZAGJAG 3 years ago
I think a clear lap was about 1:30 (this is South Course). Obviously, the VII, while great, is no XI! I mean, aerodynamics alone... You see those two parachutes in front of me over the wheels!?
formulasaab 3 years ago
Nice drive on a challenging track. Thanks for posting!!!!
Fernwood357 4 years ago
Wonderful footage. The best sports car there is, imho. What's the music track you used?
Charlie
coppermint 4 years ago
Thanks Charlie,
The track is "Rattlewasp" by Infusion from their Six Feet Above Yesterday album.
formulasaab 4 years ago
Stunning car on a brilliant looking track. Good Stuff.
retrocarsboston 4 years ago
What a great sound. What type of Climax engine is this?
godivanz 4 years ago
Thanks godivanz,
It is an FWA. It is race prepped with twin Weber sidedrafts and homemade (4 into 1) headers and no muffler.
formulasaab 4 years ago