[{"id": 7776832, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd hate to drive one of these, I'd want to buy it. The HLA's in the Miata engine respond well to the available engine flushes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643463284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776891, "authorName": "bforbesut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bforbesut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm planning to build one of these in a couple years with my son. Looks like a blast!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643464248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7776915, "authorName": "ahawks1454", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahawks1454/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by ahawks1454", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643464467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7777019, "authorName": "Jontallon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jontallon/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Jontallon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643465853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7777600, "authorName": "doc18015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doc18015/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by doc18015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643471791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7777915, "authorName": "Vintageant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brewster - HLA? Hydraulic Launch Assist?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643474517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7777938, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brewster I can confirm that's EXACTLY what happened to me! Bill C, the old owner of Flyin' Miata let me take his for a spin and a couple minutes later I was handing $$ over to him for the down payment on my kit.\n\n@bforbesut the build process was its own type of adventure and I'm so proud to say I've successfully completed one.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1643474733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7777949, "authorName": "tajordan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tajordan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh no! Another 7 might be leaving Colorado :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643474768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7778359, "authorName": "floridaze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridaze/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by floridaze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643478397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7778483, "authorName": "leonz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leonz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! I've been on many Lotus of Colorado drives with this beauty and been maintained and treated immaculately", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643479620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7778964, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vintageant, it's Hydraulic Lash Adjuster. Different than a Hydraulic Lifter, the 1.6/1.8 Miata I4's have them , not sure about the later engines. And they can develop a ticking sound, happened a couple times over the years. Bought an engine flush and as per instructions ran it through the engine, worked great both times. IIRC overused oil can cause them to get noisy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643482468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7779392, "authorName": "Spitfirejim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spitfirejim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is FM still a U.S. distributor for the Westfield?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643483976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7779664, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spitfirejim no, I believe I was their last Westfield customer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643485076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7779734, "authorName": "Spitfirejim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spitfirejim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobbiw well that\u2019s a bummer! Car looks great\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643485367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7780287, "authorName": "wrbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW\u2026\u2026agree that the build is a great part of the experience (did a Caterham)\u2026good on ya girl!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643487804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7780344, "authorName": "wrbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW\u2026.got a build photo log to share? Interested to see how compares to the Caterham kit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643488092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7780431, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wrbix I never got around to publishing one online. I'll dig up a few pics to add here.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643488432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7781275, "authorName": "realsmall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realsmall/", "bidAmount": 5123, "content": "$5,123 bid placed by realsmall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643492391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7781585, "authorName": "ilookmarvlus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilookmarvlus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW it's a lovely car, my daughter still talks about it after you let her sit in it last summer! Good luck and whoever wins this is going to absolutely love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643493617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7782008, "authorName": "Taylorg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taylorg1/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Taylorg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643495340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7782625, "authorName": "lotusman1951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusman1951/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by lotusman1951", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643498292, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7782881, "authorName": "pragmatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pragmatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pre wired for defroster. Is there a heater core or would adding a defroster require adding a heater core?\r\nGuess if purchased it would hard (crazy fool-hardy) to drive cross country for delivery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643501221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783206, "authorName": "Brokemiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokemiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The miata engine is just begging for a turbo. Make a reliable 180-200hp. 220-240 is easy but reliability starts to suffer. This car would be fun just as it is but amazing with the additional power. Has this car been weighed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643505868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783696, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pragmatic this is actually to support a heated windscreen. I originally had a heated windscreen but received a rock chip that eventually expanded to a crack across the glass. At the time I had problems procuring a replacement heated windscreen. I have since learned that my local Caterham shop (Rocky Mountain Caterham) can help with sourcing these.\r\n\r\nThere's no heater core, that's why I opted for the upgraded heated seats.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643515097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783708, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brokemiata Yes, to the chagrin of my fellow Lotus Colorado members! We had a club weigh off a couple of years ago and I took first place as the lightest vehicle at 1377lbs. I beat the next closest Lotus by ~70lbs.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643515439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783825, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Brokemiata. I agree on the turbo. I put a turbocharged 1.8 Miata engine and transmission in a 2005 Caterham 7 SV. It eventually dyno'd at 301 RWHP, a real rocket yet pleasant to drive in any situation. My car did have a heater as well as the heated windshield. I also had to replace the heated windshield with regular glass.\n\nI know Bobbi and her 7 well. I've had it on my lift several times to help correct some of the nits that happen in a build. It is a well put together car and if it had the wide body like my Caterham 7 SV I would be a bidder in this auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643518545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7783878, "authorName": "Brokemiata", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokemiata/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scannon. 300rwhp must be a hoot. Heady numbers from the Miata 1.8! Must have put some nice work into that. My Miata puts 240 to the ground. Can't imagine 60 more hp and 1000lbs lighter! Watching this auction closely though, like you, I'm looking more widebody. This is very appealing though as I'm very familiar with the Miata drivetrain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643520585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7784762, "authorName": "pragmatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pragmatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something to be said for a NA engine. Turbo might be nice but this is nicer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643556020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7785231, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pragmatic\r\n\r\nToo much HP is just about right. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643560860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7785296, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u2026.there\u2019s a right way; and a wrong way, of fabricating a roll bar for these cars\u2026.what you see here, is the \u201cwrong way\u201d\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643561674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7785361, "authorName": "wrbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pragmatic\u2026.with the heated seats and the heat thrown off the engine/transmission tunnel, the heater is mostly superfluous anyway.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643562395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7786211, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI I took a small piece of double sided tape, punched a hole in it the size of the microphone hole and then stuck a small piece of foam rubber over it. This will take out the wind noise on your videos and can be easily removed. You can also buy them online.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643569761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7788411, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrlister this is the roll bar supplied in the kit from Westfield.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643578295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7789605, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrlister this is known as the RAC or Royal Auto Club roll bar, and is legal for all track events not requiring a cage, at least here on the right coast of Canada. I have the same bar on the Westie 7 that I bought last Sept. here on BAT. @BobbiW great looking 7! Q: Is that the Soft Bits for Se7ens half top? GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643583444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7789819, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProfGriff thanks for the kudos! I worked with a local canvas shop (Paul's Custom Canvas in Denver) to make the top. I had heard about Soft Bits for Se7ens but had also heard it would probably take 2-3 months to get my top; this was back in 2017. Paul's was fantastic and they had my top ready in 1-2 weeks.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643584660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790125, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrlister please enlighten us about \u201cthe right way\u201d. Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643588828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7790167, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 8188, "content": "$8,188 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643589415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7791855, "authorName": "wrbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pragmatic\u2026across the country in a Seven?\u2026.. helmet, good ear plugs, smallest shoes you\u2019ve got, a sling to support your L thigh unless your feet are small enough to maneuver easily around clutch pedal, doors on, top off, stay off interstates. You\u2019ll eventually get there", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643641527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7791999, "authorName": "Ottocycle2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottocycle2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with @scannon. I bought his turbo Miata powered SV and power is \"adequate\" as our British friends would say......and that's on the low boost setting! \r\nLovely looking car, good luck with the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643643143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792054, "authorName": "sliproc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sliproc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're worried about the rollbar this probably isn't the car for you. Also if this thing handles anything like an original (and I suspect it does) they're damn near impossible to flip.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643643812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792337, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to ask the perennial question that comes up with 7's and clones: Will I fit in this car? I am 6'-2\", long legs and fairly thin, and wear size 13 shoes. Are Westfields patterned after the original 7 dimensions, and therefore suitable only for smaller drivers?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643646551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792460, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wrbix where's your sense of adventure? ;) I knew a guy here in Denver who made multiple trips up to see his family in WI in his Caterham; he was in his 70s at the time and just loved it!\r\nI'll admit, the 1500miles round trip to LOG40 in SLC with Lotus Colorado was about my limit. We avoided highways as much as possible but it was about a week before I was excited about driving the Westie again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643647933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792493, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stu I'll go get some measurements for you later this afternoon - work's getting in my way at the moment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643648335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792537, "authorName": "westfieldbill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westfieldbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having done 2 600+ mile weekends in my Westfield 7 with Driving for Kids I can say A long road trip in these cars is challenging but fun. I took a second place at the Colorado conclave this summer but Bobbi's car took first. Nice car, GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643648755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792592, "authorName": "wrbix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wrbix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW\u2026\u2026got me a sense of adventure fo\u2019 sho\u2019\u2026\u2026otherwise would I even have built and now drive a Seven? (or any other LBC for that matter)\u2026..kudos to all who do!\r\n@stu\u2026I\u2019m 6\u20191\u201d w 34\u201d inseam and do just fine, but have size 10 shoes\u2026footwell size is limited in my Caterham\u2026can\u2019t say on Westie", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643649411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7792764, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ottocycle2\r\n\r\nCan I have it back? I miss that car more than any other I owned and then sold.\r\n\r\n@Stu\r\n\r\nI don't think even a Caterham SV is going to work with size 13 feet. My feet are 11 1/2 wide and I had to wear racing shoes to keep from hitting two pedals at once with one foot.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643651097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7793033, "authorName": "Ross_Robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross_robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a nearly 25 year Lotus Seven owner and having taken many (some might say too many) trips of over a thousand miles each in it, I recognize a true Sevenist and Bobbi is certainly one of us. And I know this car as a true Seven, too. She drives it with the brio it deserves, maintains it with the love it deserves and will miss it greatly I bet. \r\n\r\nIt is a good one and when I have been on the road with her and the other lead foots during Lotus Colorado drives, she is always in the thick of the performance envelope in her little car. It scoots and handles the curves of Guanella Pass (am I right Bobbi?) just like it looks in the video. \r\nStrong car, great Seller and great presentation\u2026this one deserves top dollar if you want a good Seven.\r\n\r\n@westfieldbill You underestimate yourself. Those two DfK events were nearly 900 miles each!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643653477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797266, "authorName": "Jontallon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jontallon/", "bidAmount": 10001, "content": "$10,001 bid placed by Jontallon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643669225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7797944, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stu just in case you're still interested, with the driver seat pushed all the way back there's ~28\" from the seat edge to the end of the footwell. The footwell is about 12\" wide at the pedals, and there's less than 9\" from the left side of the clutch to the right side of the accelerator. The seats themselves are 17\" deep, 16\" wide and the seat back is 30\" tall.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643672064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7797982, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ross_Robbins Thank you so much for your kind words! It's true I've absolutely fallen in love with Sevens, please don't tell my husband, haha.\r\n\r\nOh man, Guanella Pass, Rist Canyon, Hwy24 between Woodland Park and Pine Junction, all the roads around Mt Evans, and many many more!!! So many fantastic trips in this little car. There is NOTHING like zipping around on windy, twisty roads in a Seven.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643672540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798031, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What size are the wheels / tires (4 x 100)? Stock Miata brakes? Does the engine tick go away after the car warms up? Any specifics on coolant leak? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643673046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798109, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wrbix Here's a few pics from the build.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643673941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7798189, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Freeborn76 Current tires are 195/55R15s, and the bolt pattern is stock Miata 4x100. Yes, the brakes are stock Miata. \nRe: the tick I don't remember hearing it all the time but can't say for sure if there's a pattern. I'll let you know if I remember anything else about it. I encounter a small coolant leak every spring when the temps are going thru drastic swings. It's less than a tablespoon that comes out and it's only when we've gone back and forth between hot and cold weather. We tighten the hose clamp and it stops.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643675169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7799973, "authorName": "lotusman1951", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotusman1951/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Bobbie, nice car-does it have an O2 sensor in the exhaust system. It seems that this car should have a front sway bar, os this normal? and last about the fuel tank. is it a fuel cell or simpler?\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643725998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800221, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @lotusman1951, yes the car has the standard Miata O2 sensors (3 total if I remember correctly). It has a stock ECU so we kept all the emissions parts in place. Has a simple gas fuel tank, but I did elect to go with the 11gal \"extended range\" tank. Re: the sway bar, correct this kit did not include one. I'll have to defer to the community about if this is normal for all Sevens or not?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643729348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7800739, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW Thanks for taking the measurements! Sounds like I might be able to fit ok. But I am concerned about @scannon's comment about shoe size. Would love to hear from anyone who has big (size 13) boats like mine as to whether that is a non-starter.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643734695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7803063, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry Bobbi - another question is it a Torsen diff? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643746753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7804628, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stu what width shoes do you wear", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643752417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7805244, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coffeebreak I wear narrow shoes if I can find them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643754304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806395, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Freeborn76 95% sure it's a Torsen. It's definitely a LSD from a 1.8L Miata and I've heard that Mazda usually (always?) used Torsens.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643758819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7806408, "authorName": "coffeebreak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coffeebreak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stu Narrow is good. That said, I will describe how my feet fit in my Caterham. My size 10W shoes can be worn when driving, but the working of the brake and clutch pedals at stop lights means I need to put the trans in Neurtal sometimes work the pedals. I do have a pair of driving shoes that make the foot work a non issue. This pair of Puma shoes fit the width of my feet and are size 12. The extra space past the toes has not been a problem. \r\nHope this is useful info.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643758982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7807526, "authorName": "Jamesingles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesingles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it helps I was lucky enough to have a quick drive of this car earlier this year. It was flawless. I wear size 11 shoes and on the day just regular tennis shoes and the pedals are far enough apart that it works. Pedal spacing in some other sevens have made them different for me but not the case with this lovely example.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643772780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809187, "authorName": "Hillclimber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillclimber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always a standout video when the seller handles the steering wheel thru the twisties properly. None of this shinnying up the wheel from inside the dish. Certainly is a disappointment when witnessing a seller of a megabuck specimen steering as if hanging on for dear life.\r\nAnd kudos for keeping your flatcap on your noggin. Without sidescreens, my Caterham mocks me by flinging most any hat off into the ditch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643818526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809294, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hillclimber I thought 9-3 not 10-2 hand position on the steering wheel was preferred?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643819539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809308, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@coffeebreak and @jamesingles Who'd have thought we would be discussing shoe size so much here? Anyway, thanks much for the info - very helpful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643819650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809332, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW Have you ever had the full soft top shown in photo 150 on, and if so, how does it fit?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643819839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809531, "authorName": "Hillclimber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hillclimber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@McLaren My beef is not where you grab the wheel but how. A light, agile front end meeting rough road conditions can give the steering wheel a momentary powerful mind of its own. Fingers caught between wheel spokes limits the wheel\u2019s turn and can deliver to the driver a meaningful whack in the digits. \r\nSorry to distract from this fine Seven, but my point, however feeble, is this: a seller who know what\u2019s she doing behind the wheel enhances the car\u2019s provenance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643821463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7809817, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stu no, I purchased the full hood with the kit, but then saw someone else's half hood. I liked the idea but wanted 1 zipper on each side. As mentioned below, I contacted a local canvas shop about making one for me. The half hood and the side panels have been plenty toasty so I never completed fitting the full hood. I'd probably prefer the full hood if I was in a rainier climate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643823733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7810400, "authorName": "McLaren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclaren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hillclimber She does look good, that\u2019s for sure, especially the arm over arm turning.\r\nWhere and how you handle the wheel are both important. Controlling bump steer needs an authoritative grip with fingers below the spoke and thumbs resting on top of the spoke.\r\nThis keeps the wheel from being pulled through the hands. Think rectangular racing car steering wheels\u2026\u2026. no 2-10 and a good grip. Sorry for the side track. Let\u2019s enjoy the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643828210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7817508, "authorName": "floridaze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridaze/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by floridaze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643897068, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7818073, "authorName": "Stu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobbiW Can you please provide a bit of information about the engine and transmission that you sourced from Flyin' Miata? Were they stock from a donor car, or reconditioned to any extent? Do you know how many miles were on them when you got them?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643903324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7818887, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stu I purchased all the Miata parts as a \u201cpallet donor\u201d from Flyin\u2019 Miata. They would pull all the necessary bits and pieces for the kit, sometimes they would procure a parts vehicle and sometimes they pulled from what they had in the shop. They would then check everything to make sure it was in good working order, replace belts, gaskets, etc and provide a pallet of essentials to successfully complete the kit build. I don't know the original mileage, I reached out to Flyin\u2019 Miata but that piece of data was in an older database that they no longer have access to. FYI, the gauge cluster is from a 1994 so it has a real oil gauge that reads actual pressure, not the dummy gauge (installed in 95 and newer cars) that really only indicates pressure vs no pressure. \r\nThat was an adventure trying to figure out why the gauge was showing no pressure when we first fired up the engine! Once we understood the change from '94 to '95 we realized we needed to get a '94 sending unit. FM was awesome, they shipped one to us immediately at no charge since, in Bill's words \"we should have caught that when we pulled the pallet together.\"\r\n\r\nFYI, documentation includes the FM order with the complete parts list. I've already told FM that I'll let them know who buys the Westie so they can update the records and to share any non-sensitive information with the new owner.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1643910015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7822369, "authorName": "Joejberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joejberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a very similar built 7, same engine, albeit built motor with a bit more HP and higher redline. Nothing puts a smile on your face like these cars. I bought mine locally but would be bidding on this for sure if I didn't already have one. Those doors and roof are killer!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643924339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7823778, "authorName": "rcrowder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcrowder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice West7. How is this listed on the registration? Apologies if this was already asked and answered", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643929153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7824280, "authorName": "hirschmj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hirschmj/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by hirschmj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643931701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7824299, "authorName": "hirschmj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hirschmj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got a chance to sit in the car today (no test drive, we just got a ton of snow on the front range). I'm 6'2\" 210 pounds with size 13 shoes and I fit just fine. More roomy than a stock NA Miata, my knees did not touch the dash and I could maneuver my feet between the pedals in Vans slip ons. The seat is tight side to side, but not in an uncomfortable way.\r\n\r\nGorgeous car, and obviously well loved.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1643931972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7824917, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcrowder thanks! it's registered as an assembled vehicle (ASVE)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643940615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7824922, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @hirschmj!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643940676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7825719, "authorName": "floridaze", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridaze/", "bidAmount": 15300, "content": "$15,300 bid placed by floridaze", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643973827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7826243, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 15777, "content": "$15,777 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643985981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7831686, "authorName": "cneidhart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneidhart/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by cneidhart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644013297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7831948, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, a quick clarification for everyone. All the Miata emissions bits&pieces are included on this car to keep the stock ECU happy. However this car does NOT have to pass emissions in the state of CO because it's registered as an ASVE. :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644014405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7834417, "authorName": "golfcoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfcoach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The blue upholstery is very cool.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644074718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835188, "authorName": "StuG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Late to the party here. Does anyone know about importing into Canada an assembled vehicle (with its correct vintage on the tags) such as this beauty? Sorry for being so late with a possibly distracting question. \r\n\r\nVery nice car Bobbi, GLWTA. Looking like any niggles and quirks could be easily corrected by the new owner. As an owner of a vintage Lotus Plus 2 and an NC Miata this looks like a wonderful combination of performance, reliability, and motoring joie de vivre. Not sure if we met at the last Colorado LOG, but what a great group of folks and gorgeous country.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644082206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835212, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ross_Robbins any chance you know about importing to Canada for @StuG?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644082436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835437, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by scannon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644084593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835552, "authorName": "tbird888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbird888/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by tbird888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644085710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835648, "authorName": "space_cwboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/space_cwboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is the perfect \"Seven\" for me. Reliable Miata powered...unfortunately, I have no more garage space for this. I would have to sell my supercharged Miata to make room for this great vehicle. Best of luck with the sale, and I hope the buyer enjoys it as much as I would.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644086526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835719, "authorName": "JamesBoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesboat/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by JamesBoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835729, "authorName": "cneidhart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneidhart/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by cneidhart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835732, "authorName": "tbird888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbird888/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by tbird888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835745, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835750, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by scannon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835764, "authorName": "JamesBoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesboat/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by JamesBoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835766, "authorName": "tbird888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbird888/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by tbird888", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835767, "authorName": "GaryRoach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyroach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fun per dollar quotient is going to be through the roof on this.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644087318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835775, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to admit, I've been caught many, many times with a giant grin on my face while driving!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644087370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835786, "authorName": "scannon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scannon/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by scannon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835789, "authorName": "StuG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go with the real auction. \r\n\r\nBobbi, Ross was kind enough to call. I had forgotten that simpler importation procedures pretty much start with 15 year old vehicles. \r\n\r\nStill a wonderful car. All the best. She is gonna sell!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835791, "authorName": "Ross_Robbins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ross_robbins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe that one *buys* the seller and the story as much as the car. This car has a five star seller and story!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1644087450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835815, "authorName": "TrailBrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailbrake/", "bidAmount": 20257, "content": "$20,257 bid placed by TrailBrake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835826, "authorName": "JamesBoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesboat/", "bidAmount": 20507, "content": "$20,507 bid placed by JamesBoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835838, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 20757, "content": "$20,757 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835842, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835845, "authorName": "cggtacollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cggtacollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i would have bought this if I could import to Canada", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644087811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835849, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087851, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835854, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835858, "authorName": "JamesBoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesboat/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by JamesBoat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835859, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644087933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835836, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you have not been in one of these, I highly recommend it. It is a trip! Lightweight, fast, and like driving in a go kart!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1644087944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835871, "authorName": "Freeborn76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freeborn76/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by Freeborn76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835872, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835885, "authorName": "TrailBrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailbrake/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by TrailBrake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835889, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835903, "authorName": "TrailBrake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailbrake/", "bidAmount": 24750, "content": "$24,750 bid placed by TrailBrake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835907, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835922, "authorName": "Ken3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ken3/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by Ken3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835929, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "New last minute bidder!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644088407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835932, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7835936, "authorName": "StuG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is truly exciting!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835944, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spirited fight!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644088459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835961, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/5/22 for $25,500 to boxerduke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088539, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 7835963, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, well fought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835965, "authorName": "Tylewis355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tylewis355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Suprised it went cheaper than the right hand drive one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1644088572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7835966, "authorName": "BobbiW (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbiw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for watching! @boxerduke Congrats!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1644088583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7836036, "authorName": "StuG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @boxerduke. \r\n\r\nWhere is she going? You will be completely welcome at any Lotus event with this fine car. \r\n\r\nTo correct any gas gauge discrepancy consider the Spiyda Gas Gauge Wizard. \r\n\r\nhttps://spiyda.com/fuel-gauge-wizard-mk3.html\r\n\r\nThis Dakota Digital device or something similar might dial in the speedometer?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-sgi-100bt?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3fiPBhCCARIsAFQ8QzW0fVgJNVWAhgO_3PhBU9rSRy2O2X-Cds0SCwGnMTyEcZzSmRD-VK4aAqpeEALw_wcB\r\n\r\nGreat car. Great auction. Enjoy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1644089020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7839240, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cggtacollection you can import Westfield 7s to Canada. I have one. Congrats @boxerduke, you're gonna love it! Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644101572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7841483, "authorName": "boxerduke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerduke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the great comments , the car will spend its summers in Virginia City Montana and winter in Lake Havasu AZ. I have other sports cars but i'm sure the 7 will fast become\r\nmy favorite.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1644160824, "type": "comment"}]