http://seven.ktnxbi.com Follow my journey building a Clubman kit car and beyond... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A couple of weeks ago I ordered a video camera and it arrived today. I've had a quick play with it after work but it really needs proper sunlight for a clear picture. I'll be giving it a good workout this weekend and report on the quality and functionality after ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/09/01/vholdr-contour-hd-camera/ Whether you are building a car or you wish to buy one already built, owning and maintaining a clubbie requires a fair amount of knowledge and a network of friends who can jump in and help out when you get stuck. Without such a network you need to prepare to ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/29/oz-clubbies-forum/ I've spoken to 4 agents from 4 different kit manufacturers. Each one offers something unique in a package that looks pretty much the same to an outsider. One is better on price while the other might be expensive but with good cause. A glass body or two takes on the ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/29/i-want-them-all/ I've made up my mind to buy one kit or another and even to buy a second hand car or none at all. My engine choice has gone full circle from 4AGE to 2ZZ, 3SGE, F20C and back to 4AGE. With each decision I'm certain what I want when in ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/29/ive-made-up-my-mind-again/ Today I went for a ride in Michel's (SIC7) Birkin. Had no windscreen so I got bashed about by the wind. Had no roof so I got a bit sunburnt. Had very little room so I was squashed and stiff when I got out. Had an old stock 4A-GE that ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/16/ride-with-sic7/ Michel from Hunters Hill offered to take me for a drive before I seriously commit to selling my Datsun and starting this project. Thanks Michel. :) More on this next weekend. Went out with the Datsun the other night and came home on a tow truck. The radiator sprung a leak ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/09/car-troubles/ After thinking about it for a while I have today decided to go ahead and build a Seven. My Datsun 240Z will be hard to part with but I’ve truly had my fun in it and as much as I really do love it and as much as I know I ... http://seven.ktnxbi.com/2009/08/08/it-has-to-happen/