CRTurboGuy

Ok, dumb question, trying to see if car-part.com might have one, there seems to be a difference between auto & manual cars, any idea which this might be? --JOsh

I need help ID'ing the ignition I have so I can get a replacement cylinder for it. This is in my Lotus 7 replica and currently the key is so loose in the ignition that it is constantly falling out. I'd like to replace the cylinder with a new one so a.) the key stops falling out, and b.) I have decent keys that I can get copies made. All I have to go on is the guy that built it said he through it was an early 90's Subaru, but didn't remember which one. The only markings I can find are SK-51 on the top. Also, I've read some posts on here that the cylinder should be easy to get out, that there's a pin that can be released to pull it if it's in accessory, I did see under the tape in the one picture, are the head and real small portion of a nail that I'm guessing he used to hold it in. Will a new cylinder come with new pins to hold it in? Thanks, --JOsh

I've thought about trying to find a nicely stylized 'R1' to use. --JOsh

Yeah, essentially the same thing. There are a lot of cars that pay homage to the original Lotus 7, including kit cars and homebuilts. A grill is on my list of things to get around too, and I will probably go w/ the all-too-common 7 on it. --JOsh

If you ever find yourself in Iowa, I'd be happy to. I took my wife for a quick spin around the block and I don't think I'll be able to get her back in the car anytime soon.. --JOsh

It's a Lotus 7 replica. This one was hand-built by a guy in MD & I bought it from the 2nd owner in VA. I've wanted to build one for ages, but haven't had time/space/money. I now have space & some money, but not time w/ the addition of my new son 9 mo ago, so I jumped at the opportunity to buy this one. It's not perfect, but it was a good platform to start from. Most of the kits are either Caterham, Westfield, or Birkin. All are quite a bit pricier than what I'm into this one for. --JOsh

Oh, it is. Stupid fun even. With the R1 engine and the way it's geared, I can hit 62 in 2nd right as the rev limit kicks in at ~12k rpm. I'm hoping to make it throught the summer with my license. --JOsh

Glad to see you've found your culprit. On my 96 OBS w/ 225k, I've replaced both front spindles with lower mileage ones from the junkyard. Easier that pulling the bearing, IMO. And if nothing else, you've got a spare that you could take in to have the bearing done, saving some labor. One thing I have learned though is that it's a good time to replace the lower ball joint while you've got it out. --JOsh

Oh, and here's a picture of the car, in case anyone was curious: --JOsh

I think I've got a workable solution in the works. I'm buying a steering wheel from another member on here and will use that to cut up and make an adapter for a new, smaller, aftermarket wheel. Thanks for the help in identifying it so far. --JOsh

Hmm, I was able to get ahold of the guy that built it, he said he didn't remember the exact year, but thought it was an early nineties wagon. I did a little messing around with it last night, I pulled off the horn cover, and you are correct, it's threaded to use a puller to remove it. I found my puller & it came off fairly easy. I think I may go the route that subyrally did and cut up a stock wheel to make the adapter. Now to find a cheap, stock wheel to cut up. --JOsh

Ok, stupid question then, is there a difference in splines between the different years that make the adapters different? As this isn't in the original car, I couldn't care less if the wheel position is the same forward/back as it was stock. --JOsh

Ok, so any idea which 'generation' this would be as it relates to this thread on steering wheel adapters? --JOsh

I've got a bit of an odd request. I just purchased a Lotus 7 replica, and it uses a Subaru steering wheel of some sort. I need help identifying what year/model this may have come from, as I'd like to replace the wheel w/ an aftermarket detachable one for ease of entry/exit. I looked at a few threads on here, and it appears there are a couple of different Momo adapters available, but they are different for the different years. Thanks, --JOsh