Fraser Kit Car Blogged | Lotus 7 Replica

Handcrafted Kit Car | Lotus 7 Replica

Handcrafted - the word is used daily at the Fraser factory.  The skilled team handcraft bespoke Lotus 7 replicas.  These are works of art to look at and are the most incredible experience to drive.

This photo illustrates what was happening at the factory today.

This Fraser is being handcrafted for a gentleman in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Fraser team send him weekly progress photos.  This Fraser will have a 3SGTE powering it.  The owner is aiming for 500hp.

I can't stop looking at those patterns on the wall behind the build. 

Handcrafted

Bespoke

Powerful

Bet he's glad he's that step closer to living his dream...

Kit Car Track Day | Taupo 2012

The Fraser Car Club are looking forward to an action packed day at Taupo Motorsport Park on Saturday 25 February 2012.

This year is going to be bigger and better than ever.

The Track Day is open to members of the Fraser Car Club. If you would like to become a member of the club and join in the fun email ida@fraser.co.nz and you will be sent a membership form and contact details of the club. Membership is only $25 per year.

This annual event is a great way to experience Frasers and other Lotus 7s and replicas on mass.  If you are keen to come and look at the cars and chat to the owners, you are most welcome.

There is a small grid of tintop cars that join in the fun too.

Fraser Cars will be taking a small number of passengers for a Fraser experience on the track in the demo car.  Contact info@fraser.co.nz asap for details, or to make a booking.

Here's a video of some of the fun from last year.

Fraser Car Club - 2011 Track Day (part 1) from Simon on Vimeo.

 

Anniversary Weekend Mystery Run

From Gary - Auckland Car Club Rep:

Anniversary Day, Monday 30th meet at my house by 12 noon for a run in the country.
Afternoon tea by the beach.
 
Dare I say it but the weather should look like this:
 

Auckland Car Club - Airforce Experience

On Saturday 21 Jan it is “Wash and polish” your Fraser day....(At your house).
Top and bottom, side and wheels. Polish your ali if you have some.
Rub the rubber, dust the dash, fancy the fabric.
 
Its Photo time!!!
 
Sunday 22 Jan.   Weather permitting of course.
Be at my place (email ida@fraser.co.nz for address) 11.00  for a convoy drive to RNZAF Base Whenuapai.
Where we will converge at 5 Squadron hanger for some photo opportunities, group and singular with an Orion P3 sub hunter as the back drop.
A picture of SLVTOP done December last year is above this post as an example.
We may have use of an official RNZAF Photographer to take some shots but bring your own Box Brownies as well.
Intention is for single car and whole group poses and I will submit to Classic Car magazine for publication if they wish.
 
Prerequisites:

1.       Drivers and passengers to have photo ID for base access ( passport or driving license ).
2.       Warning: There is strictly no smoking on the Flight line. Speed on Base roads is limited to  30Km radar enforced... and on the Flight Line speed is limited to walking pace.
3.       Form up in three’s, toes to the line and I will march you over to.... only joking.
4.       Your car will be inspected as you drive on to the flight line for FOD. ( pebbles sticking to tyres etc, are an aircraft hazard )
5.       Car numbers are limited to 10 only so essential that you RSVP to me as quick as you can or you may miss out, first in first served.
6.       Strictly No Touch on the Aeroplane(s) or any ground equipment.
 
At the conclusion we will convoy back to my place for a BBQ!!!
So bring some Sausages and a drink etc, Salad and rolls provided.
 
Cheers,
 
Gary
SLVTOP

Luggage rack for Lotus 7

Had to laugh when we opened this email entitled 'Good use of the luggage rack' from a couple travelling around the South Island of New Zealand in their Fraser.

Ho ho ho...

CannonBall Run 2012

Waaa hooooo it's that time of year soon, the date and theme are set...  It's CannonBall Run time - Saturday 7th January 2012.  The Fraser Team had a total blast last year, you can read about it here.

This year the CannonBall Run is all about Heroes & Villains, check out the information page on the Auckland Motorsport Website here.

The most exciting news (besides having a blast around the track at Hampton Downs on the day) is that Big V has put up a challenge to get as many Frasers involved as possible, you'll be rewarded if you join in the fun. 

It is an AWESOME day out, it's HUGE, it's IMPRESSIVE and the Fraser Team are in. Are you? Email ida@fraser.co.nz to let us know!

Fraser Car Club - Auckland Country Adventure

Great day, great weather and great bunch of cars and people.!! 10 cars turned up, which was fantastic to see and all got off on the nav run on time.

Getting there in the order they left,  was however another story. The last car leaving, Steve and Ade in 0 KIDS arrived first! Followed by a short time later by Scott and Ida in DMOFSR with Andrew following closely (without a navigator). Then there was a very large gap but eventually all arrived within 40 minutes. Not helped by the fact at that one of the final road signs had been broken off so a number whistled right past the second-to-final turning and did a few Km’s extra and discovered some really tight roads which we investigated on leaving. A few Km’s up this road are some impressive rock cliffs which were used for some scenes in LOR. (I am told).

So.... some un-programmed sightseeing around Pukekohe, a few double backs here and there, but only one car needed to resort to the Parachute instructions, all in all a good effort.

Weather being very warm at the end resulted in a pleasant picnic and a catch up. Hope everyone enjoyed themselves.
 
Gary
SLVTOP

Almost ready to go

  First to arrive

First to arrive eats first

Some stragglers arrive

Last one in

Everyone - Finally!

Fraser Car Club Auckland Run

On Sunday 20 November the Fraser Car Club are going somewhere probably not a lot of people would have been to, or had a reason to go to...

Meet at Southern Motorway BP Service Centre, Dury at noon.

There is a small park, so bring a little picnic and drink, and a rug to sit on.

Cruise done entirely from Google maps, sample images below...

 

Wilwood Brake Kit

Wilwood Brake Kit

Fraser Cars have a complete bolt on kit available.

The kit come with everything needed to fit the brakes to the uprights. The only extra things you will need is a possible flexible brake hose change and hydraulic fittings into the caliper. These can depend on the hoses you have/need and the exact set up you have. Fraser Cars can also supply these parts.

The standard pads are fast road and good for general use. If you have any specific requirements for a different brake pad please contact us info@fraser.co.nz
 
This kit will fit in 14” wheels and 15” wheels
267mm ventilated Wilwood rotor
4 piston Wilwood dynalite caliper
Wilwood brake pads
Caliper to upright mounting bracket
Rotor to hub mounting bracket
All mounting hardware
Mounting instructions
$1,800 + GST
 
Most 15” wheels or bigger (If you want this size rotor and are looking at fitting it to a 15” wheel it will pay to get Fraser Cars to check the wheel for clearance first)
Wilwood 309mm ventilated rotor + the rest of the kit
$1,950 + GST
 
We also do a kit for 13” wheels.
$POA