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Gingerbread Man said:
When do you hope to have it on the road chap? The summer may have come and gone!
I live in Mallorca, so the summer is too hot to drive a Caterham. I expect it to take me at least another 3 years. Unless I come into a lot of money.
I realise now that what I'm doing, most people just don't get it. It's a journey, and I like engineering. It's not all about chucking it together and getting on the road for me. I get a lot of pleasure in messing about in the garage, so why rush it?
Thanks for the replies. 
Yes the Porker is a vinyl wrap, and I have to say it's not my cup of tea.
Thanks for posting it up anyway.
There is a Guy over on that forum who has built a realy nice sevenesque car in all alloy, (even a realy nice hard top)and he's done it all himself, now that's dedictaion!
Believe it or not, I'm not into the "Bling" thing.
I like old school, so I'm trying to blend some of the Caterham/Lotus heritage with modern. Like I said most folks don't get it. I'm probably quite odd!
The polished alloy is homage to this.
Soon there will be the classic red rimmed steering wheel, married with some spashes of carbon fiber.
I was going to fit carbon CSR tillets, but now I'm considering the lowback buckets trimmed in red leather. Haven't made my mind up 100% yet.
Yes the Porker is a vinyl wrap, and I have to say it's not my cup of tea.
Thanks for posting it up anyway.
There is a Guy over on that forum who has built a realy nice sevenesque car in all alloy, (even a realy nice hard top)and he's done it all himself, now that's dedictaion!
Believe it or not, I'm not into the "Bling" thing.
I like old school, so I'm trying to blend some of the Caterham/Lotus heritage with modern. Like I said most folks don't get it. I'm probably quite odd!
The polished alloy is homage to this.
Soon there will be the classic red rimmed steering wheel, married with some spashes of carbon fiber.
I was going to fit carbon CSR tillets, but now I'm considering the lowback buckets trimmed in red leather. Haven't made my mind up 100% yet.
Edited by mickrick on Friday 29th April 18:47
So you think the tillets would look better than some of the red trimmed buckets?
The same as fitted in the lotus 11. As on this page.
http://www.andywiltshire.com/web%20site%20lotus%20...
The same as fitted in the lotus 11. As on this page.
http://www.andywiltshire.com/web%20site%20lotus%20...
Edited by mickrick on Friday 29th April 19:07
Fitted some of EFA's rose joint kits today. Here they are wearing sexy rubber boots!
Track rod ends next. Lurrvely quality.
I've also shamelesly stole Purespeed's idea of getting rid of the Caterham shed door bolts. Good idea mate! Simple but effective.
I'll be starting on the rear end now.
Track rod ends next. Lurrvely quality.
I've also shamelesly stole Purespeed's idea of getting rid of the Caterham shed door bolts. Good idea mate! Simple but effective.
I'll be starting on the rear end now.
Absolutely the carbon tillets for me, however you know what look you are going for.
My opinion is the bright red would be too much with the super bright bodywork
My opinion is the bright red would be too much with the super bright bodywork
mickrick said:
So you think the tillets would look better than some of the red trimmed buckets?
The same as fitted in the lotus 11. As on this page.
http://www.andywiltshire.com/web%20site%20lotus%20...
The same as fitted in the lotus 11. As on this page.
http://www.andywiltshire.com/web%20site%20lotus%20...
Edited by mickrick on Friday 29th April 19:07
Mmm... I do like the CSR Tillets, I tried some when I was in Dartford, but I don't want too much black. Plus they'd get a bit hot over here in the sun.
I would go for them in Kevlar, (Which I liked in my R300, apart from being a tad tight across the shoulders.)but Caterham say they don't make the CSR ones in Kevlar. Maybe I should ask Tillet directly.
I considered the MOG ones in Alutex, and also Kikey's
http://kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&...
Which someone on here insinuated are really uncomfortable, but someone I know who raced grasstrack swore by them. But he did have a bit more natural padding than me!
So you think I should get some tillets made in alloy Dave?
I've plenty of time to think about this one.
I would go for them in Kevlar, (Which I liked in my R300, apart from being a tad tight across the shoulders.)but Caterham say they don't make the CSR ones in Kevlar. Maybe I should ask Tillet directly.
I considered the MOG ones in Alutex, and also Kikey's
http://kirkeyracing.com/index.php?link=browse&...
Which someone on here insinuated are really uncomfortable, but someone I know who raced grasstrack swore by them. But he did have a bit more natural padding than me!
So you think I should get some tillets made in alloy Dave?
I've plenty of time to think about this one.
Quaife ATB Diff is in, along with driveshafts, and axle etc.
Been waiting ages for Caterham to get the driveshafts in stock, as on the web site they're out of stock.
I clicked on the "Notify me when in stock" box a couple of times over the last few weeks, and heard nothing.
In the end, I got sick of waiting, so I called, and they had them to me within a week!
This picture just because I like it! A few swirl marks though. It needs a fettle with some S grade.
Waiting for some sexy billet wheels to turn up now.
Next project is some float in the bell discs, nice light two pot clipers, and seperate spot calipers for a handbrake.
I considered inboard discs for a while, but I don't think there's space without messing with the bulkhead.
I may go back in with my tape measure yet though. Watch this space!
Been waiting ages for Caterham to get the driveshafts in stock, as on the web site they're out of stock.
I clicked on the "Notify me when in stock" box a couple of times over the last few weeks, and heard nothing.
In the end, I got sick of waiting, so I called, and they had them to me within a week!
This picture just because I like it!
A few swirl marks though. It needs a fettle with some S grade. Waiting for some sexy billet wheels to turn up now.
Next project is some float in the bell discs, nice light two pot clipers, and seperate spot calipers for a handbrake.
I considered inboard discs for a while, but I don't think there's space without messing with the bulkhead.
I may go back in with my tape measure yet though. Watch this space!
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