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  1. Kitcat
    What an improvement! I didn't realize how dorky the Enkeis were. The improvement in handling with your new, stickier tires should be almost as dramatic.
  2. Kitcat
    So sorry Seb! This year I promise to control my instinct to convert the turns at 3-4 into a straight stretch! I don't mind when my overly-exuberant driving style hurts me and my car: I definitely don't want others to suffer for it. I will endeavor to be on my best behavior. I look forward to seeing your dyno results. Do you have pre-ITB results to compare? The 10-20 hp seems realistic: a 5% bump wld be worth 10 hp. The improved sound alone likely makes it worth it.
  3. Kitcat
    Quite an adventure, and definitely not for the faint of heart. How much of a hp & torque gain are you hoping to see? I am obviously going to have to add extra stones at all the corners of Lightning to pitch back at you to keep you from overtaking me this year! If confused, just ask Yellow SS to explain my driver's award at last year's event:).
  4. Kitcat
    Slomove: What a shot! Hard to believe it is so close to a such a major population center. Escondidoron: Great cars. I esp like the color combo of your Evora, one of my fav auto shapes to begin with and the color really helps it stand out. The original 7 isn't bad either, love the wheels!
  5. Kitcat
    Tom: with all that power, esp into the 350 hp range, what mods do you recommend to beef up the power train? I vaguely recall that the original Cat 260's were ripping out the bolts securing their differential etc., and they were rated at a mere 260 hp or so. Also, are your hp#'s on a dyno or at the flywheel?
  6. Kitcat
    Out of idle curiosity Croc, what essential Caterham spares did you buy? We all have had the experience of them being out of what we need, ditto Redline parts, which seems to have more Cat stuff than Caterham. As to your other car projects, I dont suppose the local NAPA will have those items, right:)? You are a brave man.
  7. Kitcat
    Here is today's question Tom: Would you rather follow me around on the track OR be followed by me (if you know what I mean:))? Croc: In my defense I'd like to point out that I have never gone off in the bowl (the other 8 or so turns, well....). And remember, some of those alleged "offs" were a deliberate part of my driving "strategy"-see Tom's post above:).
  8. Kitcat
    I second the 1turbofocus idea, wh/you have followed up on. I had 3 years of fueling woes on my SVT Zetec powered Cat until my mechanic called Tom (many times) and they finally got it sorted. It never would have been resolved w/o his help.
  9. Kitcat
    I can't wait! Thx Croc and Tom for what is an event that really has no peer, at least in the stateside se7ens world. The course is exciting but not overly complex and the facility is world class. The fun begins as soon as you arrive at the paddock and ends at the "awards" night 2-3 days later. Tom and Croc are the consummate hosts and do everything they can to see that everyone is included and has a great time. It's worth buying a se7en just to participate:).
  10. Kitcat
    Bourbon and se7ens anyone:)?
  11. Kitcat
    I have no idea, but I can't wait though to hear the answer from other more knowledgeable folks. The Caterham is an automotive treasure but is so unrealistically priced compared to other cars that it has an unsustainable business model. IF I were going to spend $100K for a new high end Cat, I might just get a Lotus Evora 400S. Or a new 'vette-and a Prius for the wife:), etc.
  12. Kitcat
    Or right after he passes us!!! With the aero and down force he might just go flat out though the bowl!
  13. Kitcat
    Mite still be available from Ford Performance parts. I googled it and it lists there for $840. No idea if that is an out-of-date site, part, price, etc.
  14. Kitcat
    The 'Vette engined Iso Grifo even looks like a '63 'Vette from the side. Who copied who:)? BTW Bob, does anyone have a better attendance record at these events than you???? As I have mentioned before, I look forward to your weekly photo spread.
  15. Kitcat
    Lap times? I almost went to that event Steve, I would have had I known you'd be there! So how does it compare to the Caterham? More areo of course. I would hit 105-108 mph on Putnam's straight in my mighty X-flow. Add 10 mph, at least, in Zetec SVT powered Cat, what is your top speed there?
  16. Kitcat
    I believe that it is impossible to take a bad picture with a se7en in the middle of it. Your pix, and your Cat, are exceptional, thx for posting.
  17. Kitcat
    I bought my stock Birkin in VA where it was titled and licensed. So they aren't ultra-picky.
  18. Kitcat
    Thx for info Bruce, I didn't know that.
  19. Kitcat
    I am pretty sure that's from one of my several slides off one of Thunderbolt's turns. I also broke a wheel in the process (If not obvious, oilteq purchased my former Birkin and has brought it back to life).
  20. Kitcat
    I may have mentioned this before but a few years back I was vacationing in a remote town in Sicily and walked by a race prep shop and took a look in and saw a Lotus 23 in pieces. I spoke no Italian and the mechanic spoke no English, except when I said "Lotus 23B", he repeated it, and we both laughed. Short but memorable conversation:).
  21. Kitcat
    I think I paid $700 for a replacement windshield for my Caterham(:.
  22. Kitcat
    When I bought my tragically flawed, but pristine, Birkin in '12 or so, I had much of it covered professionally. I think it cost $1.2K? I did the nose cone, the sides about 10" up (due to my somewhat notorious tendency to slide off racetracks sideways at speed) and maybe the cycle fenders in front and definitely the rear fenders. The paint takes a beating, especially if you track your car (or if you follow Wemtd around for very long:)).
  23. Kitcat
    What a beaut! The sharp looking CF fenders have a tendancy to blanch whitish over time/sun/elements. Maybe someone here has a solution for that? Good luck w/registration.
  24. Kitcat
    For a photo comparison of the various 7 iterations look in the for-sale section on this forum. Virtually everything has come up for sale at some point.
  25. Kitcat
    Ditto. Under $19K for such a pretty car seems like a deal. Zetec power too. Maybe the hoodscoop was meant to help cool the engine? Otherwise, it's pretty pointless.
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