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Hey guys - I'm the one responsible for this update. I just joined usa7s today and started another thread about Caterham specs/setups for races. I imported my car from the UK and didn't come close to any of the regulations that were previously approved. I submitted the specs I had on my car, and the results are what you are seeing. I really hope I'm not upsetting anyone with those updates, but according to Caterham they haven't used the Zetec engine in a really long time (10+ years) so the Sigma engine I have is what I requested for. They informed me when I applied they would never allow the Duratec, because originally I was hoping to import an R500. Also, when I applied the person I spoke to mentioned almost nobody had a Caterham...I really hope these changes haven't messed anyone up! I'm based in Houston and will try to race with the SW region. My first one will hopefully be the Cinco de Mayo race - will I see any of you out there? I'm very new to this, so still need to learn the processes, but I'm looking forward to it.

Hello, I'm new to the group and quite excited. I've been racing my Caterham in the UK for the past 2 years in their spec series. I started in the Academy and then raced in Roadsport. I've shipped my car over and have upgraded it to full Supersport spec. So total HP is around 140, it now has the widetrack suspension and I'm running the Avon CR500s. Everything has been factory spec because I had my hands tied by the Caterham group on what could be done to the car. My question is how well will I compete in the US now? I'm in Houston, and plan on making the Cinco de Mayo race my first event. I've noticed there are RX7s and Miatas in the group. Also, there are a few Caterhams. Anyone willing to give me ideas on how these guys are set up? I know some CPU adjustments can up the HP, have people done this? Are people running slicks? I have the BMW limited slip diff. that Caterham rolled out this year, and the standard 5-speed gear box. Are people running sequential gear boxes like from the R300? Which models are people running? Last note, the SCCA updated their Caterham specs this year which basically allowed all the ratios and displacement that my car has - so how much can we as racers deviate? Thanks for the help guys! Aaron