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Can you answer the question that many have asked. Does the engine starter restart when you push the clutch in or just just resumes running? It's a major difference. Starter restart is pretty crazy so it seems like your engine cuts out and disconnecting drivetrain/load brings it back to life. I'd buy a new crank position sensor or at least wiggle existing one. At idle grab car by roll cage and try shaking it to see if you can get it to fault. Stock ECU might even register fault codes.

Indeed. It's a major difference. Here's a good partition. Next time this happens don't push the clutch in while youre still moving. Come to compete stop with dead engine and then push clutch in.

Stock ECU or standalone?

You guys might be overthinking the clutch issue. This might be a engine load not an electrical issue. It doesn't die at idle with no load. It died when connected to drive train. Under load or braking Disconnecting the drive load let's the engine spin. Not saying I know why it happens but it's certainly a perspective on the clutch situation. First thing you need to do is try to narrow down conditions when it happens and be able to cause the fault on the regular to help partition it out by doing different acts in the moment.

Just got my order. Will try it sometime soon

I welcome the thread split #teamketchup

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Very odd. There are 6 Sevens for sale on BaT right now at same time. Don't know if I've ever seen such a clowder. They are all different but still

The cost of the swap is prohibitive. Theres not enough meat on the bone to do a conversion on a car after parts and labor. Swap isn't exactly direct and will require a number of man hours. If it's for a personal vehicle and somebody has all the parts or the car is discounted next to nothing after a crash or something. Then perhaps. Otherwise it's just easier and cheaper to find a unit in right configuration especially considering "wrong side drive" is a smaller deterrent on such a small car than a full size vehicle. If these were six figures cars that maybe there would be something to this but alas they aren't. Good luck with your mission. Most unique thread of year for sure so far.

Honestly? I dont hate it. It feels like a real car thats really flared and you still sit on the rear axle with no crazy extra storage space behind you.

Amazing picture that I assume @JohnCh posted on Facebook Really shows how F1 type cars you're practically laying down in

Catemaro

Ordered many things in the past and not so much recently. Luckily that means I bought almost everything I've ever needed. Haven't used new site yet but have been happy overall. One word of advice. Don't try to order windshields. They don't make it in one piece.

Don't underestimate how simple we are as creatures and how easy it is to crack "our code". You might not find it very humorous knowing the source but if you came across this in the wild and you didn't know AI existed I'm sure you'd see it through a different lens 🐒 Field Guide to the Caterham 7 Owner Genus: Petrolus Minimalistus Conservation Status: Critically Insane (but proud of it) 🔍 IDENTIFICATION Size: Roughly human-shaped, though often permanently hunched from climbing in and out of roll cages since 2003. Call: Frequently heard yelling, “It’s not about horsepower—it’s about feel!”, followed by the sound of dry-heaving at the phrase “power steering.” Plumage: Wears flame-retardant overalls to pick up groceries. Helmet nearby at all times. Even in the shower. Hat collection includes more racing brands than any F1 team. 🏞️ HABITAT Found in: Overheated garages filled with obscure British tools and an unlabelled drawer of mystery bolts. Race paddocks where they will absolutely tell you the exact tire pressures they’re running (and why you're wrong). Country roads previously unknown to GPS satellites, but mapped in their heads using “corners with names.” Avoids: Dealerships. Comfort. Weather. Logical vehicle purchases. 🍽️ DIET 40% burnt clutch smell 30% Red Bull or strong tea 15% zip ties 15% shameful eBay coilovers they swear are “fine for now” Consumes brake pads the way goats eat tin cans. 🧠 BEHAVIORAL TRAITS Starts every conversation with “Well actually...” Especially if someone says “Lotus 7” instead of Caterham. Mating Ritual: Usually involves luring a partner into “just a quick ride” that becomes a 4-hour mechanical breakdown in the rain. Displays dominance by: Beating Porsches at autocross with half the horsepower and none of the dignity. Explaining their entire engine build at BBQs no one asked about. Refusing to run fenders. “Stone chips build character.” Migrates seasonally: North in the spring for track days. South in the winter to avoid salt that might weigh the car down. 💰 ECONOMICS Sinks more money into a vehicle with no roof, no radio, no trunk, and no climate control than most people spend on actual homes. Has a “cheap build” that somehow cost $47,000. 🧬 GENETICS Descended from ancient British lunatics who looked at a Lotus 7 and thought: “You know what would make this better? Less everything.” Current variants include: The Trackerus Maximus: Knows the weight of each wheel nut. Will fight you about camber. The Cafe Racer: Drives 3 miles to get coffee. Posts 47 photos. Never drinks the coffee. The Engine Swapper: Currently on their 5th drivetrain in 2 years. Considers torque curves a lifestyle. The Kit-Builder: Has 19 boxes in their garage and keeps muttering, “It’ll run this summer.” 🧿 DEFENSE MECHANISMS Instantly deflects criticism with “It’s supposed to do that.” Claims mechanical breakdowns are “part of the charm.” Possesses unshakable faith in zip ties and Loctite. Is immune to public shame. 🏁 CONCLUSION Caterham 7 owners are not here for your Bluetooth, your heated seats, or your "comfort mode." They are here for one reason and one reason only: To scare themselves stupid in a lawn chair with an engine. Respect them. Pity them. But most importantly: Do not race them. You will lose. And then they will explain why.

How would you describe a caterham 7 owner

Caterham 7 Owner Description 1. Purist Enthusiast: They usually care deeply about driving—not commuting, not cruising, but the raw, mechanical experience of controlling a car. They value the analog connection to the road and typically shun modern driving aids like traction control, power steering, or ABS. 2. Tinkerers and DIYers: Most Caterham owners are hands-on. They’re likely to have built the car themselves from a kit or at least heavily modified it. They enjoy tuning, adjusting, or rebuilding—whether it’s carbs, cam timing, or suspension setups. Even if they don’t do all the work, they understand how the car works. 3. Lightweight Evangelists: They preach the religion of lightness. More power is fine, but less weight is better. They quote Colin Chapman. They laugh at 4000-lb "sports cars." 4. Weekend Warriors: They often use the car primarily for weekend backroad blasts, autocross, track days, or spirited drives—not as a daily. Some might drive it to work just because they can, even if it rains. 5. Niche Appreciation: They know the car isn’t practical, safe by modern standards, or comfortable—and they love it more because of that. The uniqueness is part of the appeal. They enjoy that 99% of people don’t know what it is. 6. Community-Minded: Caterham owners tend to be part of close-knit online forums or clubs, like Blatchat or USA7s. They share tuning tips, build logs, and stories from track days. 7. Patient with Pain: They’re okay with stone chips, damp footwells, and fiddly repairs. They accept the compromise in comfort for the sake of performance. 8. Age Range: Many owners are middle-aged or older, often with the disposable income and garage space needed for such a toy—but younger builders are definitely part of the scene, especially in DIY or track circles. In short: a Caterham 7 owner is a romantic about driving, a realist about compromise, and a bit of a masochist—in the best way.

Too early for sure. It will bring good money albeit slightly less than typical comps as it doesn't have the "picture perfect" appeal that would sell. A few decisions were made here which are owner specific and not mass market appeal. 1) Orange color. 2) non color matched front fenders 3) Lack of typical Caterham lettering down the sides or a typical racing stripe to add some character. 4) It does not appear to have a heater. 5) Not exactly a high performance model

That's the one. Certainly swagy! Cool. Thanks for sharing

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Caterham mention at TST Podcast Q: If you want a pure fun car and you have a daily what would you chose (fun car).(paraphrasing) A: Any Lotus or Caymen A: Or if you want to full stupid you can get something a used Ariel Atom for $35k or a Caterham for $40. If you really want to be super stupid, you should. Zac - I think about it all the time. @ 1:25:30

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Back to regular fenders still since 2024 track day failure of the CSR fenders and aluminum mounts from Westermann. First trip since 2025 track day to work. I have a theory for the failure point for the fenders. The left one shakes A LOT under hard braking at the end of the straight leading to failures. Which is why fenders survive fine on the street but die on race track. This could be due to poor alignment (which I've never done) on a car after messing with the tie rods and fender swaps I'm likely quite off. Otherwise car is doing OK. I still need to update my fuel map and retest it. Car does great at WOT right now so it's great on track but part throttle at part RPM it runs poorly and that is mostly city driving. With that said I don't know how some people daily these things. Just going out for a 30 mile city drive beats me up. Maybe its my setup with sequential maybe its something else but it definitely beats you up