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Link to a UK review of the 160. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/caterham/7/66570/caterham-7-160-revi Mike

Here is a link to a recent post about the same issue, don't know how it turned out.http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8991&highlight=illinois+registration Mike

F1 announced that New Jersey will be added to the schedule in 2014 pending approval of the course. The date is set for June 1. Link: http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8944707/New-Jersey-included-on-22-race-calendar Mike

If it is that ugly at least it should be fast, why isn't the supercharged engine in it from the 620?

My October issue of Road & Track came in the mail today and was sorry to read that Peter Eagan announced he will no longer be writing his monthly column for the magazine or for Cycle World. He will still do occasional feature articles for both magazines. I have been reading his R&T articles for 30 years and they were the main reason I kept my subscription current for the last couple of years. I was hooked ever since he wrote in 1983 about driving a '49 MGTC to Road Atlanta. Mike

I didn't want to drill into the roll bar either so I ran the wires through heat shrink and zip tied them to the bar. I mounted the light using velcro and it held great. I tapped into the brake wiring going to the right light for power and grounded at the panel that covers the fuel neck in the boot. I also added a flasher unit that gave 3 quick flashes before going solid. Mike

From SVC Components in the UK. http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/5-3-4--free-standing-steel I have seen them on a forum member's Caterham and they are nice. I put motorcycle headlights on my Caterham, I can dig up the info on them if you are interested. Mike

Saw an ad in my Hagerty insurance magazine about this site,http://www.petrolicious.com/ Has some interesting automotive videos and articles. Mike

If your 7 is a Caterham here is a link to the build guide from the California Caterham Club site.http://californiacaterhamclub.com/resources/AssemblyGuide.pdf Mike

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Caterham just announced its new entry level 7 using a Suzuki turbo engine. It will have a 5 speed transmission and a live axle all provided by Suzuki. All the press I read was from outside the U.S. and doubt it was designed with the USA in mind. I was at Caterham USA in May and they were building a new car and I think the engine is from the Ford Fiesta with the idea of being a more affordable car. Link to announcement:http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/new-seven-has-660cc-suzuki-turbopower-1.1557913

I used a Wix 51374 on my Zetec

Car has been sold.

You might want to ask the guys at the California Caterham Club. Here is a link: http://californiacaterhamclub.com/chat/index.php Mike

Craig, just saw your message and sent an answer to you. Mike

Martin; here is a link to the Lotus Seven Club in the UK that decodes the Caterham VIN, maybe some documentation like this could help. Good luck. http://7faq.com/owbase/ow.asp?ChassisNumbers Mike

I came across this car from Factory 5 in the latest issue of Road & Track . It is a Subaru based mid engine design, 0-60 in 3.8 and 1.12G for the track special and the street version should be potent and looks good to me. $15k for the street and $25k for the track. Seems like a lot of car for the $. The magazine article is much better than what R&T has online but here is the link and one for factory 5 http://www.roadandtrack.com/first-drive-factory-five-racing-818-r-track-day https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ What kind of reputation does the company have? Mike

No experience with it but Soft Bits for 7s makes a rollbar wind deflector. http://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/the-draft-reducer-10-c.asp I have a wind deflector in my Miata that does help, it is a solid piece but similar idea to what Soft Bits is doing. Mike

My car is still available even after this mornings drive that gave me second thoughts about selling. Mike

Here is the link to my Caterham that is for sale. http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7467 Mike

My Zetec powered Caterham has the ECU located in the passenger footwell directly under the battery tray. If yours is the same set up I would look at ECU and its connector that is in the engine bay.Having the battery above the ECU was the primary reason I went with a Oddessy AGM battery. The rivets that hold the battery tray would also let acid get into the frame in the engine compartment too so a peek in that area wouldn't hurt. Mike

Thanks guys! Mike

I am looking to change the fuel filter on my Caterham and hope to find the part locally. Has anyone done this and have a part number that works? Mike

The event is on again for 2013 but has been moved from Hot Springs to Hot Springs Village. It runs from May 29- June 1. I attended the car show last year and there was a nice turn out but no 7s. Link to the website http://www.britishcarweeknationalmeet.org/ Mike

The build process is documented on youtube. Mike