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https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forums/topic/176542-duratec-spark-plug-gap/ i seam to remember 0.025” for these plugs which I run in both my 2005 CSR 200 and 2008 Duratec but the above is the only ref. I can find while out and about. Will find actual ref. when I get back to shop tomorrow. I’m curious in the difference in threaded length in the plugs pictured? Cheers! Steve

Excellent...thanks for making these available Simon! Cheers!

@wddfourI see this post is still active / you're still looking for seats. I have a set of OEM (#77670) cloth seats w/ runners and adjustable headrests from my 2008/9 Roadsport S3 Duratec you're welcome to. They are in good/fair condition and quite comfortable, the cloth cover (black w/ yellow piping) is good but the inner foam is disintegrating w/ age requiring constant vacuuming of the degraded foam pieces and particles. They could be "refreshed" by a good auto upholstery shop or used as is. I removed them to install new leather seats of the same design. FWIW the seats / headrests fit w/ the roll bar w/ cross braces. Pickup preferred as shipping is problematic. PM me if interested. Cheers! Steve

Ouch! Just now catching up on this. I had followed much of the original build etc. But now see "the rest of the story." CarYenta I feel your pain. So much effort went into this car. Interesting "opportunities / project" if it can be bought right.

Want to buy one Avon 195/50R15 ZZS (new or used) for the spare on my 2008 Roadsport S3. My current spare w/ age / extensive cracking / sun damage doesn't inspire confidence, it's time to get a proper spare, ideally to match the four corners. Was hoping someone may have one used or NOS Avon ZZS but may have to go the NOVA route whenever they become available stateside. I've had to use the spare a surprising number of times and it fits the original "7" look I've enjoyed since seeing my first 7 in the 70's. Cheers! Steve

Bump...still available. Cheers! Steve

Not to hijack the thread, but @williamwashere, another Texas Caterham owner here in Austin. Between Austin and Houston, likely no shortage of folks willing to help unload your kit, try to answer any build questions. ETA Houston? Cheers! Steve

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Wow, it has got to be a tough day for Croc! Saying good by to the CSR. The buyer is getting one heck of a car and spares, etc. Can we expect to see the buyer at NJMP in October? Mike you mention CSR - three iterations...are the differences reviewed / summarized anywhere? That would be very informative for the new CSR 200 / 260 talk group. Cheers! Steve

Mike, does this mean you are "Cat-less" (operational in US)? How does that work? Cheers! Steve

Still Available! ROLL BAR KIT S3 TRACKDAY METRIC CHASSIS Lower 48 only, pickup / possible delivery. Cheers! Steve

What is the nature of your required maintenance and repairs? I'll ask around for Houston but there is a very good independent Lotus mechanic here in Austin who I suspect may be willing to take on a Caterham. PM any details / questions. Cheers! Steve

For Sale: 30RB04AK ROLL BAR KIT S3 TRACKDAY METRIC CHASSIS As purchased new from Caterham Parts 03/2022 w/ bolt kit (327.61 British Pounds + shipping) for my 2008 Roadsport S3 Duratec, never fitted. Back Story: FedEx/US Customs "lost" the shipment from Caterham Parts 03/2022, some 3 months later, a couple days after Caterham filed a claim, the roll bar and order was delivered to my house in a very badly beat up box. By then I had already modified my existing roll bar and didn't need the bar from Caterham. Asking $440 OBO, your chance to avoid price increase (now 411 BP vs. 327BP in 2022), no shipping, no tariffs! see attached pictures. Possible free delivery? I'm not exactly keen on shipping such a large ungainly item for fear of damage or loss. I have several road trips scheduled and could deliver it: 6-16 June - Texas to Western PA via Indiana and Ohio July, Sept., Oct. - trips to Wisconsin, Utah, New Jersey Please PM with any questions. Cheers! Steve

Inquiry to the collective wisdom of the CSR folks: What Duratec do I have and how to find out more about it? Focus 2.0L, Ranger 2.3L, block / head? 2005 CSR 200 engine number: YDG0001 (no bar code found on front of engine (like my 29/05/08 2.0L Duratec) or rear bell housing mounting area as ref in the Ford/Mazda engine assembly chart) Factory (Cosworth?) applied seal on front cam cover bolts: "000133 Cosworth" who might I contact / may keep records of the build / Cosworth applied seal / number? The block measures slightly taller than my 2008 2.0L Duratec, so 2.3L consistent w/ my understanding of 2005 CSR 200? The intake ports and throats to the valves etc. are massive compared to my 2.0L Duratec but only have 5 bolts retaining the large intake plenum (no studs shouldered and non-shouldered as pictured / called for in Cosworth Duratec documentation, or seven bolts as per my 2008 Duratec) Very large (compared to 2008 2.0L Duratec) intake plenum w/ cast individual internal trumpets) / one throttle body no multiple throttle bodies or roller barrels as per Cosworth Duratec documentation CSR 260. A search of build documentation received w/ the car does not provide anything other than 2005 CSR 200. I've reviewed the cache of CSR documents uploaded to the USA7s site but may have missed something. Any questions / words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Cheers! Steve IMG_8292.MOV