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@Mark IV is Rick at Time Machine

Friday and saturday. Sept 6/7? Am I looking at the calendar correct ?

Thanks @Croc. Fingers crossed with the weather! The 420R is getting the engine installed this week (or so I am told).

Not sure if you are using time machines in Chaffee ny for your import. Just spoke with Greg over there and he has an s3 and an sv on-site. My 420 sv non lowered floors with leather seats should be arriving there in a few weeks. That’s probably 5 hours away. Happy to pass along his info if it’s helpful.

It’s nice to see I am not alone in my adolescence.

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Do you have the link for nova ? Couldn’t find it.

I would be there. Car is supposed to be put on the ship Jan 3. Once it’s road bound I am game.

You can check the last listings compiled by croc I believe that Josh (Rocky Mountain caterham ) is selling his personal 420r there (it’s listed ). Not sure what your price point is

Turned out great. Made me think of this

I have been talking with Derek at dpr (seems like everyone is named Derek). They have a stalk mount that’s 59mm to bottom of central mirror that I think would keep things below the x. But again likely wait and see all the variables first hand when the car arrives and I can site things. (from Derek) I think I will go with the dpr spas.

@panamericano I am not following you. I would have side mirrors mounted on the middle bolt of the stanchion (or on the aero screen). Windshield has the supplied central mirror. And the aero screen would have central mirror with just a shorter (50mm) stalk. From what I have read that would reduce any frontal blind spot caused by the mirror and lowers the rear view under the X of the roll cage. Would likely limit and boot bag or anything placed on top of the boot cover. But this would be only on the way to track with the aero screen on. If I did any long distance I would likely have the windshield on anyway. Was it the central mirror you are referring to? @fastg So if the mirror gets knocked it loosens at the mirror body, not the at the mounting point. Interesting.

In the interest of being proactive regarding my 420R almost on a ship to the USA - I have turned my attentions to addressing the generally hated mirrors supplied on the 7. I have done some research but thought I would throw it out to the group to see if anyone had any first hand experience or feelings on the topic. I am leaning towards a windshield stanchion mounted option which does restrict the full opening of the door. I may explore the eccles mount (3d Printable) or alternates at a later date if the door restriction (or knocking of the mirrors proves to be a nuisance). I plan on running mostly with windscreen but do have a aero for track days etc. I was planning on swapping mirrors back and forth if need be but depending on how this process goes I might end up with extra mirrors and can dedicate ones to each. Car is a 420R Sv with leather seats and non lowered floors Here are the options that seem to be the most recent contenders: DPR - "Spa" Mirrors https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p85 with this for windscreen https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p103 and this for aero application https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p107 (A bit pricey, some say they loosen especially when door is over opened - not sure if the Lifeline MSA Formula https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/lifeline-msa-formula-mirror-244324/ Race Tech F1 https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/racetech-f1-side-mirror-247051/ Motamec https://motamec.com/motamec-racing-02-formula-side-wing-mirror-x2-convex-glass-matt-black-f1-car.html Or full on Carbon https://motamec.com/motamec-racing-02-formula-side-wing-mirror-x2-convex-glass-real-carbon-fiber.html (I beleive the DPR stanchion mount will work with the Motamec as well) Some discussions on this https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forums/topic/262779-fitting-mirrors-on-the-stanchion/ Center Mirror Since I will run with windscreen mostly, this is less time sensitive and I may hold off on this for a bit. I believe that Cateraham supplies the aero with a central mirror (but I could be wrong on this). I hear that some have issues with forward visibility being blocked by a long mirror stalk raising the mirror into your forward eye line. I have the FIA cross diagonal bar that some have said lands your rear visibility right into the cross bars. Possibly shortening this mirror post would solve both problems (putting the rear view under the cross diagonal). https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/spa-design-centre-post-sports-car-carbon-fibre-mirror-246449/ (Mirror stalk seems tall and may cause the above mentioned issue) https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/lifeline-centre-mount-sports-car-mirror-244317/ (this has the option for a 50MM stalk height) Or some custom attachment that would put it even lower. Again, likely will wait on this till I actually have the car and can check the site lines. Any preferences or suggestions welcome.

Congrats @slowdude while longer and likely more expensive than anticipated. Sounds like the payoff was better than expected. Keep it running till spring when (I hope) to meet up for a blat.

Since I can only plan at this point. I am trying to make it the easiest path. As it seems the planned path and actual path always differ and require some flexibility.

When my car arrives I was planning on the mirror swap. I was thinking of using the drp adapter and spa mirrors. I would think this would go right into the middle windshield mounting hole. @Yoramdoes that sound about right or would I need to adapt some hardware to make it work ? https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p103 with these mirrors https://parts.dpr-motorsport.com/contents/en-uk/p85

From discussing with the forum. I also hear that driving in the city is less than ideal. With the long nose, low stance and horrible roads I can only imagine. Short term plan is I have access to a warehouse in brooklyn or Staten Island. Should give me space to work on the odds and ends that I realize are part of the fun of this whole thing. Also with a quick driving exit into better roads. @slowdude (yeah I wish it was 60k these days - ticking a lot of boxes sent me north that.). Well too late I am obsessed. @rs2324 happy to pm or speak if you want to discuss the last year. Just confirm with Josh about when the deadlines are. (I think sv vs s3 is one of the earlier due dates). Other options can be pushed off for a while. You’re in good hand with Josh - I have already bothered him a few times even though I ended up going thru Time Machine upstate. Greg there has been really great and is going to help with the registration and inspection elements. The forum and the guys on here have been really amazing /share some fault at my decent into seven madness. I was lucky enough to attend last years seven meet up at njmp. A great group of fools. @Crochas been especially generous with his time and knowledge. Put your deposit in and hold on. It’s a long, exciting and sometimes bumpy ride. But if it was easy it wouldn’t be as much fun. (And I don’t even have the car yet). in the meantime I have been doing more track days in my daily. I can always use the practice before I get the 420. Just was up at lime rock last Saturday. happy to discuss whatever whenever. Charlie

Rachit, My 420R is being assembled as we speak at the factory. I am 5'9" and a little huskier 185lbs. I opted for the SV chassis for the extra width and peddle box room. The guys on this site have been really great at answering questions and letting me sit in a variety of cars to give me the best idea of what size I wanted - mostly thru cornering them at a variety of track days. I went with Leather Seats for more touring comfort. My goal is to have my car in hand next spring (fingers crossed), happy to facilitate you sitting in it at that point. I am in New York City. You might want to confirm with Josh about the 1/2 hood being included in the full weather package. I ordered the full weather package but am making plans to get a Mohair 1/2 hood either thru Caterham or directly from Oxted Trimming. If you get the answer let me know. I know some other owners who have been very gracious with their time ( @slowdude) in the area that have let me check their cars out. If you cant wait till spring. I initially ordered my car in August of 2022, so its been a long process with delays etc. I have been able to learn as I go and make changes while still being in the building cue . So if you are serious about getting it, I would put your name in now and finalize before it goes into production. This and other forums are really great at shedding light on what makes sense for you. My options and priorities have evolved over the last year along with the changes. Happy to shed any light on any specifics that I went thru.

A pretty wet day. 3rd session had a somewhat dry line. Ran a 1:07 with my new race chrono app. Not bad for my grocery getter.

For the lottery winners out there.

Weather looks so so. But since this is likely my last track day this year. And hopefully the last one before the 420 arrives. I am going to go for it. Granted I have a tin top. Love to see any of you there but understand if you skip this one. Charlie

Seems excessive but: https://www.motomentum.com/moose-beacon-light-extension-pole-763525?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-KipBhBtEiwAWjgwrK4B78bU7N2f6TIwqI0zPbsiAy8nkxYRgSNK4GhcCrmO6TyFz3NgPxoCQhUQAvD_BwE

Still no 7 yet. But I am in.

Here here. @Croc. @yellowss7 thank you for the efforts.

Just got the email from joe Good afternoon, Drivers Club Members! Unfortunately, the Drivers Club Member Day Track Events scheduled for this Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th on Lightning have been CANCELLED due to insufficient registrations, likely the result of the inclement weather forecast. Registrations for October 14th and October 15th will be cancelled and refunded.