CBuff

Well the car survived the track day and getting there and back. An amazing day.

.

For roof coverage. I just have my half hood on me. If I went for a multi day journey were rain might happen I would take my full hood. People like the tonneau but you might have to install additional poppers if it wasn’t outfitted with them before. Some folks use the shower cap https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/long-nose-shower-cap-upgraded-979-p.asp I have an sv chassis so more footwell space. I still need to wear very slim shoes. there are some forum postings on peddle adjustment. And some folks bend the throttle pedal. Luckily my gas and brake spacing was pretty good right out of the box. https://caterham420detailedbuildblog.co.uk/2020/05/23/pedal-adjustment/

Did my first oil change yesterday. My first and the cars first. On the advise of fellow forum folks I got an extractor pump and sucked it right out. Pulled the finger filter. Got about 6.2 liters out. Had a bit of a time getting the oil filter off. Pulled the inertia switch and spun it up till it registered pressure. Pretty straightforward even for a mechanical novice. I also tweaked the Speedo which was reading fast. A bit of trial and error and got but got it dialed in (ended up landing on a ppu 042081 ). 13” staggered with Avon zzs tires. The calibration table said (039440) but was off. programmed the shift lights as well. It’s nice to be able to dim them as I went for my first night drive. I gambled and got some ppf headlight covers (for a Harley). They were a tad too big so had to carefully cut them. Not perfect but it will work for now. Hopefully it protects the lenses. getting excited for the first track day next weekend. Fingers crossed she stays together and on the track.

I also got a noco. https://a.co/d/508q1N6 And this https://a.co/d/5ieIE1O plugs into 12v under dash. and tunnel bag from soft bits https://www.softbitsshop.co.uk/the-touring-tunnel-bag-x28vinylx29-80-p.asp it’s been great. But like @IamScotticus Idea of sliding insurance and reg underneath it. I also got the half hood from soft bits with ez in zips. Haven’t needed to use it yet but I like that it’s in the boot and quickly deployable.

Pm sent

There is an importer in Chaffee ny (where I just picked up my new 420r). If you were looking for a new one or one he might have on consignment you should talk to him. greg (at) timemachinesauto.com he has a few in his shop that you could look at. also check the cars for sale section. A weekly roundup of new and ongoing sales listings are there. This group is great if you have any specific questions to help guide your purchase. charlie

7 days prior cancelation. 7pm check in 3pm out I’m planning on getting it for Friday night only. Come up Friday night and leave Saturday after the track day. I think gates close at 10pm at night. Still have Vineland holiday inn as well. I’m going to see how work unfolds and maybe try and make it out thurs night and run Friday as well

Death Grip and eyes closed is my default state.

I have a room booked at Holiday Inn express in millville. I also reserved a room at the track over the covered pit lane garages. Never seen those rooms so not sure what that's like. But in theory I will only use one of them. Likely keep the other till just before and can pass it to someone in need. (Just friday night as I will likely head back on saturday night - ideally with the car if it isn't in the armco)

I am signed up for Saturday already. Will see how the work schedule shakes out, and if still room avail add Friday. I am going to try and do one/some track days before that to get comfortable in the new car. Also want to make sure it passes Tech (which it should) prior to arriving for the event. @croc let me know if you have any days between now and Sept 7th. Would love to pick up any tips from the master.

Sorry for the low res. John I will read the uploading instructions you all have thoughtfully laid out. here is a link to the Hi res https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ijkq0biti9a81xmhrhbq5/IMG_4443.MOV?rlkey=p53spqh79407jwlxch4t6ayzu&dl=0

My head is still spinning. IMG_4443.mov

For sure. Let’s hope the weather is on our side.