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Most of the feedback was that the 13" have more sidewall which factors into the general handling of the car. It supposedly plays into the suspension as a whole and improves handling and feel. Again, that is what I have been told and seen in other discussions. I haven't tried it first hand. Photos just off the configurator as the car hasn't gone into production yet. The colors on the site dont match exactly. My importer sent me some samples so I could match things like paint color and stripe decal color.

The masses here steered me to the 13” after lots of discussion and checking other seven sites. I was initially thinking of the 15” I went with more subdued color setup. Vintage green with graphite double stripes and gunmetal pins. Black lettering. I also have the 7 and the roll bar painted nardo grey - it was the closest match to graphite I could decipher. The general sense I get is people mostly like wilder colors. Doesn’t hurt in the visibility department. I believe the track day roll bar is slightly taller which can help with broomstick test especially without lowered floors. (Which I chose not to do) I stuck with sport suspension as race can be a bit firm in the road (or so I’m told). Defer to folks here with first hand knowledge.

Hahuang65, I committed to purchasing a new 420 last year July. Thanks to the help of many folks here I was able to hone in on specs. Build slot was Nov 2022 then Feb 2023 now sept 2023 (with some hefty price increases thrown in with each delay) Hoping it will make it here by next season (north east ). Fingers crossed. I don’t have the space to build so it will be factory built and final assembly near me. I saw your previous post with back and forth with the crowd. I had similar feedback. The big question that came up was “How much track time are you doing?” Well at that point I had zero. So I started doing some track days in my daily driver to 1) see if that would be something I would do and 2). Improve my driving so I don’t crash the thing right out of the gate. Well fast forward to this year with 9 track days under my belt. 1) I really enjoy going to the track 2) it’s shocking how much more I can/need to learn. Being on track really opens up how much there is to explore. My “final” specs: 420r sv uprated brakes leather seats with Schroth profi 6/4 point harness track day roll bar 5 speed trans for rowing gears and reduced drivetrain noise on street vs sequential (will be registered ) full weather package windshield and aero swappable. 13” staggered wheels In, what many would see as, my quest for insolvency I am also exploring swapping the gauges out to the smiths units offered on the 600/2000 model line. Also trying to see if I can get the top and boot cover in mohair (also only offered on the 600/2000 line). And a few signature line options to make my accountant truly roll his eyes. I guess the take away for me was. Get out and hit the track and see if that is something you like. It also gives you an opportunity to meet some current owners and see their cars first hand. I am heading down to New Jersey in sept for the annual get together. I think 16 came last year. Not sure what the west coast meet ups are like. This community has been amazing and very welcoming to a new person like myself. Best of luck !!!

Seller notes in the comments that it’s a standard chassis not sv.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-lotus-mk-vi/ 1954 Lotus Mk VI for sale

https://www.thedrive.com/news/f1-style-track-approved-for-construction-in-atlantic-city https://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-shore/3-3-billion-formula-1-style-racetrack-proposed-for-atlantic-city/ https://www.hemmings.com/stories/atlantic-city-approves-f1-spec-racetrack/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/birkin-s3/

Claimed to be 1500lbs

They have a more traditional 7 Electric as well. https://caterhamcars.com/us/models/evseven

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/superformance-s1/

Where did you source the headlight covers ?

Best I could do. It is avail

The dmv website wouldn’t let me check if PUSSY Was avail

these were some contenders that were avail.

I was going to go for this but apparently this is where my wife draws the line. (I don’t understand women)

Caterham reveals electric verison of iconic Seven roadster https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1139744_caterham-ev-seven-concept-revealed

Don’t have first hand experience but this seemed relevant. https://fz07.org/thread/3446/diy-turning-wire-led-signal/#:~:text=All you need to do,with the 3-wrie signals.

I am in. Assuming it’s still ok to run in another group with my daily driver ? I don’t want to complicate things with that. If not I will just come to say hello. This day is my revised production start day for the 420. Maybe it’s good luck. Fingers crossed.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43781070/caterham-first-electric-car/ https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/caterham-electric-car-break-cover-imminently-radical-design

I was unaware of this 7-esque kit with jaguar links. I am sure its handling doesn’t come close to the 7. But interesting non the less. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-jaguar-kougar/

Beat me by one minute. Any chance to steal crocs thunder…..

Sorry, I misspoke. Factory assembled. Engine and transmission will be installed by a third party here in the states.

Original build slot was June. Then sept. Now November. Maybe. Apparently caterham is pushing all Duratec models due to some supply issue. I don’t have space to assemble so it’s a rolling chassis. Holding onto hope that next summer I’ll be on the road. Fingers crossed.

Great to hear you like them. Yes I was thinking the profi II asm ones. I like your idea on pull up pull down (I feel like my passengers are going to be somewhat captives so being able to strap them in will only add to the experience ). When I was shopping online some places had the bolt in option (vs the clip in). And I heard the leather seats would need the longer (longest) crutch straps to make it all the way back. Thanks for the feedback Now I just need the car. Impatiently waiting…

John, The 520 is coming along nicely. I plan on installing the Schroth Harness on my, in progress 420R (with track day roll bar). Other than the rogue bolt fitment issue, how are you liking them? Any insights on installation and how they are working out would be greatly appreciated. I believe there are some options on how the shoulder straps are mounted to adjust the spacing on the shoulder width (for HANS use etc) - but I am not really sure. I plan on using them with the standard leather seats. The car looks amazing! Charlie