Saudio
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Saudio started following Anyone need a nose badge? , New photo blog posted on Spa-Francorchamps track day , A couple pics from Tail of the Dragon and 3 others
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New photo blog posted on Spa-Francorchamps track day
Saudio replied to Croc's topic in General Sevens Discussion
enjoyed that very much, thank you!! -
I hear you, it can be dangerous. I only drive it on weekdays. I will say though that I've driven it basically all day for three days and have not personally seen any close calls. FWIW.
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I took my 620 to TOTD for the first time last week, although it's my third trip there with three different cars. This time, though, they had completely repaved the entire course (in April) and they did an outstanding job. I had an absolute ball and my arms were pretty tired at the end of the day. There is a whole lot of heavy-duty turning to be done there. I actually like TOTD better than a day at the track, just because of the flexibility and scenery, and it's free! I bought two shots from the photo stations along the route, and I like both except for the driver. In one I'm mouth breathing and in the other one I'm evidently pinching a loaf.
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Do you have a half hood for your Caterham?
Saudio replied to Saudio's topic in General Sevens Discussion
That's the one I wish I would have gotten instead of the Caterham one. That clever escape hatch would make it possible for me to actually drive with a roof. -
Do you have a half hood for your Caterham?
Saudio replied to Saudio's topic in General Sevens Discussion
Thanks, this is a great idea and I might end up with one, but it's too late to order for this trip. -
Do you have a half hood for your Caterham?
Saudio replied to Saudio's topic in General Sevens Discussion
Thanks for this, exactly what I need. My frame is already installed on the car so I guess I'll use it. I'll just need to trailer it before I put the hood on because I can't get in the car with it on. ;-) -
I need to open trailer my car next week and the weather is looking iffy. I have a full and a half hood, neither of which has ever been on the car. Would a half hood and doors keep the interior sort of dry? Or should I go to the trouble of installing the full hood? I presume a Caterham was built for some occasional rain to get in the cockpit.
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2024 Annual HPDE Hosted by NJMP Drivers Club - September 6/7, 2024
Saudio replied to Croc's topic in National Events
I'm afraid that kills it for me. If I was planning on doing a lot of track days it might be justified but not for one event. I wonder if their insurance company is leaning on them? -
2024 Annual HPDE Hosted by NJMP Drivers Club - September 6/7, 2024
Saudio replied to Croc's topic in National Events
I'm starting to have deja vu from last year LOL. I remember now that you have already told me this. I'm considering putting in a set of FIA in the drivers seat now, if for no other reason that to make my casual drives safer. I'm 6'2, my 620 has lowered floors. Do you think I could have any trouble with the broomstick test? Thanks for the help Croc! I have the weekend free and I'd love to get to see a gaggle of sevens together. -
2024 Annual HPDE Hosted by NJMP Drivers Club - September 6/7, 2024
Saudio replied to Croc's topic in National Events
Regarding the belt requirement, I don't think my factory Caterham belts have the date of manufacture on them. The car was built in 2021 so would that be proof that the belts are less than 5 years old? And for that matter, do the Caterham factory belts qualify for the 5 year exclusion? I can add these https://caterhamparts.co.uk/seatbelts-harnesses/1195-crutch-strap-black-plugs-into-4-point-harness.html in time for the event and I'm interested in coming up, but I don't want to spend a grand to replace the belts completely. -
If you have access to this show, there is a recent episode where they buy and restore/improve an old Caterham, then track it. There are some okie-dokie parts to it but well worth watching.
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I was able to source the correct sensor from Andy Jupp at PGM. Since the sensor is part of their ECU upgrade kit I decided to bite the bullet and buy the whole kit. It's reported that the upgrade makes starting and idling much more reliable, eliminates the rich mix (I can smell gas fumes in the cockpit) and as a bonus adds a fair amount of horsepower. Because if there is one thing a 620 needs, it's more horsepower! LOL. Thanks to those who spent time looking around and replying. I appreciate it very much.