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It's been beautiful this weekend, so had lots of great garage time 😁

Figured out the "missing" hose thing - turns out they don't send a roll of hose anymore, you just cut it off one of the other coolant hoses. Makes sense, but probably shouldn't be in the manual in this order, should just have a note to save the extra hose when doing the cooling steps.

Motor is IN! Was actually a little easier than I expected, just a lot of twist/push/pull/up/down game to line things up

Amazing, thanks guys. I really didn't want to take stuff back apart.

Another super stupid question....why is there a gap at the bottom of the bellhousing/motor? I'm guessing I have the wrong bellhousing?

Found another missing part - 30H003A 5/8 heater hose - again doesn't seem to be on the pick list, so I'm guessing that's the part number... Current state:

Those bumpers are amazing lol

Cool, I'll leave it off and hope that Ohio doesn't care. From what I've heard they should only care about headlights/bumpers/etc

Got the wingstays, uprights, sway bar and headlights on today, but the damn heat gun disformed the indicator pod....and I didnt notice until I was done putting it together. I'm not sure if I care enough to replace it... but I probably will. Of course the sway bar was a pain in the ass, and is in the way if I decide to pull it back off. Also does anyone know if the US gives a crap about the IVA trim stuff? I don't really want to put it on. I did it on the pods and it's so ugly. And like I mentioned the other day, I'm missing the fixing pack C, so I don't have the screws to attach the indicator to the pod, or the bolt/washer/spacer for the horns..

yeah, its the wrong part. 6" silencer, with a 2.25 tube. cat has the 2.5" Front end is almost done, haven't had much time to work this week.

Observations so far, the pick list is annoying. I appreciate having it and having things somewhat grouped - but there needs to be a "already mounted" check or something. I am not tearing down the motor to make sure each individual screw is there... Missing parts: Battery (but actually wasn't on the pick list?) A few random fixing packs A different part number on the exhaust - pick list says 380X0006A, I received 360X0006A, and the parts site looks like they are pretty different....anyone know which is correct? And a cracked fuel gauge And I have an extra roll bar - I ordered the track day bar, but received both the normal and track day. Hopefully one of Greg's other kits isn't missing it. Getting started on front suspension.

Got my seven yesterday, so far just started digging through boxes and trying to figure out what I'm missing/need...so far the only obvious thing is a battery. I'll keep updating here as I go, but just excited to finally get this going!!

Thanks for all the tips - I've already got 4 jack stands, so I'll start there at least.

Yeah I saw on one of the links that @CBuff provided they used "pipe lagging" which looks exactly like pool noodles. So you're recommending sawhorses over mobile stands? Does it make sense to make them mobile?

Excellent tips, thanks! I'll pick up the 41 and 42 mm sockets. I do have tons of overhead light, but under is a little trickier. I have a couple work lights, but nothing great. I'll look at getting a headlamp. Look for the build thread in a couple months once everything shows up!

Lol, nah the Evora is actually going to be my DD during the warmer Ohio months (april-october). We plan on trading in the WRX soon for an electric SUV, and selling the cx5 to our daughter soon (she's 15).

The reverse view of the garage..

Yeah, it was a big project a couple years ago - We had 3 cars (2016 Mazda CX5, 2016 Subaru WRX, 2014 Lotus Evora) in a 3 car garage, and my wife decided she wanted a Miata (2021 Miata RF) so we needed more space....after it was finally paid for, I got the approval from her to order the Caterham kit. Its been a part of the long game, finally paying off. We tore down the third bay and did the "new" portion of the garage - its 23' wide by 45' deep. 14' ceiling at the low spots. We've had my buddies full size truck up on the lift with room to walk around under it. I love my garage

Bookmarking all those, thanks

Hey everyone, new to this board, and to the world of 7s. I have an order in for a 420S kit coming from Time Machines in the next few months (I think it should be getting started in a few weeks). And I'm starting to wonder what types of stuff I'll need to have on hand to build this bad boy. I have a friend that has an engine hoist, but no leveler, I'm guessing I'll want to pick up one. Also, we're going to fab up some rolling axle stands using some industrial casters my friend can get for free, and some scrap wood. What else do I need? I actually have a four post lift, but don't think it will be helpful for most of the work. I have all the basics, wrenches/etc, just wondering if theres other special stuff I need. Attached Spec'd out build and bonus pic of my garage :)