TorqueSpec
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Plates obtained! Finished the last of the SB100/SPCNS process today, with the in-person referee inspection following the virtual BAR inspection. I've got a wet sump duratec, and the car as assembled does not have a closed-loop PCV. Most documented SB100 cars here have a dry sump, which requires a different solution. The wet sump has a PCV valve on the block (unlike the dry-sump motor, which has a blanking plate there). What was needed was to route the valve cover vent bank to the air intake (new hose and new hole drilled into the intake cover). Photos attached. Car passed both inspections, and the referee placed the coveted SPCNS sticker in the engine bay this morning. Following my final trip to the DMV, plates were issued! This forum was invaluable, as were the many detailed build blogs. See you on the road!
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TorqueSpec started following Main beam wiring , 310 Encore Build (Colorado) and SB100 registration advice (San Francisco area)
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Those look like the connectors for the windshield wiper fluid bottle (and pump) that mounts in the boot.
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Still working through SB100, but having a ton of fun with the car while I wait! Took it up to Skyline this past weekend…
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Another +1 for Los Gatos, based on feedback from this forum and others. I’m working my way through it now - have done the brake and lights and CHP inspection. BAR is next, but the DMV systems were down Friday when I went with the CHP paperwork. Best advice: keep a ziplock bag with all your paperwork, as for a 90 day temp registration so you can drive your car while working through it all, and get it insured (I did Hagerty’s). And finally, just be patient.
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The Caterham is mostly done - just odds and ends left - so taking advantage of the amazing weather to get some good drives in (including letting my 81 year old dad compare it to his S2000). Also working my way through SB100. Got the CHP VIN verification done. Tried getting my sequence number at the dmv, but there was a state-wide outage. Next time!
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I love them - super easy to install and look great. Also like that it’s a community member (and their kid) that are selling them. I’ll probably move them to the vertical mount position after I have my plates.
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Working my way through the SB100 process and getting some good miles on the car. Got the car aligned and she drives wonderfully! Now down to the last few small items (anti-submarine belts, snaps for floor mats, remaining interior rivers, etc). Plan to replace all fluids at 500 miles.
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They didn’t seem to be seated fully. I still don’t love the connection - I may change it in the future.
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SB100 process started! Got a temporary operating permit - now need CHP, BAR, and brake and light checks. Went to the Los Gatos DMV and they were helpful. Hopefully the paperwork is correct… First full tank of gas!
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Got this sorted. Ended up being the Caterham installed connectors (on both sides) that were not fully seated. Improved my multimeter skills! Wish I found it sooner…
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Hey all - nearing the end of my 360R build and am trying to sort out an issue with the main beams (high beams). Dipped (low beams) headlights work with the switch. But when I turn on the main beams, either with the dedicated switch or the flash to pass switch, the main beams do NOT come on, though the dashboard indicator does come on. Here is what I’ve tested: - Headlight relay works - Main beam fuse is fine - multi meter shows power at the fuse and at the relay as expected. Somewhere along the line, power is being interrupted to the headlights. Given neither main beam works and neither switch works, I’m guessing a connection somewhere. Thanks in advance for any thoughts. Full build can be found in the build threads…
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William is correct with the post and files. I grabbed the STL from there, then uploaded and ordered through Xometry (a contract 3d print company). I had them printed in Nylon 6 CF (carbon fiber), solid infill. It was about $50 shipped. They came out pretty much perfect. I did need to widen the hole for the door post - pretty minor!
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Ha! I think I’ll wait a bit and decide if like the solid yellow first… in the interim, installed CaterLEDs for the 3rd brake light and also 3D printed some mirror mounts for the Spa mirrors. I think both look great!
