Exarkun1178
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is the consort a different unit then the ford version? What year is your car? Any challenges with MVC?
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Thank you. Ill have to see about the 6 point, arm restraints and Hans. I didn’t see a 6 point option on the order form. I’ll ask greg about that this week.
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Not sure I’ll have my car by then but if I do, I’d want to run. how does the event work? Do I need to register? What are specific safety requirements? I’ve done a few HPDE events with the Elise group back in mid 2000s with Hunting Ridge. How would this compare? At those events, you could have a more experienced instructor come with you. Is that available here?
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Thank you that’s helpful. all the excitement ordering the car….. then static for 4-5 months I guess. at the factory, Trevor told me that it only takes about two weeks or so to assemble the car but ordering the leather components, takes at least an additional four weeks. I guess that everything that goes into prepping for shipping and customs really eat up a good deal of time.
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Link to my Europa
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And I’m opting for the Moto-lita street if wheel. I went to Great lengths to get one of these fitted to my Stew Lotus Europa and it was like the crowning jewel of the car after a two year long restoration. I’m hoping to capture that same thing here
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Same with interior. I worried that the configurator doesn’t quite capture the colors, right I’m just hopeful that whatever ends up getting shipped is going to be fine which I’m sure it will note the leather wrapped – versus the carbon dash for the 620 S I really like the leather wrapped. I’ve never been a big fan of the carbon look. I am interested in how the SMITH gauges would look versus the standard gauges. Hopefully we can get that mocked tomorrow.
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Still working with greg and caterham folks to lock down color codes. the configuration tool is good, but has some limitations. For example the bourbon color online doesn’t give me confidence that what I want is what is represented see these two images. Ones copper-y and bright. The other is brown. I want the bright coppery one
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Greg at Time machines talked about it a few times. I figured I’d get the painted roll bar, but after thinking about it more, leather wrapped sounded great thank you for sharing your photo. Looks amazing.
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I walked the facility with Trevor, CFO. I wasn’t sure about taking pictures, but asked a lot of questions. I did take a pick of the leather options. looks like it’ll be a 620S with a leather package like the super seven 2000 & leather wrapped roll bars. 15” Orcus anthracite wheels. im undecided on paint. Heritage sage or bourbon. Leaning bourbon. Thought to tell if the bourbon is bright enough. Some images show it darker than I’d like.
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Had a great weekend in London. Wonderful tour of the assembly facility. Thank you all for the thoughts and advice. Next few months are gonna drag while I await the car.
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Thank you. I’ll see if I find the pallet.
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That’s interesting. I’ll ask them about that on Monday morning.
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When I did, my rental, shifting with my left hand felt very foreign, and I definitely was not particularly proficient I did get through it, and I did have some fun blast with it. but unsure I want that all the time. I also do not want to look back and think I missed out on anything
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I’m not 100% on the 620. Maybe the 480. the rhd only for the 620 has me still debating. I had an 05 Elise. And reflected on how fast it was (to me). Then a few months later added the supercharger. Not long after I could not get over how slow the N/A was. I think that’s what will happen here. But committing to RHD all the time. May be a bit much of a leap.
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S3. 620S looks like But looking at the 15” I’m on my way for a factory tour now to and hope to decide on the last few bits including color/ striping & seat choice you all have been great. I started this looking for a pre experienced car. And now looking at an April build slot. Good times
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Is the event limited to only caterham?
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I could fly into miv maybe some one could pick me up at the fbo.
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I am thinking the S3 with the Duratec. no preference on colors at this time. wheel size I’m undecided. I gravitate towards the 13”. But the profile looks way better with the 15” 98% will be street driving. With maybe an occasional track day or autoX.
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Thank you That’s helpful. I see rocky mt all over social. How have they been to work with? anything learned you wish you knew when your submitting the build sheet & deposit?
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Thank you I called into them a few times to verify the last week. But I always get a voice mail. I’ll try them again
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Hi all I’ve been considering a caterham for ~6 months. And am ready to buy I’m nervous about all the tariffs and import process. And want to talk with someone who has done it. Pre owned selection is pretty limited at the moment. a few of the user names look familiar from my days on Elise talk. But it’s been awhile…. Thank you. rob
