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That does not even look like the same or close to same spec pump? Did you get a good match with correct flow rate? Matches the original car - Rover piece of shit 200 (or something like that)? Edited to add: Sorry just worked out what came out of your car - the Walbro. I think your car must have had a fuel pump replacement in its life before it reached you as that matches up to a US Volvo and not a UK Rover. My guidance on replacing an original pump is obviously going to throw curve ball into your replacement exercise!

Really sorry to hear that Paul. No idea what the key type/lanyard item refers to. Not everyone has traditional metal keys and rely on electrical cut off switch, fuel and electrical switches plus a push button (e,g, my Mustang or BMW CSL - fairly conventional race car set up). Jetskis use a lanyard system - as I discovered when I launched myself big time after messing up a wave in Bora Bora.

But when it was dry it was very dry.

Very very wet…

What an ordeal! Congratulations on making it through to the finish line. Kudos to you for having the stamina to see it through to the end.

Zandvoort today. Using the same garage as Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes - from the recent Dutch F1 Grand Prix.

This is a frustrating thing to chase down - can take a while. Do you think it could be the diff? You don't say where it directionally is coming to you from.

Usually in even minor insurance claims these days, the insurer does a quick calculation of parts cost plus labor cost to repair and decides it is not worth it. The owner/insured has no real say in the matter unless they decide to purchase the car back and fix themselves. When you consider that you likely have to source parts from the UK and the cost per hour of specialists to do say aluminum panel repair plus keep the claim live for 9 months plus - insurers have not got the stomach for that. But when that happens the car usually earns a salvage brand on the title. Sometimes they do not. Sometimes some disreputable people title wash to keep it clean and unbranded. A car can end up through Copart even if it is not an insurance claim car - bankruptcy can send a car there - no salvage in that case. Some owners get skittish on a car after a crash and dump it. Call it lack of confidence - that could be the situation here. Crash damage can be hidden on these cars. Watch for warped chassis or bent tubes hiding in odd spots. For your answer I think you have to consider the dealer - good quality Caterham dealers will know the history and be upfront about what happened. Others may not. Try having a conversation with them and see what answers you get. Obviously you are right to be on guard about this.

Thanks Bruce. Will add that to our library. Will drop Tom a note and beg for forgiveness (again)!

Photos are needed to understand condition and spec better but comparable asking prices for older Birkins in the classifieds thread would have you in the low to high teens range. The range will narrow based on condition, readiness to drive, etc. As you get newer, the prices rise into the 20s, 30s, etc.

By then you may be able to source the first batch of Nova ZZS. Just talked with Brandon Kraus of Kraus Racing Tires. He is a Nova agent. Otherwise Toyo R888R is fine as a cold weather or damp intermediate. Take it easy in cold weather - you will never get any heat into tires. Likewise be cautious in damp weather as the light weight of a seven prevents the tires from gripping well. For snow track days I previously used Avon ZZS - intermediate tire. However you are on the Jersey Shore. You only get one snow day a year if you are lucky.

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You are a guest with member in attendance. Three members to be precise. The person running the event sent the attached tech sheet to me so I am communicating that and not the one you link. It was approved by NJ State Troopers. The tech inspectors just ignore the section on hybrids if you do not have a hybrid - that was what they did to me at my last event. Given some people mount enough video cameras on their cars to qualify for a porn shoot, that might have enough batteries to be considered a hybrid. Their driving matches the output I suppose?

Oh my - their Reuben is amazing! Reopens September 2 - they always take August off for vacation.