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The YBM motor was the motorsport version of the Cosworth YB series that was fitted in Ford Sierra RS500 in the late 1980s. A fantastic engine with a monster Garrett turbocharger. And someone put one of those in a series 2 chassis???? This would be an interesting car to see...

Bruce It is good to hear that you are also thinking of the Sat. I was planning on being there the Saturday too. Not sure which direction you will take from CT (probably along I-287) but we could get a little convoy to meet up on the way. I-78 goes past Al's place so maybe we could call in to check out his new toy if has arrived by then! Cheers

Discovered this while day dreaming on Ebay...not related to me... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Super-Eight-8-Seven-7-Lotus-Replica-Hot-Rod-Hotrod_W0QQitemZ270554917309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3efe5469bd Not sure about the pedigree of this kit. Also not sure about the nose styling - little too droopy for my personal taste. Takes a V8 though....

For what it is worth, Paul Petrun the owner posts on here under profile name Paulmpetrun. Whatever you want to call it, I like the look of the workmanship. From previous posts and the pics it looks like he has only just finished construction.

That is one beautiful piece of automotive porn - all that carbon...wow Stunning effort Hank!

I am a supporter and signed up. Good luck!

Very nice pictures Kiwi. I guess you had a camera rig mounted on the car for some of those pics? I liked the unusual angles. I can tell people were trying - witness the Lancia/Alfa locking a wheel ahead of you in one of the shots. Then again, maybe it was oil.... Google map the following address 107 Hasketts Rd Templeton Christchurch, New Zealand The circuit is north east of Templeton (suburb) Christchurch. Templeton is due west of Christchurch downtown on the rural fringes.

Looks good although I think I puked from Captain Ebrahimi's flying lessons! :jester: Anyone used it on a car? Should be very easy to mount on a roll bar

Yep worked now - the internet can be a strange place!

Shamelessly stolen from Blatchat, reposted here for those who do not frequent that site. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150140028435043&ref=nf As someone who has had the red mist descend on a race track and then gone on once (ok...maybe twice :blush: ) to demonstrate monumental stupidity at racecraft, I can relate to some of these incidents. The impressive thing is how well the cars hold together in some of the really violent crashes - ok they have a full cage but even so I still find it impressive.

Skip - great flyby video but the link is not working - something I am doing wrong?

Thanks Brad - this is great feedback. I think I might give these a try for my next set. The CR500s were great but oh so quick to wear. The Sumitomos wore fine but not the best for roadholding when pushing along. Congratulations on the class win first time out on these tires - that is a powerful recommendation.

Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to the site! It is a lovely looking car. Your post was very interesting for a number reasons: I am interested in why you felt the need to change from the standard Caterham intallation - were you getting hotter than normal oil temperatures? I have the same engine in my car and fitted a oil temperature gauge last year to get a good read on temperatures because of the same question I had on the standard installation - a little hotter than expected against the standard Focus SVT installation but still in the acceptable range. I had tossed around an oil cooler and the remote installation but for now have left it in the wish list because I could not see the pressing need. I am not tracking my car so that may have been a factor in your thinking. Does this mean you have set up all the sensors so that you can just plug in the OBD II and get zero faults? If so I would love to learn more about this experience. This was a total PITA when going through the registration process in NJ and there are a few people around NJ who would love to know the secret to this. She is special! Damn - where did you find her!! Caterham do not offer that form of upgrade in their catalog of options

Lovely engine sound!

Not sure if this was in your count Skip, but there was one for sale last year at Seven & Elans http://www.sevenselans.com/cars_for_sale/2006_caterham_csr/index.htm I was a little confused that the 2006 kit was only being assembled in 2009 by Sevens & Elans - it was out of my budget so I never rang to check.

Hi Sandy, Its always good to hear of another Seven in the same area. I am just over the other side of the Hudson (oh the shame!) but have made it to Long island to enjoy the nice roads there. How far up Long Island are you? There are a few Sevens located there - Boxologist and one other from memory. I agree with you on the rubbish quality of our roads - certainly not Seven quality and a worry on when (not if) something will break from the vibrations where are your favorite spots for driving? Cheers

Hi Brad What did you end up with as your final decision? I am up for a set of new tires (after 7000 miles....). I am definitely not putting another set of Sumitomo's back on the car (a little too sudden to break away and useless in the wet). I would be interested in hearing about your final choice. Cheers

That cannot be true. When I lived in Maine I had a manual Subaru with a remote starter installed by the Subaru dealer. It would not start if it was in gear because of a lock out switch - the dealer demonstrated that to me at the time of pick up because I had this type of concern. However, my next car was a automatic Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 with remote starter installed by the Jeep dealer and you could start it with the auto selector in any position - park, reverse, drive. Out of curiousity I tried it one day sitting behind the wheel. It was not pretty but it got moving I think it just depends on the quality of the installation - I suspect a self install here as well.

I think this is a continuation of the Philadelphia Museum of Art when it had its presentation of selected cars from Ralph Lauren's private collection two or so years ago. The list of cars looks very similar to what I saw then. There was a very good program made at the time that still comes up every so often on the Discovery channel. It is rare that a collection of this quality is put on display - should be well worth attending. Now how do I find an excuse to go to Atlanta.....?

Brilliant - I just love stories like this!

Very nice!! What engine package did you go for?

One bottle or two....?

My favorite is The Landing Strip Cafe. Based on the Auburn Maine Local Airport, it is very popular with recreational flyers on the weekend who can fly in for a meal and then fly out continuing to do some flightseeing. Views are great as it is right alongside the main runway. Also there is a Lockheed Constellation that is undergoing restoration by Lufthansa - eventually to fly again. It is so low key that it does not have its own website but instead is listed on the various recreational flyer boards as a place to go for a good homestyle meal - only open breakfast and lunches - no one flys in at night for this. http://flytome.com/airbiz.html

I have a similar issue while I wait for the replacement hoses to arrive on my car. So I have distracted myself by looking at simple upgrades....so far this week I have purchased a shift light, a voltmeter, new harness for the passenger (had 3 point inertia reel before), shoulder pads, half doors..... I know I will hate to see the credit card later this month but I am having so much fun I have not missed the car not being able to move... Go on....go for the upgrades....you know you want them :devil:

ooooh....I like that :drool: