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Hello all, We're organizing a track tour for clients, and are looking at a couple days of Thunderhill, 4/17-4/18. Tentatively, it would the 2-mile track (Thunderhill West) on the first day, and the 3-mile on the second day. We'll likely have at least three Sevens, an SP/300.R, and a couple of other well-driven GT cars. A couple of members here joined us last time, and I believe a good time was had by all. So - who would be up for it? Vroom, vroom. -Bruce

The AP part number is specific to Caterham, and AP does not separately offer them for sale. This is the case with many AP-sourced Caterham parts (e.g CSR slave cylinder parts; pressure plate and clutch discs; etc) I suppose you could pull the one "good" rotor, and measure hub diameter, hat height, OD, and thickness. Then start rummaging around. We should have these things in a couple of weeks. -Bruce

We're attempting to track down the following Caterham Sevens sold into the USA (last 5-digits of VIN) 70783 71034 71032 71233 71234 71236 71499 These vehicles were manufactured between May 2013 and April 2014. As a Caterham dealer, we've been asked to help locate the owners. Please contact us directly, at info@beachmanracing.com. Cheers, -Bruce

Quick bump to let everyone know that this kit remains available. We're having a bit of nice weather here in the Pacific Northwest, and the phone is starting to ring :-) Cheers, -Bruce

Yes - several remain available, in blue, red, and yellow. Best, -Bruce

Mike is correct - the pound has been favorable, but slowly creeping upward. Since this kit is in-stock and on the ground at our facility, the pricing is reflective of that favorable exchange rate. The kit price is inclusive of powertrain. Cheers, -Bruce

Thanks Lucky Dawg - this is actually a 360 *kit*, and is in-stock and available. You can find the posting in Cars For Sale here -Bruce

Hi, In kit form, this particular car is in the mid $45K range, inclusive of powertrain. While we are about to revisit our pricing structure on professional assembly services, currently, we charge $5K for kit assembly on a wet-sump configuration, which this particular car is. I would budget between $2500-3500 for paint. Shoot me a PM or e-mail, and we can get into more of the nitty-gritty. Best, -Bruce

Currently, production lead-time for Caterham Sevens is pushed out to 2019 for Rollers, and early summer 2018 for kits. However, we do have *one* Caterham Seven 360 SV kit floating across the pond right now. We should have it in our hands sometime over the next 2-3 weeks. Configuration: Kit - 360, SV chassis 180HP/5-speed Quad piston front calipers and ventilated rotors Momo QR steering wheel Carbon dash Heater Fully carpeted interior Lowered floors Leather seats Full windscreen and weather gear 15" Orcus wheels/ZZS tyres Silver aero filler cap Black pack Unpainted aluminum skin, w/black nosecone/wings As this is an uncommitted kit, we brought it over unpainted - we can paint the Seven to buyer's specification at additional cost. We also offer assembly services, for those that want to skip the DIY aspects. Vroom, vroom -Bruce

I'm sure we can come up with at least another 6-10 participants through our client network. We've just placed five new cars into the area this year, and we're not done yet. To maximize interest, I recommend a tour AND a track day - two to three days in length. Pick a track like Oregon Raceway Park, and you can bookend a tour that takes you through the PNW wine country. This would make it easier for folks from both sides of the mountains to participate, and lure those in Oregon as well. Just a thought. The Ridge works as well, but, the weather over there can be unpredictable and extreme - even during the summer. -Bruce

I doubt you would regret an S3 or SV chassis Caterham Seven. The IRS of the CSR gives it ultimately more composure at the *absolute* limit, and it is an incremental step forward for the marque. However, the model has now not been in production for quite some time, and I still do not have a timeline from the UK for a re-introduction of the chassis. We have a nicely-optioned 360 SV S-pack kit, that is not yet spoken for, and has been in production for a couple of weeks. Realistically, we will have this kit in-hand and ready for assembly around mid-October, and a completed vehicle could be in a customer's hands before EOY. A very, very special Christmas/Holiday celebration, for sure. Best, -Bruce

Right - but we're talking about a 5V regulator in this case. Cheers, -Bruce

Modern voltage regulators do a very good job of providing stable voltage for a range of input. -Bruce

After enjoying the best sales year in 2-decades, Caterham is now sitting on a production backlog of nearly a year. Orders for "roller" versions of the Seven will not be fulfilled until 2018, and kit allocations are all but gone for 2017 as well. We've had a potential buyer back-out of a kit order with us, after funds have been committed to secure the production slot, which is week 32 of 2017. It's quite unusual for a buyer to back-out, but that's a story for another day. If a Caterham is in your future, send a PM, and we can configure the kit as you like. There is plenty of time to finalize the configuration, but the production slot will be forfeited soon without a committed buyer. Exchange rates remain very favorable - if so inclined, now is a great time to get into a Caterham Seven. Cheers, -Bruce

I don't think anyone manufacturers a headless bolt (it's called a stud) :-) And, the mounting boss breaks the air-box mounting plane. As mentioned, you need to either machine and counter-bore the existing tensioner upper mounting boss, or obtain a tensioner for a CSR260 or R500. With regards to putting the parts in a "kit", they have already been advised by us, that a modified (CSR260/R500) tensioner is required. Cheers, -Bruce

The upper mounting bolt/boss on the tensioner is going to interfere with the air-box, once you attempt to mount it. You need a belt tensioner for a CSR260/R500, which has that boss machined down and countersunk for a (shorter) socket-head bolt. Or, do it yourself. -Bruce

You want 4.6V at 6mm opening on the roller barrels. Use a 6mm drill-rod. This conversion reverses the sweep of the TPS. As a result, if you attempt to fire it up before flashing the ECU, it will immediately flood. As a dealer, we have the ability to download and install new ECU calibrations, coordinating with the factory. Of course, we need your ECU. Cheers, -Bruce

You're going to need a different belt tensioner, before that air-box bolts up. -Bruce

The general specs and asking price ($35K, fully prepped) are at the top of the thread. These vehicles were imported fully-assembled under an EPA race-car exemption, and may not be titled/licensed for street use. However, we do have MSO's for all of the cars. Feel free to PM or give me a call, and we can discuss in more detail. Demand is in the eye of the beholder. It sounds like you might want one :-) Cheers, -Bruce

A stock bonnet with the cut-out is actually hem-rolled. About 1/8" is folded over and rolled flat. It makes a nice contoured edge, and puts back some rigidity. Van - how flexible did the bonnet get after you made the cut-out? -Bruce

A 2.5L MZR/Duratec with the correct components and assembly should net around 300HP on pump gas. In our case, it was 299HP/239TQ on a very stingy Superflow engine dyno. You'll need a different flywheel/PP/clutch assembly - we've developed one specifically for the CSR, but the standard CSR clutch package is identical to that of the R500, which uses a standard dry bell-housing. Our flywheel/clutch package is rated at 300 ft-lbs - the stock (uprated) clutch spun on the chassis dyno. Cheers, -Bruce

SO much to like in that photo. -Bruce

Larger Caterham client projects this winter, in random order: Racelogic Video VBOX in three vehicles (we're a dealer) R400 Engine upgrade (Roller-barrels; injectors; etc) Engine refresh on a 2.5L, 300HP engine package we provide Engine refresh on a 2.3L CSR260 Complete prep/re-commision of the first CSR brought to the USA (Press car) 6-speed gearbox re-build CSR rear brake upgrade (AP calipers; new uprights; etc) Roll cage install (Superlight) on a CSR CF Aero screen install Flat-shift upgrade to Sadev-equipped CSR Crash repair on an SP/300.R Tillet FIA race-seat install Additionally, we're doing post-season maintenance/prep on a few race and street vehicles. On the R&D side, our custom track wheel product will be expanding into non-CSR fitments (S3 and SV chassis - 15x6.5F and 15x9R, and no fender/body mods req'd). Also, we're toying with the idea of swinging for the fences on a maximum-effort, naturally-aspirated Duratec 2.3/2.5L race engine. Target output will be ~380HP - lots of compression, RPM and race-fuel. Incidentally, we have much of Croc's list on the shelf, for those needing parts on this side of the Atlantic. Cheers, -Bruce

I would look at a potentially defective reservoir cap, and, make sure that you're not getting coolant temp spikes from a sticking thermostat (or other cause). -Bruce

6 of 9 are currently available, in Seattle. Of those, one is a 5-speed. Best, -Bruce