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Mike, I'm not up for "sketchy", or by the hour;-) The other motels or a VIP suite for 4 sound better. Count me in for which ever one the group prefers. I also spoke with Dermot McDermott today. He is still trying to adjust his schedule to attend and would follow me up on Sunday if he can make it. Thanks,

I am registered for both days and plan to arrive Sunday evening. Where is everyone staying? I will adjust accordingly.

I am registered for both days and plan to arrive Sunday evening. Where is everyone staying? I will adjust accordingly. Michael D.

I have one that came off a Zetec. contact me off line.

Great looking 7. Good price. If I didn't have one already I would buy it.

Great looking car! Well done. Sorry I won't be able to see you all at NJMSP. Have fun. Drive fast but drive safe. Michael D. It's the smiles per mile that count.

I agree that this is a great group of owners. Most likely, this is due to the fact that we love our cars and we share the same list of never ending little problems. Sooner or late anyone driving a Seven will have a broken whatch call it and the group will be there with offers and suggestions. It's kinda like golfers that keep chasing their little balls hoping to experience that next almostn perfect shot. When a seven runs great there is nothing else on the road quite like it! We are a lucky group. Michael D. It's the smiles per mile that count!

Troy, If have a Zetec and if the problems are intermitent check the crank sensor and the wireing from it to the harness. These wires frequently melt and the sensors go bad. Both due to excessive heat when on the track. Michael D.

$34 is not a bad price for a 2000 with low milage even with a straight stock Zetec and T-9. Just because the economy is a bit slow does not mean he has to drop the price unless he is in a hurry. The car is almost in the same shape as when it ws built. I remember when the builder had it for sale and his skill was highly endorsed by Jon at Caterham USA. If I remember correctly he was a Boeing engineer. This time of year is not the time to drop your price. If I needed to replace my car I would buy yours in a heartbeat. Michael D. 2000 DeDion 225 Zetec QuickSilve Racengines

$800-900 for New ZX3 motor. A few $100 more for a SVT. Just a guess.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TopDocs7#p/a/u/0/epWUh6W_5iI

Wayne, Can you post photos?

Has anyone used an air box on their throttle Bodies? If So, what results in performance? Where did you get the box?

Ok. There wasn't a Seven listed witha a camera and a record, class winning time. Enjoy ir anyway. Subject: Pikes Peak in a Porsche GT3 - go full screen and turn up the sound ! http://pca.org/Panorama/PanoramaPhotoVideoGallery/PikesPeak2010RaceRun.aspx

Don't forget that all corner weighting should be done with your weight in the drivers seat. You are wasting your time otherwise. 5 gal buckets of gravel stacked will do the job, if you don't happen to have a bunch of weights sitting around.

Mike, Cage Weight is 70 lbs.including the under bars mounted to the frame and all of the hardware used to secure the cage. We did replace the Caterham FIA bar. With the addition of the cage I was able to remove the 54 lbs. of lead that I had added to make the D Mod minimum in Solo. Total weight with driver and 1/2 tank is still 1,426 lbs. The cage meets or exceeds the SCCA and NASA specs for an open car. I had a Caterham race seat and loved it. However, the fiberglass disintigrated at the right rear mounting area. It was beyond my abilities to repair. A new seat is next on the list. Next time on the lift I will post a photo of the bars mounted to the bottom of the car. Michael D.

Here are some photos of the finished roll cage. “The devil is in the details” as they say. You can tell when you see this up close. 16 bolts keep in place or allow you to remove it when needed. Piper Motorsports in Sterling VA.http://www.pipermotorsport.com/ Phone: (703) 996-0353

Anyone used these bushings from Powerflex? Caterham Seven all models We have revisited the full applications for the Caterham range of Sevens including CSR and added some clever new design features. The bushes that we have designed for this unique vehicle are, in themselves, unique. This car is one of the lightest and finest handling cars on the planet, with many owners spending thousands on spring/damper units trying to achieve perfect handling. However we have always been concerned that whilst the dampers themselves feature 21st century technology the bushes are from a different era. The design of the factory bushes are an inner and outer steel tube with bonded rubber acting as the isolator. The problems that arise from this design are two-fold. The rubber bond breaks allowing the centre of the bush to float fore and aft, however if the bush is in good condition it acts like a spring. Multiply that spring effect by four on each corner and the fact that the spring rate changes as the bush gets older means that the damper does not have total control of the suspension. Of course a spherical joint is the precision answer but not acceptable for the road. This is why Powerflex have developed the frictionless bush range for this car. With the precision of a spherical and the performance of polyurethane. The bushes feature a frictionless PTFE lined bearing and polyurethane outer which doubles as a weather seal and vibration damper. All bearing parts are manufactured in stainless steel/PTFE and like all of our products carry a life time warranty. Details of these new parts and full application lists for all of the different suspension configurations can be found here: http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Caterham-4/t1.html

My car is way to rich. I guess that could cause similar results. Especially if it coats the plugs.

My car runs way to rich.

Here are some photos of the finished roll cage. Built by Piper Motorsports in Sterling VA. http://www.pipermotorsport.com/ Phone: (703) 996-0353 I must say Mitch is a true craftsman. You can tell when you see this up close “The devil is in the details” as they say. 16 bolts keep in place or allow you to remove it when needed. We also decided to replace my old Caterham muffler. After researching several brands and narrowing it down to a Burns and a Hushpower, I thought I would try the $100 HushPower first. It sounds great and after a 30 minute spirited drive, I could still touch it without a burnt hand. However even with the new muffler, the car still smells of unburned fuel. I hope the dyno work can clear that up. We hope to put it on a chassis dyno in early March to smooth it out a bit. The motor seems to cut out between 3900 and 4200 rpm. It doesn’t seem to be a fuel pick up issue as I have a full tank and it occurs in the same rpm range on straights and corners. Could it be dirty plugs? I pulled the plugs 3&4 are black velvet while I&2 seem to have only a little black velvet. Will try new plugs tomorrow. Anyone tried the gas additives that say they clean injectors?

Nice looking car. Did you buy it form an owner in Maeyland? You might try gringing down the edge of the DeDion ear.

The RA1 seem a little better in the rain (While they have tread) and last a little longer while the 888s seem a little sticker. These are my street tires. very seldom do I use them on the track. On track I run 13 x 8/9 Hoosier A6s. For Autocross I use with 13 x 10 Hoosier slicks. If I had to choose one for both the RA1s will last longer and the 888s are a little sticker. $$ or performance.

Two street 13" I have used for many miles and SMILES. Note that the Dia range is 22.7" to 23.1". The weights are almost the same. So that .4 difference is not worth the extra weight od the 15" wheels. However a skid pan from Mid Atlantic Caterham is advisable. Toyo RA1s 205/60R13 86V 236700 5.5-6.0-7.5 DIA 22.7, TW 8.2 Weight 20 Toyo RA1s 205/50ZR15 236840 5.5-6.5-7.5 DIA 23.1, TW 8.4 Weight 20 Toyo 888s 205/60R13 86V 168270 5.5-6.0-7.5 DIA 22.6, TW 8.2 Weight 19.2 Toyo 888s 205/50ZR15 86W 68200 5.5-6.5-7.5 DIA 23.0, TW 8.5 Weight 19.8

Why is this Pkg so different in pricing? Am I missing something? It is currently listed on Caterham USA Available Now: $67,320.00 Track oriented specification for extreme performance Wide-track suspension, big brake package and carbon-fiber parts standard 263bhp 2.0L Caterham Powertrain Duratec engine package Caterham 7 Superlight R500 "Duratec 263" Engine ancillary package Limited-slip differential Dry sump system Launch control system DeDion rear suspension Superlight suspension (wide-track front wishbones, adjustable spring platforms, Watts linkage rear suspension and uprated adjustable rear anti-roll bar) Aero cross-section front wishbones Ventilated front discs & 4 pot calipers 13x6" front & 13x8" rear wheels with Avon CR500 tires Full screen & weather equipment Tonneau cover Carbon leather boot cover Black package (black headlight bowls, windscreen frame exhaust guard, carbon rear wing protectors and carbon sill protectors) Aero filler cap – black Carbon nose cone, front and rear wings CSR style nose cone with winglets Black powder coated interior Carbon dash Stack dashboard display Bespoke R500 switchgear Push button start ACES change up lights Keyless ignition with immobilizer Carbon/Kevlar race seats Momo steering wheel w/ quick release column Race 4 point harnesses Uprated master cylinder Large bore, polished stainless steel exhaust system Krypton Green metallic paint Black R500 decal kit New kit: 0 miles Contact: Jon 303.765.0247 Available now: $67,320.00