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Congrats Tom. Looks like you might have to take a trip to the East this fall to do a quality control track test. . Tom

Hi Bruce, it's been almost 20 yrs since I assembled mine using standard jack stands. My question to you is how much help do you have? When I assembled mine, I did everything on the stands, including the motor and gearbox. So when it came time to put it on the ground, I was worried about the balance and the stands being pulled/tipped when lowering one end. I had four friends hold on to the back end as I lowered the front, just to make sure it didn't slip. If you have it up 28 inches, I'm just wondering how you get it on the ground as you add weight. Tom

Vlad, In the UK they used a cable for the clutch. For the US, a hydraulic clutch was usually used because of the longer cable run for a LHD vs the RHD. Mine has a Hydraulic clutch, although I can attest that they didn't really think that thru, as I had to modify the slave cylinder mounting and use a clevis to attach the slave to the clutch arm. When I had called the Caterham engineer to ask if there was a part I need to make the connection, he replied... " we never did a left hand Dry sumped RoverK before, let me know how you make out" That car is not a dry sumped one though. Tom

I seem to recall that i have a pulley that effectively slows down the spin rate on my Alternator to allow for the higher rev range when on track. I think it doesn't begin to charge at less than 3000 rpm. Maybe something similar in your case?

Jim, I seem to recall when I assembled my car they they just press fit into the rubber gasket, the trim ring just presses in as well. A bit of a pain to get them in but I'm pretty sure there are no bolts or screws involved. Tom

Obviously had to convert to Clams to get lift. :>) Clams RULE!!!

I have the MBE from SBD and I had Steve do a remote tune. Worked fine.

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The nice thing about Caterhams builds is that it really is just an assembly, no fab necessary. 80 hours total time is about what it took and I'm no mechanic. Take your time. And enjoy the process. PS, the key to reliability is preventive maintenance IMO. Yellow has been Autoxed or Tracked since new and it just needs a little routine TLC. Kitcat, Yellow is in no way comparable to Mighty Mike's build. He's a craftsman. I'm not worthy. :svengo:

I'm gutted. Scott was a fixture at our NJMP 7s track weekends. Great attitude, good friend. And very good auto crosser. I will definintely miss him. Rest in Peace Scott. Tom

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Joy or sheer Terror. Definitely one of the two. :rofl: Best of Luck. Tom

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I’ll be there and I think Simon will do Sunday. Dinner at Andreas on Sunday night 6:30. I Think across Croc went out for some pasta and hasn’t made it home yet

Save some more weight and ditch the wiper blades. :smash: See you on Sunday and Monday at the track. :seeya::driving: Tom

Does this help? [h=4]Post 1990[/h] Sometime after 1990, European legislation demanded 17 character VIN codes for all cars. Here are some examples: SDKRDKCR8V0020587 1997 1.8 SDKRDKLR8X0021432 1998 SuperLight? with 1.8l engine SDKRDKCR8Y0021805 2000 1.8 K Posn Item Values Interpretation 1-3 MID SDK Manufacturers' Identification Code for Caterham Cars 4 Chassis Configuration L or R Left or Right Hand Drive 5 Chassis Configuration D DeDion? L Long cockpit C Classic (axle) W Wishbone 6 Build Type C CKD (Completeley Knocked Down) not Starter Kit F Limited Volume Type Approved Fully Built K Kit Built S Factory Built 7 Chassis Type A Alternative C Clubman H HPC L Superlight O Other R Race Chassis (or perhaps Road) S Starter Kit T Track 3=Series 3 5=Series 5(SV) 6=CSR 8-9 Engine NS Engine Not Supplied BB Blackbird C0 Duratec C1 200 HP 2.3 Cosworth Euro 4 emissions C2 260 HP 2.3 Cosworth C3 200 HP Duratec 2.3 C4 Cosworth 2.0 Duratec race C5 210 HP Duratec 2.0 C6 BDR 1600 C7 BDR 1700 C8 BDR 1800 DS Duratec Supercharged D1 200 HP Duratec Euro 4 D2 170 HP Duratec 2.0 D3 170 HP Duratec 2.0 Euro 4 D4 200 HP Duratec Euro 5 D5 260 HP Duratec 2.0 D6 170 HP Duratec 2.0 Euro 5 FB Fireblade GS 100 BHP 1600 Crossflow GT 84 BHP 1600 CrossFlow? MK 110 BHP 1600 CrossFlow? ('sprint') RC Rover VVC RD Rover VHPD RI Rover K-Series 1.4l (post1992) RJ Rover K-Series 1.4l 2002 onwards R3 R300 R4 R400 R5 1800 VHPD (230 HP) Rover K-Series (R500) R6 Rover 1.6l R8 Rover 1.8l SE Sigma, Euro 4 emissions SF Sigma, Euro 5 emissions S0 Sigma S1 Sigma 125 HP S2 Sigma standard power S3 Sigma 140 HP S4 Sigma 150 HP S5 Sigma mid power S6 Sigma high power TC Twin Cam VI Vauxhall Injection VJ Vauxhall Injection VT Vauxhall Turbo VX Vauxhall Carburettored 2.0l XC Vauxhall 8-Valve 1.6l XS Vauxhall 8-Valve 1.8l 17 1700cc Super Sprint Z2 Suzuki K6A Turbocharged 80bhp EU6 10 Chassis Year M-Y M=91, N=92, P=93, Y=2000 1-> 1=2001, 2=2002 etc until 2010, first number after 2010) 11-17 Chassis Number nnnnnnnn Chassis Number until 2010 11 Chassis Year 0-> Year indicator (from 2010) 12 Gearbox 5=5 speed gearbox 6=6 speed gearbox 0=no gearbox (for non-approved vehicles) 13 Package 1=Starter Kit must be 7 from 2010 2=Series 3 Kit onwards 3=Series 3 4=Caterham21 5=Series 5 (V) 6=CSR 7=Special 14-17 Chassis Number nnnn Caterham vehicle identification number

Andy, I just saw that you have a K series in your car. That engine is really light and the lighter springs would definitely be more appropriate to your car. My K series car seems tightly sprung on normal road driving, but on track it handles beautifully with a bit of roll that transmits excellent feel. Tom

On my 2000 S3 Caterham, I think i have stock 200lb fronts and 150 rear with Stock Bilstein shocks. And the green bush front sway bar and the rear bar set to the stiffest setting. Handles like it's on rails. It is sprung softer than my Orange SV which was set up with Nitron Adjustible shocks and who knows what spring rates. probably a lot stiffer springs as it's got way less roll than the Yellow car.

Previous owner was a carbon tart. :seeya: But that is just a vinyl wrap. :smilielol5: Tom

:flag::flag::flag::flag: God Bless America!

Paul, I believe that the Caterham branded passenger seat in Orange is made by Tillet. It is slightly different than the driver's side Tillet in a couple ways, Its headrest is higher and is raked a bit more forward which may affect driving posistion with a helmet on. I believe it is slightly narrower, but not 100% sure. Finally, it does not have the side holes that the driver seat has that allow the lap belts to slide thru the seat opening. I believe they mount similarly, and I think that Tillet offers several different width seats. Original owner Karl, had them installed, so I'm not sure of all the particulars. Tom