yellowss7

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Thanks Mazda, 7 years old now and it still looks OK despite the constant blasting by the stones that get kicked up by the front tires. More now than ever with the soft and wide slicks. These cars are meant to be driven, with the possible exception of Sugino's masterpiece. Caterham put together a pretty nice kit, and it only took a total of 80 hours to build with only a few issues due to it being a LHD Dry Sumped K Series which Caterham told me they never built before. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/confused5.gif

I found that the build manual is sufficient to complete the build. I have the Tony Weale book but didn't have to refer to it. I have a PDF copy of the build manual if you need one. Don't know if the year or spec engine and gearbox is critical to your build or if the 84 build specs differ from the newer chassis.

Thought I'd share a pic of the heart of the beast prior to installation. Gold dry sump pump is mounted right front, altenator had to be mounted off the front of the engine facing toward the engine due to the headers and steering column on the left hand side. Dry sump tank is incorporated in the bellhousing. http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070105_135907_rover_k_series.jpg

I'm 51 now, and built it 7 years ago. I originally wanted an old XKE, but the thoughts of maintaining a 40 year old english car made me look elswere. The Caterham was the perfect solution, old style looks, new parts and unparalled performance. Still puts a grin on my face every time I drive it. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif

I used the image upload button. (The one with the little arrow)

Al, I run 13 inch CR500's at 18 pounds front and back. For autoxing, I run 12 pounds in the Hoosier slicks.

This is a picture of my Ferrari Yellow, 2000 Caterham Superlight #123. Powered by a Dry Sumped 195 bhp, 1.8 liter Rover K series, weighing in at a svelt 1164 pounds. Still learning how to get the most out of it. http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061231_123114_Copy_of_DSC_622.jpg And in street trim http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1158429415_fall 07.JPG

Late 60's & 70's rock in general, The Who and Neil Young in particular. Greenday and Smashmouth in the somewhat current genre. Wife and kids say I'm stuck in the 70's. Guess the 7 confirms it. Last concert: Steppenwolf with Foghat as the warm up act earlier this year. John Kay at 60+ years old still Rocks! Nice guy, came out after the concert to have pictures taken with the concert goers. Announced that this would be the last tour. 40 years on the road was enough.

Just looked in my assembly guide and there is no info as to bulb type. Tom

Just a note of caution for those of you who have never trailered a car. An additional 2000 pounds is not insignificant. 3 years ago, while towing my seven to an autox, the trailer started swaying and I lost control of the Durango that I was towing with. (this was on the NE ext. of the Pa. Turnpike) Bounced off of the left then the right guardrails and ended up with the trailer jacknifed across the inside lane. The trailer is an enclosed 18ft Pace that weighs 2750 empty. I was only doing 50mph when it happened. Someone said that I should have speeded up and applied the trailer brakes using the module in the durango. Speeding up is not intuitive when you're being pushed and pulled by a swaying trailer. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/ack2.gif The hooks on the rear tiedown straps straightned out and the seven slid forward about 3 feet, denting a rim and putting a small crack in the left rear wing. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/cryin.gif Duragno was totalled and the trailer now sports dents on 3 corners. Just be careful towing!!! One other observation, an enclosed trailer is nice, if it rains, to store stuff more safely, but definitely is harder to tow, due to poor visablility and susceptability to wind. If you don't get caught in the rain, Michael's trailer is definately the way to go. PS he kicked my butt at sunday's autox. I am humbled. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif Tom

946 might be about right, as I have the windscreen,heater,paint,wipers,lighting,clams up front. MB wheels are alot lighter than the panasports. I'm still the heaviest item in the car. Although my K is tuned slightly higher with 196 BHP and 150 lb/ft torque. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/coolgleamA.gifyellowss72006-09-28 16:15:19

Ordered it through QED (Quorn Engineering Development)in the UK. Picked it up at customs. No issues. They were pretty easy to deal with. They have a few different levels of tune to suit your needs or wallet. Engine was complete, with mapping and dyno sheet. It's a nice light enging for the 7. Makes pretty good power too.

My Caterham superlight weighed in at 1164 lbs. when I had it cornerweighted last year. Dry sumped Rover K series 6 speed Painted MB Magnesium wheels Avon CR500 tires FIA Rollbar Windscreen 4 gallons of gas