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Originals with the Caterham spec kit have 1/2" long screws, yes, pop rivets will also work, suggest you find stainless steel rivets to prevent any potential galvanic action from occurring over time. Bill S.

The screws that came with my fastener kit for the Tonneau are 1/2" long, Removing the strip I do not recommend as it is used as a stiffener (it prevents the material from being pulled and torn), if you want, you can always move it back accordingly and install that way. When you see mine as it is now, with the shoulder harness installed, you'll see it makes for a cleaner install/build for the boot cover and the harness assembly. Bill S.

Yes, you will need to make a small, "U" shaped cut to radius around where the threaded bolt holes are located. It's a hair over 1/4" on mine. I'll post a picture when I can. Bill S.

Is it a bad thing that I want that BRG on BAT this week. Think my wife would notice another car in the garage

I did not stitch around the slits, but used a quality automotive carpet/trim adhesive to keep them attached to the backer board. The spacing of the male snaps for when the tonneau ever gets installed, start in the middle and work your way out, you may need to place the farthest snaps out from the center to clear the shoulder strap bolts, can't remember if I did nor not, but they do work well for the drivers side (SWMBO prefers the stock 3 point harness at the moment) without the need for 6th and 7th snap needing to be installed....... Bill S.

I have five male snaps, equally spaced, screwed down to install mine, but I did have to carefully notch it so the bolts for the shoulder straps (not shown installed in picture) could stay in place. The front snaps are for the rear of the tonneau cockpit cover. I can take detailed pictures for you next weekend if you need them so you can get a better understanding of how it is mounted. Hope you find this helpful. Bill S.

Bruce, Thanks, I confirmed with Caterham UK that the 3.8-4L is correct, this is just a hair over 4 quarts US, so I am good to go there. Also appreciate the bolt size, when I am back in town I'll be able to get those two vacant holes filled with the proper bolts, which will make my ADHD brain happy. Bill S.

Ah y7es, another Shelby/Mustang fanatic on board.

I've installed the Caterham spec wet sump pan on my 1.6L Sigma engine, from what I can now see, I've now uncovered two extra bolt holes for the Caterham pan to bellhousing that for my sanity, I need to add bolts to, even though the stock pan did not use these bolt holes. I am thinking 1.5" in in length, but I am uncertain of the thread pitch as I am not with the car at the moment, can anyone assist? In addition, can someone confirm oil capacity at 4 quarts, I vaguely remember 3.8-4L as being the capacity, but there is no real paperwork with the pan as delivered by Caterham, UK. Thanks in advance, Bill S.

Hmmmm, I'll be in NJ next week, but believe SWMBO would not allow me to try and squeeze a 5th car in the 2 car garage :D

Steve, Having taking 1 Caterham and multiple track prepped Cobra replicas through the Enhanced Inspection process, I can simplify this for you: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Hand-Crank-Manual-Windshield-Wiper,2301.html You will need the additional clip on bracket https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Manual-Hand-Windshield-Wiper-Mount-Bracket,3416.html Simple, inexpensive, and removable, and checks off the "must have windshield wiper" for your finicky inspector. Bill S.

The youtube video states a VIN plate on the bulkhead

Call Fed Ex directly to figure out whether this is required or not.

Strong rumor is, Simpsonville, SC , just around the proverbial corner from me

Coincidentally, I got an email from Martin Phillip at Caterham UK, he sent me a copy of the original sales order for my car, along with the much sought after paint code for the 40th Anniversary cars. Now, for anyone who googles the 2013 Caterham Anniversary Edition, they will now have it as follows: 40YOC paint code of GM BRILLIANT RED MICA "75". Cool stuff indeed. Bill S.

I've been traveling recently and not focused on anything "7" related besides ordering parts from my good friend, Rick at Time Machine . Today I get a call from none other than George Alderman (yes, that George A.) in regards to a simple inquiry I had sent his son about my 2013 Caterham. Turns out that my car is the very last Caterham that George personally ordered new and built up. George spent about 35 minutes on the phone with me talking about why he ordered it, and what plans he had for the car before deciding to finally sell to the person I bought it from. Advised George I was going to add the low profile "wet sump" from Caterham, a dropped floor for the drivers side, and the upper shaft/removable steering wheel set up for the car, along with my frustrating search for the 195/45/15 replacement tires (tires on the car are 2013 dated). George was surprised by a few of those choices, but could see where I am headed with the car, turning it into a nice weekend street cruiser while I await my next Cobra replica build. George was even more surprised that we had met before, roughly 18 years ago at his very shop/dealership, guess I'm just not as memorable as he was to me, go figure . George was very gracious, and I much appreciated his time and insight. Wish everyone I dealt with in the specialty car circles was as open and honest. It's been two hours, I'm still excited about the call, just had to share. Humbly submitted Bill S.

Where in SC are you? Bill

Bruce, Congratulations, can't wait to hear about your adventures. Bill S.

I did a pretty deep google search and did not find anything used for sale. As always, appreciate the feedback and I am open to reasonable offers.

Just as stated in the title, I have a complete set of 5-14"x6" Minator by KN Wheels of the UK 4x108mm Virtually brand new, as most likely originally purchased, based on the tire dates of "2301" (June, 2001) Avon SV-1 185/60/R14 Tires (stamped made in England) are brand new, yet 20 years old, maybe good for rolling around the garage/storage, or maybe even a great display item. Price for all is $850

Thanks, will dig in as soon as I can and let you know what I find. Bill S

Digital odometer, check engine light on tachometer, see attached picture (car running for several minutes). Have not checked any of the above yet, but will as soon as I can get a cool day to get back in to the garage (107 showing inside just now). Battery should be ok, as I have yet to charge or plug in trickle charger and it fired right up, even after sitting for almost a month disused. May pull it out and bench test it just to play it safe. Anything else I should be looking for or at? As always, your guidance is much appreciated, as this new fangled, computer controlled stuff is not as fun as pure mechanicals are. Bill S.

I'd like to find out what is causing the check engine light on the dash to be on Of course with lack of use, it could be as simple as a leak in a vacuum line, a bad injector, or even a bad oxygen sensor, but it would be nice to narrow it down so I'm not tearing down the ancillaries in a "hunt and peck" to find the solution. Any ideas? Rick has graciously offered his cable for this, but it may be a month or so before I catch up with him at Olthoffs in NC Thanks again for your assistance Bill S.

I rarely respond to my own post, but Rick from Time Machines Motorsports in NY gave me the following excellent information: "The read port is in the left foot well behind a 3" rubber plug. It is OBD style but OBD will not read it. The software is "Easimap" and requires an app (not a program) to read it and a proprietary cable to connect." Tried finding the Easimap ap in the apple store, but did not find it there. I did however find it via Google and now will learn as much as I can. Bill S.