Lucky-7 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Finally getting my brand new Caterham tomorrow! I ordered my 280 S the last week of November 2017 from Tony and Rick at Time Machines in Buffalo NY. It's been a long wait, but they were great to explain why the delay. Apparently, because of new European regulations, all the engines that go thru the factory must be emissions certified by them. A major undertaking as that was dropped on them like a bombshell. Then, Caterham decided to do the painting of the cars, "In-house", instead of subbing it out. So some time was lost there as the transition took place. No matter, at first it was a bit disappointing, but it's all for the best and water under the bridge. I'll post pics as the build comes together. I'm looking forward to it! Kenny Edited February 9, 2019 by Lucky-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Way to Go M8 Hope you have as much fun as the rest of us Where are you located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick OTeen Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Congratulations. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos. Best of luck on trying to sleep tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-7 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm in Wellsboro, PA. Just shy of an hour south of Watkins Glen. Forgot to mention the color, Exocet Red. It should be here by noon, I'll be driving it tomorrow:rofl: Thanks for the support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Good luck Kenny, looking forward to the build photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Better go by some advil. Your face is going to hurt after driving it... From all that smiling! Enjoy!!!:driving: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Beware the road salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Glad to see another north eastern owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-7 Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) The only salt that this car will near, will be from the "chips" while on a Fish and Chips run!:driving::rofl: Thanks everyone, I'll post some pics tomorrow! I'm going through the newly designed build manual right now and all night I'm sure... LOL Edited February 10, 2019 by Lucky-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Rick M. is top notch, you could not have picked a better guy to assist you with your 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-7 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 He is a great guy. Any questions I had he got back to me like right now! He delivered it Saturday. I got it on my lift Sunday and started the build! I've got about 6 hours into it. Some things were a bit fiddly, the trim around the holes in the body for one and the upper coil over bolt were a real treat! Lost quite a bit of time there. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15026&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15027&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15028&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15029&stc=1 I'll keep you guys up to date! Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Awesome. Thanks for sharing! As I found out recently on the FB group I'll share my new knowledge > Your hood might not lined up too well once closed/latched on the front. It will "bow out" at the mounts. That's "normal". My $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-7 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Awesome. Thanks for sharing! As I found out recently on the FB group I'll share my new knowledge > Your hood might not lined up too well once closed/latched on the front. It will "bow out" at the mounts. That's "normal". My $.02 I'll be sure to watch for it...I have a pretty big hammer if necessary LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Good looking Esprit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-7 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks! I've had it for 16 years... How time flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Same here. Esprit and Caterham are part of the Lotus family and heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonnie-S Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 @pksurveyor I was just showing my wife your garage & setup. She actually thought it was pretty cool. Thanks for making my (future) toy requests look very reasonable. I owe you one. :cheers: Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksurveyor Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Brownie point - the number on the Mini is OUR wedding day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Brownie point - the number on the Mini is OUR wedding day. Thought it was the store where your wedding registry was! :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thought it was the store where your wedding registry was! :smilielol5: Now that is COLD! Wish I'd have thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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