11Budlite Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 New retro Caterham model being introduced. Not sure if it'll be available in the US: https://www.lotus7.club/news/caterham-launches-latest-retro-themed-model-%E2%80%93-super-seven-1600 And here: https://www.thenew-oldschool.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) Josh at Rocky Mountain Caterham said there was a new announcement coming today so I would guess that this is what he was talking about and he will be able to sell them. BTW, there has been some chatter on the net about the R & T Caterham project being finished and had already done 6,000 miles on the track and road. Not true, Josh said the build was finished but the car has to be sent back to him for final inspection and an tweaking if needed, then it goes back to R & T and they are allowed to put 6,000 miles on it and then it comes back to Josh as the car was a loan, and was not purchased by R & T. Edited April 9, 2020 by scannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I like the concept and the fact they even went to the effort of fitting the Jenvey Heritage Throttle Bodies to maintain the old school vibe under bonnet. I wonder how long it will be before someone attempts to 3D print a BDA-style valve cover to complete the look? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Josh at Rocky Mountain Caterham said there was a new announcement coming today so I would guess that this is what he was talking about and he will be able to sell them. BTW, there has been some chatter on the net about the R & T Caterham project being finished and had already done 6,000 miles on the track and road. Not true, Josh said the build was finished but the car has to be sent back to him for final inspection and an tweaking if needed, then it goes back to R & T and they are allowed to put 6,000 miles on it and then it comes back to Josh as the car was a loan, and was not purchased by R & T. Thanks for the update Skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 I like the concept and the fact they even went to the effort of fitting the Jenvey Heritage Throttle Bodies to maintain the old school vibe under bonnet. I wonder how long it will be before someone attempts to 3D print a BDA-style valve cover to complete the look? -John I'd like to see that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 From the write up, it sounds like the clam shells were made for the wide track front suspension, which I don’t think the originals (like I have) support/fit. Wonder what 14” Avon tires they are using? In general, tire selection in 14” is not the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Evo just published a short review here. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 From the write up, it sounds like the clam shells were made for the wide track front suspension, which I don’t think the originals (like I have) support/fit. Wonder what 14” Avon tires they are using? In general, tire selection in 14” is not the best. I think I read they were the ZT7 model. I think the tread wear rating on those is around 200-240 but can't verify at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBDA Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Already done. Pretty convincing - huh? I'd like to see that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Already done. Pretty convincing - huh? [ATTACH=CONFIG]16839[/ATTACH] Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBDA Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 (A was, of course, joking) Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 (A was, of course, joking) I did know that. If I was recovered (financially) from my divorce a little sooner you might have had some competition when Stewart had your car for sale. Here's a photo from a CT group drive before Stewart bought it and installed the BDA. In fact, I think I sat in your car before you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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