IamScotticus Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Jolly ol' England just ousted the PM over a Christmas party. They got problems alright.  sorry for your delay. Let us pray Customs clearance goes smoothly for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Update without saying much:  My car has returned from being re-skinned and is headed to paint (again) and final assembly (again).  All I can do is lol. I'll be very happy to have my lil machine. Eventually. Ish.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Instagram link  Update to the updated update:  Reskinned.  Repainted.  Resplendent.  https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChpxthbJiMY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Edited August 24, 2022 by UglyFast IG link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Ks1 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I take it , it's a complete car , ready to roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) @Alex-Ks1  Lol not sure how ready to roll it is at the moment, as I'm barely clinging to the hope that I'll see it in my natural lifetime. But yeah, CSRs are factory built, and when it gets to me it will be a complete roller, waiting for engine and transmission (which'll arrive with the roller). Edited September 6, 2022 by UglyFast Tagged Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Ks1 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 How much does a " kit " cost plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Alex-Ks1 said: How much does a " kit " cost plus shipping Lol no idea. Lot of factors. What model, what options, shipping, exchange rate.   I think between about $50-70k is a safe bet. Others can please chime in. My car, factory built add a lil, CSR model add a bit, sequential add a bit, paint and other tidbits, add a bit, etc.  But if my wife or her lawyers ask, my car was $12,995 plus tax out the door lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Edited September 6, 2022 by UglyFast Edited for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 I forgot to mention, these cars are so light already, every ounce of carbon you add to lighten then further basically adds a grand lol. Jk. But not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayentaskier Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 This is the UK configurator, it does NOT reflect USA prices, but it shows most of the options and get the price in the ball park. https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/configurator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Lil different tho. I'd talk to a reputable broker once you're ready ready. UK configurator fun to play with, but there are options not on the menu, vis a vis cars, chassis, etc.  And it's not a straight conversion pounds to dollars based on googling on a given day.  You also buy the intangibles. The expertise and feedback during the optioning process offered by your broker, their import and transport expertise and other things. Bruce Beachman at Beachman Racing has been incredible.  Incredible.  I also kinda know Josh at Rocky Mountain Caterham and he's a great guy, and though I've never bought thru him (yet) his customers speak very highly of him as well. His family have been involved in 7's a long time.   Although I'm on the east coast, for all of the above reasons, I am using Beachman on the west coast.  I suppose you could try and import a CKD on your own, but I don't think Caterham Cars will sell a kit outside of their dealer network outside of the EU. I could be wrong.  For reference, my guy.  He'll never say this, but he's great and he's race car famous.  http://www.beachmanracing.com  Having said all that, if you wanna save money and a LOT of time and just wanna get in a car, you can wait a bit and usually a good one will pop up here for sale. Could always do that WHILE you wait for your factory CKD. You can always get your money back out of a good 7 is what I'm told. That's what I should've done. Live and learn.  @Alex-Ks1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Update: (likely the last one till I see the car in person)  I *think* my car is kinda done. I *think* it's maybe making it's way to shipping out of England. I *know* I only think these things. I *know* none of this for sure.  Very happy with how it looks in photos.  Be happier when it's under my butt.  Until then, here ya go.   @UglyFast everywhere   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 That's great news! Coincidentally, the ship carrying my car just made port in your state this morning (Charleston). It's only a 2 week port-to-port crossing so you might have your car soon.  -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, JohnCh said: That's great news! Coincidentally, the ship carrying my car just made port in your state this morning (Charleston). It's only a 2 week port-to-port crossing so you might have your car soon.  -John @JohnCh that's great news for you! I'm excited to hear it's two weeks on the water. I was under the impression it would be a good deal longer. Edited September 21, 2022 by UglyFast Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 And it will be going to the port of Charleston, then quickly to a flat bed owned by a buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 It left the initial port on the 8th, hung around the UK for a few more days, then landed about 3:30am this morning local time.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnCh said: It left the initial port on the 8th, hung around the UK for a few more days, then landed about 3:30am this morning local time.  Wow.  Wow. That's pretty good time on the water. You must me AMPED! Hell I'm AMPED for you. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Sharp looking car. Early Christmas is coming your way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyFast Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, panamericano said: Sharp looking car. Early Christmas is coming your way! Lol thanks. Santa gonna be pretty good to me this year.  Let's be honest, I'm Santa and I am pretty good to me every year! (And to everyone else!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Its soooo..... Â Wait for it........ Â P u r r r r p l e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Its Barney!     I like the color - sharp looking.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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