hyper7 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Got my seven yesterday, so far just started digging through boxes and trying to figure out what I'm missing/need...so far the only obvious thing is a battery. I'll keep updating here as I go, but just excited to finally get this going!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Sounds like you'll have a busy weekend! I know you've already received some good build blog suggestions in an earlier thread, but there is a new one that looks worth adding to that list: https://www.caterham420rbuild.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 Observations so far, the pick list is annoying. I appreciate having it and having things somewhat grouped - but there needs to be a "already mounted" check or something. I am not tearing down the motor to make sure each individual screw is there... Missing parts: Battery (but actually wasn't on the pick list?) A few random fixing packs A different part number on the exhaust - pick list says 380X0006A, I received 360X0006A, and the parts site looks like they are pretty different....anyone know which is correct? And a cracked fuel gauge And I have an extra roll bar - I ordered the track day bar, but received both the normal and track day. Hopefully one of Greg's other kits isn't missing it. Getting started on front suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 360X0006A is 6" in diameter and intended for the 1.6L Sigma. You should have the 7" silencer. I'd also verify the tube is the same diameter as the catalytic converter. It wouldn't surprise me if the Sigma is 2.25" tube vs. 2.5" for the Duratec. The biggest duplicate part I received was a dry sump tank dipstick. A second roll bar is in a different league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 2 hours ago, hyper7 said: And I have an extra roll bar - I ordered the track day bar, but received both the normal and track day. Hopefully one of Greg's other kits isn't missing it. Oh that is special - even by Caterham standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 minute ago, Croc said: Oh that is special - even by Caterham standards. They have standards? When did that happen? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 1 minute ago, Croc said: Oh that is special - even by Caterham standards. They are making sure he doesn't have excuses not to make the drive to NJMP once its all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 1 hour ago, JohnCh said: 360X0006A is 6" in diameter and intended for the 1.6L Sigma. You should have the 7" silencer. I'd also verify the tube is the same diameter as the catalytic converter. It wouldn't surprise me if the Sigma is 2.25" tube vs. 2.5" for the Duratec. yeah, its the wrong part. 6" silencer, with a 2.25 tube. cat has the 2.5" Front end is almost done, haven't had much time to work this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 Got the wingstays, uprights, sway bar and headlights on today, but the damn heat gun disformed the indicator pod....and I didnt notice until I was done putting it together. I'm not sure if I care enough to replace it... but I probably will. Of course the sway bar was a pain in the ass, and is in the way if I decide to pull it back off. Also does anyone know if the US gives a crap about the IVA trim stuff? I don't really want to put it on. I did it on the pods and it's so ugly. And like I mentioned the other day, I'm missing the fixing pack C, so I don't have the screws to attach the indicator to the pod, or the bolt/washer/spacer for the horns.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBuff Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 My car didn’t have any Iva trim on any of the body panel openings. I think I have them on indicator pods. Don’t recall the ny dmv caring about any of that but defer to anyone who might have had any issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 29 minutes ago, CBuff said: My car didn’t have any Iva trim on any of the body panel openings. I think I have them on indicator pods. Don’t recall the ny dmv caring about any of that but defer to anyone who might have had any issues with it. Cool, I'll leave it off and hope that Ohio doesn't care. From what I've heard they should only care about headlights/bumpers/etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBuff Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 New York needed photos of bumpers , padded dash and sun visors. Don’t get me started with the light sae numbers. You can pm me when you get to that stage for tips (if Ohio is anything like ny) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 Those bumpers are amazing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBuff Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 The kebab skewers holding the sunshades complete the look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 Found another missing part - 30H003A 5/8 heater hose - again doesn't seem to be on the pick list, so I'm guessing that's the part number... Current state: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 (edited) Another super stupid question....why is there a gap at the bottom of the bellhousing/motor? I'm guessing I have the wrong bellhousing? Edited August 31 by hyper7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Nope, you should have a black part called the dry sump guard that fills that gap. It's one of that parts that can be a little fiddly to fit or you luck out and the bolts align perfectly. Caterham uses the same bellhousing for wet sump and dry sump cars, but because the dry sump pan is so much shallower, you end of with the step and resulting gap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBuff Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Sorry since I wimped out and had Greg have someone put my engine in I’m not much help. But this is my 420r. Seems like the black piece which I thought was just a guard might be a more integral piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper7 Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 Amazing, thanks guys. I really didn't want to take stuff back apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Saw your car at Greg's last week, looked amazing. Some items I can help with since Greg took over from me: We have the factory supplied "Banner" battery deleted as we have had a poor lifespan history with them. Greg will ship a replacement battery tray assembly (he likely forgot to include the tray and battery) as we use an AGM battery with more cranking power that is readily available from Interstate Battery. I will make sure he gets you handled this week. Yes, the "IVA Trim" is not required in the US. The rubber edging for the front wings is a pain to install and they look better without it. Let Greg know any shortages with the assembly manual page number and part number. Usually there is a box marked "shortages" that contains items missing on the first packing, but occasionally there are missing pieces. Believe me, the current system works MUCH better than the previous system so greatly reduced items shortages. Attached is a letter I used that outlines some shortcuts, hacks and other build helps. I see you have already embraced the "pool noodle" concept. A really cheap way to protect the car. Greg can help with build details and if he doesn't know, Henry his father will as he did numerous Seven builds for our customers as a third-party installer. And the "bumpers" are my design do meet New York requirements. TMMLLC Cat letter to purchaser.docx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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