Factory tour and got to visit my car.

[Exarkun1178]

One item that surprised me was the stated weight placard 

 

the placard showed 860kg. Until that moment I had been under the impression that the car weight a flexible 610kg   That’s a significant difference

 

610 kg ≈ 1,345 lbs

860 kg ≈ 1,897lbs

 

at 1900lbs, that’s damn close to my former Elise, and ~400lbs more than my old europa. 
 

The caterham  web specs list the 610 and various publications reference that number. 
 

hp per ton certainly shifts a good bit. 

 

610 kg: ≈ 508.2 hp/ton

860 kg: ≈ 360.5 hp/ton

 

 

[BlakeJ]

It may be the gross vehicle weight rating listed on the placard.

[Ferdl]

Probably 360kg max load on front and 500kg on rear axle

[CBuff]

My 2023 420 has the same plate. It was weighed for registration at 1300lbs.  (Which sounds like a very round number to be truly accurate ). But that’s what I am going with.  I do carry a bunch of crap with me and I have some lbs to myself.  
 

I did buy some cheap floor scales and will at some point weigh it myself.  

[Exarkun1178]

Weekend at knockhill was great. 
 

enjoyed watching the academy series.  My son loved the 310R group. 
 

interesting thing at Knockhill. On Saturday the drove the track counterclockwise. On Sunday they went clockwise   Both turn ones was great.  And looked like everyone got all 4 wheels off the ground in another (on Sunday). 
 

Meet up with the Caterham folks including Callie, who arranged much of the weekend for us. 
 

 

Edited August 16 by Exarkun1178

[Exarkun1178]

We picked up the SV from Ian at Celtic caterham- only a few minutes from the circuit.  Then headed out north west. 
 

had some wonderful one lane  mt roads. we ended up passing through Glencoe at its most ominous. Looked like some thing out of lord of the rings (except for the few spots loaded with folks stopping to film the valley.
 

once we came out the north end. The sky lifted and the sun came. Stayed the night at  Ballachulish  
 

Set back out for Knockhil, but not before my son insisted we look for Nessie. 
 

 

Edited August 16 by Exarkun1178

[williamwashere]

What an experience. I watched a bit of the race online, what a photo finish today. Seems like you need to hide a vinyl Nessie logo somewhere on the car when you get it!

[Exarkun1178]

Taking a closer look at I’m surprised that the rear calipers don’t allow quick pull out pads 

 

looking like I’ll need to remove the center calipers to swap pads. 

[Exarkun1178]

7 hours ago, IamScotticus said:

Are you going the hall sensor or GPS route?

 

[Exarkun1178]

Just now, Exarkun1178 said:

 

I’m not familiar with either 

[IamScotticus]

3 hours ago, Exarkun1178 said:

I’m not familiar with either 

I should have been clearer. The speedo can be driven by electronic signal from a GPS unit or a magnet pickup attached to a rotating surface like a drive shaft. These alternatives are more serviceable than a cable drive.

[Exarkun1178]

Recieved a few more photos of the car today from Rob.

 

 

[Exarkun1178]

[Exarkun1178]

[Exarkun1178]

[Exarkun1178]

The Whole hood situation is not attractive.  

[Exarkun1178]

Is this fender gap normal?

Is it adjustable?

 

I dont recall other Caterhams with 15" wheels having this kind of gap.

[IamScotticus]

45 minutes ago, Exarkun1178 said:

Is this fender gap normal?

Is it adjustable?

 

I dont recall other Caterhams with 15" wheels having this kind of gap.

see what you get with people and a full tank in it.  if the fender is centered with the chassis arch, there shouldn't be any error.  FWIW, Cat typically builds in a swing arc that places the axle centers very forward.  At this point, I'd say there's not a problem.

 

Also the dampers could be set high for shipping. Wen u get it home, do a full load suspension height reset.  Which is a question, does Cat tighten the suspension bolts or leave that for the end customer?  

 

At this point, as your 7 familiarity develops, you will see the small details most people don't notice.

Although your car is very customized,  it's built on a standard set of patterns Cat has made thousands of 7s on.  It's very unlikely anything is out of place here.

 

But you should have clams.

Just sayin'.

Edited 19 hours ago by IamScotticus

[IamScotticus]

38 minutes ago, Exarkun1178 said:

The Whole hood situation is not attractive.  

It will shrink to fit.  And continue to shrink.

[williamwashere]

11 minutes ago, IamScotticus said:

It will shrink to fit.  And continue to shrink.

I was reading the hood lines as a trick of the harsh shop lights, I think it will look very different in sunlight. What in particular do you see as issues with the hood @Exarkun1178?