Croc Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 My plan for winter is to build a new Se7en so I have no upgrades as such. However, I would like to shamelessly steal ideas from others here as I ponder the very long option list and try to work out what I want.... . On second thoughts why don't I just tick everything on the option list Clearly no Californian or Florida resident needs to chime in here - they have no winter that the rest of us have to deal with! I am just a jealous north easter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 no plans here... add some rivets to the side panels - I had not riveted them in completely - just in case, and it's time to do that. What I really need to do is design and build hood/windshield/dash area, but don't even feel like starting that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 IF I can find the time, I plan to replace the windscreens with the Poycarbonate with the scratch resistant finish. Right now the Ultralite is just sitting in the garage with a battery tender on it. The battery will likely be replaced in the spring, it was getting weak. I have a very small battery from a Ski Doo, and it has been reliable until last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 New aluminum gas tank and gas gauge that works, new carb, work on rear brakes, and doors. I won't have time for anything else. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mega Jolt System, New dash board, bigger fuel tank, angle drive on speedo cable, lexan sidescreens, (ala Slomove's design) wish me luck on that one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readysetgo Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I just go my new cycle wings in the mail on Tuesday!!! ??removing spare tire?? Lots of little things that need paint and new hardware. I refuse to start anything I can't have finished by spring......hope I didn't just jinx myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'll be doing one at a time so that if there is a day i can sneak out for a quick blat my little car wont be laying in pieces. Not to much chance of that this week, yesterday was minus 35C. Still trying to decide whether to go TPS or MAP on the Mega Jolt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Skid Plate for engine area you'll never regret it if you have one. Tom will the new rollbar mean that you have to re-do your enclosed trailer or will you just let the air out of the tires to get it inside of the trailer. Edited November 25, 2010 by MHKflyer52 Question for Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 After ten years of doing basically nothing to the car, (I ordered it with everything I wanted) at LOG 30 I picked up a Tall rollbar and a set of Brookland screens from Bart Lami, and I bought a third brake light to mount on the rollbar. I'm just about to place an order with Caterham for a bunch of service items, like oil filters and a new brake light switch, etc. So with Al Gores prediction of Global Warming I may be able to do some work in the garage. Otherwise it will be a springtime job. That being said, said, it was actually snowing here this morning. Well, Flurrying heavily, no accumulation. Mike Is your new car the CSR 260? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mike Is your new car the CSR 260? Tom It will start as a CSR Superlight. Given the shocking weather in NYC today (sleet) and drinking the better part of a bottle of red wine I seem to have accidentally on purpose ticked every possible option box on top of that as I work to get a final parts/goodies list together for final factory order on Monday. It will even have self-cancelling indicators! So it will probably end up as a CSR Superfat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Mike, Which motor/trans option did you tick on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 It will start as a CSR Superlight. ........It will even have self-cancelling indicators! So it will probably end up as a CSR Superfat. Mike, That is known as an "Executive Superlight" -- or so Nathan Down dubbed my S3, after finally putting everything in and on it that I wanted. I got my "upgrade-itis" done before, and not after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Which motor/trans option did you tick on that list? I settled on the Duratec Cosworth 260 with the Caterham 6 speed box. However I have the Cosworth Duratec catalog of goodies that you can buy to take that further: http://www.coordsport.com/attachments/cosworth-duratec-catalogue.pdf and so I am still dreaming as to what else I could do.... My common sense and budget have disappeared so I am easily swayed by wicked suggestions for upgrades. That is known as an "Executive Superlight" -- or so Nathan Down dubbed my S3, after finally putting everything in and on it that I wanted. I got my "upgrade-itis" done before, and not after. Sensible decision to do upgrade-itis first - that is my plan too - stops any further temptation and may actually be cheaper in the long run (so I falsely tell myself). As your car is an S3 chassis it is more worthy of being called an Executive Superlight. A CSR is an SV sumo chassis so I settled on Superfat to distinguish it from your lithe and svelte creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi7ot Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I need to rebuild the Zetec and reconfigure the crankcase vent to accommodate a BMW M3 separator. A new crank position sensor and a cam position sensor. Some new full tread Rcomps NT01s or RA1s. Won't begin until spring though. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 My common sense and budget have disappeared so I am easily swayed by wicked suggestions for upgrades. A CSR is an SV sumo chassis so I settled on Superfat to distinguish it from your lithe and svelte creation. I see mention of 300hp in the catalog. Since common sense and budget are no longer considerations, I say go for the most hp you can get. How many times are you going to be able to build one of these? Do it! The correct moniker for the SV is "Fat Bastard". A name bestowed by the person who was responsible for making the S3 into the SV, Nathan Down. I prefer to think of SV standing for Super Veloce a name brazenly stolen by the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I must say, 300 HP sounds like just the ticket... Perhaps I could jam a hopped up cosworth into my Superlight SV over the winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 God I hope to have time to get off my ass and put the paddleshift kit on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Paddleshift? What kit did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Skid Plate for engine area you'll never regret it if you have one. Thats what I have to do, my sump has a couple of love taps on it already.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadhd2 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Redo Brakes, spray-on stoneguard, maybe reupholster. Under 1K on rebuilt engine and tranny, so I might drive with top up on clear days to break engine in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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