Al N. Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 When I spotted Karl's car at my local gas station, I could have sworn the car had a full cage...I think it was the height of the rear bar that threw me. I'll try to stop by the June 12 run, but I know I have some church obligations that AM...maybe I could join for lunch or end of day meal/drinks? Do you know where that pic of the two Sevens and the yellow Elise was taken? Looks an awful lot like the road my in-laws live on in Bucks County (not too far from Tinicum Park). An update on "Bessie" (please let that name not stick!): the headers and exhaust just shipped from Jet Hot. I have always liked the look of the Series 2 1/2 in the Chris Rees' "Magnificent Seven" book...a dark car with a light painted exhaust/header set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessieTheSeven Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 An update on "Bessie" (please let that name not stick!): the headers and exhaust just shipped from Jet Hot. I have always liked the look of the Series 2 1/2 in the Chris Rees' "Magnificent Seven" book...a dark car with a light painted exhaust/header set up. What's wrong Al sweetie? You dont like my self-chosen name? Personally I love the name "Bessie"! Just suits my always assertive attitude with the odd misfire! I love my new color - its so nice to be all shiny and glossy again! I now have better skin than you! Not bad for a over-40 year old cougar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Bessie, maybe you can get some new pix of your fresh paint job posted? I think Ben was going to send me some, but I haven't gotten any yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 I'll try to stop by the June 12 run, but I know I have some church obligations that AM...maybe I could join for lunch or end of day meal/drinks? Do you know where that pic of the two Sevens and the yellow Elise was taken? Looks an awful lot like the road my in-laws live on in Bucks County (not too far from Tinicum Park). Al - you would be more than welcome to turn up at the after event just in time to participate (or maybe judge) in the tall tales telling contest of the drive. We will probably end up at the Ship Inn. The road picture was on the PA side but up north near the Riegelsville bridge as soon after that picture we crossed the river to the NJ side on the bridge there. The drive did initially take us past Tinicum Park as we followed Rt 32 south to that sharp hairpin right handed on to Cafferty Road but after that it was all heading north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 .........An update on "Bessie" (please let that name not stick!): the headers and exhaust just shipped from Jet Hot. I have always liked the look of the Series 2 1/2 in the Chris Rees' "Magnificent Seven" book...a dark car with a light painted exhaust/header set up... Uh-oh....you still going to make it for the Black Hills? 9 weeks left..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Taken yesterday in my backyard. Will try again as the silver is difficult to photograph well in sunlight. I guess Miss Liberty does not like sevens - she is turning her back on me: Edited May 20, 2020 by Croc photo links dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Attached are the suspension set up settings for my CSR Superlight. The starting settings are those provided by Caterham UK to Caterham USA. The final used settings were those ultimately used on my car, where different from Caterham UK recommended. Caterham CSR Superlight Suspension Set up.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Croc thats a great looking car you have there, its great to see it on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Minister Engine Data pages Optimum Engine Working Parameters for Cosworth CSR260 Duratec http://www.minister-power.com/support/engine_data_pages/cat_csr260_data_page.htm Oil Pressure 3000rpm 4.1 Bar/60 psi Oil Pressure 5000rpm 4.8 Bar/70 psi Oil Pressure 7500rpm 4.1 Bar/60 psi Oil Temperature Maximum 100°C Oil Temperature Minimum 50°C Oil Grade / Viscosity 5w/50 Oil Filter Number (Purolator) L1763/PC603 (UFI 2311800, FIAAM FT4763, FRAM PH2874, MANN and HUMMEL W77, PUROLATOR PC603, TECHNOCAR R15) Coolant Temperature above 5000 rpm 75°C ± 5°C Track 85°C ± 5°C Road Antifreeze / Inhibitor content minimum 50% Fuel Pressure (Reving) 4.3 Bar ±0.2 Bar Fuel Grade (Road) 95 RON Fuel Grade (Track) 98 RON Spark Plug Torque 12Nm Spark Plug Type (NGK) BR7EFS Spark Plug Gap 0.66mm /0.026" Maximum Power at 7500 rpm Maximum Torque at 6000 rpm Rev Limiter set to 7700 rpm Data Logging Parameters Minimum rpm to Start Logging 3000 rpm Set Shift Light to 7400 rpm Set Low Oil Pressure Warning to 1.36 Bar/2 0 psi Oil Temp. Warning (Max) 120°C Maximum Coolant Temperature 95°C Minimum Battery Voltage 11.0V Maximum Battery Voltage 14.8V Minimum Fuel Pressure 3.4 Bar/50 psi Csr race wheels 7x13 - et40 - 139mm backspace 9x13 - et30 - 158mm backspace Breather set up http://www.minister-power.com/images/C400_diagram_1.gif Edited June 17, 2011 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Love the color! Hope to see it live on 11th. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Well I have been busy putting some modifications on the car: 1) New carbon chin spoiler. This comes with the CSR kit as is part of the aero downforce package. Personally, I just think they are so nice to give it a double chin look that matches me! 2) New oil temp sensor. The car always ran oil temps too high for my liking around 110-120 on highway runs at 80mph or on track. This was despite having the a modine-type cooler. A lot of this was due to heat soak around the original sensor location at the filter. The sump plug was tapped with a sensor to get a true read on oil temps. On a nice high speed run today for an hour the oil temps now show a very steady 95-100 degrees. Much better. 3) A nice shiny oil catch tank to replace the plastic washer bottle kit solution that dripped oil into the pedal box. No more oily feet! 4) A diff oil catch tank. Should stop the dripping that happened on the last track day. 5) New brake hoses to replace the fautly ones. 6) Finally fitted the Reverie carbon cam cover. 7) Fitted the carbon aeroscreen instead of the windscreen. 8) Carbon block tail lights 9) A supercharger (where's Karl? :jester:) Edited May 20, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) and 10) A Reverie carbon diffuser. This turned into a major ordeal instead of the bolt on solution that it was initially presented as. Caterham supplied the CSR drawings to Reverie who then developed a diffuser kit. However, the drawings were incomplete and Reverie did not allow for the independent rear suspension to deflect under load. So the angle grinder came out to cut out the suspension holes. I then used some thin ali to finish off fairing in the chassis underneath. The CSR is not like the other Caterhams as a lot of the chassis underneath is already faired in. This should make it cleaner when I go off track excursions next time! Also the standard reversing light and rear fog light from a Caterham were removed and the bright LED solution from Car Builder Solutions were mounted on the back of the car. Far smaller profile and look nicer. Edited May 20, 2020 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Nice work Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Crock From whom did you source your oil catch tank? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 It is a Moroso tank that needed to have a segment cut out and rewelded as it was too high. It was surprisingly difficult to find a catch tank that was low enough height and fit the space. I looked at a lot of designs but all were too large for the space in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Mike, All the mods look great! How do you like the aero screen? Do you wear a helmet when driving around Jersey City? (maybe not such a bad idea) Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Mike, Very well done. The car looks great. Can I bring mine up and leave it with you for a few weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Croc, you Carbon Tart!!! Glad you got the brake lines sorted. Can't wait to see it with all the new additions. Keep the NJMP date open, Hopefully we'll get some weather just like this! I'm headed over to NJMP tomorrow for another session on Lightning. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Tom, Is this members only time or is it with a group? How late in the Fall do they have evennts at NJMP? I missed NASA atVIR this weekend and will miss NASA SP in November for work. I may need a fix before I put the car away for the winter. Michael Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi Michael. Tomorrow is a members day. There is a group running on Thurday, Oct. 20th on Thunderbolt that I am hoping to do, weather permitting. They are also running an East Coast Lotus cup event as part of the day, so you can be timed and compete in the Lotus cup event too as they accept Caterhams as part of the family. Here's the info on the event. Tom Join Sports and Specialists for a track day at NJMP HPDE track day on Thunderbolt at NJMP. $300 per car and driver. Additional driver $198. Includes lunch. Cars must have hard tops or roll bars. Contact Ed Sanson for entry. 609-466-5305 or sales@princetonlotus.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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