Mondo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 15 grand... Man, that's one expensive mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 :ack::puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Hatter Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hey blubarisax If i can help with any of the parts give me a shout At least you are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hey blubarisax If i can help with any of the parts give me a shout At least you are ok Thanks, I may need you to get Caterham to rush building me a new CBU! I should know tomorrow if the chassis is bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 That's a lot of parts. A new chassis and part out the rest may make sense. Is insurance kicking in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Makes me think of buying that insurance they offer at some trackdays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Oh Happy Day! It looks as if the chassis is not bent. We have measured diagonals, checked level up and down the body and raised the motor off of its mounts on one side and lowered it back down to check alignment. My shop has an old craftsman that knows how to hand form body panels to take out a few dents in the side skins. I'll just throw on a Carbon Rear from Mog-Racing (try to top that Croc!) and be good as new. So, there are still plenty of parts so source and replace but at least the chassis looks to be undamaged. Hard to believe I know. The big upside is that I'll be back on the track in short order. Hyperfest!!! NJMP 7's Day!!!! Edited April 16, 2012 by blubarisax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 GREAT NEWS Karl!!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray: I've watched that video over and over. I still can't get over how hard you hit. Great testament to the strenght of the Caterham Chassis. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottocycle Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Karl, Thats great news. I am lookng forward to gettinhg on track with you guys again this year although the ante has been raised. At least I will get to see your tail lights as you blast by me. Glad things are looking up. Cheers, Dermot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Dermot, I have new respect for your car after driving an 87 HP Spec Racer with SCCA at Lightning. I figured out how you did turn 3-4 withoug braking! :auto: It felt like I was dancing with the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 :party: We gona hab a fun time at Hyperfest. redgoose has announced that he is coming to Summit in June. That makes NINE.:driving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 and as you may know...Ron is very fun to hang out with!!! Croc, Are you in??? We will help you get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Some good news finally on this thread! My memory is seat belts must be replaced after being stretched during a wreck. Your G meter showed abt 5 G's on impact so I suspect that yours got stretched. Just a thot. Really glad to hear things are looking up for your car, Karl. Looking forward to reading of your track exploits again, tho I know it will still be an effort to get the Caterham shipshape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I never noticed that. I'll check in with Schroth and see what they recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 So, even though the chassis is not apparently bent, the cost of the skin repair, painting and the risk of additional problems down the road make the new Chassis Body Unit the best option. One is on order from Caterham UK, in my favorite Caterham Orange color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 So, even though the chassis is not apparently bent, the cost of the skin repair, painting and the risk of additional problems down the road make the new Chassis Body Unit the best option. One is on order from Caterham UK, in my favorite Caterham Orange color! That's great news. What is the ETA on the CBU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I've got David at Auto Freight on stand by for air shipping! Caterham UK is preparing and painting the CBU, and if I play my cards right I will get Caterham to fit my new roll cage from Caged before it ships. So, who knows how fast the little guy in the paint shed can spray my car, or how long customs will take, but I hope to have the CBU in 2-3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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