New Build thread

[TheArf]

Don't think they will be going anywhere with that lot in place

Arfon

[dubzter]

Hi there, first time poster, long time lurker

Having finally managed to make my way through this entire thread it has prompted me to make my first post and to say that it is an inspiration to me as a dreamer (hopefully soon to be a builder). I've just recently picked up "the book" after having a weekend in a Caterham CSR 200 and trying to figure out how I could replicate "some" of the fun I had.

Keep up the good work.

Alan

[K4KEV]

Cheers for that Alan ...yep it is a looong thread that is now over three years old and I happy to say the car is nearing completion for IVA but then after that there will be endless tweaks to get it just the way I want it and maybe a screen at some point.....if you are hoping to replicate any of the Caterhams I would opt for a good strong engine that will accept some tuning mods, this was exactly the reason I chose the CA18DET and I know what it is capable of.
get yourself some steel Alan and get going

[dubzter]

Originally Posted by K4KEV

Cheers for that Alan ...yep it is a looong thread that is now over three years old and I happy to say the car is nearing completion for IVA but then after that there will be endless tweaks to get it just the way I want it and maybe a screen at some point.....if you are hoping to replicate any of the Caterhams I would opt for a good strong engine that will accept some tuning mods, this was exactly the reason I chose the CA18DET and I know what it is capable of.
get yourself some steel Alan and get going

I'm in the process of building a parts list and hunting for a donor, thinking of going the zetec route, don't really expect to get to the same levels as the caterham but 150hp would be nice. My current toy is sitting in the garage on stands at the moment as the brakes are away to get refurbed. It's a mk4 vw R32 with VF stage 1 supercharger , once that is done and the garage is clear again think I'll get some steel and build my table to make a start. Seeing build threads like yours certainly makes me want to get cracking.

Cheers

Alan

[SeriesLandy]

Only 3 years kev, I looked at a bill from rally design and realised it was dated July 2009! Although I started building in November 2008.
Slowly getting there but much further behind than you.

[K4KEV]

Well get your bluddy finger out Steve......I must admit mind getting a lot of stuff prefabbed before hand has made the last 6 months seem like a breeze ....#I think because I set myself a target to get it on the road this year helped, you know PMA and all that stuff .....hoping to fit the seats soon on with harnesses at the mo

[flyerncle]

PMT ?, sorry mis-read should have been PMA.

[K4KEV]

Yeah I know Paul... how mentsrual tension and mental attitude can easily get mixed up lol ....especially in a feminist scenario

[K4KEV]

Have had a couple of days off from the build and now back all fired up to get cracking again......have now fitted all my harness's, but really need some black shoulder pads and need to make edges safe on roll bar mounts also managed to get all my rear lights fitted and wired up permanantly, steadily working my way over every inch of the car to eliminate any issues that I have missed along the way.....car is still on trestles as I still feel that it is better to work on up at chest level until I am sure nothing else underneath needs doing.

[locost-turbo]

is it just a wieght to make the gear change feel smoother and lighter?