edmandsd Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I'm afraid the day has come where I've decided to sell the car ! I simply haven't got the time or energy to race it any more, and it's starting to compromise my home life. The problem with the gearbox on Saturday at the Brighton Speed Trials was sorted and I ran the car at Santa Pod yesterday - It will however be sold with Elite's latest spec box with the sequential mechanism running along the top. They've weighed one of these at 18.5 kgs (the savings come from the cast as opposed to billet casing) The car felt really safe yesterday having made the rear suspension mods to increase the instant centre of the axle bars. These mods including the double adjustable 8212 Konis cost c £2k. A couple of photos of the car can be found in Doug's links to the BST's on Saturday - at the bottom. The engine has recently had all the valve springs replaced with Smitthelm versions - retail for these is £900. The engine is built to F2 spec by Aaron Tucker at HTR with the addition of steel Hart cams and electronic slide throttle injection managed by Motec. Car's currently mapped for race fuel on grey injectors but can be returned to a pump fuel setting on smaller injectors - Quarter mile times indicate that there has been no advantage through the use of race fuel whether in terms of et's or trap speeds. Car weighs 425kgs ready to go with 1/2 tank of fuel. Engine and box weigh 110kgs. Rear axle assembly including gundrilled shafts, spool, alloy diff nose and bike discs weighs 37kgs. Full spec follows (this is not intended to be exhaustive); Engine: 2lt Ford Cosworth BDX 4 Bolt BDX cylinder head with 35.5mm/30.5mm inlet/exhaust valves 10mm spark plugs New reverse H section steel Cosworth rods with forged caps and ‘v’ bolts. 90mm forged Cosworth pistons giving 12.6 to 1 compression ratio Forged steel Farndon 12 bolt crankshaft BDT alloy block with 4 bolt mains BDT oil pump and scavenge system with one way check valve to create crank case vacuum at high rpm. Steel Hart 420 (BLF17) camshafts KAM developments alloy drive assembly HTR ceramic coated (inside and out) 4 into 1 exhaust manifold with 2 1/8th inch primaries 27 inches long. Cosworth slide throttle injection (EFI) Motec professional M4 management system Lightweight racing ‘Brise fabrications’ alternator Fabricated engine mounts (Vibratechnics) with restraints. Schmitthelm valve springs with titanium retainers. Transmission: Modified RS2000 alloy bellhousing New 7.25 twin plate tilton rally clutch lightweight steel 12 bolt flywheel New alloy cased 5 speed sequential gearbox with powershift facility linked into the ECU. Flowtech alloy diff nose with ARP studs/nuts. 3.77 Ford cwp. Tran-x lsd with Group 4 atlas side gears Gundrilled group 4 atlas half shafts Lightweight half shaft flanges Lightweight propshaft flanges Lightweight slider propshaft Also complete 4.125cwp with spool in alloy diff nose Brakes: Front - Caterham AP 4 pots with AP solid grooved 10.5 inch rotors on fixed aluminium bells. Rear - AP 2 pots with 9.5 inch ‘pfm’ motorcycle drilled iron rotors (6mm thick) on floating aluminium bells Caterham uprated master cylinder. Aeroquipped throughout. Moroso electronic line lock Steering: 22% uprated alloy steering rack with modified ends for widetrack suspension. Quick release 260mm Type 11 suede Momo steering wheel. Wheels: Front – 7.5 x 13 MBR magnesium split Rear – 8.5 x 13 MBR magnesium split rims Rear 10.0 x 13 MBR magnesium split rims Suspension: Front – Lightweight fully adjustable/rose jointed wide track set up by HTR. Double adjustable aluminium Koni 3012 dampers with 400 lb springs. Rear – Modified/heavy duty/adjustable ‘A frame’ and axle location to suit road or track. Lightweight box section strengthening to Ford English axle casing. New double adjustable aluminium Koni 8212 dampers. Other: Aluminium radiator. Carbon Westfield front arches with fabricated lightweight wing stays by HTR. Carbon rear arches Carbon nosecone with Cosworth BDR badge. Modified bonnet for air intake. Carbon seat with 5 point Caterham harness. HTR fabricated roll bar. ATL 20lt fuel cell. Arch alloy tonneau on passenger side Lightweight Yuasa motorbike battery Modified carbon dash. Two stage shift light Capillary oil pressure guage Oil pressure/water temp warning light Engine cut off and push button starter Mercedes brilliant silver metallic paint with R700 logos Vauxhall race aeroscreen Driver’s sidescreen New specialised car covers branded cotton undercover with waterproof top cover. Lightweight wiring loom by HTR Car will also be sold complete with spares (wheels,tyres,diff,shocks) and decked Minno with long ramps and wheel stays (bought in late 2001 when the car was completed). I'm sure the car would make a good hillclimb vehicle and could easily be made ready for SVA. Car was built in mid/late 2001 by HT Racing from a brand new Caterham supplied live axle chassis. The objective was to build the fastest accelerating Caterham in the UK (something I believe I have achieved). A power to weight target of 650 bhp per ton was set but 675 bhp per ton has finally been achieved. The car has run a quarter mile time/speed of 10.49 secs @ 132 mph (1/8th mile 6.8 secs @ 108 mph) on pump gas and hillclimb tyres. This probably equates to acceleration times of under 3 seconds to 60mph and under 6 seconds to 100mph. Over 100 mph is where the car really comes into its own though with a 0 - 125 mph time of around 9 seconds. Surprisingly the car (engine/box) are very easy to drive at road speeds. This is facilitated by the efi and very slick sequential mechanism. The engine is as good as a any top spec Geoff Richardson unit which currently retail at £27k plus Vat excl manifold but including mechanical fuel injection - BDR700 is efi on a slide which has advantages over a mechanical set up. The gearbox has been developed around an idea I had, and has resulted in a very lightweight unit (18.5 kgs) allowing 50 millisecond gear changes with a powershift facility built into the gear lever. The car has only attended one track day (Lyddon), two sprints (Curborough) and c 20 quarter mile passes since it was completed at the end of 2001. It is not driven on the road or used in anything other than perfect conditions. It is garaged at all other times. OIRO £35k (I have probably spent c £50k on this car by now) Contact David Edmands on 07767 457359 or email david@edmands.fsbusiness.co.uk Home of BDR700 Edited by - edmandsd on 24 Sep 2003 14:26:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I am sorry to hear that dave ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ Could you mail me a sort of ball park figure please ( privately ) Thanks. C7 PWT Pure Steel XE. Founder Member of The Twisted Prop Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ Have a stif drink dave, and realy think it over. Doug, Su77on Se7ens See our web site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 God I wish I had a suitcase full of cash , I woyuld snap this car up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Dave did not put the link here. Dont do it............. dont do it...................... ☹️ ☹️ ☹️ I have more pictures to upload. I will add a link to them later on today. Doug, ☹️ New pictures added here Su77on Se7ens See our web site here Edited by - Doug Phillips on 18 Sep 2003 13:10:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Very sad day Dave ☹️ Hard decision, must have taken mega-soul searching, but what a wrench eh? I'm sure she'll go to a good home. Best of luck *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens and Joint AO - Surrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino ferrana Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Crying shame! Your reports on your various upgrades and antics have kept me entertained for a long time now. DON'T DO IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I have to add that the last thing that I want, is for Perer T to get his hands on this car. 😬 He is bound to break it. *eek* . I WANT IT, BUT WOGGLE SAYS NO !!. ☹️ Come on Dave keep the car, and get bellow 10.5 sec's 😬 But if you do sell it then get another se7en, then you can go with us for a few blats. 😬 😬 Doug, Su77on Se7ens See our web site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 But Dougie, i promise to keep it in one piece, but not at once 😬 😬 C7 PWT Pure Steel XE. Founder Member of The Twisted Prop Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Peter It just a great car could you handle the power. 😬 Doug See you tonight. Su77on Se7ens See our web site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I think so, i am not sure as mine never seems to be roadworthy to asertain whetether or not i can *mad* C7 PWT Pure Steel XE. Founder Member of The Twisted Prop Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Doug, of course he could handle the power!! Could the propshaft handle pete though?? 😬 cheesy geezer 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Good point. Doug, Su77on Se7ens See our web site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Barbie Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 This car would make an excellent third Caterham for Arnie. I'd buy it just to irritate Arnie if my wife would let me have a second seven. Good luck with the sale......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 But unlike mine, she won't. 😬 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Tony Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 What sort of bhp are we talking here? I want something with a bit of grunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 ..now there's a question Tony I think 290bhp is probably realistic.....not pub talk mind. Home of BDR700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Anyone fancy a syndicate buy of this car ? C7 PWT Pure Steel XE. Founder Member of The Twisted Prop Club. Edited by - Peter T on 18 Sep 2003 18:29:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Phillips Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Sorry to see you are selling after all the development. I hope it wasn't anything to do with me telling you I was retiring from competition and selling my car in the New Year! Having driven BDR700 2 years ago in the Brighton Speed Trials I can vouch for the car being awesome. It is also immaculate and totally unique. Racing pics and items for sale here Edited by - Trevor on 18 Sep 2003 18:37:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Well let’s see where shall I begin!!!!!!!!!!! Hi to everyone I'm Dave's wife Alison (mother to 2-year-old twins). I'm as shocked and surprised as you all are to find out that he's put his baby up for sale (no that’s not one of the twins) its low and behold the caterham. Shock and horror spring s to mind wouldn't you say. I know Dave had his heart set on running 10's (I think, I feel bad now because I never listened) but at the end of the day he would never be happy if he wasn't racing, he loves the buzz especially at Brighton (as do I, because I get a babysitter for the day and I'm free) now where was I oh yes Dave and his car hmm!!!!!!!!!!!!! So come on you lads out there give him some support , tell him not sell, he’ll be under my feet otherwise,(only joking Dave) yes I know I do complain when he goes off racing but at the end of the day its what he loves and really enjoys. Thats all I've got to say (for now) so lets encourage Dave to keep the car, keep on trying and with hard work he'll get the time he wants. Better go, as he will be home from work soon. Al Oh Gareth no matter what happens you still won't get the car?????????? - only joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Amazing..!! If that was for real then if Dave still sells then he needs his head examined and doesn't deserve the car. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight fart Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Nothing worse than an empty garage. If you flog it you will always regret it. If you have just found this Dave, having searched Blatchat in December. TOLD YOU SO IN SEPTEMBER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Dave, As your local A/O you should know that any sales of a Seven in my area have to be vetted first by myself. I'm afraid that you have failed miserably to follow this simple ruling. This means that you are banned from any sale of said Seven for a period known only to myself!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED It's for your own good. I don't want to have to send 'the boys' round (with a special white coat including extra long sleeves!) Note the re-writes. All from the worry about your delusions that you can sell THE Seven without prior permission being given !!! Clamshell Club Founder Member. Edited by - CHRIS CLARK on 18 Sep 2003 20:16:41 Edited by - CHRIS CLARK on 18 Sep 2003 20:18:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 "Amazing..!! If that was for real then if Dave still sells then he needs his head examined and doesn't deserve the car." Or a wife like Alison!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Oh my god 😳 It's 9's by the way not 10's......so you weren't listening. Time for a password change ! The car IS still for sale. Home of BDR700 Edited by - edmandsd on 18 Sep 2003 21:12:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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