David White

Another vote for DPR in Redhill who did my flat floor setup.

108 hrs over 8 weeks or so. My advice would be to not go too fast as it’s a thoroughly enjoyable experience that’s over all too soon. There’s a list of blogs within my blog, that may be of interest: https://cat310s.wordpress.com/category/references/ Latest assembly guides can be downloaded from the Caterham Cars website: https://caterhamcars.com/en/for-owners/guides-and-manuals Enjoy!

Hi Colin, I drew it in based on where I found it on my 2019 self build car. Kind regards

Unfortunately I don't have a photo, but this is roughly where it is located under the transmission cover. To reach it from above, you may also have to remove the plate labelled (2). Cover is awkward to get off as you'll have to remove the gear knob and may have to slacken off the handbrake via the adjuster attached to the side of the differential. I doubt you'll be able to get to it from below as the prop shaft is in the way.

I used superglue when assembling the car.

#2 Thanks Jonathan - there seem to be a variety of options and a bit of trial and error. #4 StevehS3 - would be interested to know how you achieved that. Great result!

I'm sure I've seen this subject discussed before but an struggling to find the thread. My front carbon wings have white spots appearing (presumably water marks) and I'm looking for advice on how to get rid without having to remove or recoat the wings. Thanks in anticipation! David

Also booked into Guyers again. Looking forward to a great day.

I fitted this to the fuse box cover, taking the supply from the existing permanent supply serving the cigarette lighter. It has an inbuilt switch (the left hand button) so can be isolated to avoid draining the battery, although I have to leave it turned on when connecting my Ctek via the 12V port. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09DKSSS43/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, I located the rear 12V supply cable tied under the tunnel cover, behind the handbrake and just forward of the Diff. You'll probably have to take off the cover to gain access.

Hi Anton, Just spotted what I believe to be your 7 on the roundabout on the A22 near Sackville School, East Grinstead - hope you are OK?

Evening commute back home. Had to make the most of the good weather!

There is still a permanent live to the switch so I have to leave it on to use the CTEK.

Taking inspiration from David's original post, I've just installed similar although have fixed it into the fuse box cover and made use of the existing 12v supply to the original cigarette lighter, so avoiding having to make new connections to the battery. The cigarette lighter is now also switched.

SOLD!

***SOLD*** Soft Bits for Sevens SV (or CSR) Premium (lined) RE-Bag. Excellent condition, only used once. A new Premium RE Bag is £270. £180 inc P&P (UK only)

This is the only version I've come across, but as you say, it doesn't cover the whole top and for that price I would want a bit more! https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/Sigma-Ti-VCT-approx-2014-on-Carbon-Coil-Cover-TYPE-B-p291316138

On of my post build check, as advised by CC, the routing of the handbrake cable behind the hose was noted as being incorrect. This had to be corrected to pass in front of the hose before the car went in for the IVA test.

Guyers House booked!

I'm having the same thoughts and would be interested in any recommendations.

I know it's not what you want, but a bit of black electrical tape, a hole punch and less than 5 minutes does the trick. The total eclipse works a treat and the corona remains more than bright enough. Top tip - make sure you're in your normal seated position when sticking it on.

#13 - PM sent

I wasn't keen on the "7" of those available from eBay, so I redesigned a version and had it 3D printed.

According to the build manual: Inner side panels = 5/32" x 0.47" Stone Guards = 1/8" x 0.51" I used a number of M3 washers to get the tool to fit in the fastener when fitting poppers for the floor mats and door strap.

Thanks Shaun

Updated April 2023 If you’re ever looking to put together your own Caterham from a kit, there’s no better place to start than the array of blogs available from numerous other Seven enthusiasts. Many of the following certainly provided a great source of inspiration before, during and after my own build. I don’t claim this list to be comprehensive and would apologise in advance to anyone out there I may have missed – let me know and I’ll add you on. Equally, if you're included but would rather not be, please let me know. My 170S Build by Nick Boulter (2023), 170S Caterham 420R Build by Alistair A (2023), 420R Caterham 7 170R Build Blog (2022/23), 170R Team 420R Build by Obodiah (2020), 420R Caterham 420 Detailed Build Blog by Chris Collins (2019/20), 420R S3 “An alternative Caterham 420R build manual” Caterham 310R SV Build Blog by Ben (2019/20), 310R SV - very well put together and I would recommend to anyone looking to build their own car. Caterham 310S by Richard Palmer (2019), 310S S3 Cat 310S by David White (me!) (2019), 310S SV Caterham 7 Diaries by Mark “CtrMint” (2018/19), 420R S3 - a great resource and currently home to the "Eccles" mirror mount 3D print files Caterham 310R SV Build (2017/19), 310R SV A Caterham Seven Build Blog by John Martin “Purplemeanie” (2017), 420R SV - excellent detail and a great read. Caterham 7 420 R Build Blog by Martin Gosling (2016/17), 420R S3 Caterham 360 Build by Rob Jones (2016/17), 360R SV 420R SV Build Diary by Marcus Adams (2016), 420R SV - great detail and highly informative. Caterham Superlight Twenty Build Blog by Nigel Pugh (2016), 270R SV Caterham 7 360R SV Build Blog by Kevin Briggs (2015/16), 360R SV Father and Son 420R SV Build Blog by Simon and Jeremy Roberts (2015/16), 420R SV Team Ivans Caterham Build Project (2014/15), Roadsport 140 SV R500 Build and Ownership Blog by Daniel French (2014), R500 S3. Daniel’s blog includes the excellent and well referenced directions for wiring the headlights. The original build dates to 2014 although the blog has since been developed to follow Daniel’s racing career. BOTB Caterham Supersport R Build Diary by BOTB team (2014) Caterham 7 Build, Roadsport 175 SV by Andrew Bissell (2014) Caterham Supersport R by Dominic Gregory (2013/14) Caterham Supersport R Build Diary by Tom Wood (2013)