DirtBuddha

I swapped my windscreen to an aeroscreen for the first trackday I did in my first Caterham. 

Some years and 3 Caterhams later and I've yet to go back to a windscreen.

Full aero - full time. Anything less dilutes the experience - why would you want to do that???? ! 😆

Brian James Minno Max

Model 160-1050

1,600kg (1,200kg load cap.)

Bed length 3.4m (overall length 4.62m)

Bed width 1.71m (overall width 2.05m)

Height 1.88m

Internal height 1.46m

Extended 2.4m easy-glide-out ramps, allowing ultra-low ground clearance cars to load easily, without damage

GT Cover with integral high-level tyre rack

Jerry Can Storage Box (fits 3 x 20ltr cans)

Recessed storage tray and locking lid, ideal for keeping tie-down straps secure

Flush-fitting centre decking

Wheel Stop Chocks - Quick release stop chocks can be set to optimise the load balance. Secured with quick action cotter pins attached with plastic coated cables

Kick-down rear stands for loading stability

5 brand new tyres

Brand new hitch with lock and 2 keys

Truly excellent condition with zero corrosion.

£3,850

Located near Horsham, West Sussex

Yes - I have one of those. Does £25 sound ok?

I'm near Horsham, West Sussex

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I feel for the OP. That amount of corrosion is shocking, as is the breathtaking quote from the dealer to fix it. 
 

This thread is yet another reason why I only ever buy cheaper, older models… fixing them up if they need it, but mostly just driving and enjoying them. 

Would I like a £40k 420R, or £60k 620R?
- Yes I would. 
 

Would I actually spend £40k / £60k on a Caterham (or even over £20k for that matter)? 
- Not on your life!!! 
 

Do I get just as much fun and enjoyment out of a cheaper, older car?

- You bet. 

 

Hmmm... my 2005 K Series has all the standard Caterham gauges and I'd be interested in swapping for your Stack dash and wiring so long as it all works? 

BM me if interested...

Quote

 

• (Apparently) extensive rust on the suspension (front and rear), as well as the areas already identified;
• The front tyres were bald on the inner edges (after 3,500 miles of road usage);
• The oil catch tank was not properly plumbed;
• The spare tyre gel was allegedly out-of-date (despite me having replaced it only a year ago);
• The exhaust support bobbin had failed (I replaced this about 18 months ago);
• Paint on the wiper arms had flaked off almost entirely;
• Wiper blades showing signs of perishing (these were new from Caterham and had only been on the car just over two months);
• Oil leak at front of engine;
• Missing cam cover bolt;
• Engine rubbers starting to drop;
• Roller barrel throttles dirty and needing a strip and clean;
• Front wing trims falling off and carbon fibre water stained.

The total cost to rectify these faults (including the service) came to almost £6.500

 

Er... whaaaat??    £6.5k to fix a list of mostly minor issues, plus some suspension rectification?  

If that's a serious quote you need to take it somewhere else. 

My Milwaukee is the best battery-operated tyre pump I've ever had. I've had it for 2 years, inflated tyres on every car in our family, my Caterhams, track days, my VW Crafter Camper Van, Toyota Land Cruiser etc and it never misses a beat.

Even used it to inflate my Ifor Williams trailer tyres (they require 90 psi each) and it did them just fine.

PENDING

Fountain C100 4-wheel/twin axle trailer.

1500 kgs and the perfect size for Caterhams (see pictures).

Bed length  330cms (trailer overall length 470cms)

Bed width  185 cms (trailer overall width 228cms)

Long ramps 190cms

Well maintained and recently serviced.

Includes:

4 new wheels & tyres (correct trailer 8 ply heavy duty tyres)

New brakes

New Bowden cable

Recent Jockey Wheel

Tows extremely smoothly and it's very stable - better than my Brian James Minno in fact.

All electrics, brakes etc in perfect working order.

£1,499 located near Horsham, West Sussex

Unfortunately noise restrictions have become tighter at a lot of circuits... 92dB static now at many, with some still at 105dB. Thruxton is just 90dB. 🥴

Yes. It's a hot spot where the wadding is failing. It needs taking apart and renewing, which is easy-peasy. 

I bought new wadding from Raceco. It comes with the correct wrap for the internal pipe as well as clear instructions. 

Ah, ok... I'm afraid that's too tall for my application, sorry. 

Is it 18cms tall, or 14cms... as I'm not sure from the picture. And what is the width at the baseplate?

Sell the Sigma and install a Hayabusa(!) 

200 bhp+ from standard engine, revs to 11k rpm, you get a free 6-speed sequential gearbox plus you gain the HUGE benefits of lighter weight, lightning-fast turn-in, absurdly short braking distances, much better acceleration, and an exhaust note that puts the biggest grin on your face this side of taking Class A drugs 😆

 

1 hour ago, p.mole1 said:

Hi,

I doubt it will fit unless the spacing of your throttle body intakes exactly match a Rover K series? 

You would probably need to make a new back plate, however if you think the spacing is the same I can send you some measurements

Best rgeards

Phil 

Yes, I would be making a new backplate in any case. More interested in the airbox itself measurements... height, width, depth, diameter of inlet, that sort of thing. 

 

Julian,

Out of interest, how much was this?

And what was the cost difference vs getting a custom one made?

Got any more pictures please? 

And can you send some measurements too (as I'm trying to figure out if this will fit my Hayabusa Caterham Seven...)

4 hours ago, mikes said:

I am downsizing 😁

I will be putting the original 1.8 Superlight engine back is as I have decided to give others a chance in Class 4 of the Club Championship 😁😁

😆

Quite the engine!

Just out of interest, what are you replacing it with?

1 hour ago, chrisr1718 said:

They're £359 each, my price is for the pair, therefore saving £218 +P&P!!

Holy Moly... £359 EACH!!!!! ???? 

Erm... am I missing something?  They're £359 brand new following that link....

Ford quality 

Yes, but Minilites are not as desirable. I just sold a set of Minilites with Toyo R888Rs with good tread for £250 for the set of 4. 

However, KN/Caterham 8 spokes routinely go for £400 per set if they're 6", more if it's a set of 6+8". 

I'm just going by the prices I see them advertised for. 

I have a spare set of four 8 spokes in black. Nice and straight, but do have some chips on them. £400

They have CR500s on them with lots of tread but obviously pretty old now. 

Horsham, West Sussex 

A couple of weeks ago someone was selling a PRG Minisporter and said it was used to store their CSR, which is the same size as an SV is it not?
 

The PRG and BJ Minno are very similar in size.. so possibly worth checking.