Brian T

My car's rear suspension was disassembled and reset at BOSS racing, who I'm certain would have identified suspension mount issues, so I feel reasonably comfortable that my CSR 260 is currently OK. But I'm definitely going to keep checking.

Yes, but this does confirm the engine is a well sorted, fully rebuilt corker (I have the receipt/description for that), the car has retained all of it's oil/cooling race-grade upgrades, steering rack, braking upgrades, and been made 'road comfy' with a Quaife straight cut 5 speed (long 1st & 2nd) gearbox. Along with some very tasteful bespoke upholstery that improves the driving environment. It's undoubtedly a well optioned car, and has just gone to Arch to ensure the chassis is absolutely and fully as it should be for future owners. It will be an outstanding example of the CSR 260, with every box ticked.

Thanks for that!

Wow. If that 'was' this car it's been pretty much rebuilt from the ground up. Seats, roll cage, rear lid (which I wish it still had!) Do you know when it was raced? Theres a year gap in MOTs that I've just spotted. Mileage is a digital read out, so no idea how that could be fiddled with. The mileages on the MOTs all line up perfectly, and that's good enough for me.

Roll bar is standard FIA track bar. Colour is BMW Storm Grey, with orange accents. Wheels are Caterham Anthracite 15" 10 spoke wheels, 9" at rear and 6.5" at front, fitted in 2011. I'd upload more pictures, but on this site it's more complicated than opening a bank account if your surname is Farage. It's a stunning car, to drive, to look at, to listen to, to own.

It's had a relatively low mileage, fully MOT'd (so road registered) history. Probably a lot of track driving, which is where a CSR 260 really comes alive. I can imagine the late surge in throttle response being a bit of a handful in damp conditions, where the butterflies add a more sensitive level of throttle control. Same power and torque, just less shockingly delivered, and with no advantage. That's why raced CSR 260s tend to be converted away from roller-barrels.

It's had a relatively low mileage, fully MOT'd (so road registered) history. Probably a lot of track driving, which is where a CSR 260 really comes alive. I can imagine the late surge in throttle response being a bit of a handful in damp conditions, where the butterflies add a more sensitive level of throttle control. Same power and torque, just less shockingly delivered, and with no advantage. That's why raced CSR 260s tend to be converted away from roller-barrels.

Thank you DanRo. It ain't easy.

Thank you DanRo. It ain't easy.

Car is garaged at home in SE London. Was delivered by Turn 7 - a part of their universally brilliant service.

I know roller-barrels are a really cool option, but don't bring any benefit to engines running under 9000rpm, so for a Hyabusa powered 7, a perfect match. The injectors/butterflies were fitted by a previous owner, and I explored a return to the Cosworth Racing roller barrels but research revealed the Raceline butterflies fitted provide far more sensitive throttle control in the 6000+ rpm band. So I've stuck with them. On my one track evening session at Brands, I was almost overwhelmed by the combination of power and traction, having previously owned an SV Superlight R as a great comparison. The CSR was consistently the quickest 7 on track, and I was barely touching on its capabilities in the technical corners. I'm certain roller-barrels add a great sense of drama and high end shove, and really don't want to sound in any way demeaning, so sorry if my description came across that way. Most people that race CSR 260s will routinely opt for a butterfly system, for that subtle added throttle control.

I'm very reluctantly putting my gorgeously optioned CSR 260 (CSR 260 No. 72) back to the market. First off, the reason: A devastating left hand injury in 2019 has fundamentally and permanently disabled my left hand, made quite scarily evident towards the end of the drive home from Le Mans 2023. A combination of cramping and loss of feeling makes any kind of high level gear changes or dashboard switch management too sketchy for confident, brisk driving. It's not the car, it's me. The car is simply wonderful. 13800 miles. So an average of just over 800 miles per year. A low mileage car. Every consideration has gone into the thoughtful options and upgrades in the engine bay. The 'binary' roller-barrel throttle bodies replaced by equally capable, but far more throttle-sensitive Raceline butterfly throttle bodies/injection/induction, with full ECU dyno'd remap. Fully overhauled/upgraded oil/water/cooling plumbing and systems. This car is almost impossible to overheat when driven - the cooling systems are awesome. Custom 35-click Nitron suspension system/dampers on all corners, so more than 3 times the adjustability of the latest Caterham 420 Cup, with a load more power. Custom BTB 4/2/1 CSR exhaust system from headers out (£2800) installed in 2011 by BTB exhausts, repacked in 2019 by Cosworth specialists HWR Motorsport, at the same time as the full Cosworth Racing Duratec 2.3 engine service/rebuild, at 11,000 miles (£2475). This is an awesomely cared for car, with some delightful custom cockpit diamond-stitched livery, and an extremely well cared for/managed engine. Full screen/door/half-roof weather gear along with wipers all brand new and boxed (£1500), so if you want to drive in a more comfortable environment, it's there with a few spanners. I've shed more tears over selling treasured guitars that I've owned since the 1970's because of the same hand injury, and know that this car doesn't deserve the same cache of emotional/sentimental connection, but it is no longer a car I feel I can enjoy to its full potential. Wonderfully prepared by Callum's team at Turn 7 prior to my purchase in April 2022, so every nut and bolt front to back, and full engine pressure testing and all oil/fluids renewed. Needs to find a new home/gifted driver, to see it through its next generation of ownership. I'm looking for £45K, which may be a little ambitious, but is certainly towards the lower end of some of the CSR 260 market prices. I'm gutted, but someone out there will have a dream come true.