BadBob

Sean will be sending it very soon I have no doubt, although I used to quite enjoy driving my old 3-wheeler

here "Everyone knows that the [...] male requires access to a fully-equipped shed to allow escape from the wife and kids." See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

What do you mean, 'if'? See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

This month's Low Flying thread? I can't find it anywhere, not even a PDF version See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

Hi Martin, Glad to hear the engine went in OK, a real milestone in the build! When do you estimate completion? How far ahead do you plan to book the SVA? Good luck with the next stages Mine installation also went well. We were glad we had a 'proper' engine crane and levelling gadget giving us very fine control getting it into the S3 chassis. There's a couple of photos on the web site (below) See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

I just used some RTV silicone I got from the motor factors to 'glue' them on. Now pondering whether to put some bolts through from the inside. I think I'll wait and see how they fare. See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

I've installed the protective panels I fabricated as splash-guards to the grot-traps on my 7. This was easy as it's a new build and the engine wasn't in yet. Pictures of my approach to this problem here and here. Ask me in 10 years time if I've done the right thing See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

Hi Martin, Good luck with the engine installation! I'll be doing mine on Saturday PM, lets hope it goes smoothly for both of us. See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Now with photos!

Hi Richard, I don't know about sucking the grot out, but I'm about to fit guards in front of them in my new build Driver's side passenger side But I wonder why this is not done routinely. Can you shed any more light on the intricacies of the grot trap? Will I just be trapping grot in there and making things worse still? As for getting it out once it's there, have you considered a pressure washer or conventional hose, with the nozzle well-in to flush debris out toward the front? See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build.

Evenings only in the week as I have had to keep my day job in order to pay for the thing (and to be able to eat and other stuff like that too of course) ☹️ See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build.

Ahem. The high angle of the camera, and the unflattering lighting do make it look as though I might be starting to go just a little thin on top. It's OK not to mention it See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build.

Yes, they do that all the time It's the badgers you need to worry about See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Edited by - BadBob on 21 Oct 2007 22:58:21

Don't forget to hit F5 occasionally to refresh the picture, right front done apart from missing upright.

Let's see... See my Build Cam for progress on the Roadsport Sigma build. Rats. Hmm. Ah, that looks better. Can someone try the link please, you can see MY shed if it works properly Edited by - BadBob on 21 Oct 2007 10:47:52

BOS - you will be most welcome down here when you get sorted in Leeds, tea and biscuits available in return for sage advice. Exfordy - I followed your build diary with great interest. Would be very curious to know how you made that cover plate with a curved 90 degree angle in it, a work of craftsmanship. I suspect the answer may involve skill, experience and the right tools for the job Not long to go now (assuming the final cheque made it to Caterham...)

Thanks to all for the rapid and well-informed replies, I expected nothing less Dinitrol seems to be favorite for rust protection, can it be thinned and sprayed for best coverage? If I can find some strong velcro that may be an option for the carpets... I've not found a 200lb torque wrench so am loooking for a hire shop, or have even (don't tell Caterham) thought of doing some maths and getting a scaffold pole and a spring balance. One thing that would be useful would be an online supplier for all the lubricants and fluids (loctite, rubber lubricant etc.) as a trip to Halfords in Bradford didn't do the trick, anyone know of one? This weekend is for clearing out the garage!

Hi, The time has come. After months of dreaming, lurking (here), tyre kicking and a test drive or two my Sigma 150 kit arrives next week *thumbup* I'm hoping to 'do it right' over the winter and be on the road next year, which seems feasible. In my mind I see myself keeping and enjoying the car for many years, and as it will only be in this many component parts once in its life I wondered: What work do Blat-Chaters advise on my new car before I turn to page one of the build manual? I've read the FAQ and lurked here for a while and so far have a list: Polish all the bodywork before beginning assembly. No protective wax on it out of the factory. Rust proof very carefully – aluminium+steel corrosion cells are a risk for Sevens. People advise Waxoyl, Hammerite, POR15 and even Duralac. But which to use where and what are the most important/difficult areas? Consider using heavy duty double sided carpet fitting tape for interior carpets. Fit a catch tank on the diff breather, and extend the breather tubing. Paint the inside of the wings with stoneguard. Loosen the filler plug on the gearbox before you fit it, and fill the box with oil (leaving the blanking plug in to prevent spills. Drill out the rivnuts in the side panels where the rear wings attach, and replace them with rubber rawl-nuts to avoid corrosion. Bond the front wings rather than bolt, to avoid crazing of the fibre glass To prevent water ingress seal all round the bulkhead, round the base of the pedal box, the join between scuttle and car side, the ends of the foot-wells. Insure the kit while it's in transition to being a car, in case the worst happens - does anyone have any pointers to a good policy? Can I take this opportunity to say 'Hello Batchat' and introduce myself? I'm an IT manager based in Leeds looking forward to a long and fulfilling relationship with a red Caterham 7 Sigma 150. Rob

Yellow 7 outside the Arts Centre on Friday about 4:45. Guess you might be staff, student or attending the conference?

Heading North at the bottom of the B5053 near Ipstones. Bright yellow Seven with yellow roll-bar. Gave you a wave heading South on my Ducati. Great day for it!

Blue, FN 05 ??? heading West towards Shipley from Calverley on New Line. Blue 7. Very close to my house, are you local or just passing through? BB

Black 7 in the outside lane just as I had to turn off onto the A42 - Y 7 J**. Hate motorways on my bike, what's it like in a 7?