andrew_r

Caterham will want the car for at least a week to perform the PBC and IVA test. Therefore you can't wait for it. You will need to take it up, return home and then go back to collect it.

You may be able to drive it home, if they post the IVA cert and you are luck enough that the DVLA don't want to inspect it. Caterham do state that they won't store the car following the IVA, but I guess you'll get a few days.

Collecting mine on Thursday assuming it passes tomorrow.

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Andrew

Thanks for your replies both publicly and privately. All now sorted.

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Andrew

I need to hire a car trailer to move the Caterham in the Dartford area. I've looked at the web, but nothing obvious.

Can anyone suggest any suitable companies I could try. looking for 0.5 days hire.

Looking to hire for this Thursday afternoon.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Andrew

I had this issue on my new build - couldn't squezze in 1.9L. I did a bit of web detective work.

The later T9 gearbox has an oil capacity of 1.2 L and the early box 1.9L

There is a good article on the T9 here:

http://www.morganownersclub.com.au/gearbox_conversion.htm

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Andrew

Spiderlane,

it looks like your indicators are indeed on the dash as the stack only requires 4 buttons and you have six in total.

I think mine has five buttons, 4 for the stack and 1 for launch control and then the 2 due for fitting on the steering wheel.

Caterham want to charge me 4 hours labour (£300) to install the steering wheel mounted button, I guess I could just drill another hole.

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Andrew

Spiderline,

when the kit arrives the indicator switches are not fitted to the steering wheel as it would not pass the IVA.

The two indicator switches and small loom are temporarily installed in place of two stack buttons and then installed in the steering wheel post IVA.

What switches have you got for indicators?

Nigel,

I beleive that Caterham can reflash the dash controller module (PCB mounted behind the dash) to stop the indicators affecting your ability to turn the engine off, there was also a problem with the headlamps being on and in a certain state affecting the switching off on the engine.

It would be interesting to know if they could reflash it to stop a long push when the engine is running, re-engaging the starter, maybe a timer controlled function from initial ignition switch on or crank to stop recranking without an ignition cycle?

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Andrew

I spoke to Chris Weston at the factory to confirm that the 2 Brown wires should connect to the solenoid.

I had thought that this was the case as the ring was M8, not M6 as in the case of the battery.

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Andrew

The two panels with the big holes are the knee trims that fit under the dash at either end.

The other looks like the tunnel cover - but it doesn't look like the correct shape.

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Andrew

Black = B

Blue = U

Brown = N

S = slate grey

P = Pink

All of the rest are as you would expect

Agree the 2 brown wires go to the starter solenoid and there is no engine loom earth.

It may be worth calling Caterham to see if you can get some pictures of the IVA approved wiring layout. It is a lot different and requires alot more tie wraps and saddle clamps every 12 inches.

I see your multiway plug is sticking up in the air. So did mine, it felt like I was stressing it when I tried to secure it - but it needs to be for the IVA.

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Andrew

I fitted mine using M5 (or was it M4) dome head hex head nuts and bolts. I think I used 8 on each. Looks really good and easy to remove. No more obvious than rivets.

I also used the rubber trim that Caterham supply for the fron arches on three sides.

Really pleased with the look.

You can download the standard Sigma build manual from the Caterham web site + the R400 engine installation supplement.

It's not perfect, but that's what I have used.

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Andrew

The R400 SV is the same as the one you show, apart from it is 65mm shorter. I know because Caterham supplied me a CSR one in error and it was too long.

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Andrew

I had a spare cap with bellows in my kit. I wasn't sure what it was for, so it must be the brake master cylinder cap for track use.

Thanks

Andrew

I noticed this when I test drove an R400.

That's why I have gone for Jenveys and a custom Map.

Steve Greenald is mapping it for me on the 29th March and then it goes to Caterham for PBC and IVA.

Regards

Andrew

Martin,

they sent you the CSR exhaust can as well then. They did that to me also, at least you didn't polish it before finding the error.

I stuck my cycle wings on and I've put the indicator repeaters in the headlamps. Checked with IVA tech rep and he seemed ok with this as long as they are bright.

I have checked with the IVA tst and they don't need to be ce marked and they can be clear with amber bulbs. He said the only reason they might not pass is if they are not bright enough.

Can anyone who has them fitted comment on how bright they appear.

Thanks

Andrew

I used a stepped cone cutter. Very easy. Marking the centre line was the most difficult part of the job.

Does anyone know if the lights need to be ce marked for the IVA test. Pretty sure mine aren't

Thanks

Andrew

I bought the MBE CAN adapter and can plug in below the dash and map mine. I made a concious decision not to buy the Caterham ECU and bought an unmapped MBE 9A4 instead. I can access the full map etc. It is being mapped on a rolling road in a couple of weeks. Should hopefully run better than a compromised caterham map. It will also let me up the power in the future easily.

CAN Interface is an MBE 985 I think. Don't buy from Caterham though as there is a circa 300% markup.

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Andrew

I had this issue as well. The exhaust appeared to be 65mm too long when all mated nicely. Turned out I had been supplied with a CSR exhaust. Caterham swapped it, but I had to have the new one polished to match the rest of the system.

I started a thread, which someone responded to after measuring their exhaust.

Mine off of the stands today. Due to Caterham on the 29th March. Just the tonneau and boot cover to do now.

Regards

Andrew