Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Bummer.

Pics?

Not really bothered by the color but I dislike the ghost flames. You can also see the white has some pink pearlescent in it. It has some flaws, a couple tiny rust spots. My buddy that bought it paints cars for fun though. He actually went to school for bodywork and was in charge of the mold department for a large fiberglass manufacturing company for 20 years. His Bronco is in our building now since he is painting it tonight.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Not really bothered by the color but I dislike the ghost flames. You can also see the white has some pink pearlescent in it. It has some flaws, a couple tiny rust spots. My buddy that bought it paints cars for fun though. He actually went to school for bodywork and was in charge of the mold department for a large fiberglass manufacturing company for 20 years. His Bronco is in our building now since he is painting it tonight.

I had to zoom in to see the flames. I'm with you, not a fan. I would go a more classic color. Looks really straight. You mind me asking what he paid for it?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I had to zoom in to see the flames. I'm with you, not a fan. I would go a more classic color. Looks really straight. You mind me asking what he paid for it?

It's pretty solid, it just has some shoddy work like the digital dash and the wiring mess that created. Oh, and for some reason someone removed the choke and it's got some god awful parts store steering wheel in it. Most of it can be pretty easily fixed. He's already put a new radiator in it, picked up a factory steering wheel and a set of factory gauges. he paid 26.5k.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

It's pretty solid, it just has some shoddy work like the digital dash and the wiring mess that created. Oh, and for some reason someone removed the choke and it's got some god awful parts store steering wheel in it. Most of it can be pretty easily fixed. He's already put a new radiator in it, picked up a factory steering wheel and a set of factory gauges. he paid 26.5k.

Lol, I did notice the AutoZone steering wheel.

Sounds like a fun project.

[Stephen W.]

O' lord give me strength...
I have access to over $100k CDN at a very low interest rate and this just came up yesterday on Bring a Trailer. It's in Toronto, just a few short hours from me.



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rham-7-csr200/

[Clipdat]

Get it, if you think you'd have the time to really use it and put some miles on it. None of us are getting any younger.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by bcj

Whoops!
Electrical gremlins back at work this week.

Went shopping a couple days ago and didn't get the trunk shut all the way again.
~ 265 mV left in the battery this morning.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

O' lord give me strength...

That's a well spec'd one too. Getting in/out looks to be a bit of a chore though.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

O' lord give me strength...
I have access to over $100k CDN at a very low interest rate and this just came up yesterday on Bring a Trailer. It's in Toronto, just a few short hours from me.



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...rham-7-csr200/

i feel like an enclosed trailer and tow vehicle is a prerequisite for a caterham.

but it really comes down to: "would i actually use it or just stare at it?"

[soundman98]

today was my last day at this job today. mixed feelings. been at the same place for 13.5 years.

oh well, no choice anymore but to march forward into the unknown

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

I’m curious to see what you think. Most know that the quickest way around a corner is at the limit of the tires’ grip. It’s not in a full lock slide. Not saying the guy doesn’t have good car control. He does. But …

Sorry tor taking so long to review more critically. I agree with you guys. Not only that, but I see that he has the same bad habits I have deeply seated. I struggle to break myself of downshifting too late, to the point where I'm rev-matching and engaging the clutch mid-corner. It's a terrible habit and I can see that it contributed directly to his sloppier corners. He's great with his driveline control but it's no substitute for proper timing.

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

He looks like he is pushing pretty hard. Also depends a lot on tire. Ever watch the races at Goodwood on old bias ply's? They drive with a good amount of slip angle. Not anywhere near full lock though. Well, not often anyway.

Chris lacks mechanical sympathy. He consistently gooses it before full clutch engagement. I don't care how good he is, he'll never get to drive my car.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i feel like an enclosed trailer and tow vehicle is a prerequisite for a caterham.

but it really comes down to: "would i actually use it or just stare at it?"

If I had a "street legal" Caterham I'd drive it everywhere I could lol (which isn't many places but there are a lot of random car meets around here). My wife would probably hate me though.

Though a tow vehicle would definitely be necessary to go to any kind of track.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Chris lacks mechanical sympathy. He consistently gooses it before full clutch engagement. I don't care how good he is, he'll never get to drive my car.

I do the same shit lol

[NoHaveMSG]

It’s arts and crafts night at work.