What follows is an updated timeline of the major things that have happened with the car, from the initial order being placed through to my current ownership, encompassing everything from upgrades to MOT test results to major tours and trackdays as I do them. Most entries can be expanded for more details.
Where an expanded entry has a corresponding blog entry to read more about the thing, you’ll also find links back to those.
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Car delivered
Gulf blue, orange detailing, black cage.
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unknown
Sold to 2nd owner
Unknown mileage or dealer.
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000160
Upgraded to 420R
Upgraded to 420R specification by Oakmere, Caterham main dealer.
- Power
- 180 -> 210 bhp
- Entries:
- Upgrade to 420R
- Link
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000160
Sold to 3rd owner
Repainted Kawasaki green with roll cage, nose cone band and 7 badge orange, Aces shift lights added
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001850
1st MOT
Pass. Rear ARB linkages had some play.
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Engine replaced
Engine terminally damaged during a trackday at Thruxton a couple of months before. Replaced by LFP Motorsport.
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002820
2nd MOT
Pass. No advisories.
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002938
3rd MOT
Pass. Windscreen crack not affecting driver's view.
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002950
4th and 5th MOTs
Failed MOT with various issues. Windscreen, front tyres, fog lamp, windscreen washer, running rough, emissions. Everything remedied bar the windscreen and retested to pass.
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002950
Deposit placed
Sold via PT Sportscars. 10 week wait!
