markdenton Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Started life as a 1987 ford chassis although never completed or used- bought in 97 and chassis re-built by ARCH (original caterham chassis makers) to Vx spec (changed engine mounts etc.) Then built from ground up as if new kit (photo's available of build) by mechanical engineer. Obviously 'Q' plated, and run around for 3800 miles but still immaculate. I then brought it in 99 and proceeded to upgrade it, adding the big brake kit and having the donor engine rebuilt and stage one tuned (£6000) by recognised Vx specialist to include electronic ignition mapping. Now gives out 213 BHP! I also changed the clutch while it was out and changed the gearbox from the Quaiffe close ratio straight cut to a new sierra XR4 that doesn't whine (the first is a racing box that I will also sell with the car). I also uprated the suspension to Bilstein adjustables. All work has been done by Arrowstar racing of Oxford, recognised caterham experts, including a recent service and chassis touch-up. Everything else is pure HPC - she's in aluminium/british racing green, 16'' HPC wheels, full weather gear, MoMo steering wheel, leather racing bucket seats, FIA roll bar, 4 into 1 side exhaust. Never been on a track in her life, much loved and polished, and probably the most fun high spec Vx you can buy for £12000. Live in the new Forest on the south coast. summers comin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 "Arrowstar racing of Oxford, recognised caterham experts" Hmmmmmmmm Who went bust a year & a half ago. Good luck selling the car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdenton Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 You sure AVES? Still rocking as far as I know...same Arrowstar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 You're new here right ❗ Search against the name or have a look at some back issues of the club mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 😳 😳 😳 Sssshhhhh!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgodfrey Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Is it still for sale or has it gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdenton Posted March 8, 2003 Author Share Posted March 8, 2003 No still for sale - bargain really... Mark D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbut Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Mark How can you sell such a great car !!! has the sailing taken over, you can't sell my baby !!! and I think that Gear box was a great conversation stopper ;-)) if you lower the price can I have her back ;-))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdenton Posted March 13, 2003 Author Share Posted March 13, 2003 Dear Nick - she's looking better than ever and i've spent a lot of dosh (you know that one!) Make me an offer! hope you're well - Mark D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbut Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi Mark, I would love to have her back, but havent got that sort of dosh at the mow, ive been looking for a ex Vauxhall race car todo track days and I know you can get one for arround 9K what would you let her go for ??? my email address is nick.butler@lmco.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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