HI
Just thought i would share some mods i have recently completed on the CSR
Following fitting a carbon aero sreen i didnt like the origonal head light position so i have changed to the 5" type and made up new stays from scratch that drop there position lower, the stay as it comes out of the chassis now runs forward and parallel to the ground. ( much more stealth )
I have also removed the orgional indicators and now have the mini motor bike type mounted on new brakets off the front wishbone bolt.
Hope fully this week i will take recite of a new rear diffuser and a bespoke made rear anti roll bar. This could prove intersesting to gain a pick up from the hub as it would seem that Caterham have not provide for this i have a plan but till need the part to confirm it is suitable. Should keep me busy over the next week or so.
I will post some photos of all the mods soon if anyone is interested.
Ok i admit this has been longer that the suggested week or so !!
I have now fitted the Rear blade type ARB . I needed to manufacture brackets to mount to the rear independant uprights but otherwise a straight bolt on job.
Rear diffuser needed front fixing point brackets made which have been pop rivited to the rear chassis in 2 places either side of the tunnel with 3 bolt fixing. The actual diffuser required cut outs so the whisbones had free movment even on full droop this being more trial and error so as not to cut to much out.
Having looked at the rear i wondered how the front would look with a front splitter so I used the profile of the nose cone to cut out a carbon fiber splitter then made an aluminum wrap around to fill in the gap between this and the slope of the nose cone and form the top mounting. The rear section of the splitter being mounted back to the chassis . I didnt want to make the diffuser too big hoping just to stop the front end lift , if it does create any down force this will be a bonus.
As the weather has been what shall we call it ( awnsers on a post card ) i have not ventured out of the garage other that to take the photos so i will have to report back on what difference these mods make. Hope the photos help.
My next plan will be to visit someone to carry out suspension tweaks as having come from a Westfield Busa which was very seat of the pants the CSR needs to be a bit more focused ,or maybe i need to change my driving style !! So if anyone can recommend a good company preferably in the Hampshire area it would appreciated.
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Edited by - paul cardy on 26 Oct 2008 09:48:57
Edited by - paul cardy on 17 Jan 2009 15:42:13
