R500 up the Bealach this morning

[GetCarter]

I'm still running in the R500, but at last it's stopped raining up here!

http://www.stevecarter.com/R500D/R500D_01.wmv (35 mb file)

(for some reason converting to wmv chopped the last 2 secs off. Strange.)

You'll notice the well behaved short shifting!

Jury service tomorrow so all fun stops. Bu66er.

Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 8th August 14:50

[2slo]

Enjoyed that, thanks. Did I see a speed camera half way along that road?

Mark.

[GetCarter]

The really great thing about the Bealach is that 60mph (for 90% of it) is a pretty good speed!

[Cock Womble 7]

Stunning mate (the car and the road).

I hope that biker got a good photo!

[GetCarter]

Cock Womble 7 said:

I hope that biker got a good photo!

Well spotted! I gave him a wave as I passed... doubtless the pic will be up on some biker forum somewhere

[Cock Womble 7]

GetCarter said:

Cock Womble 7 said:

I hope that biker got a good photo!

Well spotted! I gave him a wave as I passed... doubtless the pic will be up on some biker forum somewhere

You should have gone back, given him your email address and asked him to send you a copy.

[chris_speed]

Good news you've had it delivered Steve! Any photos of it yet, would love to see em.

[GetCarter]

chris_speed said:

Good news you've had it delivered Steve! Any photos of it yet, would love to see em.

Hi Chris...

Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 8th August 19:39

[edb49]

Looks right you've got the right filter fitted... what about a decat?

[chris_speed]

Looks damn good, but as is being discussed on BC at the moment, odd headlamps! Not sure they're my cuppa - but great colour scheme, and the lamps look good on the video

[GetCarter]

chris_speed said:

as is being discussed on BC at the moment, odd headlamps

Hey Blatchat chaps (hello to my old chums over there) - what's the prob?

Here are my 2 R500's 2002 & 2010 (excuse the dog). IMHO 2010 position looks way better? (lower and smaller?) Less 'bug eyed'?

Edited by GetCarter on Tuesday 10th August 13:24

[chris_speed]

No storm in a teacup Steve, it's only me and one other that seems to dislike them!

http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=191433

[GetCarter]

Cheers Chris. Say Hi to Rob Grigsby if you see him! (7 Nutter of the highest order)

ETA, you'll be pleased to see I got rid of the nasty orange side repeaters!

Edited by GetCarter on Tuesday 10th August 13:28

[edb49]

I wonder if the light position helps/hinders the intake? Likewise to drag....

[Krismuss]

I have to admit that whilst I'm no fan of the new Caterham paint scheme (in general - it's just the twin strip thing!), this has to be the best looking CAT I've seen in a long time

It looks the absolute 'muts..'

Happy Blatting

Chris

Edited by Krismuss on Tuesday 10th August 17:55

[michaeljclark]

Hi Steve,

Where did you get the clear repeater lenses for the cycle wings?

I was told by Caterham Cars that they weren't available any more!!!

Loved the video BTW

Mike

[jturrell]

Clear side repeater lenses (there's no picture, but they appear to be available):

http://www.sevenspeed.co.uk/lighting.html

[GetCarter]

Yep...as above. It's the top listing with no photo. Also buy two silver bulbs that shine orange (half way down)

Steve

[Dave J]

clear repeaters are landrover 90 reversing lamps

dj

[thinfourth2]

Dave J said:

clear repeaters are landrover 90 reversing lamps

dj

A 90 doesn't have reversing lamps

it does have sidelights which are identical