Caterham CSR Trackday toy

Mantorp, again. A new personal best, again -  1.21,8!!! That is 1.5 seconds faster than last time, and I haven't changed anything excep...

I got an invite to test a new software for simulation of how fast a car can run one lap on a race track, called OptimumLap. It uses a simpli...

Here is a can't miss video of a CSR 260 with Geartronics Paddle shift and a straight cut Quaife 60G 6 speed sequential gearbox. ...

Back to Mantorp. It may appear as it is the only track I go to, and yes, that is sadly  true.  I wish I could go to more tracks but Mantor...

I've noticed that the engine sound changes when the cooling fan kicks in. Not a big deal, I thought, but now I understand it is someth...

Very windy, sunny day. The wind kept the top speed down on the long straight. Used 13" Radical slicks . Started with ~20 psi hot, but...

Who said highway driving isn't exciting? Fortunately it was only the inertial switch that cut off the fuel pump. Never happe...

I could no longer ignore the fact that my exhaust flanged was warped and leaked, and I also found something that looked like a small crack o...

I've installed an Innovate LC-1 wideband Lambda controller connected to my MBE 9A4 ECU. A wideband lambda output a linear 0-5V AFR ...

The missing screw found... DOH!

The Cosworth carbon air box is supplied with a combined MAP and air temp sender, which measures temp and pressure inside the air box. After ...

During the winter I modified the rear calipers to fit 13" rims , and this weekend was the first test how it worked out. Well.. F...

A big day today, I have done so many modifications since last track day before the winter. In short I have Fitted 13" rims and mod...

An easy way to measure camber is to use a spirit and a ruler. It is really important that the car is standing on a completely flat surface ...

Both sides loose - scary! Left side so much I could turn it with my fingers. 41 mm socket. 270 Nm (yes that is a lot!)

So far the engine have behaved extremely well and almost no problems at all. A bad battery connector, small coolant leak because of a ...

Finally it was time for the first start of the engine. The whole family was excited and my wife would help me with operating the throttle pe...

My old Ford BlackOak ECU is locked so I needed a new after market ECU. My choice was MBE 9A4, because it already was proved to be working go...

Head and block now back together with new ARP bolts and new gasket. 60 lb/ft in three stages and ARP lube. A dab of sealant on marked spot...

The head is back, ported nice and smooth, valve seats refurnished and the old valves grinded. Refurnished valve seats Smooth inlet ...

The block is back from the workshop, clean as a silver plate, and finally I could start to assemble the engine. Torques are taken from the F...