Caterham Blog
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Build Session 36 : Repeaters, IVA, Mirrors, Wipers, Rear Hubs, Wings
Caterham 420R build session covering repeater lights, IVA preparation, mirrors, wipers, rear hubs, and wing work.
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Build Session 35 : Front Wings, Handbrake Cable and Tidying Up
Caterham 420R build session covering front wing finishing, handbrake cable work, and general tidying before the final build stages.
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Build Session 34 : Brake and Clutch Fillup/Bleed, Bonnet Collection and more Front Wings
Caterham 420R build session covering brake and clutch filling and bleeding, bonnet collection, and further front wing work.
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Build Session 33 : Front Wings, Lights, Handbrake, Gearbox, Number Plate Light
Caterham 420R build session covering front wings, lighting, handbrake work, gearbox checks, and number plate light fitting.
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Build Session 32 : LHS Indicators, Swap Wing Stays, Repeater Wiring
Caterham 420R build session covering left-hand indicator troubleshooting, swapped wing stays, and repeater wiring.
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Build Session 31 : Rear Braided Brake Hose, Rear Lights, Front LHS Indicator Not Working
Caterham 420R build session covering rear braided brake hose fitting, rear lights, and troubleshooting a non-working front left indicator.
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Build Session 30 : More Fuel and Washer Bottle Fitting
Caterham 420R build session covering further fuel-system work and washer bottle fitting.
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Build Session 29 : Rear Wings
Caterham 420R build session fitting the rear wings and progressing the exterior bodywork.
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Build Session 28 : Boot – Floor, Fuel Filler Shroud and Carpets
Caterham 420R build session covering boot-area assembly, including the floor, fuel filler shroud, and carpets.
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Build Session 27 : More Bleeding Coolant
Caterham 420R build session continuing coolant bleeding and cooling-system troubleshooting.
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Build Session 26 : Coolant Bleeding – Unproductive
Caterham 420R build session documenting an unproductive attempt to bleed the coolant system after first engine start.
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Build Session 25 : Main engine start!!!
Caterham 420R build milestone covering the first main engine start and the checks around bringing the car to life.
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Build Session 24 : Two steps back and two steps forwards – IVA, Front Brakes, Headlamps and a trip to Caterham
Caterham 420R build session covering IVA corrections, front brake work, headlamp adjustments, and a trip to Caterham during the build.
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Build Session 23 : Harnesses, Seats and Silencer
Caterham 420R build session fitting harnesses, seats, and the silencer as the car moves toward a more complete driving position and exhaust setup.
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Build Session 22 : Scuttle Trim, Knee Trim Panels and Carpets
Caterham 420R build session covering interior trim work, including scuttle trim, knee trim panels, and carpets.
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Build Session 21 : A-Frame, Ears, Hubs, Discs, Callipers, Brake Pipes, Wheels
Caterham 420R build session fitting rear suspension and brake components, including the A-frame, De Dion ears, hubs, discs, callipers, brake pipes, and wheels.