billyboanerges Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi, just wondering if anyone knows if the new headlamp brackets solve the problem of the wings catching on the indicator pods on a standard front track Roadsport - Ta Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pikey Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Nowhere near the wings on my one with the 13-14" wing stays. They won't fit an imperial chassis without modification by the way. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboanerges Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks Jason, Rang and spoke to Sean @ CC - he said same as you. I have Sigma 125 built this year. Brackets ordered! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenmad Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I finished my 125 end of last year so I believe they should fit my car too Which of the many brackets are the new ones? Anyone know the code number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pikey Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ask caterham for the "new EU4 headlamp brackets" Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Newest cars seem to have the headlamp brackets welded in place now, so no opportunity to change or modify. *arrowright*Harry 'Haka' Flatters - 263bhp of VX joy *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell - Su77on Se7ener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pikey Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 They are not welded in place, they just hook under the top front wishbone mount and bolt on using the same bolts as the wishbone. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenmad Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Any chance of a photo of your brackets in place before I order some? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBB Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 some pics on my build photos linked below. The bracket is definatly not welded on and were simple to fit - although I had to dremmel down a bit of protruding weld on the wishbone mount to get them to fit properly. Strangely enough my car still has the chasis fastenings for the old style brackets, complete with grub screws , but no opening in the nosecone. Mark PS the cables do fit through the braket - something I didn't rearlise at first, now fixed. Roadsport 125 SV build started Photos on flickr Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 As Mark says, not welded but a saddle over the front top wishbone mounting. Not seen side by side with car with original fittings but it does seem to be further forward. How far are you off Mark? www.peters7.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBB Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Peter Just about to fit the passenger side cycle wing (letting big head adhesive dry + need to extend indicator repeater earth since I didn't like the factory position) and a bit of tidying up (ie SVA covers) and then it will be waiting for the SVA appointment. Hoping its ready for christmas, in other words just in time for the snow 😬 Mark Roadsport 125 SV build started Photos on flickr Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Didn't bother with the repeaters, borrowed some from CC for the test. Bought some tiny LEDs for the headlamp bowls at the NEC Classic Car show, another winter job. Just on with the front mudguards. Even though CC sent me an "up to date" test list they managed to find three hours of work to get it through, although this included the front wings and repeaters. Good luck www.peters7.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBB Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I may be in a minority of one here but I quite like the look of the repeaters on the cyclewings - but not in the standard position (hence lengthening the earth wire). I'm putting mine centrally above the wheel, horizontal to the ground as can be seen here. Only possible objection I can see is that the extended wire may be considered a hazzard as it could (but won't) drop down to foul the wheel - not sure if the SVA inspectors would bend down to check. Mark Roadsport 125 SV build started Photos on flickr Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboanerges Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Mark, I'm really unsure of the accuracy of this info but - I vaguely remember someone telling me that the forward positioning of the repeaters is for IVA requirements. As I say, not sure but worth checking. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBB Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Some photos of my frojnt wing attachment now on flickr. Tony I've had a look the IVA requirements but can't see anything that would lead to the forward position of the repeaters. If worst comes to the worst I can always ask CC midlands to cut the cable ties and use a spare set for the IVA. Roadsport 125 SV build started Photos on flickr Build Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I started the process of replacing the original two point mounts with these yesterday, spending most of my time fettling a slot in each C/F indicator cone to take the mount tube, but then stalled as I realised I needed to drop the ARB out of the way to get the bolts out. Need to work out the best way to do that, which I suspect will be easier once I can get the car back on the lift. Martyn R300GRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenmad Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'm thinking of doing this so please let us know how you get on. Are you going to do anything about the nose cone? It presumably has the cut outs for the old two point brackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattie Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'll probably use body filler and a bit of matting to fill the hole, or just make a filler part and mount it in the original mount tube. We'll see. Martyn R300GRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Removing the front ARB is simple ...... undo the bolts on the clamp blocks and pull it forwards out of the cups on the top wishbones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboanerges Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Did the whole job yesterday. One original bracket was a pain to remove but apart from tedious procedure for wiring the lights all ok. Just need to do a final tighten/alignment in time for the snow! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBB Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Quoting billyboanerges: Mark, I'm really unsure of the accuracy of this info but - I vaguely remember someone telling me that the forward positioning of the repeaters is for IVA requirements. As I say, not sure but worth checking. Tony Since my car has now passed its IVA with my more cental repeater positions I don't think this is the case. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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