Graham Hutton Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 It's always a pleasure looking at the little things people do to their cars to upgrade them. Most completely unnecessary but the joy is in the time in the garage faffing around and generally being undisturbed. So far I have done the swanky handbrake sleeve, high level brake light, heel & toe pedal extension, LED light upgrade, made a phone mount, changed my wing mirrors etc etc. It's been hours of time to myself!!!!Next jobs are to carbon wrap the steering arms and put black bonnet catches on but I thought I'd ask on here what other little things have you all done just for the fun of it.... I guess I am worried that I will soon be running out of excuses to be quietly faffing around in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Graham ok you asked for it ,4 pot caliper upgradevented front discsnew rear callipers and discsFitted uprated master cylpainted calipers yellowreplaced handbrake cable (blt rusty)Rivnut plate on tunnel rear and fit stainless mushroom screwsMotolita woodrim wheel and matching gearknobaircraft type clock on dashetching clear laquered fuel tankpainted driveshafts and touched up chassis componentssprayed underneath with ACF50 waxFitted nice Catchcan about to fit USB SocketsHave wheel alignment equip so played with Camber and toe infitted new tyresFit new steering U/J removed/installed steering rack to get professional checkAll I can think of nowForgot LED lights all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi Graham,Didn't we chat at Brands Hatch last week. I was there with Julian Kimber, in the same garage.So, my list of (un)necessary upgrades.Swanky handbrake sleeve, never an easy fit, (as we discussed at Brands Hatch last week)Black exhaust shieldsBlack bonnet catchesHigh level brake light. (installed by PGM though)Led lights, with clear lenses on some of the lights.Horns you can hear.Phone mount.'Eccles' wing mirrors.Extra power/usb socketsIn the pipeline, waiting to be done;Master cutoff switch.Black headlamp bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Small piece of string attached to the cutoff key and the knee panel inside the car so when parked you can chuck the key inside the car behind that panel and still get it back easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Good job there Beagler!! Much of that already done as I have the big brakes already. I love the idea of the rivnuts and mushroom screws on the tunnel plate. It is both uneneccesary and very time consuming which is perfect. My driveshafts are OK but I did notice a bit of rust on the diff casing....maybe I should paint that again.Where are you going to put the USB sockets? In the fusebox cover or in the dash?What fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks Chris and yes, it was great to chat at Brands the other day. Julian sent the pics which I really appreciate!Most of your list is covered off too although not the exhaust. Given it is pretty much the last remaining silver thing on the car I have been considering getting it coated with that black enamel that many motorbike exhausts have. I even got a price for it of about £400. That'd have to be a winter job though.Cutoff key is a good idea Doug. It'd stop the Jeremy Clarkson type of irritation too.I've also put rubber grommets in all the bolt sleeves through the trackday roll over bar and the bolt holes for the 3 point seat belts which are unused.Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Where did you get the rubber grommets for the bolt sleeves in the trackday roll over bar?I saw that on your car and thought that looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 When I built the car I bought a big box of assorted rubber grommets and the right size just happened to be in there. Luck more than judgement! It tidied things up a bit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagler Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Two usb in boot for gopro and two next to cigar socket for sat nav. I like the tom tom its beeps when I go over speed limit. Of course only rarely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks Beagler. I guess it beeps rarely because you stay above the limit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 When I took my gearbox out I found it had a couple of unused electrical connections. Found out they were neutral and reverse indicators (my car doesn't have a reverse light, which is an MOT failure if built after 2009 but nobody's noticed). I saw an opportunity for a bit of gratuitous wiring, and my car now sports little green N and red R lights between the speedo and tacho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 28, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted June 28, 2022 A couple of hood poppers fitted to an umbrella to secure it to the screen ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Ha! Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 A few things I’ve done over the years: Making a dip stick from some brass rod for my DS tower. Drilling out the rivets and replacing with rivnuts to make a removeable scuttle. Replacing the horn with something that can actually make a good, loud noise. Cargo net pocket and tunnel bag or cockpit storage. Club watch so I don’t need to worry about something on the dash Fire extinguisher in passenger footwell. Longer wheel studs Race brake reservoir cap to reduce leakage from the valve. Tyre foam secure to the chassis rails in the boot. cutting Ali honeycomb in half in the boot to male it easier to remove the boot floor. Wrapped the exhaust primaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Duplicate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 TomB — replacing the horn, was that just a simple 'buy a different one and fit it' job? I have been contemplating getting rid of Noddy for something a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Yes - These copy Hella horns, much louder and better sounds. I used the same brackets as the CC ones, the only gotcha is needing a wired Earth as they don’t Earth through the plastic body. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221749970828?hash=item33a154078c:g:p8AAAOSw~o5aV4Gq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I got these horns from Demon Tweeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 28, 2022 Member Share Posted June 28, 2022 It's sometimes necessary to fit another relay for aftermarket horns.And there are many more horns in the archives: https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/techtalk/klaxton-horn https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/techtalk/air-horns-1Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I use thesehttps://www.mx5parts.co.uk/stebel-nautilus-compact-horn-black-p-3356.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_campaign=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5YX1p47R-AIVSdPtCh18iQwmEAQYAiABEgJFSPD_BwEmounted under the angled section of the drivers footwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Loving all the horn tips! Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisr1718 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 The PIAA ones from Demon Tweeks just required an earth, which I ran to the mounting bracket. Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 29, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted June 29, 2022 This thread is such a hoot, keep 'em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted June 29, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted June 29, 2022 Touratech 2L oil bottle and mounting bracket secured into the boot, I've had too many leaky oil bottle in the past so have now done it properly!Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 What's the little black square above it Stu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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