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That blog you reference by Daniel French is an excellent way to do headlights. When I did my build, I remember doing, and then redoing the headlamps. Enjoy your build. I would do it all again! simon

Without wanting to sound stupid... How does an inertia switch differentiate between inertia and the car being at an angle on a hill? You're not. I think you could get around this problem by having two accelerometers at 90 degrees (one vertical and one horizontal).

Another thing to know is that the retaining channels need to be positioned at the correct height using washers underneath - this is normal. The knee panels should be fixed using self tapping screws. I remember that getting them in and out is a bit of an effort - so yes the retaining channels are worth it (unless you leave the knee trim off) another thing... don't forget the windscreen wipers. They pull off with the help of a flat blade screwdriver twisted underneath.

Hello Tom, I recently fitted one. Taking it on and off is a 5 minute job once you know how. remove the knee trim panels to access the windscreen nuts lay a old curtain on the bonnet (or I use an old foam carry mat) remove the windscreen bolts I put the bottom of the windscreen frame in polythene freezer bags to protect the paint as I remove it. gently lift the windscreen off and lay it on he bonnet (on top of the carry mat) if you have a heated windscreen you will now need to deal with the wires that connect under the scuttle. For ease of fitting and removal, I cut these wires and fitted small bullet connectors. Bolt on the aeroscreen and enjoy...Redline and Caterham sell a useful retaining channel device, with captive nuts, so that you can take an aeroscreen on and off without removing the knee trim. (See below - sorry not a great photo)

Thank you to all involved in organising and marshalling the event, and well done for preventing rain.

Thanks for sharing that - an interesting read (and video).

Yes, stoneguard has worked for me (and now at 10000 miles). I just brushed it on. Be careful not to get it on the gel coat - the solvent will eat into it.

Ah yes, lotus boy - that's us.

Caterham had a very good scheme where for a large refundable deposit school children (teenagers) could build a seven under supervision. The car is then sent back to Caterham and given a check over. My school have built 5 (although not your car from your description). It was a terrific scheme and I can think of a few pupils that were very inspired. A few went onto study automotive engineering. Very sadly Caterham have stopped it, and we are just finishing our last car. I suppose the cost was too great and the benefits not tangible. However, it did generate a lot of interest from parents. We are now thinking what to do with our little workshop. Restoring old cars raises more H&S issues and the kids get filthy. Building a new seven was ideal - everything was nice and clean. I'd like to think that he build quality of our cars was good - our lot took took it quite seriously. Simon

Thank you, that worked. The hardest bit was refitting the knee trim - it seemed a bit easier during the build.

Advice please - I picked up a couple of 'retaining channels' with fixed bolts for ease of changing aeroscreen and windscreen. I think that they are meant to replace the existing aluminium lengths bolted behind the knee trim. However, if I do this the holes in the bodywork don't align with the bolts; they do if I place the retaining channels on top, but it doesn't sit comfortably. What is meant to happen here? What was the purpose of the existing aluminium strip?

I suppose you could just have a ignition switch and a starter button.

I was just going to say that this would be remarkably easy to do. However, maybe not. The key barrel does have some function getting he fuel pump going before ignition.

My ignition barrel was a bit sticky to get the key in and out to start. However, that seems to have solved itself with use. By the way, a few of us in Somerset are planning on taking the cars on track in Llandow on 11th April. If any of he 160 clan are interested then please send me a private message with your e-mail address - I'll give you more details. Most of the participants would be fairly new to track days. (Cost would be £100).

Ah that is disappointing. I don't know enough to give advice about the ignition barrel, but it would be easy to pop the back black plastic off and check for dodgy wiring. You'll be sending it back then

Hampster, I hope that the car is all good - let us know. Simon

Mine has eaten an awful lot of moths but thankfully nothing bigger that roams Exmoor.

No I missed that... Yes, good idea about a TV thread.

...or... VW's cat - that has two states. There were a couple of interesting physics programmes today. The Reith lecture about black holes and a BBC4 documentary about Maxwell.

I had the intention of sticking below 4000rpm and mostly stuck to it, but occasionally enthusiasm got the better of me.

Nope, go on then...

Well, I'd certainly be up for another 160 pub lunch (or whatever). Simon

Sounds good. I had a great afternoon today helping our students sort out the headlamps on the school Caterham. It is a lot easier once you know what you are doing - we made a neater job that compared to my first attempt last year (using Daniel French's excellent blog).

Ah yes, I remember you saying about your other project - sounds interesting.

Hello, welcome to the growing band!