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  1. Hi,

    I’ve got a 1.4 K series. Every now and then regardless of the engine being cold or hot the starter motor

    plays up.  When I press the start button, it just makes a whining noise.

    If I turn the ignition switched off get out and and rock the Caterham back and forth in gear.

    Then then get back in press the starter button with the ignition on, the engine will start normally.   

    It has got a lightened flywheel fitted and covered about 4K miles from new.

    Any advise would be appreciated.

    Regards

    Jon

     

     

     

  2.  Newbie to other newbie’s K series.

    Good week for the Caterham,

    I’m so impressed with the knowledge and technical expertise I’ve encountered so far.

    Thank goodness for word-of-mouth and the forums.

    Following on from DVA installing the K01 kit which took the Caterham to another level in performance.  And Nick Potter converting the wheels from 14” to 13” .

    6” Fronts and 8” rear Avon ZZS tyre's which has improved the handling by a phenomenal margin.

    19 March

    New Powerspeed  4-2-1 exhaust fitted by Fast Road Conversions group buy excellent job very impressed with the exhaust, and the installation.  They did a first class job. Sounds wonderful and mid-range torque was much improved.

    20th March.  

    Re-mapped by Kmaps Mark, did a fantastic job engine running so much smoother.  And performance much improved again! Can highly recommend.  Worth every penny.

    Mark, also recommended that I use higher–octane fuel example Shell V-power in future.

    Booked in again with DVApower 24th March to have. New oil pressure sender, removal of foam sump baffle and Dave’s modified sump gasket fitted.  With oil changed to Castrol Edge full synthetic 5W/40 and a new oil filter. Also new K&N air filter fitted.

    New 4 point Caterham harness fitted by Nick Potter.

    JCB

     

  3. Tim,

    Thank you for the reassurance.

    My wife and I are in the process of planning a trip from Calais to Lake Como.  In Late May early June for 8-10 days.

    Route planning in progress, but want to try the car out on the Oberalpstasse & the Via Alpsu on route.

    Also need to find out about a tag, for automatic payment of motorway tolls and if the tag will work in the Caterham being so low and having a flat window screen. But going to do my best to avoid the motorways if possible

    My insurance is due for renewal in May.  So going to make sure we have full European breakdown cover.

    Jon

  4. Hi Dave,

    I’m a newbie got the Caterham in May last year my wife and I toured the west coast of Ireland in June.  We are both keen on going to Europe but I’m apprehensive about having no support on my first visit with the Car.

    Can you please let me have the dates to book ferries and hotel’s, as this might be an option for us.

    Or advise if someone has to drop out

    Best regards

    Jon


     

  5. Newbi.

    Some advise please

    Want to undertake a oil and filter change on my Caterham 7 1.4 k series

    I have a trolley jack and can get 4-axel stands just need some guidance on

    Best position for trolley jack front and rear of car and best position for axel stands under each corner.

    Also quantity of oil needed.

    Thanks Jon

  6. Hi I'm a newbie,

    Got my Caterham 7 1.4 K in May 2018 only 2k on the clock

    Just had the wheels converted from 14" to 13"  by Nick Potter

    Got the Caterham booked in with Dave Andrews in October to have the K01 kit fitted

    Which should give an extra 8-10 BHP

    Dave, did say that a a decent 4-2-1 would give and improvement.

    And the system below ticks all the boxes whats the drop dead date for the group buy ?

    And whats your opinion on on having or not having a CAT fitted.

    Full 4 2 1 System with integrated CAT = £1680 inc VAT       (Discounted price £1512)

    Fully polished = £200 Plus VAT

    Fitting =£200 Plus VAT

    Best regards

    Jon

  7. Hi Dave,

    It’s a Caerbont speedo 0-160 MPH

    I spoke with Ian this morning the technician at Caerbont who’s been very helpful and hasn’t charged me highly recommended him.

    When I changed the wheels from 14” to 13”

    I recalibrated the speedo using the PPU code but this code was for a wheel pulse frequency

    Not a gearbox pick up which my Caterham has.

    He has now inputted a different code which should sort the problem out he’s posting the speedo back to me today should have it tomorrow hopefully all should be sorted.

    Might have to make a minor adjustment if out by more than 10% against my sat nav.

    Thank you for sparing the time to help, much appreciated

    Jon

     

  8. Just had my wheels changed from 14' to 13'

    Avon ZZS 185/55 R13 fronts & 215/55 R13 rears

    Caerbont speedo 0 - 160 MPH 

    Does anyone know the correct PPU code the pick up is via a ford sierra gearbox electronic sensor

    The speedo has been checked by the Caerbont its working correctly.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Jon

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