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Thank you both, will give it a try.
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I'm trying to fit a Tillet seat in time for Brands on Monday but am struggling to remove the existing Caterham seat runners, as they are seized in a position where I can't access the head of the bolts that go through the floor. Both runners on the drivers side are stuck. Is there a technique to get the runners moving, other than soaking with WD40 which I've already failed with? Thanks Gerard
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I went to McMillan yesterday. For the wet they go much higher; 35 psi cold front and rear, remove the front roll bar and disconnect a drop link. For what it's worth I couldn't tell much difference between the Avons and the Toyos other than I was getting more turn in oversteer. My droplinks were as far forward as possible, but McMillan have moved them back.
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I'll let you know if they say anything new when I meet them.
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The garage that fitted them lent me a big crowbar and I just stuck the end of it against the sidewall. I'm not sure that Mr Toyo would have approved, but it did the trick.
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Thank you both, I remembered this morning that there is a race series based on the Toyos with McMillan as one of the sponsors, so I spoke to them. They said for track use Cold - 21 front, 20 rear Hot - 25 front, 24 rear. They also said that if your car has been setup for Avons you will need the car flat floored. They charge £140+vat which seems very reasonable so I'm getting it done next week. In the meantime I'll play around and see what feels right with the current setup. One other point worth mentioning if you make the switch, is that it's worth checking tyre clearance on the front with the mudguard stays as one of my tyres was rubbing slightly, so I've had to bend back the stay. It was never a problem with the Avons. Regards Gerard
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185/60 x 13 and 205/60 x 13
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I've now swapped over from ZZS to Toyos and am out at Snetterton on Monday with LoT. Does anyone know what pressures to run them at on track? I've been typically going for 18 cold and 22 hot on the ZZS. Thanks Gerard
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Thank you everyone, I've ordered a set from Demon Tweeks, £460.80. No discount for club membership but gave me free next day delivery. Regards Gerard
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Thank you.
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I'm planning on swapping from Avon ZZS to Toyo R888R but am struggling to find them in the right sizes. My Avons are 215 & 185 55/R13. I think the equivalent front is a Toyo R888R - 185 / 60 R13 80V which is a medium compound. Anyone know the size of the rear and where is best to get them? Thanks Gerard
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Thank you
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Hello, Anyone know if you can get a magnetic sump plug to fit a 2017 2.0 litre Duratec? I've used them in the past on KTM race bikes and was always impressed/horrified by the Christmas tree shape of the swarf, when I changed the oil. Thanks Gerard.
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Thank you both, much appreciated.
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Hello, I'm doing a track day on Wednesday and have just remembered that my anti-freeze is near the minimum following a slight weep from a hose clip. I'm struggling to get hold of the recommended Millers Alpine Red which I think is already in my 360R. Are there any issues with topping it up with another brand / type? Regards Gerard
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5,500 which is the normal level, I'm hoping there was something wrong with their noise meter, but preparng for the worst. I'm at Bedford next Monday with LoT where the limit is again 101db.
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I'm thinking of lining my 2017 S3 360R bonnet to help reduce noise as I was very close to the limit at Brands on the static test; suspiciously close as I'm normallly about 96/97db and the car doesn't sound like it's become any noisier in the last few weeks. The only difference I can think of is that the Brands test area is surrounded by walls, but I can't see how that could account for a 4db difference. My car has the standard exhaust, silencer, cat and airbox, all of which appear to be in good condition. I'd rather avoid the cost of a Raceco silencer. Has anyone tried this and if so can you recommend a product? Regards Gerard
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I'm looking for a six point harness for track day use, ideally a matching pair, but a single would be fine. I'm not too concerned about the date provided they are in a decent condition. Regards Gerard
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I currently have the normal leather seats in my 2017 Caterham and am about to fit an academy roll cage. I'd appreciate advice on two questions: - Does anyone know of an alternative seat base that would allow the use of a six-point harness with the standard seat frame, back and head rest? It's only for track use so I'm not too fussed about appearances. - Can a standard seat be removed with an academy cage in place? Thank you Gerard
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Hello, I'm looking for a side bar or a pair for a 2017 metric S3 to go with an Academy roll cage. I'm not too bothered about cosmetics provided they are structurally sound. Regards Gerard
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Thank you. Picked up a cage from Dixa 1225 last night. No sidebars or mirror so if anyone has either please get in touch.
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I'm looking to make my car more track focused, ideally with an Academy style cage with sidebar and intact sticker incase I decide to do a few races. I'm not too concerned about the cosmetic condition provided it is structurally sound. I have a van so can collect. Thanks Gerard.
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Thank you all for the responses, in the end I bought a new caliper from Redline.
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I haven't used the M1144s yet. I can't see an obvious brand name on the old ones.
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Thank you, I rang BiggRed but they don't have any left in stock. They have the kits which I'll use as a fallback if I can't find a caliper as I'm not sure if the garage will want to get involved.