Richard_420R

Yes I assumed so but didn't know if it was okay to have a small gap. Need to get some smaller hands so I can get into the cramped spaces to adjust! So fiddly. thanks, R.

Hi all, I managed to snap my throttle cable at Blyton today. Trackside repair is working with full travel but there is now a 1cm gap behind pedal to the metal stop plate. Are you supposed to set it up so that the metal stop arrives exactly at WOT or is it normal to have a gap and rely on the throttle and wire tension to stop the pedal without it snapping again? I think I need a new cable but in the meantime not too sure how careful I need to be about avoiding WOT. thanks for any help! Richard.

Pump is pumping as washer fluid ends up on floor when pump is engaged. Looks like blockage at nozzle end ... will have to see how accessible it is - do you need to get into scuttle to access?

I have one but it's on windscreen for winter

Pump runs, but fluid comes out underneath car and not through nozzles. Have tried the old 'pin in the nozzles' technique but no good. Feels like fluid is getting pumped out of the reservoir so a blockage somewhere else - I hardly use it so might just wait for the next MOT ... unless there is an easy fix someone can suggest? Cheers! Rich.

checked again - was looking at buses or goods vehicles or something. This is what the gov.uk site says ...copy-pasted: Mirror requirements for cars and dual purpose vehicles Cars and dual purpose vehicles - after 26 January 2010 - external (offside) - yes - external (nearside) - yes - internal - yes (unless the internal mirror cannot provide an adequate view to the rear) from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mirrors-on-motor-vehicles/summary-of-requirements-for-mirrors-on-motor-vehicles Seems clear to me - but happy to be corrected if I'm looking at the wrong thing again. The text for pre-2010 first use for offside/internal says what you said - one or the other: "One external (ns) or one internal (at least one mirror fitted externally on the nearside unless a mirror which gives the driver an adequate view to the rear is fitted internally)"

Although I've just read the Gov site again and looks like cars after 78 need no internal mirror as you say ... I seem to read something different each time I go there. Getting old and stoopid :)

Re legality, I've read the rules a few times and I'd say it is in the grey myself - the regs talk about the need for an interior (is it inside?) mirror so long as it provides an adequate view of rear - which could be considered either way. My view is Mr Plod will have his own ideas and, rightly or wrongly, I feel like enough of a plonker in a helmet and aeroscreen on the motorway that I don't want to give him or her any more excuses to have a nose. I actually think the rear view is pretty good from it and mine is a little higher than I'd like aesthetically but means it doesn't really obscure the wheel view. I agree you don't need one though for visibility so long as you adjust your mirrors to give a good view directly behind you.

I have one and as others have said, the visibility is great and works very nicely on track. Few points: 1. I used a thicker rubber strip to help the fit - couldn't get the gap to scuttle small enough otherwise 2. I found it a bit tricky to get a good fit - with some bending and fiddling to install. 3. Centre mirror - I have one and have it bolted but it's hard to avoid contact on the scuttle and hence a glue/tape option might be better. I guess it would fine without but for driving to/from track I didn't want to take the risk of being stopped. 4. I have the captive bolts and switching back and forth to full windscreen is about 15-20 mins including the inevitable mirror readjust. I cut the heated screen wires and fitted plugs with crimper - works well. I find the fiddliest bit of the process getting the wipers off - I use a pry tool but I generally spend 5-10 mins on that step alone. Overall I love it and wouldn't want to lose the extra visibility vs a solid/carbon one but at the end of the day it is just a wambly bit of plastic so fit isn't perfect - not that it affects use at all. Richard.

I ended up getting a new wheel set with some part worn ZZS tyres and put on ZZRs to replace my worn ZZSs. Having just completed the first track day with the ZZRs, I've come away impressed how close the ZZS is to the R - grip levels are very close - the R doesn't go off as quickly when hot but it shows that the ZZS is a excellent all round tyre. I must admit I was expecting a bigger delta given the nearly slick tread on the R but I guess the ZZS has a pretty aggressive tread pattern itself. Edit: not sure if it was me but the R also feels a little more compliant on the road and softer on turn-in than the S. Not sure if it is a softer compound or not but it feels quite forgiving and the tyre wall feels softer to me,

FYI I spoke to Avon and they said they have no ZZS tyres and it will be early September before they have stock again as production was shut down for two weeks over summer.

Super useful thanks. However I have the 8" rear wheels and currently I can find any R888R or AR1 tyres in a sensible width and profile for the rear for the 8" Apollo. The only like-for-like 215-55-R13 for the rear seem to be ZZRs. Maybe I'm going to have to try those and get another set of ZZS when they become available again ... hmmm.

Thanks I'll try the suggestions. Any views about key differences if I tried the R888R or the Nankang AR1 instead??

Hi All - my ZZS set is nearing its end and it seems like they aren't available currently - can't see anyone with stock in the next month or so... it seems like the only (good) options around are ZZRs or Toyo R888R for my 6"/8" 13" rim config on the 420R. The Toyo seems appealing as sentiment appears to say more track focused than ZZS but not as sketchy on the highway as the ZZR. But sizes are a bit off - can someone confirm that the 185/205-60-R13 would fit the Apollo 6"/8" x 13" rims? Also diameter will be a bit off so might cause some gearing issues?? Follow-up question - what else should I consider? The Yoko A052 seem to be available in 14"+ only. Also is there any love for the ZZR on a car that will be 60:40 road:track? I'm sure I'd love it at Cadwell where my ZZS just gets too hot - but sounds like heat-up on road means they'll be lairy even in the dry. Cheers, Rich.

Thanks Andy. Turn7 have had a good look at it and looks like exactly the same issue - although they think extending the drop link will allow running in softer setting whilst maintaining enough clearance. Changing CV boot and extending drop-link is the plan. Richard.