jonsymons

1 hour ago, Jonathan Kay said:

Thanks for those. That's a lot better than looking towards the Seven! But I'd really like comparisons of old and new down the road... because that's what they're for.

Indeed they are...sadly I don't have photos to show that. I'd just say 'a lot better' covers it...

17 hours ago, Jonathan Kay said:

Usual request: please could upgraders take some photos down the road to show the illumination before and after. Probably easiest done by changing one side and then taking photos with one side masked at a time

Like this?

Using https://www.originalcaferacer.com/product/7-inch-led-headlight-x1-drl-white-indicator-amber-84w-4700-lm/

Which model have you got? I recently fitted the OCR 991 and have the instructions 

Gone to recycling...

Re wing and roll bar: Parts gifted so no longer available.

Mark, I heard of someone who did the same on a bank a while back...

Probably not 'right' for the purists, but I just gently tapped (with a small hammer) the oversize hole back as far as I felt sensible then fitted a larger rivnut matched to the size of hole in the skin - and the process of fitting the rivnut gives a bit of purchase to straighten things out as well. I didn't bother to remove the inner cockpit liner. Ok, so the external skin was a little less than perfect but it all pulled back into line when I refitted the wing and the inner flange on the wing hid the marks. Depends, I suppose if you want perfection or the memory of a great day and a bit of scarring to prove it?!

Have you looked at Millwood? They have something close to what you want…

https://www.millwoodcaterham.co.uk/s77vvc

I still have for sale:

1 - S3 Imperial live axle track day roll bar and
2 - Near side rear wing (for repair) 

I need the space so open to offers on each.

The roll bar is the type which fits to the top of the rear basket so I don't think it can be used with the roof hoops in place.

Both items in Bristol so collection or postage subject to agreement.

Paul - see here:

https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/track_folder/track_docs/

Rhodesy - I think there was a discussion about why Croft is not on the programme this year here:

Paul - PM sent

Can't help with the identification I'm afraid but have you considered using https://www.biggred.co.uk/ either to find the right bits or doing the job for you? They did a lovely job refurbing a pair of Girlings for me (before and after below). Speak to James there...

Ray - PM sent

Ed - sold. PM sent

Sorry 2cv7 - got an earlier offer as part of a bulk buy. Apologies.

I've had a clear out of the garage following the sale of my Xflow and have a few items for sale ranging from a 'Track Day' roll bar, SBFS half hood, and various parts to some relevant books. Please see the link below for full details including prices. If the parts are of interest to someone doing a project on a budget I've also got some new 20/50 engine and gear box oil looking for a home.

I'll be able to reply to expressions of interest after work:

21 Nov '23 edit: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRPvlg6y6MVuvfWbxsuy18fQPH1ff_LzV2T0yC6zcmyRXG2V63Igt2WEG1pahpq_cNS0mUdQ2ZiwV_k/pub

Remaining for sale are:

• S3 Imperial live axle Track Day roll bar - £80
• Near side rear wing (for repair) - £70
• Set of 'nearly new' front brake pads - £25
• Plus an old dizzy (for parts) and two Haynes manuals.

I'm open to sensible offers.

Thanks

Jon

As above for sale - good condition apart from two holes in the bottom corners which were there when I bought it 2nd hand. Does £50 sound reasonable for it (and I'll throw in the postage for that assuming UK mainland).

Jon

No idea...but I recently had my front (Girling Type 12) calipers refurbished by Bigg Red (www.biggred.co.uk) and I'm sure a call to them would get you all the info/bits you need. Speak to James.

I had an annoying buzz too - turned out to the surrounds to the speedo  had worked a bit loose. Tightened up and all ok. 

For those of you who have seen the event notification here, please be advised the blat has been CANCELLED due to the poor weather forecast for the weekend. I will post about a rescheduled date in due course and also update the Events page.

Apologies

Jon

Bristol & Bath (Severn7s) AR

Spotted yesterday as I was driving through town. Looks like the front number plate must have just fallen off though...

https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/taffia-fish-chip-run-13th-may-2023

Xtra special sevens seem to have them. I've never bought anything from them so can't vouch but might be worth a call?

Xtra Special Sevens -Suspension

JJ,

Mines a 97 Xflow 1600.

When my distributor packed up earlier this year I was recommended changing to a 123 Ignition unit (https://123ignition.com/ ) but on reflection decided to keep it original with a replacement Aldon unit with there Ignitor. The guy at Aldon is called Paul on 01384 572553 and was very helpful - they still make the correct unit for our cars (ref 103FXYS-I Non Vac). I had is set up on a rolling road and runs really nicely.

Jon

You can't go too far wrong following the F&C run route imho...the first section from Chepstow to Abergavenny is great as it gets you off the M4/A449 dual carriageway route and passes a number of pubs if you need to stop for refreshment.

You may also like to try the A479 from Tretower (right turn off the A40 west of Crickhowell) to Bronllys - with a coffee stop at the Honey Cafe at the end as a reward?  Further afield, and maybe off your route, the B4574 road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth via Cymystwth is amazing albeit single track - you can throw in lunch at the Hafod Hotel by Devils Bridge falls...

Pretty sure some local members will be along soon with other (better) suggestions but frankly most of the A road are great if you get the timing right.

Just watch out for the 'Mobile Safety Cameras' in the 30/40 mph zones especially once you are into Powys...