Brian Soper

You could visit the Oxford area on Tueday 1st December , we are a hands on bunch with a great selection of older cars. PS Don't bother with the spraying just drive it for a year and sort out the running gear etc then decide next winter if its money well spent Brian 7 S2 , 7 S4 and Lotus 51 FF

Or it could be an 1961 BMC A engined Series 2 . Brian Soper

The AVOs have adjustable spring seats so you can set your ride height below is a link to there web site ,( They also list Lotus 7 as well , I had to modify my rear lower mountings to fit to my series 2 but I am still using the old 'Standard' axle etc) I also purchased my springs from them . Old springs are not worth using I always change springs and shocks together .I am not sure how old your units are but even not used and standing they age and deteroirate http://www.avouk.com/CatalogueFrameset-84.htm Brian

I suggest your Spax shockers and springs are old and worn out , as others have said 15 clicks from fully anti clock wise min setting. In 28 years plus of using Spax I never used more than 2/3 clicks rear and perhaps 1/2 front. I changed to AVOs 3 years ago best thing I ever done the suspension actually works now!! kept the spring rates low 175 front 125 rear (my cars a A series engined series 2) Brian

As used in my S2 'post it note' stuck to transmission tunnel Totally reliable easy to programme just remember to use water proof ink Brian

The Ital axle is the same design as the old Standard axle from the series 2 , the trick is to use a press to remove the hub , pullers will damage the hub as its a very light construction. Load up press with the bearing /hub to remove to a few tons only ( leave the hub nut loose so everything does not fly everywhere) and then give the hub a large tap with a brass drift and big lump hammer, works every time!!. no need for heat or excess pressure its the shock that breaks the sticktion. Before your build up again lap the hub and half shaft taper with grinding paste , throughly clean before assembling with a new key , this gets an excellent fit for the hub and shaft as any movement will eventually damage the key way and taper . Fit a new hub nut and torque up and use loctite if you do recheck hub nut remember to slacken off first add more loctite Any further help just ask Brian L7 S2

I would be interested in the reply as I have a lifes supply of Castrol RS 10/60 !!!! Brian

Edited by - Brian Soper on 23 Mar 2009 12:51:15

just a screw driver

Turn fully anti clock wise then turn clock wise until feel first positive click thats your soft setting road use, try 4 or 5 clicks first then more if required on track.I found after about 6 click nothing changed!!! After 25 years with Spax I first had suspension that worked when I fitted AVOs !!! Brian

I don't live near you but have been 7ing for 28 years withLotus 7 'A series' 2, suggest you go to your local meet and pick their brains Just treat like any other car a good service engine change cam belt hoses plugs leads etc brakes change fluid and pads etc a new set of suspension bushes/bolts is worth doing . Don't worry about upgrades .Once your happy its safe just drive it and worry about tarting it up next year when you will be much more knowledgable Brian E mail me if need you need any other advice

Having run a A series in my 7 for the last 28 years, plus having had a A series cars since 1970 !! I have never heard of it !!. If the engine is worn then a top end overhaul will give it new lease of life. A compression check will indicate any valve problems etc or worn bores etc The plugs will indicate if the engine is set up OK Contact me if you need any advice Brian

any offers?

Brand new and unused Sony HDV 1080i HDR -HC1E Handy Cam camera still in box orginal price was £1200 for sale for £800 For details Brian Soper 01235 434525 work 01235531632 Home or email Edited by - Brian soper on 1 Oct 2007 12:45:44

I am in Abingdon Oxon Ps there is a foam cutting place in Didcot that I got it fromfbe happy to give directions etc pick up some etc for others ( you just the bloke cash!!! I payed 20 pound for enough for 2 sets!!

Adil & Minty YHM Brian

I have left over enough sponge foam to refill a set of seats, dense foam for seat squabs and medium foam for backs with some 1'' for contouring etc as used on genuine Lotus Seven series 2s would be suitable for Caterhams !!!!!! Brian Edited by - Brian soper on 29 Mar 2007 13:15:13 Edited by - Brian soper on 29 Mar 2007 13:20:04

Thirty Pounds and a bag a flats (provided there is no women here!!)

E mail sent , Yes please if still available & Donation to NTL Brian

Wanted Tidy Caterham 7 for track days and some road use. Cash waiting up to £9,000 email frank@spaxperformance.com or telephone 0781 804 2868

1968 Lotus Seven Series 3 1600cc cross flow rebuilt engine and gearbox, dry sump ,ali rad, leather seats known car with good history in the 7 club Reg no SUE *** G Drive the real thing !!! for £15,000 contact John Reece 01992 511515 Home for details

still looking

Does any one have an old hood they no longer require windows and rear damage no problem , I am going to convert it to half hood for shade and storm protection Thanks Brian