neil wattam

I'd be interested too, thanks

Thanks everyone - really appreciated. 7_Malc - I do indeed use Nick Potter for servicing / MOT etc. Might well go to my local again, as they're good guys - and this time, I'm more armed re; advising of where to / not to put the weights

Thank you all for the responses & input - 7_Malc - I'm based near Loughborough in Leicestershire.... my local tyre place is decent (I've used them for years) but did have an issue with weights catching, last time they fitted some tyres on my caterham, which wasn't ideal. High Wycombe is a bit of a trek for some tyres unforunately!

Thanks Jonathan Kay - good points. It's a 1.6K running somewhere around 145bhp. Predominantly road use (I've yet to take it on a track in nearly 3yrs of ownership) and predominantly dry use - I use it all year round, but really only in the dry unless I get caught in april showers etc...etc The setup I have now is fine - but clearly when it's very cold or very wet, the rears do seem to be lacking, but that's fine as I'm aware of it Thanks big Col for your note too

hi all, Been a while since I've been on here but I hope to be more awake going forward....in the meantime, ahead of the next MOT, I was advised to get some new rear tyres last year, so I probably should sort! Whilst looking at the rears, looking at the fronts, they're probably worth replacing too. I replaced the wheels in 2022 but kept the same tyres - running 6" fronts and 8" rears, currently with Yoko A048s (185) on the front and Toyo R888Rs (205) on the rear - which were in place when I bought it (was originally on 6" fronts & rears). Avon ZZSs appear to be highly rated, but limited / difficult to obtain. Question therefore... Stick with same brand on all 4 corners?? And stick with same width/profiles? Demon Tweeks only have A052s, R888Rs and Nankang AR-1s for 205/60/13 Same for 185/60/13s but with NS-2Rs and A539s too Thought's appreciated

Sorry, it's not a beam pattern - haven't got one to hand, but I'll try and take one later Another pic of them in case it's of use!

probably about the same John - I'll see if I can dig out a photo for you....

I fitted lowered brackets & LED units in the summer. Haven't been through an MOT yet and like others, don't do too much night driving, but the difference to the standard candles is marked bought from Cafe Racer - https://www.originalcaferacer.com/product/lotus-caterham-7-classic-car-led-headlight-cree-x-2-light-5-75%E2%80%B3-e-approved-530-copy/ Haven't read this entire thread, but thought I'd share!

Pm sent on clear indicators

And I assume it makes no difference, but for completeness (for others) it is running 285 cams, vernier pullies, emerald ecu and a power speed 4-2-1 exhaust. I'm not aware of any Other mods

Thanks guys for your input and Andrew for his work and help so far!! 7wonders.... it has only become an issue in the last 2 weeks or so and I've not touched it mechanically. The only mechanical tweaks of late were fitment of new clutch and throttle cables, and I believe a tweak to the lamda sensor which wasn't attached correctly / very well. These fixes were done at Nick Potters and I trust them to have done a good job on those specific bits and merely a coincidence of close timing.

hi all, A reach out to the K experts in particular - my 1.6k has developed a sucking noise that's most noticeable when idling or not under load - it sounds like your sucking air in through your teeth. It is not a regular rhythm but does keep doing it and is in very short, sharp duration. I've taken a video but don't think I can upload them here? Can share via whatsapp etc if someone would be willing to take a look... It's running Rover throttle bodies btw and the noise appears to be coming from the inlet side of the engine. Appreciate thoughts!

trying again (my issue)