Colin Cooper

Sorry to p*ss on your chips boys, but I have the original Freedom painting 'won' in the club raffle and presented to me at the 2006 Silverstone Classic. And there is absolutely no way I am parting with it!

I wrote to Alan Fearnley soon after the presentation and received a lovely fax from him via his agent. At the same time, and occasionally up to last time last year - but no more - I have tried to get a comment from Chris Rea. Nothing from Chris though.

I seem to remember an interview with Derek Bell in LF who (I think) has the original of Auberge. 

Col

GriffChris / DougBaker

Aero? No, the answer is a screen and half hood. Helmets on a public road; you boys!

Col

I think I will be in a similar position soon, Sue's already there - a car with door I mean! And a better hood would be nice.

I've been looking, just casually, for a more age friendly replacement, and apart from modern stuff, they are way out of my price bracket. Even Morris Oxford convertibles (MGB's) have shot up in price in recent years.

For the same price as I would probably get for my 7, I can only see stuff like Lotus M100, Reliant Scimitar GTC, the odd TVR, and for a bit more; Lotus Elise or VX220. I can hear every one shouting MX5, but I'm hoping for something a bit more exclusive.

Any suggestions?

Col

I always use Redline. Overnight post generally.

Col

I have a spare, but in ten years have never had to use it.

A couple of thoughts though; a bit like the AA, you would only have to use it once to see how useful it may be, and if touring, especially abroad, how easy would it be to replace?

I'll stick with mine I think.

Col

I am willing to tough out a world cruise should anyone not be able to make it.

Martin,

Exactly my comment on the breakfast club survey this morning.

Too many new cars allowed infield, not enough mix of old & new.

Col

Definately!   

I've never seen it so busy!

Joined a queue of perhaps twenty various Ferraris, Porches, Maclarens and a lone TVR's at Petersfield, and followed over Harting Down. Then had to queue to get into the car park. Never done that before. And all before eight o'clock!

Col 

Another one for the cable tie.

I managed to catch the clutch pedal and flip it up enough to release the ball - in second going round a roundabout.  

I knew he was innocent!

I'll get my coat.........................

Chris, I use mine all year round - see Feb on the calendar - and have done for the last ten years.

Col

Could have been me coming back from Oxted for a consultation. Going back next week to have the seats 'refreshed'.

My 7 is the wimp version wth a heater; surprisingly cozy with half the tonneau in place, and both doors.

Col

I would still suggest checking the fuel pump. There was no obvious sign of fuel shortage, and misfires as you describe. Of course once the engine was off load, all was well. It took James Whiting quite a time to find, and then only by putting a pressure gauge in the line.

Its also a cheep part to replace.

Col  

Micheal,

Is it a Stormforce or a Monsoon?, both supplied by Coverzone

The Monsoon is a winter only cover. I know because I bought the wrong one for continual outdoor use, and it fell apart before the year was out.

Coverzone were brilliant about it, and only charged me the difference between the correct Stormforce all weather cover.

Col 

Duckpit,

It may be worth checking the fuel pump. I had a similar problem some time ago. All seemed well, then a misfire & loss of power. On stopping to check leads, it gave the pump time to work up to pressure.

This was eventually found by James Whiting putting a pressure guage on the pump. Bloody annoying at the time.

Good luck,

Col

Jochen,

I have one you are welcome too if the key ring idea doesn't work.

Col 

richtimms

There are a lot of young women around here that would be in your predicament. Wide beamed and short legged, generally wearing leggings & pushing a pram.

Just saying.

You may also be able to get one from a bike charity. I took two into my local one the other day. They refurb what needs doing and sell them on.

Col

I thought i was the only one driving a stealth 7, apparently not!

I'm also invisible to most barmaids.

Col

Sorry, Mr Screens.!! 

Just shows you what I know!!!

Yes, Michael you are correct. The car already has am Omex 200.

Perhaps a trip to a rolling road would help reduce the emissions that my MOT tester shakes his head at.

Col

Alan,

No I hadn't thought about that. I would be interested to know more about it though.

Col

Michael & Elie,

Thank you both for you inputs, and Michael for the inserts.

If it was just 'under the hood' work, I would probably go ahead, but changing the tank, etc, I don't think so. I already have more than enough power at 175bhp, and was really only looking to add smoothness, and economy.

Thanks anyway.

Col   

Hi Guys,

I am considering going from carbs to TB's for my standard Raceline 2ltr blacktop Zetec.

Omex have given me a few hints as have various blogs, but a lot is still unclear to a non-mechanic. I am thinking of going with the Omex 170bhp kit, but this only goes so far re the total work required.

Do I need to change the fuel tank, and run dual fuel pipes?

Has anyone gone down this route who could offer a few pointers.

Cheers,

Col