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    Dash Wrapping

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    On 16/01/2024 at 16:59, BigCol said:

    Yup - been there, done that!

    I used 3M Di-noc carbon fibre vinyl.  A removable scuttle will make things very much easier but still not too difficult a job and £100s less than a carbon dash!

    I removed the scuttle.  Then removed each switch/gauge and reattached them to their connections behind the dash.  Having thoroughly cleaned the empty dash with alcohol, I attached the sticky-backed plastic (for Blue Peter viewers of a certain vintage).  

    The vinyl can be wrapped over the top and bottom edges ahead of cutting the apertures, trimming them a bit and pushing the vinyl edges through the holes before putting the switches etc back.

    No need to remove the dash.  The scuttle was then reattached.

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    What colour of wrap did you use Black or Graphite?

    Dash Wrapping

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, BigCol said:

    No - it’s a predominantly flat surface - the only issues are the “corners” and a couple of judicious cuts sorted that.
    No - guess if you’re concerned then there’ll be stuff in YouTube.

    Thanks..Going to measure up and get the 3M ordered and have a go, hopefully it will turn out like yours.                                                                      
     

    Dash Wrapping

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    Posted

    35 minutes ago, BigCol said:

    Yup - been there, done that!

    I used 3M Di-noc carbon fibre vinyl.  A removable scuttle will make things very much easier but still not too difficult a job and £100s less than a carbon dash!

    I removed the scuttle.  Then removed each switch/gauge and reattached them to their connections behind the dash.  Having thoroughly cleaned the empty dash with alcohol, I attached the sticky-backed plastic (for Blue Peter viewers of a certain vintage).  

    The vinyl can be wrapped iver the op and bottom edges ahead of cutting the apertures, trimming them a bit and pushing the vinyl edges through the holes before putting the switches etc back.

    No need to remove the dash.  The scuttle was then reattached.

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    That looks very impressive. Had you any previous experience of fitting wrapping?                   
    Also does the 3M wrap come with instructions?

    Dash Wrapping

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I didn’t know that dash wrapping was a thing until today..

    Has anyone had this done or know anything about it.

    Does  the dash need to be removed? Removing the dash and scuttle panel has been putting me off replacing my tired dash with a new carbon one. 
     

    Rollbar Cover

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, PlastererPete said:

    I bought this:-

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275712794779?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x0rk_uAMRSq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=m7NV-5oRR3q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
     

    to go around my roll bar in an attempt to make a draft excluder. Fits the roll bar perfectly but doesnt allow for any room to stick/sew the airtex mesh to. It can be cut easily and various notches cut out to allow for cables, but in your case maybe to get it to fit around the corners. Its removable so if it wears just cut another length. 

    Brilliant thanks. That will work just fine, I can remove it when the hood is removed..

    Rollbar Cover

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I’m finding the half hood is rubbing on the Rollbar and taking the paint off especially on the bends. I have used some carbon effect tape on the upper straight section which looks quite good. It’s impossible to get the tape to sit right on both the curved sections though.

    Does anyone know of any Rollbar covers that would fit round the curved section or the full top section? I’m not keen on the head protection foam type.

    Coolant change Blue Glycol based

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I’m about to change the thermostat in my Sigma engined 7 and renew the antifreeze.

    Premier Power did some work on the engine last year and I have blue antifreeze in to protect the new Radtec radiator. My thinking was I’ll change like for like, but standard Bluecol is no longer readily available. This was recommended to me Bluecol OE48 Hybrid Organic Acid Technology as the replacement. I’m wondering what’s the difference to OAT?

    As I use my car throughout winter, only being parked up if there is salt on the roads, could I go back to the OAT antifreeze Caterham recommend?

    Transmission Noise?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, Tom_Arundel said:

    Anyone see the `new` Dambusters movie where the dog is now `Trigger or Digger` ....OK in fiction but not in history!

    I presume you have oil in the box!

    I did have oil in when last checked in September. No signs of any oil on the garage floor or around the gearbox.

    Transmission Noise?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    After reading these posts the majority are for the layshaft. Has my old dad used to say “let it develop” 

    Thank you all, and I shall remember not to call a sl*^e cylinder a sl*•e cylinder anymore 🙈

    Transmission Noise?

    in TechTalk

    Posted · Edited by Stu Smith

    I don’t know if my car has always had this transmission noise or not.I’ve been wearing good quality ear defenders which have blocked out most of any noises for sometime now. When I’ve recently took the ear defenders off whilst driving, I’d really forgotten how much wind and transmission and exhaust  noise there is!

    I will try and describe the noise. When stationary with the engine idling and in neutral foot off the clutch pedal there is a what I can only describe has rotating wearing noise which disappears when I depress the clutch pedal. The noise will come back as I slowly let the clutch pedal back up to the biting point, car still in neutral. I can’t really hear the noise when moving.

    Something to be concerned about or is this me being overly cautious?

    1.6 Sigma with 5 speed Type 9 gearbox.

    Thermostat + Sender Unit

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Some advice needed please.
    Car - 2011 Sigma 1.6 not Ti-VCT

    The water temp gauge fluctuates between  40 - 80 degrees whilst driving, if left idling the gauge will rise slowly  to just over 80 and the cooling fan will cut in. I have an oil temperature gauge fitted which remains constant at 85, unless pushing hard on a track day and will rise to 90 -100 but quickly drop to 85 On a cool down lap. It’s done this in my 2 years of owning the car.

    Could I have a faulty water thermostat or water temperature sender unit?

    I have looked at just purchasing both a new thermostat and sender unit, but there is a lot of different options on Google.

     

     

    Interior Rear Mirror

    in Wanted

    Posted

    To save on the inevitable go aero replies. I’ll start with ‘I do go aero, just not in November, December, January and February’

    I’m looking for a stick on interior rear mirror. I bought one with the suction thingy off the internet but it keeps dropping off. The one on Caterham website is just ridiculously priced. Any recommendations?

    Sterling Immobiliser Fob

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Dave Hardcastle said:

    If you have a K-Series style Lucas fob, I used this service on my previous Caterham. It couldn't have been easier, and far cheaper than Caterham as well.

    Thank you Dave..It was the Sterling fob. I’ve now sourced one from Motor Solutions and cheaper than ‘out of stock Caterham’.B28719CB-D677-4024-A298-A3906997A648.thumb.jpeg.a9c4f0320e5c4204b86190a979e4d69d.jpeg

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