PlastererPete

Nice result! 

As Jonathan has said use Isopropyl Alcohol. It will potentially strip any waxes/polishes you have on there but shouldn’t affect the paintwork, but I’d test on an inconspicuous bit of PPF first as it may react with that. 

Weathers crap so took a look at it today. Managed to bend a couple of tabs out and remove it via the cockpit with minimal grunting. 
 

Thanks gents

Thanks gents. Looks like I’ll have to investigate the boot floor and see whats occurring. Annoying thing is, the Optimate charger still works fine using it to maintain the battery. 

I have a 12v socket on the rear bulkhead between the seats of my CSR. Its the original one and seems to be getting a tad tired. Plugging a usb adaptor in seems to intermittently charge my phone and X3.
 

I’ve sanded the inside of it but it hasnt improved so guessing it needs replacement. Only way I can see to get access to it would be from underneath avoiding the prop-shaft and diff.  Is there any easer way that I’ve missed?

Cheers,

Peter

I bought a set of driveshafts from J&R years ago and lets just say they weren't very good and I had to send them back. 

Just caught a glimpse of you guys after I let someone out of the caravan park. I was heading into SWF at the time in the traffic. 

Luckily I managed to get a set of ZZS for my CSR but the next set I’m intrigued by the Nankang CR-S thats due to be released. 

50 minutes ago, Suttons said:

Does any one who has installed the cafe racer LED headlights have any recommendations how to fit the retaining clips to the light surround

When I tested fitted my chinese versions of the same lights you had to widen the clips slightly to allow for the extra depth of the unit. 

I give my spherical joints a little dose of silicone/ptfe lubricant. Any kind of “dry” lubricant should be ok as not to attract dirt.

@JP I haven’t got one myself as my primaries are on the opposite side. I have got DEI exhaust sleeves and Funk Motorsport cable heat shields. The cable shields are just cut to length things so I assume the starter motor shield would be a similar thing. 

Always had this intermittently on my 2005 CSR with a 6speed box. I found the same as 7_Malc. Select first then reverse. Its usually after a drive and reversing on the drive. Sometimes just waiting a few seconds in neutral works aswell, but thats not applicable to your situation. 

“DEI”do heatshield blankets for starter motors (available from Demon Tweeks) as do “Funk Motorsport”. Both priced around the same. 
They look thinner than the one you have but are probably a better grade of materials. 

I,d probably have to agree with Ainsley. I wouldn't feel comfortable putting more than 20-25kgs in the boot. Its one thing being able to hold it while the car is stationary, its another asking it to sustain the load and then the additional momentum once it gets lifted slightly and then falls again after going over an unexpected bump on your journey. It could end up being the equivalent to 30-35kgs or more. 

Haven't experienced it myself but probably worthwhile checking any earth points relevant to the speedo. 

I use one of these for all sorts:-

https://amzn.eu/d/3h02kyG
 

Although its not available on amazon at the moment there are alternatives. I’ve changed oil, bled brakes, changed PS fluid etc. Great bit of kit for the garage and saves a fair amount of mess and clean up. 

I use this one for my van car and anything else I need to check pressures on. Cheap but surprisingly accurate and well built. 

https://amzn.eu/d/fUtVEfV

Well today was the day. Full of “man flu” I’ve spent the morning changing the joints.  It was well needed as two of them were very very stiff and one was unmovable. 
Initially had trouble getting the lower bolts out as I didn't have the correct imperial allen socket but a T30, a pair of mole grips and some heat persuaded them out. 
Thanks @SamC for the specs of bolts and for pre-warning me about the potential difficulty of those lower bolts. 
 

Just a quick note that I couldn’t find the correct bolts for the rocker arm off the shelf, so bought 70mm versions and cut them down. Its worked a treat with the shank/thread ratio. 

11 minutes ago, SamC said:

The cone angle looks different to me? If the angle is different, that’s a big problem.

60deg taper as far as I’m aware….. i’ll check it though

Edit:- Yep both measure the same angle. Just the new ones have a longer angle section

So just got home and took some photos and measurements. 
 

Old nuts:- 21mm 

New Nuts:- 25mm

Unengaged thread is on the new nut is around 3mm.

All of the old nuts are engaged with the stud so I’ve got 21mm on the new nuts that are engaged so guessing its still ok?

The wheels are another set of the standard 15” 10spokes. The nuts are around 3-5mm taller than the old ones. When I get home later I’ll take a couple of pictures, everything's easier with pictures. 
 

I’m not a fan of fitting longer studs as its only a road use 7. The occasional high speed “70mph” and some country lanes. I can’t justify the cost of the longer studs and fitting when I can just put the old nuts back on, although they are tired and tatty.

So I’ve replaced the wheels and tyres on my 2005 CSR and purchased some nice black wheel nuts from Elise Parts as recommended by a member on here. No issue with the quality, but, the new ones are taller than the old ones so I now have spare threads showing on the nut. The stud doesn’t reach all the way to the end of the nut anymore.

In my mind I still have the same number of threads engaging the stud (as per the shallower original ones) but now the stud is recessed in the nut.

Is this ok or should I find shallower nuts? 

7 minutes ago, OldAndrewE said:

You are very unlikely to come across BSW or BSF on a Caterham. 

To be honest I didn't even think about that lol. I've always used metric as its what I was taught, so this is a foray into imperial for me that I wasn't expecting 😄 I'm just searching for those specific dimensions then all these options appeared.

Wonderful Thanks Sam. 

Ok so next question (sorry 😬). Are those bolts, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF?