Lotus Boy

My experience of Toyo T1Rs has been nothing but appalling. I think some have commented that the compounds in later tyres have had to change making them, in my experience, borderline lethal. No grip, no confidence when braking etc. i quickly switched to Toyo R1R and have never looked back, confidence restored. Terrific tyre. Please don't be tempted by the cheap cost of T1Rs, a real false economy.

Sounds like you need the Jack Webb Motorsport lithium batteries. Just got one myself. https://jackwebbmotorsport.co.uk/LIFEP04-Lithium-Batteries-c42278020 Cheers David

Jeez, not another decent tyre discontinued :-( I got mine in 2018 so hopefully I'm ok for some years ahead (until I get a puncture) ...and T1-Rs are cheap for a very good reason ;-)

I agree Tony, never got on with them at all. Hateful tyres. Tried running them as low as 16psi but couldn't get them to work and in the damp I thought they were lethal, giving very little confidence when braking. Switched to R1-R and confidence was restored ten-fold. Sorry, appreciate this doen't help the OP, hope you get on well with them.

Hi Tom, sorry to drag this thread up but do you have measurements on your pre96 damper lengths open with the extension piece added? Looking for centre of top eye to centre of bottom eye. Thanks David

Hi, As per the subject, can anyone give me the eye to eye damper length (open) for front widetrack suspension on a pre 96 chassis - this is where the top damper eye and top rear wishbone mount share the same 1/2" bolt. Thanks, David

Ian, Is that normal for all Caterhams to need the top eye extenders? i have the pre96 chassis where the damper uses the same bolt as the top rear wishbone mount.

Blimey Ian, that seems good value. Not much more money than having my billies refurbished, though I guess the ProTech aren't adjustable platforms?

What sort of money are we talking for a set of four ProTech spring and damper set ups? Thanks, David

Yes these are what as referred to, I think, as the original S Type seats. I have them too. Great seats as the three lower pads on the back of the seat are adjustable so you can move them to suit your lumbar preference. They were an upgrade option in the early nineties before Caterham moved to the more commonly known S Type seats that are still fitted today. I'd be amazed if you could buy them new today but maybe put a wanted ad on the forum - perhaps someone has switched to tillets and have these surplus to needs?? Cheers David

A good little write up that and good to know the size of the oil pick up pipe o-ring. I'll change that next time - thank you! I have a 2.0VX and have changed the baffle eight or nine times. I change the foam baffle every two years. I remember when Caterham used to charge £14 each for them. £50 is a joke. You were lucky, when I bought my car, it was already ten years old and the previous owner knew nothing of the foam baffle. When the sump was dropped I was greeted with what looked like crispy seaweed. So thankful that none made its way up the pick up and blocked the oil ways. Had to flush the engine though. I also use the threaded rod trick to help line everything up and keep the gaskets in place but hadn't thought of the clothes pegs! Great solution and better than my 'tin of paint under the sump' approach! I was lucky enough a couple of years ago to get hold of a spare sump however the previous owner had installed metal baffles held on with brackets drilled through the sump. Not the most elegant solution but I think I will try that when my car goes back on the road later this year, rather than using the foam sump. I knew it was common practice to throw away the foam on a K-series but didn't think it advisable on a VX. Thanks, David

Thanks Elie. I found another one which appears to be in perfect condition. Also replacing the CRB along with new ARP bolts

All sorted now. Found a better mint condition one on eBay. Cheers David

Thanks everyone. I spoke to Phil and Road and Race and he recommended standard VX flat flywheel and the helix organic clutch and heavy duty cover, so that’s what I’m going for. Thanks, David

Hi Dave. Unfortunately the 558 Number is the part number for the pot flywheel So no good for me I’m afraid. Thanks for replying though. 7 wonders - yes that’s the one. May go for that. Cheers David