AdamQ

Arnie, Don't know if this is any use, but I'm going from Tunbridge Wells to see Oily in Milton Keynes on 19th May and would gladly rendez vous with somebody at South Mimms services or somewhere similar either on my way up there or on my way back. I could then return via East Grinstead or we could meet up on the Saturday. One thing, I shall obviously be in the 7 so space might be an issue - I have little idea how much space 500 sheets of A3 card occupies? I could leave the base of the passenger seat at home or, if that wouldn't be sufficient and you don't get any other offers, I'll take the seat out altogether if that would tip the balance. Drop me a line if this is any use. Adam 0781 007 3021

Nick, thanks for the reply. The legal requirements did cross my mind, but I sort of thought it would have to be a pretty unfriendly MoT man to kick up a fuss on that score. Also the plan is that the horn would work when the engine wasn't running AND the ignition was off - the button would only function as a start button when the engine wasn't running and the ignition was on if you see what I mean. (You get the bonus of an added security measure then - if somebody tries their luck and just presses the button the horn would sound causing 😳 ❗). Adam Just to clarify, I'm talking about an MoT man who is remarkably unfriendly, not pretty and unfriendly ❗ Edited by - AdamQ on 10 May 2006 08:52:03

This is mainly directed to Chris W, but all comments welcome of course. Chris, in my other thread on wiring a start button, you mentioned designing a circuit that would give the following functionality to the start button Having fitted a Momo at the same time as the start button, I'm debating where to relocate the horn button and your post set me thinking. I was wondering whether it would be possible to design a circuit such that the start button was a start button while the engine wasn't running but the ignition was on and a horn button at all other times 🤔 Just an idea really, but I thought it might be quite neat - saves the weight of another button and doesn't clutter up the dashboard. Adam

Dave, The internal diameters are 14", but I'd be willing to cut the tyres for a worthy cause such as yours - shall I put you down for two? Adam

I suspect I'm wasting my (and everybody else's) time, for which I apologise, but having lived in ignorance for several months and having now seen the light, I'm replacing my Michelin Pilots for some Yokohamas (assuming I can get hold of them). Having read the comments on Blatchat, the only uses I can think of for 6-year-old second-hand Pilots are as tubs in a contemporary garden or for roasting witches at the stake so if anybody's thinking of a TV-style garden make-over or plans to reduce the size of the local coven, please drop me a blatmail - I'm open to offers. Adam

I echo what Minty says - when my sump foam gave up the ghost the oil pressure dropped and that was accompanied by a sort of asthmatic sucking sound from the partially blocked oil pick-up. Adam

Edited because I'm clearly talking through my hat ❗ Adam Edited by - AdamQ on 1 May 2006 19:30:20 Edited by - AdamQ on 1 May 2006 19:59:54

Chris, Many thanks indeed for the comprehensive, idiot-proof, answer - music to my ears! Norman, I can't say if you're right or wrong having gone for just the button itself (not illuminated - looked a bit neon to me so kept it basic), but I'm sure you're right. The information on all the sites where the button is mentioned is limited to day the least (mind you, it is just a button I suppose). As for that functionality, am I right in saying that it would probably be of most interest to those with Q-R steering wheels (i.e. those without steering locks)? I can just see myself starting up and belting off having forgotten to turn the key to allow the wheel to turn Thanks again, Adam

Thanks Nigel Adam

Easy as Pi ❗

I've bought one of these here. They also do one with a 'fitting kit' here. In a senior moment, I misread the description of the wiring kit to mean that it consisted of 2 wires, which seemed a bit steep for £18. Having recovered my senses (alas, too late), I realise that the kit probably includes a relay and what have you. To get to the point of this post, as I understand it, I'll be OK with what I've got provided there is a relay already included in the ignition circuit. So, is there a relay already there? The car is a 1999 K series Roadsport. I can't see one on the circuit diagram and the rating of the commonly-used big red button from Farnell suggests that one needs a switch that can handle a large current, as does the recommendation to use 25 A wire in the 7FAQ section on start buttons. There are no words on or with the switch I've bought. Any assistance gratefully recieved. Adam

I'm sure somebody said they got some from B and Q - they were feet for a chair or table or something (a walking stick?). There's another source given here but they were out of stock the last time I looked (here). In a picture I saw somewhere, somebody had used the plastic bolt caps used on the suspension for SVA, but they fitted over rather than in the stubs so were a bit more noticeable. Hope this helps, Adam

Mr G, Have a look at David M's post on Page 2 of this thread. Also, if you follow his link there is a before and after graph. Hope that helps. Adam

Dave, I don't know if this helps, but there are instructions for making a bleed tee here. Adam

Yup, the Rover fobs use CR2032 batteries. I bought a couple recently from the Small Battery Company - free delivery the next day. However, it sounds like they're pretty readily available on the high street. Adam

About 6.00 p.m. on the A272 near Cowfold. We were the BRG and yellow one heading east. Adam

Guy, thanks for that - I had a small wager with the girlfriend that the red Jag would be a 'Spotted' ❗ Apologies if I was a bit slow in waving back - I was miles away while we sat in that traffic, dreaming of a clear A272 (we were on our way to Midhurst) - it wasn't to be, of course, but a nice day to be out and about regardless. Hope you had a good Easter weekend. Adam

Andy, there are excellent guides on how to set up verniers here and here. I did mine by following these instructions and it wasn't too bad - had to concentrate hard and double-check everything at least twice and it was a bit nerve-wracking turning the key for the first time afterwards, but otherwise OK. I have a standard ECU and the only thing I had to do was reset the IACV or something or other (Disarm, ignition on, press the throttle pedal slowly to the floor and back five times, ignition off, arm was the procedure anyway.) Adam

Graham, please excuse the blatant opportunism, but following a trip to see Oily, currently scheduled for 19th May 2006, I shall have an alloy 52 mm TB for sale. I bought it new from Burlen about a month ago and was going to put it in the For Sale section at £90.00 (don't know if that's reasonable - maybe others can comment if it's not?). Anyway, given your expressed interest, and given that you're just down the road, I thought I'd mention it. Adam P.S. I'm also in on the Powerspeed bulk buy - have you heard much/anything from Powerspeed about times and dates? Edited by - AdamQ on 11 Apr 2006 08:34:11

There was a thread on this recently, see here. My stripe, done by Caterham, is 140 mm wide. Adam

Bruce, I don't know where you are in Kent (I'm in sunny Tunny Wells), but I made the brackets recently and you're very welcome to borrow them. I made them from the heater blanking plate that's been lying around since I fitted a heater to the Seven. I thought it would be way too flimsy, but it was fine. I also found that the narrower diameter wire used in 'standard' stock fencing was just right for extending my guages (the farmer wasn't too happy to see his sheep running down the lane though!). Adam

I second that - thanks very much for organising this Neil . I spoke to Dave last week and have sent him a cheque.

James, it was me! Thanks for my first proper 'Spotted'. I remember noticing the colour of your car - a fetching colour and quite unusual isn't it? At least, I don't remember seeing precisely that shade before. I was near the end of (for me anyway) a perfect day - got up early to fit a 52 mm alloy throttle body, that took a fraction of the time I'd allowed and so I had time for a blat before a round of golf at Shoreham and then home for roast beef. Pleased with the new TB - nothing earth-shattering, but it does just make the car that bit nicer/better to drive. I hope you too had a pleasant weekend (already seems a distant memory doesn't it?). I think some sort of masonic club wave is an excellent idea. Adam

I can't help with the part number I'm afraid, but I bought a lower temperature (74°C as opposed to 88°C I think) thermostat from Minister Power here recently - phoned them up and it arrived in the post a couple of days later. I might be wrong, but as I understood the conversation I had with the chap at Minister, they make up the 74°C thermostats to order as they are not available off the shelf, though, as I say, I might have misunderstood. Minister can also supply a lower temperature fan switch to go with the thermostat. Adam

I seem to remember seeing a solution to this that involved a short length of the plastic pipe used in domestic plumbing (e.g. under the kitchen sink) being attached to the throttle pedal - something like that anyway. I'll see if I can find the thread. here it is. Adam Edited by - AdamQ on 13 Mar 2006 17:30:06