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Thanks Willie That is really helpful. Even if I don't make my own I will be more confident as to what I am buying. Just have to see if my new project gets off the ground 😬 Still pricing everything It does not half add up!!!!

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Kevin, very interesting, I am learning a lot. Thanks

David, can't say yet. It will depend on several factors. Just I am planning a real SUPER 7 😬 just checking on my budgets first

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Edited by - RiF on 6 Feb 2009 18:08:37

Just been chatting to several companies on the same subject with the idea of our company selling upgrades to the brakes. I have chatted over options available and if you want some help I will be pleased to pass on what I have found so far. Either give me a call or email me your tel no. Mid afternoon today I might not be able to stop but otherwise most times are ok 013873 75777

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I did not realise that the design is all subject to various calculations. All very interesting. If anyone has more info so I can do my own calculations it would be very helpful.

Never thought about making my own, Something for me to think about.

Thanks Jono, may be very useful in the build

Thanks Jason and Willie for all your input. It will be sometime yet before I need it made but will continue to investigate a few of the companies suggested on here

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Or you could use ours

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Many thanks for all your replies. It would need to be bespoke if my plan goes ahead Keep quiet Darren, top secret info you have gained 😬

Thanks for the links and recommendations. I will investigate further. The price I was given was very high but I might get what I pay for and don't want to loose power from my planned engine do I?

Is titanium a lot dearer? Are there different specs for the primaries, I mean in regards to materials available? What are the pit falls I should look out for? Anything I should request from these companies that I may not know about. I am a total beginner in exhaust systems!

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65mm front edge to centre of top wing stay. The inner side of the wing normally is in contact with the wing stay but double check and see what it looks like with the wheel on.

Rubber washers definitely needed if bolting

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How much should I be looking at for a custom made complete exhaust system??

Manifold to tail pipe required, nothing to copy Price I have been quoted seems rather high

Plans afoot for new 7 project 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬

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I can help if you want to give me a call on 013873 75777

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I can probably get it done. No idea what it would cost. Give me a call 013873 75777

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Paul, I will discuss this again with our local member but really after a dedion chassis. Sounds a nice car.

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Edited by - RiF on 18 Jan 2009 13:47:41

Bighead are now directing customers to us as well

Thanks David, Jez and RJ

Bigheads in stock

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Thanks for the info re Belgium. Will have to check.

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Thanks Ian. Very interesting.

I would invite you to stay but my daughter and a friend are here for a week, filling our spare rooms. First visit in nearly 2 years 😬 Wonder what she is after

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Thanks for your replies

It is for the chap exporting my 7 who might need it. He wants me to swap over to a quick release but wants to be sure it can still be classed as SVA compliant for a retest in Belgium.

Ian, how close will you be? Are you staying nearby? Always good to say hi if you have time As to your kind offer I think we need to have one to keep, unless yours is for sale?

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With the standard CC wheel we put a large lump of rubber on it for SVA. What happens with a quick release wheel?

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I must admit that I am surprised that there are not more cars available? Perhaps lots of threats of selling but most people are going to keep their sevens 😬

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Thanks Ian, sounds a great car for the money. I will tell Barry although I think he is watching this thread

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A new local member is looking for a Caterham 7 with a budget of up to £10k.

He is just joining the Club but can't post yet, so as he is very enthusiastic I said I would start searching for him.

So who has their 7 for sale

email me at: easiclad@tiscali.co.uk with any details

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Mick, looks as if I have sold my car, so now following this thread very closely

Are you going to the Autosports show?

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I am after a new or excellent quality black screen plus mounts. Please call me on 013873 75777 or evenings 76722. Thanks

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As far as I know there have not been any changes in length from well before 1990.

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I have some new aluminium internal panels. Give me a call on 013873 75777 day and I will see what I can find.

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5 years on 95 with my Raceline Duratec

Tried 98 and it did not like it as much.

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Unless a very early model the propshaft as far as I have seen (selling the carbon ones) are all the same length. Certainly Raceline set up does not cange anything.

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