jpringle
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Hi, I fitted the Caterham big brake kit, AP 4 pot calipers and vented discs, that i race my S4 with gives excellent braking.
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I fitted Caterham S3 springs to mine as they have more space between the coils and will not go coilbound as the S4 ones do, I used the standard fronts for the road car and the race spec for my race S4, with adjustable spring seat Spax , the race spec can be used on the road , be aware that the ride is fairly harsh though with race spec.
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S4 seats are no longer available ,if you have the old ones they could be rebuilt by a good upholsterer as they are fairly basic with hardboard backing, i had mine rebuilt some years ago with marine plywood backing as the hardboard gets wet and disintegrates. I would doubt you would find any secondhand.
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The S4 grill is no longer available, but if you can find someone breaking a Plus Two Elan the trim from the sills is the same profile and this is the part that was used by lotus but cut up to the various lengths for the grill, expect to pay a high price even for a damaged piece.you will also require some threaded bar and spacers but they are easey to manufacture.
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Hi, i have raced an S4 for twelve years now with the same standard gearbox without any problems, i have about 160BHP. You could fit a straight cut box or fit the internals to your casing, Other gearboxes do not fit without major modification, I have a road going S4 that I fitted a five speed box from the 2.8 i capri some years ago and that required modifying the gearbox crossmember on the chassis, prop shaft, clutch etc and the gear lever is further forward. I use a 3.9 diff but if you have an all steel engine a 4.1 or 4.4 would suit better. If you want any more help let me know< i have had S4 Sevens for over 20 years now and currently have three, one race, two road cars.
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If you are interested in buying locally i have one for sale, I live in Bishop Auckland so Hartlepool not far off
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Try Mick at Redline Components there will be an advert in Seven mag for telephone number. Or try a Triumph specialist as they were fitted to Triumph Heralds, Vittese and Spitfires. Or as already suggested Holdens as they have many types of switches. Good luck
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Sorry , e-mail, johnandjanepringle@btinternet.com
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i am not familiar with the Astralap could you send me a description, features etc, I am interested in buying. Please send me an e-mail, thanks John Pringle
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My heater control went off, i found that the multi plug that connects into the rheostat had overheated melting the insulation and causing the connectors to not connect properly ,usually just moving the plug in the connection wil get it working, but take care as it may short out, best bet is to remove the connection from the heater and rewire with some new cable and spade connectors. The connection is in the passenger side footwell under the dash accessable by removing the under tray, There are four connections be sure to rewire correctly or your speeds will not match up to the 4 positions, The rheostat is held in with a Torx bit, i have seen this fault on sevaral Mondeos
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Bonnet catch was just a Lotus part, petrol filler cap from Elan S4, Mick or John at Redline are very helpfull with S4 Sevens
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If you have not been able to locate a copy,I have one for sale, good condition,has only a very slight crease on the front cover, and is intact,ie no loose pages,and is a second edition print,price, £50 plus P & P, drop me a note if you are interested in this very usefull and rare book.PS,I believe it was never offered in hard back
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Yokohama recommend that when hot pressures should be 24psi for racing
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There is a Series 4 for sale at Grange Performance in Stockton, Teeside,1973 Twin cam, priced at £9995, overpriced in my opinion. Web address, WWW.grangeperformance.co.uk. Imformation from the North East Auto Trader.I believe they have a website as well
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Has anyone got a 4 into 1 exhaust manifold and collector , race type, to fit a 1600 Ford crossflow engine, condition not to important but must be sound, no broken bits please.
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To Wallbanger, thanks for your reply regarding the exhaust system, could you ring me on 01388 834465 and we can discuss price, Regards, John.
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I am looking for a 4 into 1 exhaust system ,manifold alone or complete with silencer, condition not to important but must be sound, for a 1600cc ford crossflow engine.
