spiderlane

Here's a thread about my experience with the PPG offering -> http://blatchat.com/t.asp?id=189995 18 months and 10k miles later the film is still virtually invisible and the job it has done in keeping the rear wings looking good has been remarkable. Well recommended, especially after having a previous car without the film where the rear wings got shot blasted in about 1000 miles.

I believe it only picks up the users name in the "text" of the post; for example if someone has quoted them, or they have signed their message mentioning their username. I don't think the actual username is indexed, thus meaning that the results are hit and miss. Edited by - spiderlane on 17 Jan 2012 11:35:52

Thanks Linds, will take it. Will BM you contact details. Cheers Mark

Hi Linds I'm interested in the Fire Extinguisher. Can you let me know what the delivery cost would be? Thanks Mark

I think I'm going to try a set to see if it does reduce the vibration I can feel. I've not experienced the problems that John has yet (but I regularly check the wiring) but I could imagine it happening. Fortunately I have the rubber water rail, so I won't suffer that breaking at least. Cheers Mark

Oh, forgot to ask - are the bosses the same thread as the standard parts? i.e the existing bolt can be reused.?

Thanks Roger. I'll be interested to hear how you get on with them and whether they solve your particular problem.

I'm interested in these as I'm trying to get rid of a high frequency vibration which is making my fingers numb on long journeys - do you know who stocks these? Can you only get them from Vibra Technics themselves?

C** FFM I think You were headed down the hill with a little lad in the passenger seat; lovely day for it.

Nothing do with iOS 5 itself, but actually with Safari 5 (which presumably comes with iOS 5). The same problem happens on my laptop (OSX Lion) and has done since I upgraded Safari

Hi Chris On my 2010 (metric) R400 with carbon 13" wings, the widest part measures 217mm Hope this helps Cheers, Mark Edited by - spiderlane on 4 Sep 2011 14:12:33

Hi Pendennis - thanks for the suggestion, I guess that's kind of what I had in mind. However the car is pretty new and has only done 4000 miles and recently been on the rolling road at T'N'R for a mapping session and they didn't report any misfiring (presumably that would have shown up?) Also, it pulls cleanly from idle to the redline with no hesitation. Just the vibration/tizzing along the way. However I can easily check the spark plugs - anyone know what the gap should be for this engine/plug combination? Is there a possibility that one of the coils could be partially faulty? Any way of checking? Cheers Mark

Heh, heh - yes that's where I am. Does your customer drive a V8 Range Rover by any chance? As for never leaving the garage, I do admit I love nothing more than tinkering and fettling in the garage, but it's not a garage queen by any stretch. I've just come back from this trip over 8 days -> http://bit.ly/nGQ7zn taking in the Stelvio Pass, Col De Turini amongst other fabulous driving roads. :)

@2slo - cheers, I know where you mean. I will have to check that out - what sort of tape did you use to stop the vibration? @paul - ah, another good idea. I think I'll have to have the nosecone off and try it stationary at the various rev points which are worse than others - that would rule the nosecone in or out at least. Cheers Mark

Hey, that's me :) Cheers Mark

Thanks for the suggestions guys. @2slo - yes I recall that you have virtually the same car. That's a very interesting suggestion, I hadn't thought of that. I'm struggling to visualise where you put the tape to stop the resonance - I don't suppose you have any pictures? Cheers Mark

Hi All, I'm looking for some help in diagnosing/resolving an issue with my car (or at the very least establishing whether it is just a characteristic which cannot be changed). The Car : 2010 R400 Dry Sumped Duratec SV, kit built (by me) with all standard Caterham parts. It has been mapped by the 2 Steve's at T'N'R. The Symptoms : The engine seems to have noticeable vibration which pattern (above what I would consider the normal vibration from an engine in a Caterham) which varies with revs. At idle it's really quite a noticeable and uncomfortable teeth rattling experience. As you go up the rev range it becomes a much higher frequency "tizz" which can be felt through the steering wheel and chassis. Over a period of time I actually find that my hands start tingling with a slightly numb/pins & needles sensation. I've just come back from a 2,500 mile European tour yesterday and I can still feel some numbness in my right hand today because over long distances it becomes really quite irritating. It's definitely not from the rolling chassis, because if I dip the clutch at, say, 80mph where the vibration is quite strong, then it goes away completely and it can just feel the usual road vibration. Also I can feel the vibration with the car stationary in the garage. I've had a Caterham before (albeit a K series) so I like to thing I'm pretty familiar with the usual Caterham noises, feelings and vibrations. Some Background : I don't remember having this vibration when the car was new, however it went back to Caterham after a 1000 miles to have the sump pan replaced because it was leaking. I can't be 100% sure, but I seem to recall it becoming noticeable after the car came back. I'm not sure what replacing the dry sump pan involves, but could the timing have been disturbed during that process? (I think that the timing sprocket isn't keyed?). Would that causes such symptoms? The car pulls and revs fine through the range. I have carried out a spanner check to make sure that the engine and gearbox mounts are tight. Is there anything else that I can check? Could it be a flywheel or clutch imbalance? Would there be any reason why this could have developed? I'd be grateful for any help, suggestions or input from people experienced with this engine or people with a similar car with the same or differing experiences. The car runs well in every other respect, but this vibration is making long distance drives quite uncomfortable and is starting to spoil the driving experience for me. I'd really like to understand the problem and see if there is anything which can be done. Cheers for any and all input, Mark Edited by - spiderlane on 1 Sep 2011 12:31:56

I'll take the Quaife nylon gear knob please, have sent you contact details. Thanks Mark

http://blatchat.com/t.asp?id=202650 ?

The volvo booster seat and back rest is a good snug fit for the Tillets. I got one from eBay for £25. http://www.flickr.com/photos/markelane/4791418876/in/photostream Do up the harnesses plenty tight, pop on the ear defenders and my kids (3 and 4) are good to go : http://www.flickr.com/photos/markelane/5672953217/in/photostream and http://www.flickr.com/photos/markelane/5673528134/in/photostream

Inertia switch?

Open to offers before it goes on eBay.

Another recommendation for Dave at PPG. Here are some pics of the job he did on my R400 -> Paint Protection Film

Hi Phil Not sure whether you got my PM? Mail me at mark dot lane at me dot com for details of payment etc. Cheers Mark

The Leonard Stand (Tribune 20) is in a fantastic position on the start/finish straight and right by the famous timing clock. See the location here... ...and here See the ticket here We've ended up with a spare ticket this year which we don't need, so the only downside of this otherwise excellent Grandstand seat is that you may end up sitting next to one of us ;-) Price £90 to include Special Delivery to mainland UK. Cheers, Mark