Ozzy

Find this hard to comprehend! How can Caterham fit an exhaust that you can't use anywhere. Also cheeses me off, as the exhausts brand new. What's it going to cost to get one that complies????????????????????? Still Shaking

I've been reading some stuff regarding noise levels on track days. Seems that most circuits have a limit of anything between 98 to 105 db. My car has a bog standard exhaust. Measured this the other day as per recommendations. Held meter at 45 degrees from outlet, at 1/2 metre away, held revs at 5000 rpm. Meter reading 108/109 db. Do I have a problem participating????????????????????????????? Still Shaking

C'mon guy's, Must be somebody near to me who buy's their tyres locally!!!!!!!! Still Shaking

I know this has been asked before, but suggestions please regarding tyre choice. When I bought the car it was fitted with Michelins. Now I'm becoming more confidant, these are obviously not grippy enough. I want to keep my 15" wheels as these provide better ground clearance, especially as I've already had a few close shaves with the sump. Also, I can't justify the expense of buying another set of wheels at the moment. Car is mostly road use (sometimes caught out in the rain), and possibly 2 or 3 track days a year. Would appreciate a few ideas, and roughly the mileage they'll last. And also if any locals read this, the best place to get them from/fitted. I'm on the bucks/herts border, nearest town Aylesbury. Oz Still Shaking

Thanks for the parts info Chris. Not sure I've got the time & money for all your other toys. Looks cool though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oz Still Shaking

Thanks Guy's. Chris. Just been looking at your pics, nice colour same as mine (Mine is 40th colour, with clamshells though. 1) Where'd you get those fancy wing mirrors. 2) Also those little symbols for the light toggle switches. 3) What is all that stuff on your dashboard? I've never seen so many switches and lights. Still Shaking

Sorry!! 1997 1600 Supersport. Still Shaking

Thinking of getting a road angel. Where is the best place to hardwire accessories to. Can I tap into something on the fusebox, or is it better to come straight off the ignition switch. Does anybody know which colour cable fromthe ignition switch, is the switched live. My car also has the starter button. Would appreciate any info. Still Shaking

What does anybody recommend for polishing the frame. I think mines a standard ali finish (looking a bit tired), but I'm not sure if this is laquered. Would a metal polish strip this off and lead to worse corrosion? Still Shaking

Forgot to mention, Anti cav tank fitted. Does this change anything. Sticker on cam belt belt says check while hot and running. Still Shaking

1600 K supersport on 22,000 miles. Not used a drop in 2000 miles, is this normal? Yes, I have checked the oil on level surface with engine hot and running. I know I should'nt complain, just seems strange to me. Thoughts? Still Shaking

Hi Guy's Thanks for that. Looks like I'll be visiting B&Q then, for a dehumidy thingy. Oz Still Shaking

Only had the 7 four months. During the winter it will have to be stored in a horrible old prefab concrete garage with asbestos roof. Anybody got anything similar, as the garage seems to be permanently damp during the winter. I dont know if I should put some form of heater in there, or possibly a fan to keep the air circulating. I'm concerned about the leather/carpets getting the dreaded mould. Is this likely? or am I worrying about nothing. Any thoughts? Ozzy Still Shaking

Anybody got any mint condition leather seats to suit post 97 model, that they don't want. Still Shaking

1997 model. Drove the car today, heard a clunk felt the seat move (flat road going around a roundabout). Got home, looked under the car was amazed to see that all the rivets at the rear of the pan, and half the rivets down one side had broken away, leaving the pan flapping in the wind. Also amazed to discover that this section of floorpan, which supports the seat runners, seats and my 12 stone is only rivetted to the box section, no other bolts or other means of strengthening. If the whole lot had come away, the seat would have been on the road, with possible disasterous consequences to myself and others. Anybody else had a similar experience? The whole setup looks dangerously weak to me, and I've seen people nearly twice my weight driving these things. Still Shaking

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. I think I understand what you mean, but surely constant contact with the fingers means the bearing is always rotating, and therefore, you would think this would considerably shorten it's life. Colin, could you reiterate what you think the life expectancy should be, this isn't too clear on your message. Still Shaking

Could somebody explain this for me please. I have recently had the CRB replaced under warranty. Caterham have admitted there is a problem with the CRB, but won't say what. Also, no sign of a remedy from them. What concerns me, is that this may fail again after a short time, outside of warranty. I have just read an interesting article in low flying by John Vine concerning preload tension. What is preload tension? If I understand this correctly, he's fitted extra springs to push the bearing carrier against the clutch plate fingers, in which case the bearing is constantly rotating. Having spoken to several other people, they are adamant that the bearing should sit about 5mm back from the fingers when the clutch is not depressed, ie not rotating when not in use. However, reading the article suggests that these extra springs apply downward pressure on the pedal, which would push the bearing forwards into contact with the fingers. Any thoughts would be appreciated, as this could be an expensive problem a few weeks outside warranty. Still Shaking

Thanks for that! Still Shaking

Does anyone know what the oil pressure gauge should read. I have a 1600 supersport K series. When cold the gauge reads 4 at idle, and when driving. Once engine is warm, at idle gauge reads 2, and approx 3 when driving. Is this normal? Still Shaking