Nick Bassett

Hello

Does anyone know if a speedo angle drive from a 1995 HPC would fit a 2000 K series. 6 speed?

I’ve compared pics and the threaded speedo cable connection seems to be on the opposite side to mine and slightly different, but wondered if it would still fit?

Caterham sell one version for all models, hence my question!

Thanks

18 minutes ago, Jonathan Kay said:

Thanks for the update.

Burton Power have a right-angled drive at £117.50 including VAT.

My guess is that you won't need it...

Jonathan

Thanks Jonathan… I did find that Burton page but wasn’t sure if it was the correct drive as the 6 speed box wasn’t mentioned. They are also out of stock!

I hope you’re right! 👍🙂

So an update from my end.

Finally got round to having a look at this - removed the angle drive from the gearbox and disconnected the speedo cable. 

1. Attached the speedo internal cable to a drill and switched on. Speedo arm went round the dial, so cable and dial etc would seem to be serviceable.

2. Cleaned up quill and inserted it into it's hole that goes into the side of g'box. Rotated the rear road wheel by hand whilst under car and the quill also rotated in it's home which suggests the gubbins in the gearbox is also serviceable.

This only leaves the angle drive. I've read on here that the quill can be sensitive to where/how it's inserted etc and that just cleaning, lubricating and putting it all back together might fix the issue... fingers crossed.

I've also looked into the cost of replacing the angle drive, if that is the problem. Was shocked to see they are £220! Are they a Caterham specific part?

Mine is marked as follows: BG2420-01 with '3708' underneath the first ID, although Google has failed to find it online. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Agree with what Gridgway has said - I've used them a couple of times and found them to very helpful. Fortunately only a few miles from me.

Thanks Jonathan - interesting about 'Nova' and what they might bring to the table...

What is happening to Avon tyres now? I know the Melksham factory closed which is very sad, but are ZZRs & ZZSs being made elsewhere by Avon or is that it - no more?

Hi Mike

Whats the detail on the CF rear wings? Make, condition, pics etc?

Thanks

Nick

Thanks Paul - it's not ultra urgent, but when you get the chance... 🙂

Bttt

Hi Richard

Have emailed you.

Thanks

Nick

Hi Stu - no it's not damaged, I just fancy a bare carbon nose.

I've been tempted to have a go at stripping my existing carbon nose myself, but afraid of b*ggering it up and being left with a big bill to repaint or replace etc!

Hoping someone might have one out there somewhere that they no longer need... I don't mind a tatty one as it could be a nice little project.

Bttt

Jason - just  thought... I've read that the silencer you have is actually quite efficient and definitely worth keeping. It's the exhaust manifold that is the problem (you probably already know this), so if you could find a company that that can make up a manifold that can they match your silencer, it might save you a few ££££££.

Also your existing exhaust is really easy to remove and give to said exhaust fab.company to match a new manifold. 

Yes, that would make sense and is at least worthy of a try before full removal!

Thanks

Good advice - thanks JK.

I've been advised that if it's the drive that's the problem, it's an engine/gearbox out job - is that the case? Really hoping not, having been through this earlier this year!

On my way to the mapping company a few weeks ago the speedo gave a few wobbly readings and then promptly died on me! Miles driven no longer increase either.

Car is a 2000 SLR with a mechanical speedo drive off the gearbox.

What should I be checking and in what order? I've got a few ideas of my own, but wanted to get some thoughts from here!

Thanks

Nick

Ideally genuine Caterham carbon nosecone to fit a k series.

Not bothered by colour or scratches etc as long as not damaged.

Thanks

Nick

Interested - pm sent.

Thanks

Nick

Beagler - no worries, glad it has been of interest!

Perhaps I provide a brief write up of my mapping experience next month...

Just to add to this, my mapping company said that if my car is mapped on 99, it is OK to use 95 occasionally as long as full throttle is not used for a long period. Given my use is on the road only, then that won't be a problem at all.

I've just contacted the RR company with my potential solution and they said it'll work fine, so that's what I'm gonna do!

I have my 7 booked in for a mapping session next month post an engine rebuild at DVA over the Winter. Never done anything like this before, so looking forward to it.

However I’m in a bit of a quandary over fuel type… I always try and run my car on Super-unleaded, but am not precious of fuel brand etc. However on occasions, it’s not always possible to get Super-unleaded – the fish n chip run for example, where I might end up with a mixed tank of 95/99 octane.

So, what do I fill the car up with for the mapping session? I want the car to run at its best when being fuelled by 99 octane, but also to run safely on 95 when needs be. I’ve spoken to the RR company and they’ve suggested using only 95 for the RR session if I want it to run safely on that fuel. But that is only for a small proportion of the time I drive the car.

Another thought I’ve had is to have it mapped on 99, but to carry a bottle of octane booster to use on occasions when I can only put 95 in. Could that be a viable solution?

Would welcome others thoughts on this.

Thanks!

Lovely looking SLR - good luck with the sale.

Agreeing with TomB - you've already got a pretty efficient system fitted, I'm not sure a change to a 4-2-1 system would make that much of a difference TBH.

A decent polish of the exhaust and removal of the tax disc holder (adding lightness!) would make a world of a difference though! 

... my air filter (sausage type - black foam ITG filter) is on the way out again. They never seem to last long, are very fiddly to fit and are very expensive for something that seems to be of poor quality.

What other options are there out there? A friend with an SLR sent his to ITG for a rebuild, where it looks as though they rebuild something a bit more substantial, but it's £130+ and is still no easier to fit!

I'm sure I've seen some pics of SLRs where an aftermarket TB backplate & orange coloured filter has been fitted that looks more robust and easier to fit/remove etc. Can anyone provide any info please?

Thanks

Nick