Andy Best

Hi, My brother has some spare tickets for Carfest North two adult and two child (6-16) on Friday 1/8. Face price £57 & £10 (all four £134), you can contact him on pmbest@dsl.pipex.com. Reasonable offer considered Thanks Andy Edited by - andy best on 27 Jul 2014 23:09:15

Saw you yesterday from your red seven whilst in the Elise.

Hi, Just take it off and put it in the parts bin, I can't remember blocking anything off when I did the emerald conversion. After buying the emerald get it mapped I was really disappointed at the performance improvement with someones else's map, world of difference when I had my own 😬 Andy Edited by - Andy Best on 4 Jun 2010 22:31:02

Tim, should be able to sort something out possibly Sunday (I will need to check at home) or one night during the week or next week end. I will PM my contact details. Andy

No problem Tim let me know if you want to take it further. Andy

Tim, Although I have never used the amp with a PS3 there are instructions in the manual to connect games consoles to the front panel. The choice of connections is video in and sound via optical or analogue L+R. The unit is quite flexible and any device I have connect via digital gave access to the 5.1/7.1 surround sound. Additionally I would expect that you could use one of the normal rear inputs to achieve the same. Yes you can connect the TV to video out, again their are choices of the type of connection. This AV amp was one of the last prior to the introduction of HDMI so as long as your TV and games console offer these earlier inputs/outputs I would imagine you would be OK. As you are local I am happy for you to try before you buy if that helps make up your mind. Andy Edited by - Andy Best on 5 May 2010 17:56:44

Kevsta, Thanks for your interest, I am open to offers on the items, seems a waste them just sitting in the boxes and would reduce the grief I get about my toys ❗. I was offering the lot as a single item so that someone could get up and running in one go. In reality the Amp is the lions share of the package (both size and cost). Make me an offer and I will see what happens over the next few day's. Andy

Having upgraded the TV & surround sound last year I now have the following surplus. Black Denon AVR-1905 RDS Receiver and Amp DS 7.1 here Black Denon DVD-1710 DVD/cd player here Elac 5.1 surround speakers silver (including quality cable)here All working and in first class condition. The original leads/manuals and controls are present with the Denon items in their original boxes looking for £200 + P&P although GONADS is probably better. Can send some pictures if required. Andy

Hi Peter, I live in Culcheth and there are two other owners that I know, unfortunatly we are all K series engines though. I can't really help this week but would be happy to catch up and see what can be done and see if any of the other locals can help. We also go along to LADs and MADs meets where there are more people and experience and pleanty of room in the car for a lift. Failing that I am sure we can get you to someone who will be able to help in a more professional manner. I will drop you a mail with my contact details. Andy edited to add Is the immobiliser the vecta slot in the keyboard type, if so they're notorious for failing and I seem to remember that they immobilise the starter motor and the coil. I think they are reasonably easy to remove/bypass. Edited by - Andy Best on 14 Jul 2009 01:30:55

Go for the samco dry sump kit with seven hoses and the elbows identified by Paul. If you buy the drysump version it fits on the wet sump just saves money if you upgrade in the future. Top Rad Bottom Rad Submarine (J pipe) Thermostat to Heater valve Heater valve to water rail Head to expansion Submaribe to expansion The two elbows are shortened to fit between valve and heater. If you buy new hose clips sit down as they tell you the price! Andy

What's the engine type and where are you? there are quite few of us round Warrington and we have lots of spare bits you can try. I took this approach when my stopped and found the coil at fault. Andy

Looks a nice car/spec although no numbered plaque, no full carbon, later rounded edge (SVA) dials and R500 wishbones. I also think it's a bit early to be a pukka numbered SLR, the chassis number should look like SDK RD(KorS) L RD V nnnnnn if it is. (See FAQ) SDK = Caterham RD = Right hand drive de-dion K = Kit or S = Factory built L = superlight RD = VHPD engine V = reg year 97 nnnnnnn = Chassis No I am sure Caterham Midlands, if asked, will confirm and be able to tell you the original spec so you can get an idea of the upgrades and attention that this car has been subject to, it night have started life as a racer. If I am correct this shows its a bitsa and as such I feel is not worth the SLR premium that is clearly being asked. I would not be concerned about the age so long as the car looks good and drives well - there were problems with chassis powder coating in 96-97. Andy Edited to add Just seen the V reg at Caterham South that looks a more original example. Edited by - Andy Best on 11 Jun 2009 22:16:11

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On behalf of owner Andy Stoneley who can't post on Blatchat. Wanted one or two front Bilsteins for a 95 supersport race de dion with narrow track. The unit(s) is to replace one with a leaking seal so in usable condition please. Contact Andy andystoneley at aol dot com who is located near to Oulton Park. Cheers Andy

If Bryn makes some more of these I would take one too. Does three make a bulk buy 🤔 Perhaps those who know how to contact him could let him know. Cheers Andy

The block is the cheapest part you can source good secondhand parts and build a 200 bhp engine but you will need some new items. I did it that way and for the parts alone it was about £2500. Add to that TBs Filters exhaust and again if you can find them 2nd hand you are Need another £1500. The engine will then need to be assembled and mapped to include porting of the head and possibly balancing, unless you do it yourself that's another £1,500 - 2,000. Plus and the little things you don't expect but may need, new starter hoses, clutch etc. Andy

Speak to Dave Walker at Emerald he will map the car with a wide band lamda, I was going to buy an LC1 before the trip to the RR but since it is now mapped properly don't feel a need for it. The only real problem is that Emerald is a long drive. Andy

I found the gel one better for my VHPD they deliever power better than the banner and keep a high crank speed in the cold especially with the higher compression ratio of the engine. I went the powervamp route they used to offer discount I don't know if they still do. Andy

Respect I guess a northern sevener (Stuart 🤔) hood down in the heavy rain, didn't get the number as the spray was so bad Andy

I will take the oil Sender assuming it is the right size for a 97 car. YHM Andy

Emerald have a really good sheet to help with all this. I would give then a ring, I think its availble on e-mail. Andy

I can't comment on the length of time the VHPD engine will last but I certainly expect to get more than 30,000 miles out of mine, it depends how the car has been used - mostly road or as a track toy. Road use should put the engine under a lot less stress. Your best speaking to someone like DVA power who will give you a labour cost and prices of parts are good should you need them. If your like me you will always go beyond the basic refresh but I feel about £2,500 would be a good contingency fund that would allow for a refresh with some performance enhancements included 😬 When I took my engine for rebuild (secondhand with no history) the total cost including new oil and water pumps bearing gaskets etc including an engine balance, head port and verniers was about £2,200. You then need the engine mapping at about £350 in you already have a programmable ECU and want to get the best out of the engine. You can of course do it for less or spend considerably more, one area I would not cut out is the engine balancing, it took a lot to convince me but now I would not hesitate to have it done in future. Andy

When my speedo broke I asked if it was illegal to drive without one and told not. However, sir it is your responsibility to drive within the speed limit. I saved getting tickets by putting some temporary marks on the rev counter that corresponded to speeds in 5 & 6. Not ideal but easy to do for a couple of weeks.

Phil, I was looking for the Medium compound so I will pass to mvh. Cheers Andy

Hi Phil can I take these subject to yo confirming the age. Andy