Peter G

Newer track rods don't have flats on them, I recently replaced mine to take out play in the rack, sourced from Caterham..

Just what I'll be doing, thanks for the comment.

Thanks, In the end I dropped the Adjuster section down one groove to get the spring on. it'll be interesting to see the ride height when I've done the other side.

Are there different length springs for standard Bilstein and for those with adjustable platforms, I'm fitting new springs, rears have gone on a treat but the fronts look like I need a spring compressor to get the top retainer back on??

Thansk for all the comments. Very useful and helpful. Not going with it at this stage. Other upgrades are on their way right now.

What's the collective view and experience on Polybushes or similar and their effect on ride and handling, in place of the standard rubber ones? My 7 is solely for road use if that makes a difference.

Just another option, if you have adjustable platforms on the rear, they can foul the De Dion tube, the lower mounting bolts need an extra washer or 2 so the shocks clear the tube,.

Still looking. Happy to buy a pair. Would be useful to have algal tyre on it too.

I have a pair too but as I now wear glasses they're no use to me reasonable condition and I believe all complete.

I had a small dent on the bonnet and got rid of it (almost) by putting the affected area on a cushion, and rubbing the inside of the dent with a duster. Worth a try I'd say?

Thanks all, I did reply last night but the message didn't post, new washers being sourced.

Chaps. Some advice please. My 2000 K series imperial 7 has adjustable platform shocks on them and the adjuster sleeve is fouling on the de dion tube. The shocks are bolted to the lower mounting, I also have a through mounting on the de dion. Any ideas how I can stop the fouling? Is it possible to move the adjuster sleeve up and still have the same ride height? Or should I use the centre de dion mount and adjust the ride height? Or just ad more washers? Thanks.

Thanks for all the comments. I've not had the relay mod done and its been doing this on and off for years. Definitely going to look at all the above and if it's still a bit iffy get the relay mod done. The starter is 23 years old so probably needs bit of love and attention.

Ok, next problem! The starter on my 2000 K series has a strange problem, not the infamous K Click. It will sometimes just click when pressing the starter button, then go on the next press. Or sometimes as today refuse to turn over at all. But If I put it into 2nd gear and rock it, it'll start straight away. I'm intending to remove it, clean terminals and earths all round and lubricate the (I think its called) bendix mechanism as I suspect it's this that might be causing the problems. Any opinions on this course of action or any other things I should look out for or do? TIA

Thanks Wrightpayne, just done that. Saved me £10 no doubt. Can spend that now on super unleaded! This club is the dogs doo-dahs!