RogNeedham

Another great day at CP yesterday. A big thanks to James, Dave and Simon for all their efforts and making sure that all surface dampness had disappeared by late morning :) I'd like to give big thumbs up to a great local buisness in Louth (Alive Tuning), who dug me out of a hole when the gear lever in by Blackbird snapped in two. Always ask a local is the motto. The recovery guys at the track gave me Matt's name at AT and I was all sorted within the hour. Superb service from a customer focused small business. I'm sure I'm not the first to have been referred to AT :) Cheers Rog

Hi Tom - the phone is back on factory settings with no SIM. It was on Vodafone

the Nokia used to belong to mother-in-law. Virtually unused. It has an O2 SIM - £10 donation to Race Against Dementia iphone is SWMBO former contract phone - £25 donation to RaD ​feel free to PM if more info needed Rog

the Nokia used to belong to mother-in-law. Virtually unused. It has an O2 SIM - £10 donation to Race Against Dementia iphone is SWMBO former contract phone - £25 donation to RaD ​feel free to PM if more info needed Rog

what, what, what Stephen!! that's a bolt from the blue please can i have my alternator bracket back sir :) (only joking) good luck with the reluctant sale Rog

I've had black pack brooklands on my SLR for years (the coolest look if I do say so myself*biggrin*) Mine started as chrome. The guys at Kimble removed the glass had the frames powder coated down their way, then refitted the glass and returned it. Meanwhile locally I had the main stanchion nylon/plasticoated including all the twiddly bits good luck Rog

Hi Stephen - another thumbs up for Troy. I used to own a 195HP Xflow on Weber 45s - Troy did a great job balancing them and sorting on the rolling road Rog

To be clear, the strut I have has no stickers

Good afternoon guys, sorry for the delay in replying - elderly parents challenges have not helped with timely responses so in order of first response Jonathan - the upper fitment of the bar attaches to the upper near side of the roll bar strut ((the strut going into the boot)- so it should fit a 96 car. I am happy to either post, or depending on your location and how quickly you need it, I can drop it off or arrange a meet. I travel extensively in the UK for work. Andrew- your second dibs noted. I have the same single diagonal FIA bar hope this helps and thanks for your patience Rog

As the sprinters prepare for the new season, I have the above for sale. It came with my 2000 SLR, albeit I never fitted it to the car. The previous owner only used the car for trackdays. I had meant to pass it to Chris Bramall at the last Management Team meeting, but forgot to do so at the last minute! To ensure it goes to the right home, I happy to send pics / take measurements via PM located nr Derby £30 to RaD Rog

Indeed Malc - sorry to read that SLR no27 no longer seems to be around. I'm the proud owner of No 83. One of the best cars Caterham have made - but I may be biased*hehe* Rog

Good afternoon all, In the light of the various statements and opinions contained in the thread and in particular those points raised by Ian, I would confirm the following: The MT took a multi- faceted approach to this exercise. Certainly the decision to undertake the engineering assessment was taken on the back years of debate, dialogue etc. It has always been reasonable to believe that any bar with one or two diagonal bracing structures would be stronger than those without. The objective was to therefore assess by how much. Were the differences substantial or otherwise? James' main article and other thread contributors noted that for any Club to recommend a lowering of the previously agreed higher standard would potentially have opened the Club and its' officials to legal scrutiny should a worst case scenario take place on a Club Track Day. Writing as a Director of the Club and personally, it is this element I took extremely seriously. The steps taken to ascertain the legal perspective were as follows:- 1) I have spent 15+ years working in a large manufacturing business with a strong corporate ethic as regards Health and Safety. During this time i worked with a lawyer (he has absolutely no connection with the Club), who specialises in working the HSE in cases of potential corporate manslaughter involving construction site equipment. 2) Given the need to also set our engineering report against the potential risks associated with change, it was agreed that I would outline the Club scenario to this gentleman, to obtain some informal feedback. At the same time he outlined the steps the Club would need to take to obtain a full legal opinion. The Club had two options a) seek a full legal opinion from a QC having first instructed a solicitor to engage said QC, b) seek out a QC, the vast majority of whom are based in London, who will take direct instruction from the customer. Both courses of action would have cost c.£10k. The prime consideration governing this important Club decision is the Common Law principle of the Duty of Care. In summarising the lawyers comments, it was he who posed the question, "how would you justify to the judge/coroner that an individuals' injuries (or worse) occurred as a result of decision to relax a previously adopted higher standard." And like it or like it not, that made me think very hard - perhaps I am overly risk averse. Nor we were concerned with the standards other Clubs adopt - they make their own rules. Our standard, as James pointed out in the article, had been set for a variety of reasons 20 years ago. It was not going to be a simple question of "bringing ourselves into line etc" So to the points: the question was not too difficult to answer - "ah yes the well trodden path of certain thread posters demanding responses to every post because they cannot accept a decision they don't like" We agreed I would respond when my work travel schedule allowed - apologies if this was not in line with expectations the decision was not poor that is just an individual opinion, to which of course that individual is entitled. For the reasons stated above I 100% stand behind the decision - endless repeating of the same point does not make your opinion right Ian. Nor will it make me change my mind.the H&S advice is not is written form - see aboveso you're wrong - the legal input was independentthis thread will remain on record as to the approach takencorrect - see above. On balance the Club felt that as the decision being taken was primarily a matter of conscience, supported by engineering assessment and reliable legal input, it was not necessary to obtain the full written legal report given the indicated costs involved.For what it's worth I am regular trackday attendee and have been for c.15 years. My first car was a Crossflow with a very standard roll bar. After my first track day at Cadwell Park, a friend who was with me on the day, turned to me as we were packing up and said something along the lines of "great fun but I'd have been happier with something stronger to protect me" Fair point thought I, so I bought a 'tall track day bar" and enjoyed the trials and tribulations of fitting it. As General Secretary of the Club, I take the position seriously. I know that fellow members of the MT think the same of their commitment to the Club. With c.2800 members, we are never going to please everyone, but for such an important matter as this, I asked myself "what do I think is the right thing to do". For one I could not stand in front of the authorities and explain away the decision to reduce this important safety standard. Others may feel that they could. That will be a decision that another MT could make should they so choose. Regards Rog General Secretary

I found it easier to go the local scrap yard (no smart comments please ) and for £10 cash, I was able to use their weighbridge and receive an official ticket. This does of course depend largely on the distance twixt your house and the weighbridge :) Rog

First a belated Happy New Year! It is indeed worth re-emphasising that the decision will be taken considering BOTH the study to which James has referred, AND the legal implications as John Aston has briefly noted above. The entire Club MT, also comprising the Directors of the Limited Company that underpin our track day activities, take these issues extremely seriously. We want as many of our members to enjoy our track day programme in a safe and convivial atmosphere and hope that as the final report is prepared, you can hold on for a few days longer. To ensure that all Club members are informed of such key decisions in a fair and timely manner, it is customary for any post on Blatchat to coincide with LowFlying landing on doorsteps. Thanks once again for what should always be a lively and thought provoking debate. Regards Rog General Secretary

For sale following upgrade to taller cage. Item is off a 2000 Blackbird. It is structurally sound but with a few scars - happy to send pics to interested parties Located in Derby £85.00 Rog

As a regular trackdayer. A massive thank you to James and Dave for this year's programme. Brilliant. As a member of the MT - thank you Stephen for your comments above they are most definitely noted. Collectively we hope to announce further related TD benefits for 2018 regards Rog

it's gone to a good home Clive :) Rog

Thx for the clarification Ian, I’ve checked the picture and the clutch cables are fine, so I’ll still take them thanks. I don’t think the throttle cables will be of use to StuB as he has a K. I’m sure he’ll be along soon to confirm., I’ll BM you ref payment etc Rog

Hi ... if the clutch cables are for a Kseries, I'll take them thanks regards Rog

Hi John - I guess you've been hinting at this for a while given the back problems No experience of the Elan so I'll bow to others experience. We owned a 2008 Boxster for 3 years (SWMBO has bad back problems and concluded the Boxster had the most comfortable seats) - no problems maintenance wise, just find yourself a reliable independent specialist. Based on 30+ years owning and driving all kinds of cars, if someone told me I would have to pick one car to suit most of my needs, most of the time to last me the rest of my days...i'd go for the Boxster. Superb car. Mate of mine with a MK4 MX5 concluded that whilst it was a good modern car, he didn't keep the PCP going at the end of the three years. He became bored. Good luck with the sale and of course you'll stay in the Club ....."you'll never leave".. :) Rog

Following a puncture to a nearly new tyre. Does anyone have one of the above please? If so and you're visiting Blyton this weekend i can arrange collection Cheers Rog

Hi Ian, assume this will work for original SLR with 210hp if so I'll have it please cheers Rog

all sorted thx once again. Stud flat gripped in vice and then some heat applied Rog

although I've had the car 6 yrs now, this is one of the few jobs I've not had to do before. It appears someone has had a a 'go' :) - the flat has been rounded off and (at least on the nearside), there are only the remains of what I assume was the rubber seal... to be resumed in 2017 Happy New Year Rog

found it*woohoo* - do the job in daylight revealed all :)