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  1. Bob Shelley
    After returning from a drive I noticed that the rear Watts link had come unfastened from the captive bush under the rear wing. I have obtained the bolt to refit it but the rear suspension now seems out of alignment and the bar won't swing into position. I don't know where or how to apply force to realign the De Dion tube and rotate the central trunnion into the position shown on the other side of the car. Can anyone help?
  2. Bob Shelley
    I have just got hold of new headlamp bowls as I had a cracked glass in one of the originals - 2008 car. The originals have a 20mm dia hole for the sidelight grommet and bulb. The new ones have a 13.5mm dia hole. Anybody know if the sidelight arrangement needs changing or I need different replacement bowls?
  3. Bob Shelley
    Thanks a lot John for doing that. Hope you and yours are OK. I'm getting jabbed on Saturday.
  4. Bob Shelley
    John, How much clearance have got in the wheel arches with ZZS 195/50 on 15" rims? They will be my next choice on my R400D after my CR500's expire.
  5. Bob Shelley
    Just heard back from the very helpful Martin Phipps that my 2008 R400D was fitted with a Quaife ATB. The test in #362 also confirm this.My research has also established that the reason it is so noisy is that CC were fitting non Ford OE crown wheel and pinion sets in that period and they were not made to the same tolerances.
  6. Bob Shelley
    Thanks Scott, I did the preload test yesterday and got 50-60 lb ft. I'll try the test you suggest and get back. What preload should a torque biasing LSD have?I can't understand why, if the different types of internals are so different, why CC aren't explicit about which types are available and make it an option in the spec of a car.
  7. Bob Shelley
    One of the issues that this thread has thrown up is that it is difficult to establish which LSD internals a car has. Does anyone know how to tell without removing the driveshafts for the "Angus Davidson" test. Are there any stamped codes on the outside of the Ford casing? My car is a 2008 R400D with 25k miles since new. Does anybody know what type CC were fitting then?
  8. Bob Shelley
    It's the small one on the right.
  9. Bob Shelley
    FWIW I think cages are for the track but on the road not only look daft but also spoil the classic look of the car. Now flame me. Bob
  10. Bob Shelley
    I think the view on here is that the brake pedal feel is different and more "wooden" with the uprated master cylinder and most prefer the standard for road use. FWIW.
  11. Bob Shelley
    John, I wondered what, apart from the rod ends and droplinks, you had found needed refurbishment in the suspension? I have the same car at 20k and wondered what to look out for over the winter servicing.
  12. Bob Shelley
    John, good shout. I'd also like to cure the squeaks in the rear suspension setup. Any idea where they might be coming from in your experience?
  13. Bob Shelley
    Angus and John, you both have BM. Bob
  14. Bob Shelley
    Won't that add weight?! Perhaps we can discuss on Saturday!
  15. Bob Shelley
    Another vote for crimping from me. Saves the weight of the solder too!! Seeya Friday.
  16. Bob Shelley
    I have nitrogen in my CR500's to save weight!! Looking for a lighter material than PVC for the dust caps, anybody know of any alternative. Please let Julian know as well.
  17. Bob Shelley
    Jools, I know you well enough to say this... Get a *****y life!!!!! lol
  18. Bob Shelley
    Paul, give me a ring on 07738 513721 to discuss. Bob
  19. Bob Shelley
    Pair of 4 point seatbelt harnesses. Caterham SKU 30J007A. Date expired but in perfect condition. £50.
  20. Bob Shelley
    Great tip Martin. Didn't realise there are alternative mountings. Wondered why I was so near the end of the adjustment. My wife will need them even more with her seat right back. Thanks. POBC as ever!!
  21. Bob Shelley
    On the Luke Caterham harnesses does the red QR buckle go on the outside of the car or inside? Description says outside, but I just wondered before I complete the fitting.
  22. Bob Shelley
    Is the resistor required for the CBS 48 led style lights too?
  23. Bob Shelley
    God news Terry. Hope it doesn't happen again in Wales!! Blatchat does it again.
  24. Bob Shelley
    I have some if you need it Julian.
  25. Bob Shelley
    As a previous Elise owner I don't understand why cold air intake is not as important to the Seven K community, when it was a big deal with Lizzie owners.
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