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    Do cross drilled brake discs hum?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    No my issue is when under braking, not just driving along and sounds similar to what OBNS describes. I was wondering whether a change in pads might help, as they don't seem to be too effective at slower speeds but come into their own under hard braking and when they get hot.

     

    It is almost like they set up some sort of resonance at 40mph when braking, is that possible?

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

    Do cross drilled brake discs hum?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I have cross drilled brake discs fitted to the (recently aquired) tintop and have noticed that when braking, as I pass 40mph, I get what can only be described as a loud hum. It disappears as the speed drops, and only occurs at 40mph.

     

    It is definitely not a grinding noise i.e. not crud on the discs, there is no vibration through the pedal or the steering wheel and braking performance seems totally fine.

     

    Other forums suggest that these sort of discs are prone to humming, (notably on BMW M3s) but to what degree and how loud? Currently it seems a bit excessive to me, but have no experience of other cars with drilled discs.

     

    Anybody out there got any experience or can offer advice, before I wheel the car down to the dealers for them to tell me TADTS?

     

    Thanks

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

    Ferrari Enzo

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Got scam written all over it - supposedly brand new, no previous owners but somehow it's done 800km *confused*

     

    (edit) now read that it has done the mileage in the course of "publicity photos" - tosh in my view

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 15 Sep 2006 09:44:51

    R300 for sale

    in For Sale

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    Due to changing circumstances, my R300 has to go. Details as follows:

     

    2003 (Feb) Caterham Midlands built Superlight R300, aztec orange with black nose band. It’s a genuine unmolested example and is in superb condition. 5813 miles only. It currently has a private plate fitted which is not included in the sale.

     

    Full R300 specification including:

     

    160bhp 1.8 ‘K’ series roller barrel throttle bodied engine (i.e. the engine before they went to VVC)

    Wide track front suspension

    Adjustable platforms all round

    Standard Bilstein dampers and springs

    Composite Tillet race seats

    4 point harnesses

    6 speed Caterham gearbox

    Carbon dash, front wings, sill protectors and rear wing guards

    Caterham ‘big brakes’ – vented front discs and 4 pot callipers

    Adjustable rear anti-roll bar

    Removable Momo steering wheel

    Sequential shift light

    Black anodised interior panels & scuttle

    15” Caterham anthracite 10 spoke alloys with CR500 tyres

    ‘7’ grill and black protective mesh behind

    Immobiliser

     

    Plus the following extras:

     

    Caterham dry sump system

    Limited slip differential

    Big red starter button

    FIA track day rollbar

    Full weather gear (screen, doors and roof)

    Hood bag

    Armourfend applied to rear wings

    Clear front indicator lenses and repeaters

    Soft indoor cover

     

    I’ve also personally added a Mocal polished alloy catch tank and fitted a Sigma BC1200 cycle computer.

     

    Full Caterham Midlands service history (all receipts available) and it has also been flat floored by Team Parker Racing. MOT until Feb 2007, taxed until end of this month.

     

    Price also includes spare set of 5, 13 x 6” KN Minator wheels fitted with Bridgestone RE720 185/60 profile tyres. These are black with polished rims.

     

    Pics can be found on my website (below), although more can be sent on request.

     

    Looking for £23,000 ono.

     

    I can be contacted on 07973 766371 or email via Blatmail

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 7 Jun 2006 09:46:52

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 7 Jun 2006 10:55:42

    Canon 300D digital SLR

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Canon 300D digital SLR camera body only. 6.3M pixels. Full range of modes from full automatic shooting to fully manual. Used for a total of 2700 exposures, but very well looked after and is in excellent condition. No marks or scratches. Perfect working order.

     

    Boxed and comes complete with all original documentation, software CDs, video and PC connection leads, shoulder strap, battery and charger.

     

    Takes Compact Flash memory cards.

     

    Only for sale due to upgrade.

     

    £300, buyer collects or postage at cost. Canon EF-S 18 – 55mm zoom ‘kit’ lens (with hood) available at additional cost of £65, for sale with camera only.

     

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

    Set of 5, 13 x 6" KN Minator with RE720 tyres

    in For Sale

    Posted

    I have 5 off 13 x 6" KN Minator wheels (black centres, polished rims) all fitted with 185 / 60 Bridgestone RE720 tyres for sale. De Dion fitment.

     

    They have been little used, mainly for about 6 or so sprint events, a couple of trackdays and maybe 100 road miles only. The 'spare' has never been used, the other four tyres have loads of tread left on them. Wheels themselves are immaculate, no flaking or corrosion whatsoever.

     

    Can be seen on my car here

     

    £450 ovno for the set, buyer to collect from Nottingham area

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 10 Apr 2006 14:59:29

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 10 Apr 2006 15:16:49

    How do I fill oil in new DS system

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    With regards to the dry sump setup, I too was warned very strongly about just filling the engine with oil through the cam cover, say after an oil change, and not putting any in the bellhousing tank.

     

    Reason being (and I assume it to be the case even if you are cranking it over without plugs etc) is that if all the oil is in the sump pan, then it will take some seconds for the scavenge pump to suck it all out and return it to the belltank. During this period the main oil pump is starved of oil and as such so are are the bits that need it (bearings, etc). This is enough time to do some nasty and expensive damage

     

    Dry sump pan is very shallow as you would expect and isn't designed to hold all that oil anyhow, hence what Rob is saying about pistons hitting oil (although first time I've heard this, but makes sense)

     

    Can't comment on the 8 cap screws on the conning tower though, since mine is the older design where the top simply screws off for filling.

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

    Tintop electrics / battery problem?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Symptom: car left standing overnight or whilst at work and the car starts OK, but if a few electrical devices are turned on such as headlights, heated seat and rear demister soon after the battery warning light clicks on and this causes the rear demister to turn off. Switch it back on, drive away and it happens again and does so for maybe half a dozen times. After that, I can have everything on and no problems.

     

    Sounds like a charging circuit / alternator / battery issue here, but what can I do to try and narrow it down. Car is booked it to the dealer next Wednesday for a computer diagnostic, but I like to 'point' them in a likely direction if I could since I'm not convinced this will show on the computer.

     

    So far:

     

    - After a drive, checked voltage across battery terminals = 12.2V

    - Whilst idling, voltage across terminals = 14.0V

    - Checked voltage across terminals about 1.5hrs later and it had dropped to 12.0V

     

    So, does this indicate an excessive current draw on the battery after the ignition is turned off, and if so how can I measure the current draw (I have a multimeter, but not too much clue on how to use it). Or is such a drop expected?

     

    I'll measure the voltage again later and in the morning for comparison, but does anyone know what I could investigate next?

     

    Car is a 2004 Fabia

     

    Thanks

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

     

    Edited by - SteveP on 13 Jan 2006 15:09:17

    Camera lens, PC speakers and a fish tank!

    in For Sale

    Posted

    As it says, I have the following for sale:

     

    PC SPEAKERS

     

    Creative T7900 7.1 PC speakers – 7 satellite speakers and subwoofer. Corded remote volume control, stands for speakers and all cables required to connect to a PC. Brand new, still boxed which has only been opened to verify contents. Came with new PC but already have enough speakers. £50 ono, P&P at cost.

     

    FISH TANK

     

    Juwel Rio 240 tank and cabinet in beech finish. Overall dimensions in cm (incl. cabinet) are 121(w) x 40(d) x 130(h). Complete aquarium package which includes hood, lights, heater, canister and undergravel filters. Also includes spare filter sponges and air pump. Everything you need to start a tropical aquarium.

     

    As new condition and a bargain at £175 ono (due to size, collection only - Nottingham area)

     

    CANON ZOOM LENS

     

    Canon 75-300mm f4-5.6 III USM auto focus SLR zoom lens, will only fit Canon EOS bodies (Canon AF fit, works with both film and digital bodies I can vouch for that). Comes complete with protective UV filter (which has been fitted since new), lens and mount caps. Mint condition. £120 ono, P&P at cost.

     

    Thanks

    Steve

     

     

    SteveP

    The Caterham Pages here

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