Andy Lef

Thanks for the comments

Suspect then that to get any low/mid torque gains i will need to replace the original MEMs and put a programmable ECU in (plus RR for mapping)?

Dave Andrews has already provided me with the 1.4 to 1.8 conversion plus a ported head good for 175.  Think i am probably at around 150 no idea what lbs/ft i have.  All i know is that it feels a bit flat until i get in to 3rd and get to about 5000rpm.

Was looking for something more before then so i don't have to hammer it - yes it's a little lazy but the people round here scare easily.

Happy with the old 5 spd box (yes it could be more refined and 1st could be used occasionally so could go BGH but not before i get the lower grunt) money is always an issue.

Also recognise that it might be sensible to go for some sort of TB at the same time as ECU and RR - but £££ as I don't really have the time or nowse to do it myself.

Andy

Hi, I'm looking for an Emerald ecu K3 or K6 with adapter cable for a EU2 1.8 K series if anyone has one to sell. Thank you.

Andy

Hi I have an old (25 years) 4-1 exhaust with the primaries sitting outside the side skin.  I am looking for some lower down grunt (1.8 k series with some Dave Andrews pixie dust liberally applied) by adding a 4-2-1 exhaust.  

Question for the great and the good;

1. Can i keep my existing primaries and add the 2 from 4 collector and the 1 from 2 collector plus a new can.
2. or do i need the whole system?  
3. If the old primaries can be left on will the low down grunt still be seen or..............?
   
    Yes I am trying to save money - I've seen the prices that are being asked for a 4-2-1 system!  
   
   Thanks Andy

Thanks Guy - just what I wanted to hear.  may get PGM to fit when i get my MOT done in June

Andy

GoRace or Rapfix R?  i recognise there is a price diff.

Thoughts?

ANDY

Just because they look good and the light difference is so significant between standard and LED (plus they are a lot less expensive than other ........  offerings)

was it suede?

Advice sought;

I have a 1992 K series with an original analogue speedo that is need of an up grade - refresh.

Any thoughts on what I should go for;

• Which one;
• Analogue / Digital
• GPS / Drive

All advice welcome;

regards

Andy

Booked in with PGM 

many thanks both.

Hi I've been off grid for 2 years (not just Covid but the other 'C') and have been getting the car back on road, post SORN - almost there apart from handbrake

I've tried James Whiting (he's been my go to guy for the last 15 years) but note that he's either completely or semi-retired and not picking up.

So looking for any advice for a friendly MOT garage near Shere, GU5 as well as a Caterham knowledgeable garage for a critical eye caste and service, would be helpful.

Thank you 

Andy

Thanks Gary, Will try and get it up on Axle stands and adjust as stated.

Andy 

Hi - essentially what it says on the tin.  First time round on handbrake adjustment, so any advice welcome.

regards

Andy

Bump

Anyone got any pics of the Cafe Racer LEDs on main, dipped and DRL to show how good they are?

Regards

Andy

Hi Jonathan, 

will check the dimensions over lunch and ref the bty connections they look the same as the PVR25 i currently have, to me;  https://www.powervamp.com/products/batteriesandchargers/odyssey-pc680-battery/

Andy

EDIT - Sorted the brackets are the same and works well with the new bty.

A very quick one;

Does anyone know if the PVR 25 bought 7 years ago will fit the PC680 bty?  Bty sizes are  are pretty similar.

Also getting a AGM bty charger as my current one for the tin tops is not compatible with AGM bty (my PVR 25 seems to be knadgered!

Thank you for all your comments - interesting to hear about the lack of difference between main and dipped on the Cafe lights also that the Halo DRL is better than the letter box option; the latter is a shame as I am not a fan of the Halo option.

Andy

Yes there is loads on the website and it is very informative.  Thank you as it has helped in my search for the way ahead.

However, it would be very useful if I had a little more to go on when looking at new lamps under £200 each.  The JAL and Caterham sold ones are good but too expensive for an occasional night blatter.

I have seen the Cafe ones and Car builder ones and wondered if anyone has a few hints and tips for which one to go for?

5 3/4 bowls.......

Thank you.

Fitted these (LINK) and they're great - easy to fit.  I did get them 7 years ago and price has gone up.

Andy

Same issue here - did you get to a solution?

Andy

Toby Hi thank you

Checked earth and it's ok for both sides.  I think I might have the opposite of you with the power getting to the lights - still checking but may end up with a 'fly wire' for the pos  as long as it keeps me on the good side of the MOT checker.

Andy

My original 1992 QR set up - lifeline i think? is feeling a bit tired and I was looking for an change.

Any thoughts on this. 

Andy

JV there was no econoseal when i took the old lights off, just plain old wire with crimp connectors.  But i have made sure that pos and neg are correctly connected.  I have added new econoseals to the new set up to tidy up the wiring.

Andy.

Yes i have checked with the lights on with ignition on as well as with engine on - still nothing.

troubleshooting continues.