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Great stuff, it makes me wonder what the F1 teams do. I would guess they have a computer controlled machine to tune them.

7-7-17 East and 7-7-17 West?

It looks like a "butt lifter" would be needed to enter/exit. I didn't see any doors. Being a design/art project, having no doors is understandable.

Ditto :flag:Happy 4th

I was out this morning and the throttle got hung. Fortunately I was on a un-busy road. I put in the clutch and it rev'ed to about 4K, shut it down and coasted to a safe location. The additional throttle return spring hooked over the fuel line broke at the top and inhibited the function of the original return spring. I was able to remove the broken part and the cable back to proper function. This was done before the car came into my hands. Any guess for it being there in the first place?

FWIW. #2 sound like the shortest path to a blat. It would give you seat time sooner and time to evaluate the damaged motor and the other alternatives if you want to resume track time. Your work looks 1st Class! I'm sure you will continue. :cooldude:

Welcome to the forum. :seeya: What configuration is your ride? I would guess your are looking for Triumph Spitfire parts, but wait for more input.

Something of the nature of a gel pad could allow a measure of deflection and rebound. It brings up the image of squeezing on a partially inflated balloon. Push one bulge and up pops another.

FWIW. The guy that does seasonal service on my HVAC had an off road experience that resulted in crushed vertebra injury. He was driving a full size Ford wagon and left the road and was airborne, one of those N. GA roads where the road is higher than the pavement. Since it was a normal 'merican car the seat had some give to it. I guess I'm saying, there's only so much you can do to prepare for bad situations, but you can't make it foolproof. Its good that Shane and my HVAC guy are around to tell their experiences, I'll take luck any day of the week. For instance, Saturday a crew was removing some trees for me. The trunk section of a tree, about 12 ft tall fell badly and pinned the sawman. fortunately they had a log loader and were able to lift the 1500 lb trunk and free Les. He was transported to a local ER, no internal injuries, but a broken hip/pelvis. It could have been worse.

This is either "outside the box" or just off-the-wall. Add a fuel return line to the system. Install a pressure regulator next in line to the carbs and a T before the regulator. With an electric fuel delivering more pressure than the regulator allows you would be getting cooler fuel from the tank.

I think fresh fluid would do it. A good flush would clear any moisture bearing fluid out. Is the slave easy to access?

Looks like your a candidate for the "longest tow" award.

Skip's got a point, it's like finding someone that knows how to work on a carb. Try searching "brass radiator repair"

Ditto

Or it could be the "LUCAS" switch

I grew up with the Huntley - Brinkley Report :flag:

John, Thanks for the science lecture. Well done! Carl

FWIW, Over the winter I removed the engine/tranny for tranny repairs. Since it was apart I did some changes. I was looking to reduce the footbox and tunnel heat. I have had ceramic coating put on the header and wrapped it. Also added aluminized fiberglass on the aluminum panels of the footbox and tunnel. This has improved the temperature conditions for feet and legs. Since I had it apart, I figured it would be a good time to change all the hoses, (all 4 :smilielol5: ) and new coolant. The car only has 7500 miles on it, it was also assembled in 1998 and I would guess this stuff was original to the build. I've installed Caterham/Crossflow specific hoses from Burton, red silicone to match the nose, clams and wings. I have noticed a reduction in operating temperature also, about 5 to 10C. I also deleted a shut-off valve to the heater. This may have improved the internal coolant flow. Good luck.

I've been wanting to solve the problem of wind buffeting, or at least significantly reduce buffeting. slomove's well crafted solution got me back thinking about it. It would make highway driving less tiresome and my vision wouldn't blur @80MPH. I've got slip hinges from McMaster along with 1/2 SQ AL tubing and 3/16 acrylic material, but I could use some ideas. Looking for help, Doorless in GA

You forgot to ask about the back-up camera.

Nice detail work. It's the attention to the details that make things look so good. Do the side window deflectors latch or does gravity do the job?

Hi Dan, Good luck with your project, post some photos as you progress. Carl

I've had them chewing at my place also. I made a Carpenter Bee trap and it is snagging some of them. Looks something like a bird house with a couple of clear soda bottles hanging out the bottom. Googled it up to find some plans. But some of them insist on eating the house.

When I got serious about getting a 7, I was asked this question. "What do you like more, building or driving?" My answer was driving. :auto: I have all the equipment to build on but I'd rather have fun on a blat! If you are itching to work on a car, don't worry you'll find plenty of stuff to tinker with. :smash:

I have acquired a previously used set of Brooklands for my Caterham. I came with a set of flat glass side mirrors, but no center mirror. I have found this @ Pegasus https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=5125 Two questions, any other vendors stateside and convex vs. flat? Thanks Y'all