Nick OTeen

Yeah, we just bent it cold as it wasn't "hardened steel" or the like. As I mentioned, we proceeded slowly, doing a bit of a bend and checking it in the car each step of the way until it was just where I wanted it. That was seven years and many miles ago.

I had the same problem with my 2005 SV. The brake pedal was so far away from the gas pedal (and so very small) that there was no way on Earth to "heel and toe" (actually "ball of foot and outside edge of foot) while downshifting. The solution was to remove the pedal from the car and, using a hydraulic press and a few steel fixtures, slowly bend it in a couple of places to move it over toward the gas pedal. After that, I mounted an inexpensive set of pedal covers to finish up the spacing issues and to provide more surface area than the factory setup. It completely changed the driving experience as everything (shifting, braking, clutching) was so much easier afterward. Before and after photos below: http://i63.tinypic.com/2zexsf5.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2007o2c.jpg

Out of an abundance of curiosity, what would have done if you didn't like the look?

Congratulations. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos. Best of luck on trying to sleep tonight.

I've seen lots of guys puts lightweight race cars on tilt-bed trailers and they work even when the front wheels past the pivot point. I think you are overlooking the influence of leverage. While the front tires have passed the pivot point the amount of leverage they can put on the tilt bed is fairly small compared to the leverage/force imparted by the all weight of the long tilt bed extending back, behind the pivot point. The makers of these trailers know what they're doing and they make these trailers in a wide variety of styles and sizes to suit all sorts of cars. If you're in doubt, take your car to a dealer and try one out.

Talk about compensating! http://i63.tinypic.com/2s1ou9g.jpg

Now that's more like it. Humorous, spirited and great fun.

Yeah, pretty much. Seven drivers don't constantly drive around like a bunch of hoonigans, but depicting a Caterham 7 being driven like a Prius for marketing purposes goes against the deep-rooted culture/history of the car and its creators.

So, now that I've watched the video twice, what's the new brand?

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You might try contacting Caterham directly as they have done a few Sevens in that paint scheme. I've seen a couple in person and the colors were fantastic. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14895&stc=1

Neither. I was speaking about a different IRS.

I'd like to see the IRS thrown into a deep canyon; but I digress. It does improve the aerodynamics to some degree by cleaning things up and reducing drag. Maybe not by a huge amount but some and, besides, inboard, rocker arm suspension is downright cool. Nick

By "spleen" I'm assuming you mean "spline" (which would be the proper term for the ribbed synthetic rubber material used to secure window screening to a frame). If you're talking about the rubber edge trim, such as that sometimes used on the edge of fiberglass, or carbon fiber, fenders (such as shown in the photo below) then I would think 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive would do the trick. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14636&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14635&stc=1

Wow! Great news, indeed. Congratulations on the recovery. I hope your car is in perfect condition and that the perpetrator is punished to the max.

My Caterham has a 2004 Zetec SVT engine. I use a Wix 51374 filter because that's the one that was on it when I got the car and because I've found that other filters, being slightly taller, simply don't fit in the space available.

Fun, no doubt, but that is one incredibly dangerous track setup for drivers and spectators alike.

While that may be true on the Econoline van the keys for my 2004 F-150 have the transponder chip in them which requires the ECU to be programmed to recognize any given key. I sure do hope that your Lotus is located safe and sound and that the thief is caught and sent away for a very long time.

That rear axle was used on the Ford Anglia (the 105E designation - the 4-cylinder engine used in the Anglia - being the giveaway) and was also used in later vehicles including the Cortina.

Yeah, that's definitely not eloquent.

Agreed. Here are a few pictures of my "goofy" Caterham 7 (photos by TED7). http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14431&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14432&stc=1 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=14433&stc=1

Cather?

The valve cover on the Zetec SVT engine is metal. Powder coating does not work on plastic.

I recently completed a task I had been wanting to for some time. Time, however, has been in short supply of late but, at long last, it's done. I always thought the valve cover on my Caterham's Zetec SVT was a bit plain looking so I added a bit of color to the engine compartment by way of some wrinkle red powder coat. It adds no additional power or torque but it does look good (to my eyes). It even looks good when peering through the louvers on the hood/bonnet. The first picture is the "before" look and the next two are the "after" appearance. The final photo is of another valve cover I did which gives a better indication of the color and texture of the wrinkle red powder coating. http://i64.tinypic.com/jrb2o6.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/16gafk8.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2ueo0zn.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/256yzo8.jpg