Vovchandr

So through the 7 ownership process I have so far discovered a part that's impossible to source - center cap for an SLR wheel. For whatever the reason it's missing on many (lost /fell out) and from what I can tell wasn't even ever on US models. With maybe a few exceptions. I have discovered the center badge for the cap is/was still available to order and go those. In my searches I've came across somebody overseas that 3D printed a replica for the same reason - OEM is Mia. I ordered those and was mildly happy with results so far. Center badge wasn't popping in directly so I had to do some filing to it to fit. However upon trying to pull it back out to adjust it, the weak "ear" gave away. So now I have to order more of find a better solution. Having this locked up maybe I'll try to contact a local fabricator to CNC me an aluminum one piece replica. On a side note, if anybody with prisoner wheels wants to measure their center cap it would be much appreciated. Im getting mixed feedback from the Brits as to whether the part is the same or not. It looks the same. While on the matter if you can share what the retaining bolt is like that would be helpful too. I know it's 8x1.25 Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

I just bought these for the same purpose https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ST4BQDT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I'll see how they do [h=1]Sponge Neoprene W/Adhesive 12in Wide[/h]

Thanks! Ordered. Hope it fits better than last one. Only medium I've ever bought that was too big

Sodo-moto has a sold sticker on the ad? CL ad is still up. We'll be with you on the track day in spirit..

This guy is a fan of oddball cars it seems

In the UK you can look up at vehicle registrations. How many get re-registered and how many are new registrations. https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=CATERHAM&commit=Search Here is some UK data on Caterhams Croc is there somewhere Continuous registrations total New registrations

If I had to guess, McLaren, Aston, McLaren

Its a challenge. Look closely and squint.

Both website and parts work for me?

I'm sure Croc will have this on his list already pending but beating him to it. Nice S3 on BAT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-caterham-super-7-2/

Thank you. This will be the route I'm likely to pursue regardless since I already have 4x100 wheels. Lets call this plan B. In the meantime I came across a plan A. What appears to be a set of 420R 15in wheels. Will those have trouble fitting under my existing stays? I know Caterham sells two different sets of stays and fenders whether 13 in or 15 in.

Yeah, that old age really gets all of us 7 owners... right guys??? .... guys??? :leaving:

Tire availability and the fact that I could potentially already use 15's I have without having to buy another set of wheels. The marginal downsides of the rotational mass/etc are a non factor for the few (at most) track days I'd do a year. Pretty much trying to have a backup/primary set at minimal cost. It's a high risk situation to be facing during a tire failure but trying to minimize that risk in the most efficient way. I like my SLR 13s and will likely keep them for the street bouncing between badly sized Toyos and hard to source/more costly Avons.

I'm still on the lookout if anybody has advice. Currently window shopping 4x108's in 15s. Although I fear I might run into fitment issues with the front fenders that are made for 13s or have to run a really small tire to fit.

It's very vicarious to hear another 7 with the identical sounding straight cut gears in a video format. Makes me miss summer already.

I'm 99% certain the staggered setup is stock on SLR packages but square setup was available as well and came on other trims throughout the years. The 245's the came off the back were from 2001 which is also the year of the car. I'm certain there were stock. With that said I've never spun the car! From what I can still recollect out of the ton of different experiences over the adventurous period of tracks last year my car tends to understeer and I'm happy with that. Sway bar is in the back is likely in the middle setting too.

My new tires are 185/60r13 that are picturer above with the tight fit. The previous original R500 had a much more tollerant fit. Don't remember their size. But ill trying to order the same matching set as original again. Rears are a bigger problem. 245s are being very hard to find for the rear. And the current side wall at 45 makes them look very small in the arches and definitely much small than the 60 front.

The wingstays and fenders "float" with the tire. As long as there is any clearance at all, it shouldn't be an issue. Like motorcycle front and rear fenders which float with the suspension. I switched from Avon and while I'm not happy with the sizes they worked for now Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk

I believe we are talking about two different things. I also have the "pop in" center caps. I'm looking for the bigger part that's held in by the bolt that the cap pops into. Prisoner wheels and SLR wheels to the best of my knowledge have identical center "plates" for the better description. ' These "plates" have been discontinued for some time.

I agree with the hp naming convention misrepresentation. I find it quite amusing that in the description on their own website they list the real hp/ton which doesn't match the model number.

It would almost be worth it for me just for the center caps!

That is really cool. Perfect Florida car.

I concur and also give Croc endless kudos. I've been checking this list for probably 7 years now, before I was even in the market for a 7. I'm just glad Croc is not TOO good at doing this, otherwise he would have spotted mine and it would have gotten snagged before I got to it :willy_nilly:

Limited experience with police so far in my 7 but I did get pulled over twice in one night within 3 miles. Mind you at any point in time, my 7 is in violation of at least (inspection, exhaust, no front plate, no rear plate light) at any point in time. Got pulled over for no lights on the rear plate. Told the cop cars like this come with certain limitations. He sympathised and wrote me for failing to notify dmv of change of address (was also true). Then when pulled over down the road they said they saw me take a turn a little too fast and were curious as to what car it was (during the night). Chatted for a bit and off I went.