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This is one of the nicest looking Sevens I've seen. The yellow Miniltes and red seats are fab! If I didn't have one already, I'd be interested.
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Hi Michael I would like to buy your Brooklands screens - thanks! Aidan
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What did you replace the Autolite/Pertronix setup with? -
Welcome to the fold, James. I'm in Sudbury and on Saturday bumped into a Bedford-based Seven owner at a small meeting in town. Mine is the blue and ali car. Aidan
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I would love to put Brooklands on my 1982 Caterham (I had some on it 20 years ago), and wondered whether I could get it stickered twice - one with the full windscreen, the other with the Brooklands. By the way, Anker, I'm in Sudbury...
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If the Brooklands setup is still available, I will take it. Thanks
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I would try Redline Components in Caterham, UK. http://www.redlinecomponents.co.uk Ask for Mick.
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I think I posted elsewhere on the site, but I did successfully register my Caterham last October after three trips to the RMV - in the end it wasn't too difficult with correct import and registration papers, but they were a bit anxious about it being grey market (the less experienced RMV staff had to reach out to superiors and otherwise get assistance), and I needed to have the local cops verify the VIN. It is fantastic to have the car over here though! Aidan
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I think a revvy normally-aspirated motor probably suits them better. Maybe modern turbos would work better than the all-or-nothing affairs that were available years ago.
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Back in mid-1990s my Seven was being serviced at a shop in Oxford, UK, and they were turbocharging a new Caterham JPE - 250hp was not enough! I heard a few years later that the car had been de-turboed. Personally, I don't think turbos would suit Sevens very well, but I've never driven one. Aidan
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The nose attaches with four Dzus fasteners, two near the headlamps and two on the lower rear edge of the nose. The two parts are riveted to the body and the nose I believe. Aidan
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I have just imported my 1982 Caterham from the UK. It took three trips to the RMV, but it wasn't that difficult really, just frustrating. First time, I was told I needed the VIN to be verified by the local police; second time the RMV clerk had to check with a gray import expert as I didn't have the original bill of sale from when I bought the car in 1994 - she was slow getting back to me so I went to a different RMV and got the plates without too much hassle. I received the title in the mail on Friday. Aidan
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Caterhams do seem to have that effect on women.
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Taken recently in the USA.
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I got the Seven registered last Thursday at a different RMV. Had a quick blat today after knocking the starter motor to get it engaged. The Wipac headlamps went in easily enough - I only needed to crimp on appropriate spade connectors for the sidelights. One last electrical glitch to sort before having the car inspected - the circuit with the front sidelight/rear lamp/instrument panel lights is not working. Power is not getting to the fuse box. Aidan
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After two lengthy visits to the RMV, I've still not managed to get the car registered. The first time I was informed that a police officer needed to verify the VIN, which I got done; the second time there was a problem with the UK registration and the fact that I no longer seem to have a receipt from the garage I bought the car from - 17 years ago. I might try a different RMV office next time. Aidan
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Yes, they do have the aux sockets. I specifically checked that with Mick at Redline as I didn't want to mess around with the new wiring. Redline's no. is +44 1883 346515. Aidan
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Thanks for the warning - I've got RHD Cibies on it. Today I ordered from Redline some Wipacs for LHD, which they now use instead. Aidan
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Thanks for all the compliments, guys. I've just removed the number plates. Looks much cleaner (and is lighter too). Aidan
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The Hagerty person said it was due to Massachusetts law, and any kind of competitive use - even racing someone away from the lights could be deemed competitive - would not be covered. Anyway, I'll await my policy. I'm not planning to track it yet, although I did do a couple of track days at Goodwood a few years back. Aidan
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Just got it insured through Hagerty, as a Lotus replica. I won't be able to take it anywhere near a track, though. If I ever do a track day I'll get coverage through another company or else be uninsured. Here's a photo of the car in our driveway here.
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My Caterham arrived on Monday night. It started up after three turns on the key and couple of dabs on the throttle. What a great sound. Just need to get it registered and inspected! Aidan
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My car a few years back in France.
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1969? That is troubling news indeed. Aidan
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I'm importing my 1982 Caterham into Massachusetts in the next couple of months - it is due to be shipped shortly. Given its age, it is exempt from EPA/DoT restrictions - I assume that there will not be a problem getting it registered in MA? I'm getting nervous after reading the posts above. Aidan
