Sean

Redline in U.K. Maybe Dave Bean in U.S.A.?

Maybe inadequate fuel pressure at higher RPMs? The stock Caterham fuel pump is a known weak point in higher HP cars, especially with the Duratec as it requires high pressure. Even when the fuel pump is replaced with one up to the job, the standard wiring for the fuel pump is typically undersized for the task. Or so I have read. I first learned about this weakness on the first trip to a dyno with my own 7, where fuel pressure would drop significantly at high RPM.

KC - Historically, it used to be the Blatchat back-up or mirror site as some office systems would block Blatchat, probably due to "chat" being in the URL. After Blatchat was killed off with the new site in its place, 213-04 was retained, but as search only - one cannot post to it, but searches can be done, and unlike the new L7 Club forum, the links still work. Very useful, but one day soon they will pull the plug on this site as well. Go here: http://213-04.com/ Click on "Search" beneath the word "Club" From the "Search topics updated:" pull-down, select "Since the beginning" ...the rest should be self-explanatory; something to do with Bob's uncle or similar. SC - You got no hits because you forgot to search in "English" Try again searching for "bike speedo" (returns 373 topics as individual terms and 273 as the exact phrase, as opposed to zero hits for "bicycle speedometer"). Even searching for the phrase "GPS speedo" got 35 hits. Mixing terms gets different quantity/accuracy of results, but "Holux", "cyle", and "computer" would be some other good terms to use to narrow it down. I saw one thread where the Holux GPSport 245 had been successfully tested by the purchaser on foot, car, and 747. There are definitely bike speedos that register above 100 mph, as that is discussed in some of the threads, such as this one. Also a write-up by Myles on his site about his installing a wired unit here. Happy hunting!

Suggestion: Maybe attach a GPS speedo intended for a bicycle as a supplemental speedo, leaving the current one in place. Then you have accuracy without cutting anything. They're much less$$ to buy as well, and quite accurate. Just make sure to get one that is able to read speeds over 60mph, as many don't. Search 213-04.com for bike speedo for more detailed information, if interested.

Found this PDF entitled "How to configure a MBE9A4/9A8/992 with an AIM Dashboard" on SBD's site: http://www.sbdev.co.uk/Info_sheets/MBE/MBE%20CAN%20Data%20stream%20Tempates%20to%20AIM%202011.pdf Their site also has pinouts for the MBE ECUs, Easimap software, etc. REF: http://www.sbdev.co.uk

You can still search BC archives using http://213-04.com, and links there will still work. There has been talk of pulling the plug on this, but members don't want that to happen (obviously, right?).

I do the same trip in my 7 just about every summer, going from San Jose to OC or San Diego and back mostly on backroads, usually through Monterey/Carmel, and I like to take 33 through Ojai as well - great road! Took a little side trip through Yosemite National Park on the way back in '13. Tilletts with zero padding, no footwell insulation, and aeroscreen in place of glass windscreen. I look forward to doing another similar trip, too. Yes, there are times of discomfort, and even thoughts of "What the hell am I doing?!" when it's 110° out and I pull in for fuel and literally scare children with the dirt and bug guts stuck to the sunscreen on my face, but the joy part erases all of it, for me. If I had the opportunity to do the same trip in a Bentley, I would love to do that once, just for the experience, but after that first time, I'd probably just catch a flight next time and leave the Bentley at home. These cars are clearly for the more "hardcore", willing to sacrifice a LOT in the pursuit of the ultimate driving experience. I understand that some (most) aren't prepared to make this level of sacrifice for that payoff. I frequently wonder if these others can see my perspective as clearly as I can see theirs? I'm thinking we should now all pause for a moment to reflect on Alaskossie's epic drive from Denver to L.A. across the Mojave desert in summer, and then continuing on to Anchorage alone in his 7 a few years back. His trip makes us all look like wimps with no testicles seeking testosterone injections! Thanks for the article as well as for making the effort to follow up with us, Travis. You spoke your mind without malicious intent, and I've gotta respect that, sir.

The 10th digit of the chassis number will indicate the year of the chassis. At the time your car was built, the 10th digit was as follows: 1 = 2001 2 = 2002 3 = 2003 etc. Following is a partial breakdown of chassis codes for Caterham that will apply to the time your SV was manufactured: 1 digit is country (S) 2-3 digits are manufacturer (DK) 4 digit is LHD or RHD (L) 5 digit is chassis cinfiguration - guessing yours will be D 6 digit is build type - probably K, which indicates kit built 7 digit is chassis type - 5=SV 8-9 digits are engine, probably NS=Not Supplied 10 digit explained above 11-17 digits are the chassis number, a.k.a. serial number Congratulations on the new car, and best of luck!

Bummer. Terry does list further contact information on his site here: http://www.7cars.ca/contact_us.htm, copied 'n' pasted below for your convenience: Contact us Please feel free to contact us during normal working hours, Monday-Friday 9.00 - 6.00pm MT or email us and we will get back to you at our earliest convenience. Phone number: tel: (403) 872-2153 email: terryjohns *at* live *dot* ca Mailing address: 7CARS Box 1213 Red Deer, Alberta Canada. T4N 6S6

From the MX-5, I believe.

I've only attempted ingress/egress into one 7 with a hood in place one time (a Mitsuoka Zero 1), and the method the owner suggested was head-first into the car until my rib cage was on the center tunnel, pull legs into driver's seat area, then drop in. It worked well, however inelegant and/or hilarious it may have appeared to bystanders.

The Tilletts in my 7 are solar heated.

Bob, Yes, I am a GGLC member, but a predominantly inactive one. I don't think the drive GWise posted photos of was a GGLC event, but I don't know, as I wasn't there.

To paraphrase a Seinfeld episode: It's real, and it's spectacular! Looks like a good mix of cars on that drive, Geoff!

True I believe, but there may be one other difference though, in that the main bundle of chassis loom wires runs up the left (intake) side of the Duratec (at least on mine) to reach the starter, intake, and whatnot, where I would imagine it would need to run up the right (intake) side of the Zetec. The only issue that might arise from this is that your turn signal wires will be opposite on the front only, as mine were. Maybe everything will still reach with the wires running up the right side? Doesn't seem like it would, but maybe?

Nah, I'll leave this one alone. Too easy. :seeya:

Again, you are confusing registration with importation (easy to do!). I believe you meant to ask, "How did they get imported there". The answer: CKD. A Caterham car cannot legally be imported into the USA for road use if it is less than 25 years old, but parts can. From the viewpoint of the relevant agency of the USA government (the NHTSA), the parts become a car forever more once an engine or gearbox are installed. So, a new CKD from Caterham can be legally imported for street use, but a new or used Caterham car cannot, until the 25 year point. This is why CSRs were available in the USA market as CKD whereas they were sold only as complete, running vehicles elsewhere. There is a ton of misinformation on this issue, and far too many who propagate the misinformation. It is also subject to both change and interpretation by government officials, so I would urge you to independently verify any and all information you find on this issue with the appropriate government agencies. Best of luck! edit -- For the record, Caterham still do not sell new cars in the USA, only kits. There is very recent legislation that may change that some day, but not yet.

Short answer: The 1996 car you have for sale cannot be legally brought into the US for street use until it is 25 years old. Also, importing is a matter of complying with United States law; titling and registering are done at the state level, which varies considerably from state to state. I believe Croc has already answered most (all?) of your questions above in other threads, which should be easy for you to find.

Thanks for posting, as this is potentially huge news for this community. Unfortunately, the article doesn't mention if this legislation applies to the importation of foreign-made-low-volume car manufacturers (Zenos, Caterham, Birkin, Koenigsegg, and countless others) as well as some of the domestic manufacturers mentioned in the article. This could be a real game-changer.

The FIA released the 2016 Formula 1 race calendar this week which listed the USGP, but this is only "provisional" at this time. I initially posted that Austin was listed as provisional, but that's not the case (yet).

Going from a 205/45-16 to a 195/45-15 results in a 17.2mm (0.68") lower car. Going from a 205/45-16 to a 205/60-13 would result in a 7.35mm (0.29") lower car.

Michael - Yes, kind of. I have the Girling MC for the clutch (5/8") and the AP Racing MC for the brakes. Bob - The SpeediBleed is functionally identical to the Gunson, except that it has a valve with a gauge in-line, so when you remove the tire to get to the brake disc, you hook it up to that tire, regardless of the inflation pressure, and just dial in whatever pressure you need to push the fluid through the lines; too little pressure is less problematic than too much! Care to ask how I know?

I use a SpeediBleed model, the K400 as found here. The cap provided screwed right on the Caterham MC on my car. I like this one because it hooks up to a tire, and you dial up the pressure required on the gauge - about 5 psi was all it took. It makes the whole process very easy. Even I could do it! Worked on brake and clutch MCs. I bled one at a time. It still didn't take long. Unsure what a shop would charge, but this is one of those jobs I would have feared doing by myself before, but find it really easy now.

This issue has confronted owners for at least fifteen years now... here

Brief window of opportunity presented itself today around noon... it was a bit warm, but I sweated it out, much like the young lady who ran into my photo on the right, and the VW that pulled into the parking spot at the last minute on the left. edit -- That's the Pacific ocean where the mist/fog is visible, and the Monterey peninsula beyond that. http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn384/BBL-Sean/Blats/CIMG1613_zpst9vejeuv.jpg