IamScotticus

For those interested in eliminating the speedo cable, on the T9, possibly the Escort 4 speed, these 5/8" core plugs fit the speedo hole to seal it off. Dorman # 555-011 Zinc plated steel. I have not drifted one into the case yet, so I don't know it it will crack, but Bearing Kits has been selling these for the purpose, I assume they have done it enough to vouch for the method. I have a junk tail to practice on. Will update with result. I have 10 now. PM if you want one. But for $5 on Amz, it costs the same to buy your own.

Are you wanting different seats? Do you want to install runners? I need to verify it, I should have a pair of adjustable seat mounting brackets from a 90's Caterham available. PM me if interested.

This site features articles on the racing sport. https://sportscardigest.com/gold-leaf-team-lotus-the-deal-and-the-first-glory/

It would appear a fair number of 7 listing on Facebook Marketplace. Must be cautious on Facebook and Ebay Motors. Never send money before seeing the car in person. The seller should able to FaceTime or other video call method to show the car is real. Yes BAT has been the place for 7 sales. Sometimes a better deal for the buyer than the seller. But there are so many shenanigans in car buying, having an intermediary or broker is worth it. As long as I'm running my pie hole I'll say this...thinking of buying a cheap derelict project to build up? Do you think you will come out cheaper or better? No and no. Buy a complete 7 and go from there. There are plenty that come up for sale, no need to try to do it on the cheap or do it your way. It won't take long to find something to wrench on. The seller usually takes a loss just to get it gone.

So the shaft can move freely... For a blue or black Caterham Branded steering rack rebuild, Assuming the typical operating temperatures average 200 F., which grease shall I pack in the housing?

On cooling, https://youtu.be/CR-OY-jDGv8?si=G3DES2GhOdiYc0xc

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I could find a Krylon in your shade, Flying Purple People Eater. Almost positive I have a Duck tape

Chris got my order to me in 5 days. Considering he wouldn't have seen the confirmation till Saturday, Wednesday is pretty fast.

Rub-on tattoos?

Wanted to mention AES Auto Electric Supplies www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk They carry the older bits and reproductions.

Can we have pics of the entire flasher?

Look like early Caterham. Nose has plate mount. Clams have latch dimples on both sides, which is something I haven't seen from a Lotus, only dimples on the right. AFAIK, LS3 used S2 clams. Could be wrong. Left rear wing has cutout for rear exhaust.

Doesn't TVR have similar to this?

It's a Cobrus! Yea, that's a Camaro grille

I like the lawn chair bit. I've thought of the 7 as patio furniture on wheels. For the most basic 7 with squab seats. 7s now are kitted like BMWs! Gesus, I just saw the window washer bottle mounted in the boot! Where do we go from here? There is a romance with the past happening here. Let us remember, when the 7 was penned in 1956 (it was the wife's idea), the concept of door-less open cockpit, open wheel with the spare on the boot driving had already been antiquated by thirty years with perhaps the TC being the holdout. And the Morgan. The Elite, and the Elan following that, were Chapman's saloon market priority. But I'm comparing 7s to normal cars, which I shouldn't do. Most people don't care what's under the skin. Most people just want to take a picture with their phone to show their friends because a show car entrant or museum piece had escaped.

@Elldawg thanks for the sleuthing. Yea, old tech. Some golden shocks filled with blessed holy water can do wonders for the LA. Then so can replacing SPAX or GAZ when they wear, which may be frequently if you do the miles. I think the best thing to do for the LA is to lighen it up. So I suggest, if you're not exceeded 150hp on grippy tyres, cut off the torque plate to shave pounds. 5 lbs?

I have Google mapped the Redline location (creepy, yes). It appears to be on a property with holiday cottages. I can assume he tends to that business as well.

You are correct, I didn't want to detail my experience, which included setting up an account with some financial thing. Not even sure if that was necessary. He says to call him for questions. International rates can add an extra $50 to it all.

What is Mazda Miata wheel PCD?

14 years later.... A lot has changed at Redline since the last post. Establishing an internet shopping site is one. Still working on getting photos up and the descriptions can be lacking detail. The inventory probably turns over too fast to keep photos of everything. But at least you can shop Chris' inventory; what is on line probably isn't half of it. What is different here, is not the usual click, shopping basket, and pay. What is done here is as you click on items, they are added to an inquiry. You can ask questions on the inqury page, to get clarifications if needed or provide your shipping addresss. Then Chris will reply to the inquiry. You will get an E-mail notification of his response. This may be an answer to a question or a total cost estimate. At some point there will be a link to purchase the order. This sends you to a payment site to use the CC. Over the last two days I placed an order which went smoothly. It took 2 days because I had questions about a product. I had a shipping notification within 2 hours of finalizing the purchase. Which was about 1pm UK time. I received the order in five days in perfect condition via FedEx.

I can understand a capillary for pressure, but for temperature? The tube is a heat sink! I don't get it. Calling @MV8 do those things work?

All the racetech mechanicals, like the one pictured, use capillaries. W How to those work for temperature reads? wouldn't the temps cool off or heat up in the tubes?

Tom, Ive decided that buying a complete CAT 30S043A steering column with QD from Cat, Deamon or a US distributor, will be the way to go. Thanks,

hmmm... There's a LHD 4 to 1 primaries for sale. Should I? on a 1600? Funny thing is, I already have the can for it. Other news, QD steering kit is coming along. Racetech steering and gauges, it will be, going forward. Why? Racetech has 80mm and 52mm gauges. The speedo is GPS and sensor compatible. Bye-bye speedo cable. And they don't look cheap.