
CharlesG
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1994 Caterham Super 7 HPC Swindon built Vauxhall 2.0
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Roll bar padding for the street and Half Hood quandary
CharlesG replied to Reiver's topic in General Sevens Discussion
I got it from Summit Racing. It's 1 in thick high density SFI approved. -
Roll bar padding for the street and Half Hood quandary
CharlesG replied to Reiver's topic in General Sevens Discussion
It's firm but not too hard. If I'm in a situation where I need that padding, I want something that will protect me. The softer products won't be as effective. -
CharlesG started following 1986 Caterham BDR, a new old car , Roll bar padding for the street and Half Hood quandary , Debugging of my Caterham begins and 7 others
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Roll bar padding for the street and Half Hood quandary
CharlesG replied to Reiver's topic in General Sevens Discussion
I'm 6'1" and the seat headrest is useless for me, so I used self adhesive padding where my head contacts the roll bar. -
After reading your other thread about converting to Jenvey throttle bodies, I suspect part of your problem is the 50mm TBs you're currently running. That's a lot of air flow for a 200hp engine with Stage 1 cams. In comparison, my 235hp Vauxhall capable of 8000+ rpm has 48mm Weber throttle bodies.
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Even more amazing is that it was done in California.
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The holes in the pedal and the threaded arm can be welded and re drilled for a new pin or bolt. Weld them, grind them smooth, drill holes, then heat them red hot and quench them in water. It'll harden them enough to slow down the wear.
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Seven with an N, like nightmare... (looking for a wet sump/oil pan)
CharlesG replied to Ted7's topic in Build Threads
I have some experience welding aluminum. If the sump was welded from one side, that could be a problem. With the sump removed from the engine, it would be possible to do a proper repair. -
HOAX. BEWARE. Strange Caterham sale.
CharlesG replied to Donnie's topic in General Sevens Discussion
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1998 Caterham Seven VX, Vauxhall 1600 8V - SOLD!
CharlesG replied to peregrinemotors's topic in Cars For Sale
The SDK is the manufacturer code for Caterham. The other K indicates a kit built car. -
Thank you for the clarification, I wasn’t 100% sure on those.
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The D stands for de Dion axle, and yes, 5 is the SV chassis. 7 would be 2007. Once the years cycle from A to Y, they go to 1 thru 9 before going back to A.
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SDK= Manufacturer code for Caterham L= Left hand drive L= Live axle K= Kit built A= Chassis type NS= Engine not supplied Y= Model year (2000)
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Another option would be to change the steering wheel. I put this one in my seven and have plenty of clearance.
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For better visibility, something like this may work for you; https://www.buggywhip.com/collections/fiberglass-whips/products/fiberglass-whips-with-lamp-holder