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Speaking of tires/wheels.... I find that the wheel nut torque is 55 Ft Lbs....seems a tad light to me but what do I know...for fun...the C8 Corvette is 140 ft. lbs.

Thanks Carl.... I'll figure it out but appreciate everyone's input.... I will go with a higher aspect 16" tire tho as that is easy to do. The same make I am looking at makes them in 45/50/55 aspect. I will copy that guard too..... too bad the ind. making those steel welded jobbies quit doing so, those looked nuclear capable.

Why the bench/squabs.... I suspect like you he wanted that look as he has the original adjustable seats too...he asked what I wanted so I will get both. I like the bench too, but my inseam is 31" so it would need fettling. Thanks for the specific measurement....

Thanks, the author knows that too as he outlines all of the different models.... but he made a specific comment that the Vauxhall 2L 20XE 'should' have one tank of leaded every 4 tanks of normal unleaded 'if' using carbs...the twin DCOE's. I am guessing he is saying the top end, valve train, requires a bit more lube (lead) due to the heavier fuel washing effect of the carbs compared to the other fuel injected mode. Just a guess here.

Off topic but have you tried POR15 black chassis paint..... just paint over that rust and no issues...I've used it on older car resto's when I wanted to save a floorboard etc. and it held up great.

Thanks...I'll do something similar as I want to block off that whole area as I'll be running without a cam belt cover (can't use one with the aftermarket pully system from SBD) and want to keep dust/debris from contaminating the belt. Looks like an effective and simple solution....

He has both the bench and the adjustable seats so I suspect, as he is taller, he like the bench

Congrats...I'm catching up

I sent Carl a msg.... but can you post a picture of your sump guard?

Another question on the seating...car not arrived yet and I can get either the individual movable seats or the bench. I am 5'9" 180 lbs. Can I use the bench seat as is or will I need to 'choke up' a bit to heel/toe. I know the pedals are adjustable outward but that can make H/T more of an effort. Yes, I am going to put head pads on the bars.

Honestly, I suspect a not so solid check...either hot (as he had to drive it over)...as far as I know the pistons/head are original so it should be the 10/1 ...I just didn't want to see low numbers....he has miles on it with no issues using pump gas. BTW, I have some history with the seller and trust him implicitly.... I read yesterday in 'The Magnificent 7' Chris Ree's that it is recommended to use a tank of leaded every 5 fill ups for the carb running 2L VXhall.... so am assuming more fuel wash of the valve train .... anyone doing a little Redline lead additive in this lump periodically?

The guy I am getting this from put SBD cams in the lump with the 45 DCOE's and the SBD belt system with ARP studs thruout....he sent the pics of the compression tests but they could be off some....hard to tell. Like this except for no dry sump pump. Est. 190/195 hp.

Daily is a '23 Stingray...traded in a Porsche Cayman on it and am very pleased with the change...wanted to buy US for a change but never considered this until they went mid engine.

Thanks Carl and I sent you a message..... I have been looking for a sump plate for the Vauxhall but anything I can modify will do...

New to the 7 ...but have owned a Lotus Elise and numerous other sports cars...daily driver is a '23 Corvette. Just purchased a '99 Caterham series 3 w/ a nice Vauxhall 2L /webers and 18,500 original miles...all of the cylinders reg 210 on comp test. Retired Army CSM...10 years Inf/23 years SF. I'm soon to be 74 so relatively young. Yes, I can get in it...and out too! Always thought I'd enjoy this model and will be asking questions etc. from the experienced here.

Say a 50 or 55...the first would gain about 1/2" and the later 1"

Firstly, hello from Arizona and my first post...long time sports car owner (longer than I like to admit) but just purchased this but not yet in hand. Gents, a car that is enroute to me has the original Caterham 16" wheels with 205/45r16 tires. This will be a street car only and I am concerned about ground clearance where I live so was wondering if anyone has run a higher profile for that reason? I understand the speedo will be off some, but I am more concerned about the sump. As the width would be the same would there be a clearance problem with the wings?