lgb240

Try Greg Whitehead at Whitehead Performance. Mike is his shop manager. They specialize in Datsun / Nissan / Skyline, but, have been wrenching, building, maintaining, racing all makes for years. Tony the head mechanic is the best of the best - he is often flown around the world to keep customer cars in tune. Worth a phone call and visit.

As I posted on Pelican bbs, don'tsell it!!

Wow... this went from an old seven thread to a registration thread in a few short posts. Back to topic... great buy for whom ever picked this up. Anyone here? I see lots of work and lots of money to be spent, but what agreat project.

I was in the trailer market last year, and, after careful consideration (and some luck) I ended up with a used trailex. It's 845 empty, electric brakes on both axles and pulls like nothing is back there.

I've had my 7 for 3 years now, I'm 45. Wanted one since I was 16 or so....

Thanks.. I'm at most of the British shows in Ontario (Ancaster in spring, Port Perry, Bronte in September) I'm sure we'll cross paths this summer. Post pics of your car when you have a sec ...

1974 Caterham, dry-sumped Lotus Twin Cam with webers, orange

Hi Andy, Another 7 owner in Ontario here ... welcome aboard. I'm in Guelph. Cheers, Lino Terry ... PM sent

I have an e46 xi touring and am amazed at what people are towing with it in Europe. Rated at 2200kg (overseas) Here, N/A

I have a trailex CT-7541, all aluminum, 845lbs empty. Holds the 7 (and other vehicles) easily and pulls like a dream empty or loaded.

Another Southern Ontario Lotus owner here ... we're out here, just not always on line. I'll be at Bronte ... either in my orange 7, or my MGA. You mentioned Bimmer forums ... which one? I have an E46 and an E30 Touring. There's a big German car show at Bingamen Park in Kitchener Sept 7 and 8. I`ll be at the Glen that weekend, but it sounds like a cool show.

Good luck with the sale (I have the orange caterham that was beside you at Bronte) hope you find a good home for your car. All the best, lgb240 (also in guelph)

I've been attending this event for the past 20+ consecutive years - wouldn't miss it. Better secure your accomdations NOW if you haven't already - places book up very quickly in the area, and are expensive. Also plan on rain for some of the week-end. In the last 20 years, there's only been 3 weekends I can remeber where there was no rain for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plan on being in the village no later than Fiday noon - the Friday festivities are not to be missed and make the weekend. Definitely take the 7 - you'll be glad you did. cheers, lgb240

Princess Auto sells st.steel band clamps in their hydrolic section. The clamps uses a nylock nut, so be sure to double nut it to keep it tight as the nylon melts away. I used them on my Caterham and am very pleased - spent about $4.00 total for 2 clamps Good luck lgb240

That's where it is on my '74 caterham

I just bought toyo proxes ra1's from here http://www.tiresdirect.net/ I had been checking for a while, but they always showed out of stock - until last week, when I was surprized that they actually showed product available, so i jumped on a set. toyo must have just made a batch, since the date code puts them at being made in late December, last year. I just had them mounted this morning, and still have a few more things to sort out on my 7 before it's off the jack stands. lgb240

I've recently aquired a caterham with 13" magnesium minilites. Tires are very old and I'm looking for replacements. I've come across some used a048's - anyone ever use them? Any idea when they stopped making them in 13"? It's very frustrating trying to find a performance tire in this rim dia. I've tried all the obvious internet searches and sites (tire rack, tiresdirect, Coker, ect, ect), tried local race shops and tire dealers, still no luck. I don't want to have to replace wheels and go to a bigger diameter rim. I'm still tempted with these used track day tires as I'm sure that they will be better than my 10+ year old all seasons currently on the car. I'd like to get something new, (Yoko's, Toyo's) but right now, just can't find anything that doesn't have to be brought in from Europe. Any help would be appreciated. lgb240

Probably a long shot, but does anyone have a copy of this book they're willing to part with? or know where I can get a copy? PM me with details ... Thanks everyone, lgb240

Here's the st.steel box I have on my 240Z - the top and side are one piece and removeable, air horns are inside, tube connects to air filters outside the hot engine compartment. Works really well... something similar could be fab'd for a 7.