New owner in CA

[CharlesG]

Hello, I am finally an owner of a Se7en. It’s a 1994 Caterham HPC. Yes, the one from BaT. I just picked it up yesterday, and am spending my time getting to know the car. First item on the to do list will be a quick release for the steering wheel. After that, I will modify the pedals to allow my size 13 feet to work the gas and brake pedals separately. 
 

Charles

[Croc]

Hi Charles - Welcome to USA7s!  Hopefully you will find us a good bunch of enthusiasts.  The good thing for you is there are a couple of owners in your area.  Small race boots are essential in a se7en but even so I struggle with size 11 extra wides so I know the pain.  

 

 

[Alex-Ks1]

Yes the toe box is very small.  wide shoe size is a problem for some

 

[Vovchandr]

Seven and some bikes are some of the few things in life that reward me for my very average build/height and shoes. 

 

I've even driven S3 with steel toes!

[TexasDreamer]

I put my size 13s in the passenger footwell and drive in socks. No matter what shoes I tired, my toe hung up on the rod which sticks out toward the driver on the accelerator pedal shaft. Any idea what that rod is for?

[CharlesG]

12 minutes ago, TexasDreamer said:

I put my size 13s in the passenger footwell and drive in socks. No matter what shoes I tired, my toe hung up on the rod which sticks out toward the driver on the accelerator pedal shaft. Any idea what that rod is for?

That will be my plan as well for now. 
 

That rod is most likely a ‘stuck throttle release’. If the throttle sticks open, you could press up on the rod with your toe.

[Vovchandr]

It's a return stop that hits the bulkhead. 

 

[Alex-Ks1]

when I build my 7 , I bought a clutch /brake peddle assembly complete from Speedway motors . It was cheap enough but had to modify it to death to make it work with the gas peddle its either gas, brake or clutch brake with my bike boots . The one im about to build for someone is going to have an automatic trans . much easier and more room for everything. 

[CharlesG]

This is my pedal box. I have no problem with the clutch pedal, but I will have to modify the brake pedal.

[MV8]

Seems like a good time to move the pads on all the pedals up to where the ball of your foot is with a shoe or sock on.

 

Don't see any benefit to an up stop on the throttle but it could also be for that.

[Alex-Ks1]

What type and size is your engine ? If it's a V type of and size the toe box shrinks a lot .On mine it was the V-6  T_5 trans bell housing that made me widen trans tunnel , which in then shrinks the side of the toe box area .one more thing . This kid with a beat up old Camero was at a light with me and was gunning his engine and yelled , wanna run ?? , I just said ... Reconsider 

[CharlesG]

It’s a 2 liter Vauxhall DOHC.

[Alex-Ks1]

when I build my 7 , I bought a clutch /brake peddle assembly complete from Speedway motors . It was cheap enough but had to modify it to death to make it work with the gas peddle its either gas, brake or clutch brake with my bike boots . The one im about to build for someone is going to have an automatic trans . much easier and more room for everything. 

[Alex-Ks1]

the 4 cylinders are narrow engines and the trans bell housing site in front of the bulkhead/ firewall, so the tunnel can be wider, more peddle room.

in my storage building I have an old Rover/ Olds 215 all aluminum engine, I pulled it out of a 67 Rover and its still turning by hand. One day Ill put it in something. its only 315 lbs complete My machine shop can make a trans adapter plate to mate any new trans to it, I would rather go with the new automatics . It would be different 

[Lotusfan]

Check, if I remember correctly you can put some washers or spacers in to move the brake pedal a bit further away from the gas pedal.  I could be wrong though, haven't fussed with it in a while.  I left a comment on BAT during the auction about being interested in the spare wheels and extra transmission and that remains true.  Enjoy the car - for sure you're going to love it.  My car is a Vauxhall also, on carbs.

[escondidoron]

Hi Charles and welcome aboard.

 

I have similar footwell issues as you;  I too am afflicted with size 13 feet.  

 

Here's a pic of the footwell in my car after a bit of careful rework / adaptation.  I can operate it effectively with driving shoes. 

 

 

 An important part of the revision on my '62 was moving the pedals forward to accommodate my 6'-4" height.  I fabricated a spacer block for the master cylinders.  By moving the master cylinders back it allowed the pedals to be positioned further forward.  Also note the 3 mounting positions I welded to the chassis for the throttle pedal visible on the side of the footwell to allow me to get the position of the gas pedal oriented correctly for proper heel and toe operation once the brake pedal height was set.