IamScotticus Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Get yours today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Oh, boy. Barnes & Noble in my area hasn't carried this magazine for years. I don't know where else to look in Houston. The days of large periodical sections in book or electronic stores, or grocery stores are gone. Any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Under $10 each (for six consecutive issues) to your door or go digital: https://www.themagazineshop.com/classic-sports-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdWills Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hey Scott. Many thanks for posting this. I found the mag. at my Local Indigo/Chapters Store in Canada, and if anyone needs a copy they have a few left. $14.99 Canadian plus postage. Lots of interesting articles along with the Caterham 7 comparisons plus a description of 2 Lotus Mark 6 cars. Plenty of other great articles too. Cheers. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 The article is now available online: https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/caterham-seven-50-years-lightweight-thrills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, JohnCh said: The article is now available online: https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/caterham-seven-50-years-lightweight-thrills Magazine is sitting on my coffee table right now. Open to an ad for an Aston Martin but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Ha. I went strat to page 80 just to avoid that sort of thing. At least for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Anyone notice Whiting's 7 for sale in the adverts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) 19 hours ago, JohnCh said: The article is now available online: https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/caterham-seven-50-years-lightweight-thrills Thanks for providing the link! 14 hours ago, IamScotticus said: Anyone notice Whiting's 7 for sale in the adverts? Can’t see that online; is a link possible? Edited February 24 by MoBoost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, MoBoost said: Thanks for proving the link! Can’t see that online; is a link possible? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoBoost Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 The same Compomotive wheels as my car. Have never seen a twin cam cover like that though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDreamer Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 In my best George Takei voice; OOoohh My! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdWills Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Hi Scott. In the article it shows the rear axle of James Whiting's car. No noticeable reinforcing plate to strengthen and prevent twisting to the axle and no special suspension set-up - just the regular rear 'A' frame. With the maximum 160 bhp on tap from the 1650 c.c. twin cam, and using the car for sprints and drag races, I guess the Ford axle can and did take the punishment without falling apart? James Whiting has another lightweight Series 2 Seven that he rebuilt with lots of alloy parts including gearbox, bell housing, and diff. carrier on it. Being an ex Rolls Royce mechanic, he has enough experience with cars to know what will and will not work. He has an extensive Seven restoration and repair business. I purchased a few sets of spark plugs with different heat ranges from him, and he was very helpful with advice. The magazine also featured Burton Performance in the U.K., who are excellent for Ford parts. Still going strong after many years in business with the same family in charge. Again, very knowledgable and v. helpful. Cheers Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 (edited) From what I've read so far, the axle casing is vulnerable when thrashed with wider, and stickier tyres are on a race track. 6"< street rubber should have enough skip to avoid axle damage. I read somewhere that, though not the same handling as a DeDion, the Ital live axle is lighter than the complete DeDion tube and diff assembly. But still more unsprung weight than the DeDion tube alone. I think my plate is coming off or getting holes. Edited February 25 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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