Some Cat 7 updates on my '99 Vaux 2L

[Reiver]

Have driven it daily and love this car.  

I will shortly pull the 2 DCOE 45's and go thru them even tho they run well....replace springs etc. and general cleaning.  I also want new more robust mounts...the thicker alloy mounts with rubber O rings either side.  I suspect a slight air leak in the front carb mount altho the plugs look acceptable.

Because of the thicker mounts I went to thinner air filters....   .75 inches shorter as the mounts will add some and there isn't much clearance now when removing the hood.  I replaced the 64 mm trumpets (a tad too tall for the original K&N filters imo) with 40 mm so have a solid inch of clearance to the filter cover.  Took it for a quick run ( zip to 80 mph) as I live right off of Hwy 93 and did not note one bit of dif.  idle remained the same too.  Similar oiled filters.  Much easier removing the hood (bonnet) but that wasn't the point really.

I also replaced the original 4 point harness with an aftermarket one using a normal snap belt.  I did not have to remove the seats...there is enough room to fettle.  As the shoulder straps are connected to the lap belt much easier on/off and access.  Those lower original lap belts don't get 'lost' under your butt.

The Conex has plenty of work room as you can see.

For the Vauxhall 2L 20 XE guys.... I have F16 emulsion tubes (I understand that is the norm for Cat 7 Weber's) but would think F2's would / should work with 500 cc's per cylinder...your thoughts? 

 

p.s.  My house garage is basically full, I could put the 7 up on the lift but then access is an event.

[Vovchandr]

I'm pretty "new car" sheltered and love 7 dearly. It's always reassuring to see others share my sentiment even though they have pretty nice new alternatives in the garage (Such as the C8, rented one for a day, what a machine - just not "for me"). 

 

Connex is a nice alternative that one doesn't see everyday. I'm personally kicking around the idea of getting a 4 post. Maybe sooner than later with the potential costs going up in this political climate.  

[Reiver]

I've had that 4 post since we built the house.  Honestly the best tool I have.  I have a high ceiling (purposely) in the garage for full extension with a car overhead.