Christmas Gifts to Our Cars

[Slonie]

3 hours ago, desr said:

Ordered the LED rear tail lamp kit from Just Add Lightness, https://justaddlightness.co.uk/product/caterham-7-rear-light-cluster-led-upgrade-kit/ , considering upgrade to CF dash as previous owner attached an ownership plaque to the dash and after it was removed the faded dash highlights the rectangular area where the plaque was. Haven't considered any power upgrades as the car was modified when i purchased it and move very quickly and responsively.

 

I need to order those LED taillights too, as I've come to the realization that the stock brake lights are virtually invisible in the daytime. Seems like the best solution going by a long ways.

[Vovchandr]

1 hour ago, Slonie said:

 

I need to order those LED taillights too, as I've come to the realization that the stock brake lights are virtually invisible in the daytime. Seems like the best solution going by a long ways.

 

Got them and very happy with them despite the price. 

 

I thought of it the same way as tires. Even at the face value the benefit they provide is much cheaper than alternative of a crash or being hit. Their price is probably cheaper than most deductibles. 

 

Plus they look good. 

 

All the people passing me on NJMP 7s day can attest to brightness. 

[IamScotticus]

I got a rock

Edited December 4, 2025 by IamScotticus

[IamScotticus]

6 hours ago, desr said:

Ordered the LED rear tail lamp kit from Just Add Lightness, https://justaddlightness.co.uk/product/caterham-7-rear-light-cluster-led-upgrade-kit/ 

BF 15% off now

[Croc]

4 hours ago, Vovchandr said:

 

All the people passing me on NJMP 7s day can attest to brightness. 

 

Yes but why were you using them halfway down the main straight? 

[CBuff]

6 minutes ago, Croc said:

 

Yes but why were you using them halfway down the main straight? 

He was trying to grab his front fender as it sailed by. 

[Slonie]

21 hours ago, Vovchandr said:

All the people passing me on NJMP 7s day can attest to brightness. 

 

Alright alright I'm sold! 

 

Seriously, I have had one close call on the road that at the time I chalked up to an inattentive driver behind me*, but after going on a few group drives both following other Caterhams and having my non-Seven driving friend follow me and said "I can't see your brake lights AT ALL" I'm realizing it's a must-fix.

 

*now I realize that they really probably could not tell I was braking. 

[Croc]

7 hours ago, Slonie said:

 

Alright alright I'm sold! 

 

Seriously, I have had one close call on the road that at the time I chalked up to an inattentive driver behind me*, but after going on a few group drives both following other Caterhams and having my non-Seven driving friend follow me and said "I can't see your brake lights AT ALL" I'm realizing it's a must-fix.

 

*now I realize that they really probably could not tell I was braking. 

 

 

What about adding a set of these to your newly installed brake lights?

 

 

 

 

[Slonie]

Oh yeah! I ordered a set of CaterLEDs shortly after the aforementioned incident but have lagged on installing them. I think I'll be able to install them all together in the near future...

[desr]

previous owner attached JAL multiple LED lamp ( https://justaddlightness.co.uk/product/caterham-7-high-level-led-third-brake-light/ )to top of roll bar. fortunately it displays high enough and fits perfectly within the window of the half hood. i prefer the integrated look of the CaterLED's but not sufficient incentive to swap out just yet.