jmaz Posted May 13 Posted May 13 I really like how your car looks in solid yellow/gold with no stripes. I didn't notice if you're planning on adding any, but it's a cool look as-is
TorqueSpec Posted May 14 Author Posted May 14 4 hours ago, jmaz said: I really like how your car looks in solid yellow/gold with no stripes. I didn't notice if you're planning on adding any, but it's a cool look as-is Thank you! No plans to add any stripes yet, though my son is lobbying me to add black stripes to the bonnet…
jmaz Posted May 14 Posted May 14 15 hours ago, TorqueSpec said: Thank you! No plans to add any stripes yet, though my son is lobbying me to add black stripes to the bonnet… A black stripe + nose band like the old Lotus would look very slick. Wasp-like.
TorqueSpec Posted Monday at 04:26 AM Author Posted Monday at 04:26 AM Ha! I think I’ll wait a bit and decide if like the solid yellow first… in the interim, installed CaterLEDs for the 3rd brake light and also 3D printed some mirror mounts for the Spa mirrors. I think both look great! 2
jmaz Posted Tuesday at 12:47 AM Posted Tuesday at 12:47 AM 20 hours ago, TorqueSpec said: Ha! I think I’ll wait a bit and decide if like the solid yellow first… in the interim, installed CaterLEDs for the 3rd brake light and also 3D printed some mirror mounts for the Spa mirrors. I think both look great! What 3D print model did you use for the Spa mirrors? Is it one that you can and are willing to share? What type of print filament did you use? I figured I'd try to get the Eccles version mounts from somewhere, but no idea how long that might take. Ordering anything from the UK these days seems to be a crap shoot, what with tariffs, backlogs, etc.
williamwashere Posted Tuesday at 01:11 AM Posted Tuesday at 01:11 AM @jmaz STLs here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-N1xAZflfujHWm8XC1FcDFjQnePVB3mI Found here: https://www.caterham7diaries.com/post/eccles-mirror-mounts Print it in something that can handle UV from the sun!
TorqueSpec Posted Tuesday at 01:41 AM Author Posted Tuesday at 01:41 AM 51 minutes ago, jmaz said: What 3D print model did you use for the Spa mirrors? Is it one that you can and are willing to share? What type of print filament did you use? I figured I'd try to get the Eccles version mounts from somewhere, but no idea how long that might take. Ordering anything from the UK these days seems to be a crap shoot, what with tariffs, backlogs, etc. William is correct with the post and files. I grabbed the STL from there, then uploaded and ordered through Xometry (a contract 3d print company). I had them printed in Nylon 6 CF (carbon fiber), solid infill. It was about $50 shipped. They came out pretty much perfect. I did need to widen the hole for the door post - pretty minor!
TorqueSpec Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago SB100 process started! Got a temporary operating permit - now need CHP, BAR, and brake and light checks. Went to the Los Gatos DMV and they were helpful. Hopefully the paperwork is correct… First full tank of gas! 1 1
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