solder_guy Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Look what this guy, Martin, in the UK is making ... and selling on Ebay! Custom made laser cut Seven Exhaust Guard Heat Shield http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061031_132835_exhaust_cover.jpg Custom made laser cut Seven Grill http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061031_132851_grill.jpg He can make these to your specs! Contact Martin at .. MartinPTownsend@AOL.com Rob Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I wonder if Caterham will have a problem with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Rob, I sent him an email and asked for pricing info. Also told him if his stuff is not infringing on any trademarks (or if he's already cleared it with Caterham), that I'd be happy to do a writeup on the parts, the install, service, etc... and post it up. We'll see what he comes back with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 BTW, moving this to the general section... keeping the for sale section for stuff members are actually selling. This is ok for general consumption http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xflow7 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Ooooh, sharp. Now that I think about it, XFLOW 7 might look pretty nice emblazoned across my grill... http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 for less than $50 shipped to the USA, that heat shield is a hands on fire level of steal. that may go into next years wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'll be purchasing them... I believe it's british pounds though, not $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 some idiot bid it way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 some idiot bid it way up. I have a set of exhaust covers and radiator grill on order with Martin. I'll post up after I get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I have a set of exhaust covers and radiator grill on order with Martin. I'll post up after I get them. My parts just arrived http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/hurray.gif Initial impressions. The grill, simply beautiful! As you can see from the pic, the size is very close. The tabs are slightly off, but I opted to bend them a little and have a tight fit, rather than enlarge the holes. I'm impressed how close Martin got the size, based on a picture. http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061202_194903_CIMG1236.JPG Here is a picture of the exhaust cover (not installed yet): http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20061202_195043_CIMG1237.JPG I opted for the stainless grill, and aluminum exhaust covers. If I had to do it over again, I'd recommend the stainless exhaust covers as well. The quality of the stainless steel grill is very impressive. The exhaust covers are very nice too, but: 1- The got a little squished during shipping. Nothing I couldn't fix by hand 2- The little tabs that hold the "7" in place are pretty thin. Would have been fine with steel, but seem fragile with Aluminum. Couple of words about dealing with Martin. The entire experience was very nice. Martin worked with me by sending PDF files of the pattern, which I checked against pictures I had on the car. What I did was I would print out his PDF, and bring the picture up on my screen. Then I would carefully adjust the zoom on the picture so it would match critical dimensions of the part to see if the shape of the grill was right. I ask Martin to make some adjustments, and the 2nd PDF was right on. I would definitely recommend dealing with him http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif Now I have to go paint the car to be worthy of the grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 My parts just arrived http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/hurray.gif ... I would definitely recommend dealing with him http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/thumbsup.gif Q: Do you plan to buy a heat shield for the other side? Q: How hard was it to slide the shield over your existing exhaust system into place? Q: How did you bolt it to your car? Rob Mitchell solder_guy2006-12-02 23:11:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Q: Do you plan to buy a heat shield for the other side? Q: How hard was it to slide the shield over your existing exhaust system into place? Q: How did you bolt it to your car? Rob Mitchell I bought 2 Not hard at all. I hadn't done it when I took the pic. Just expand a little by hand and slip it over. There are 4 sheetmetal screws that hold the existing shield on... I may or may not use those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 looks schweet! if i go to a second exhaust with a side tip (to fit a Fluke rear diffuser) , i will grab one of those shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I actually might go with a 2nd set. After I ordered these, I came across a head/cam package. I need to switch from my exhaust manifold setup to a header, so I may have to do a different cover too. These are 36" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 I've got a laser cut grill waiting for me under the Christmas tree! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Rob Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Martin has been busy again! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070125_110231_taz.jpg Tazmanian Devil Character Grille Rob Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 And a pair of uprights ... http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070329_184753_cda0_1.jpg Wind deflectors ... http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070329_185209_wind.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Anyone have a direct email or website URL for Martin? Thanks, Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Anyone have a direct email or website URL for Martin? Contact Martin at .. MartinPTownsend@AOL.com Tell him how you heard of him. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Rob, Thanks for the info. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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