ianashdown Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Hi, I am considering a Caterham 7 that was a race car and is missing a few parts. My thought is to put a BDA that I have in it with Ford T9 transmission. Some of the things that are missing are Seats, Windscreen, Wheels, Tires, Hood, seat belts and a few other minor parts. Rather than pay to import some seats from Caterham to Southern California I thought I might try to find a seat that work in the 7 here in the US. Can anyone speak from experience as to what will fit and work etc. I think I'll need to get the windscreen from Caterham, wheels - I'd like some minilites or similar, Seatbelts - probably Willans or Sabelt, what would be a good tire to use for fast road and occasional Track day use? Any advice will be appreciated. Ian Edited January 26, 2012 by ianashdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Give David Saville-Peck a call he has all those parts in stock. http://www.super7cars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Here are some options: Cobra Seats: Roadster 7 http://www.cobraseats.com/_Roadster-7 US distributor: http://www.subesports.com/ Kirkey Seats: http://www.kirkeyracing.com/ There is also the following but do not know if any will fit: Sparco: http://www.sparcousa.com/ Corbeau: http://www.corbeau.com/corbeau/race_seats/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have a set of Tillett B6's in my Series 3 style Seven. The edges are trimmed to fit in the tub. At least in my car, the seats will not fit without trimmed edges I purchased them from Tillett USA. http://tillettseats.com/products/full/b6 I hope this helps, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrell Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ian: I am also in So Cal ...I have a early Westfield. You might use my seat for a pattern and have one made ? I also have a pair of Brooklands wind screens if you need them. Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianashdown Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi Darrell, Could you send me, or post some pictures of the seats? Thanks, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escondidoron Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi, what would be a good tire to use for fast road and occasional Track day use? Any advice will be appreciated. Hi Ian; I have Toyo RA-1s, 205-70x13 on my '62. I like them a lot. I only have about 300 miles and no track days yet. They have proven to be very effective so far for fast road use. Regards, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzempel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 You might contact the new Cat dealer in San Diego and see if he can help...http://www.theadrenalinegallery.com Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihckb2 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have the Odyssey seat from this maker http://www.intatrimtelford.co.uk I am 5' 8" 160# with a 32 waist Seats are snug so if your bigger then go to the OdysseyII My 7 is narrow 16 1/2" on the narrow side (tunnel is slightly offset). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuspiel Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 what would be a good tire to use for fast road and occasional Track day use? My friends swore by CR500s on 6" front and 8" rear 13" anthracite wheels. I ordered them, put them on, went for a drive and couldn't stop smiling. First track day with them on Saturday but apparently they almost stick like slicks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My thought is to put a DBA that I have in it.... Ian - Assume that's a typo and you have a BDA to put in? If so, I have engine envy. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Zus: At my last track day I ran new CR500 195's all around and the grip was good, not great. Then I swapped in an old set of Toyo RA1 205's, in the back only, and the grip was identical, the car stayed neutral & balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Zus: At my last track day I ran new CR500 195's all around and the grip was good, not great. Then I swapped in an old set of Toyo RA1 205's, in the back only, and the grip was identical, the car stayed neutral & balanced. Yep - neutral and balanced all the way up to when you went off the circuit: http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/mjohnson555/seats/CSR/Sevens%20track%20day%20Nov%202011/NJMPSE4.jpg :jester: Being sensible for a moment - I will also say the CR500s are good. I have to use them on my car (nothing else in my size wheels) and luckily they work well. I like how they communicate grip levels well and progressively let go when you exceed their limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hey, is it MY fault they made that turn too sharp??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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