Julian Thompson Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 OK then, I'll get Tony not to bother with these silly cam covers and make me some light blocks instead. 😬 Ahem. Maybe a nice Xmas present. Try explaining that to your loved one. "You'd like what?" "A pair of HE30 custom tooled alloy light mounting blocks." "?" "Yes, you know, they're black and, erm, next to my lights. They're ever so heavy." "?" "These new ones..............." CLUNK............... So, it looks like deceit will be the only option again..... "Yes love, £6 each from some mad old guy in Macclesfield. They'll do anything up North for a Tenner you know....." 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 I'm single at the moment so am safe from that scenario ❗ 😬 yes please I'd like the O-ring sizes. I think I'll still get a breather, I can always block it off but adding a breather is somewhat harder... HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 Yeah, I'll post the O ring sizes up. Hoops, TIP - If you're chatting up a bird for christ sakes don't mention a) alloy cam cover b) lightweight custom rear light blocks (otherwise you'll still be single and won't even get a sniff 😬) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 but, if i do get lucky, it gaurentees i'll get a girl who likes lightweight sportscars and will want all spare cash spent on the 7 and not no heavy jewelry ❗ 😬 HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 Ahhh yes, the elusive car girl that isn't trying to compete with you to show you how "into cars" she is, and yet who can be quiet, sensitive and loving. And can cook a mean lobster thermidor too. And who looks remarkably like Jennifer Aniston. Not so easy to find, eh? If you fit the above description and would like a free alloy cam cover and set of lightweight light blocks, just let me know 😬 Take that wig off Hoopy.....I'll not be fooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 OK! That's it - bedtime and I'm going to be off line now probably until late Wednesday night. Have fun. Jue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Hose Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 I've only been away for a few days, and come back to all these options over and above the bag of bolts (her indoors is fast asleep, so I guess I can have my pick). Please can you 'upgrade' my order to: Blue with linished fins, small breather, and bag of bolts. I think that comes to £143.93. Once you have confirmed this is OK, I'll get a cheque in the post to you. btw as an occasional visitor to BlatChat, I have to say that this is an excellent thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hoopy, I reckon our light blocks are temporarily on the back burner, until the other orders are sorted . Don't let Julian forget though as they are a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 2) NIGE, and the "back to airbox" issue, I thought that this was the cause of the "soggy and nasty airbox" syndrome that plagues production cars? Ie that that outlet doesn't run in vaccum all the time? Peter C also gave some excellent reasons why the outlet ought not be passed back to the catch tank like condensation/acidic issues and so surely it is unwise to put it into the filter??????????Think we may be talking about 2 different things here. Only the catch tank has condensates from the oil system, which I agree would best be left outside the engine. These get into the catch tank because the "conning tower" breather actually breathes outward. Production cars use a plenum, not exactly an airbox. The plenum has a single throttle body. Mine will use the Jenvey's. It's just a cold air intake feeding the Jenvey's. Filter at the leading edge of the airbox. I planned to run the breather intake (it's not an outlet) from the airbox backplate as I could sort of guarantee the air quality from there. One point that I am interested to investigate further is whether the vacuum in the airbox, created by the engine's inlet, is greater than the vacuum in the cam cover. If it is, we'll get a general expulsion of oil which would be a bad thing. I'm hoping someone here might be able to advise... please. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Edited by - V7 SLR on 29 Oct 2002 09:29:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Julian - I'll bother you about a cam cover another time. If it saves weight then I have to have one but can wait until this order's done with. Lights...Been thinking about this for some time. Two options the way I see it: 1) Build up a carbon fibre box to mount them on. I reckon this would be relatively straightforward and would, for those equipped with other carbon bits, look quite fetching (as well as being lighter than the rubber caravan mounts). 2) A completely different design of light. Current train of thought is LEDs and to this end, having been staring at the back of buses for a while, I've found a few suppliers... My current favourite is a single round light that would have a strip of indicator LEDs across the middle, a stop light in the top segment and a tail light in the lower segment. Not sure how this'd look though 9maybe a bit too "MkI Cortina", so I'm also thinking about strip lights a la the Mk1 Maser 3200 GT. When I finally move house and have 5mins spare I'm going to mock up some pictures of the rear of my car to see what the various options would look like. LED lights should be quite a bit lighter than the std. items and should last longer, LEDs not requiring bulbs...they'll also be flush fit more or less. Am also thinking of knocking up some small but very bright LED fog lights. As mentioned elsewhere, now I've kicked the need for more power I have this irrational desire to make the rear of the car as absolutely clean as possible (which is why I'm also looking into a TVR-esque rear number plate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Cheque now in post 😬 😬 😬 hmm.. you'll need my address won't you... I'll email it direct... Nig, you'll need to send Julian your address as well I guess. HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Have done already. In fact, I've given him my Mum and Dad's address because it won't get through the letter box, so will require someone to receive it. Bet you never thought of that now did you? Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 BTW Hoopy... Thanks. We can talk about repayment whenever Miraz has my wheels ready. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 I have a concierge at my building so didn't need to think of that . HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Blimey. You're posh. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 I only own 0.5% of him with the other 199 flats. You're posh cos you have a spare room ❗ Actually, as a slightly serious point - if anybody can't be at home to receive their cam cover then you can send it to my address. I can bring it into work in the city and meet you one lunch time to exchange it. I'm also always at the central london meet and hope to get to some of the near north london meets more regularly as well. HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Hoopy you are getting mine anyway bring it we ya to Autosport Hotel Marsden see ya!! jj *confused* jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reAnimate Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 If anyone has a spare "Motorsport 190 spark plug insert" after this I'll happily buy it off you. Cheers, Simon. simon@reAnimate.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 JJ, you may as well have yours posted with mine then. It'll be sitting at Hotel Marston (get the spelling right) ready for your arrival. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 MARSDEN MARSDON/MARSTON/MARWHATEVER I ALWAYS GET IT WRONG CHEZV7 IS EASIER WHATEVER JULES SEND IT TO NIG OK 3 DAYS LEFT IN THIS JOB AND THEN IT'S SELF EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME OH **** 😳 *eek* *eek* *eek* *eek* jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 You gonna announce to everyone what that "Self Employment" means? Personally, I think it's very exciting. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 i think he let it slip on another topic (or was it on the sevens list)..... HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Regarding this topic Hoopy, I've agreed the sale of the cams with Craig so I've emailed you regarding movement of money etc... It's gone to your line1 account though because your profile on BlatChat doesn't have your work account. Which account would you like me to set as default? If it's work, let me know again what it is. Ta. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 *smile*most folk know Se7en Services N.I. inc. DVA Power N.I. doing full time what i'm best at and enjoy, mind you it's 30 yrs since I was last in full time employment as a race mechanic and things have moved on a tad. jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Got a web site? Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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