Anthony Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Guys, have spoken to Think Automotive and the 33.3% discount is as good as it gets. I have gone for the smallest with -12 fittings and welcome others views on fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 28, 2003 Support Team Share Posted July 28, 2003 Anthony, Roy Booth's website here has a good description of fitting with some pictures. I'll be trying to follow them shortly . Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Anthony, So what's the ballpark figure coming out to then? Regds, Myles Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Myles - less than you would pay for the laminova from DT, and the price from think will inc fittings / hoses etc. Shaun_E - Roys instructions are spot on. I used them to fit mine 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 Cost of the unit would normally be 150 GBP + VAT Nett cost 100 GBP + VAT an absolute bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 29, 2003 Support Team Share Posted July 29, 2003 I'm gonna attempt to fit my new radiator and the Laminova this weekend. Any one got any tips they would like to share with me? I'll follow Roy's instructions for the Laminova and am sure that the radiator is just a straight swap so fingers crossed ❗ Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Anthony - are we talking 100 + VAT? Charlie'n'Kermit The plan is: Map the emerald so it can drive as well as idle S5EVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 Yep, 100 GBP + VAT, + delivery This is for the 160 mm long one, clearly 235 mm one ( and v.large one ) more than this Fittings for water also required There is a K-series kit which Matthew at Think Automotive can price for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Is it still a reasonable step to take if I don't want a new rad straight away? I've heard that the K-series radiator is so effective, that in the winter cars have been known to overheat because the water coming from the rad is so cold it keeps the thermostat closed! BTW how much is the rad upgrade that everyone's getting at the mo? Charlie'n'Kermit The plan is: Map the emerald so it can drive as well as idle S5EVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Charlie, I've fitted mine with the std ali rad on my car. I also changed the thermostat to 82 deg. I've so far experienced no difficulties and have run on a couple of warm to hot trackdays this year. Temps on a drive / road use =80/80 and on track are 80/100 (water / oil) this compares previously on track / extended road &m/way of 80 ish / 120ish Hope this helps. I have 1.6SS 'K' with apollo and wet sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 29, 2003 Support Team Share Posted July 29, 2003 Charlie, K series kit from Think with Laminova, additional oil pipe and all the necessary fittings for a wet sump K with Apollo is £160 all in (including VAT and postage). I am fitting a Radtec radiator as I get high water temperature as well as high oil temperature. Cost of the Radtec with the bulk buy discount was just under £210 all in. Not sure if the BB is still going - phone Radtec to find out. My existing radiator is the standard (NOT Ali) one and has seen better days judging by the wildlife wedged in it! If you have the aluminium one then that is probably much better than the old one I have. I am also looking to fit an 82 deg thermostat if I can find one before the weekend (CC didn't stock them when I phoned today). Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Bl**dy hell, I'll get one on order then for the hell of it. And if someone can confirm the Radtec BB :) OK, I don't need it I guess, but it's something to do over the winter.... Regds, Myles Wonder wot MM will make of this. Still time to talk me out of it. Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 Myles, bulk-buy will be fine, just add yourself to the Caterham bulk-buy list. They were/are incredibly accomodation and cost indicated is right, it includes delivery and VAT Anthony Wheels on, and fuel and cooling systems next with laminova ! Leaving electrics too last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 Guys, kit arrived and it is very well made/engineered I have gone for the small one and will let you know how I get on, perhaps going for a larger one if there is an issue with oil temp Time will tell Anyway full marks to Mocal on cost and customer service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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