LuckyLuc Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I have a Superlight 1600 K, and I want a set of change lights. There are a number of options (including Caterhams) Anyone tried to fit them, and would anyone recommend a set - The only issue I see beyond the simple act of making them work (oh how simple that is....sigh!) is how to get them so they are square on the dash an not sloping to the right with the dash top. Luke West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Beaumont Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 There's bags of info about this if you do a search through the archives. For what it's worth I use & recommend the Webcon. Inexpensive & functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 11, 2004 Support Team Share Posted October 11, 2004 You won't notice that they are not quite square - the slope on the scuttle at the point in front of you is fairly negligible. I have the Omex ones which have a separate unit under the dash (that houses all the fancy stuff) and a tiny unit on the scuttle about 1 inch long with 4 leds - green, green, amber, red - which is just stuck to the scuttle with a small adhesive pad. I've seen other types mounted on two legs that rivet or screw to the scuttle top. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted October 12, 2004 The slope on the dash will be noticeable. If you buy the ACES shift light - specifically for a Caterham you'll get a tidy anstallation akin to the R3/4/500s. Some good photos here Have a look half way down the page and you'll see how severe the slope is! Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 12, 2004 Support Team Share Posted October 12, 2004 OK I take it back - that is pretty noticeable! My Omex unit is so small that I don't notice the slope at all. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuc Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 So the options are ACES or Omex I really noticed the slope on an r300 I drove, so I want it right... "it either right or not-right" Thx for the replies! L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I have had the omex on my car for 3 years without any problems since installation, I persoannly like them because the unit with the LED's is very small and tidy plus they where very helpful when i had a few queries when setting them up rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tim_ Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Where is the cheapest place to buy Caterham-spec non-wonky ACES shift lights from? - Tim - 2004 evo Caterham Academy, Group 2 Runner Up build diary here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted October 12, 2004 Probably from an ACES supplier (or direct?) - give them a call. The ACES version will be ACES branded - they stick a little Caterham sticker on the front for the Caterham supplied ones 😬 Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I'm pretty sure Myles (where's he disappeared to?) got the correct Caterham angled bracket from ACES when he bought his system... See some pictures of the build here. 4000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 12, 2004 Leadership Team Share Posted October 12, 2004 Mine is the ACES branded item and has the angled bracket Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuc Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 OK - so it looks like ACES is the way forward. Can I get the angles bracket directly or do I have to buy from Caterham? L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tim_ Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I've just emailed them and asked for a price inc. angled Caterham brackets. Their web site has loads of info, in fact everything you could want to know about the system... except how much it costs! I'll post the response here. - Tim - 2004 evo Caterham Academy, Group 2 Runner Up build diary here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Luc As my earlier note said, it appears that you can get these brackets from ACES. Guy See some pictures of the build here. 4000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 There's a big difference in price between the ACES system & the one from Webcon. If the only limiting factor is the angle the display on the dash, then a small home made bracket would see a saving of circa £150 quid. IMHO it's a no-brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Corb Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Strewth Guy, do some work! The Aces looks nice in my opinion, so nice that I've had it on the car for six months and not even connected it yet 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Molloy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 The ACES unit is a very nice piece of kit, and definitely the one to have if "money no object". ACES are also extremely helpful about installation advice. They supplied mine with an extra resistor fitted so it was compatible with the EU3 MEMS output. OTOH, an OMEX sequential does the same job for less than half the price. Rally Designs do Omex stuff at a good price. You pays your money and takes your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 😳 See some pictures of the build here. 4000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuc Posted October 12, 2004 Author Share Posted October 12, 2004 the URL is http://www.aceserve.co.uk/ and the cost is £222 with VAT and club discount. I'd also need to stump up the £8 for the one-leg-longer-than-the-other caterham mount More investigation is needed! Cheers for the replies so far!# :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I have the aces and do not use the bracket, velcro it to the scuttle just above the taco. I had used the bracket but when fitting my aero found the bracket was in the way. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussH Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I know it's for motorbikes but is there any reason why it can't work on cars?? http://www.datatool.co.uk/productB.asp?ProductID=235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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