7_Malc

I would suggest a call to Guy Munday, as he is the go-to chap for Lotus and Caterham evaluations. His details are in the front of Low Flying, or you could try his car sales business – Cranley Sports & Classics. https://www.carandclassic.com/user/ccts4583

Just over one week to go before the Club Permitted blat to Classic Nostalgia on Sunday 21st July. Sign-on at Baldock Services for a 6am departure, or join at Buckingham Costa/ Premier Inn at 7am. Car Club tickets are still available for £20 – https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/events-1/classic-nostalgia-car-clubs-2024 ClassicNos24_V2.pdf

Very nice!

Heading up towards Kimpton as I headed home after a pre-dawn blat. Hope you had a good drive.

The half-hood makes the noise more 'boomy' and for that reason my (also) autistic daughter prefers the open car. Hearing protection is essential ! Ear defenders or other covered ear sound-deadening will help nullify the noise and make it a calmer experience. How old is your granddaughter? I would recommend a short, slow, introduction around the local residential streets first, which can easily be aborted if needed.

I don’t think there is a synchro on the reverse gear, so I always select another gear while stationary, and then slide it smoothly in to reverse. Into ‘first’ , keep the clutch in, then into reverse.

These show the worst of the scraping. I chose to replace this with a new item from Redline, rather than risk another impact which might cause a failure.

Hertfordshire- but the on the Beds/ Bucks border. If I can get my car back on the road I’d be up for a blat over towards Bicester if that helps. Photos to follow!

Hi Matt, I have a well worn, but sound, wet sump pan you can have on loan if needed. I will send you some photos when I get home so you decide if it is suitable for your needs. malc

The planned blat from Baldock services is on Sunday. See calendar entry for full details and links to the MyRouteApp navigation files. All participants will need to book an entry ticket for Classic Nostalgia separately. The Caterham and Lotus 7 Club name can be selected from drop-down menu on the Club Bookings page. Half price entry until end of April!.

Tempted… what's the benefit of the alloy version over the plastic?

The RainExperts are a chunky heavy tyre, with meaty sidewalls. For the heavier golf they rumble along fine, but lack the finesse I want on the seven where the relationship between tyre and suspension is much closer.

I have newish RainExperts on my Golf Mk4, but I would not choose them for the lightweight seven. Toyo R888Rs are a fantastic summer Caterham-friendly road tyre, and they cope well with damp and wet conditions - while also encouraging you to take care. I have 14” minilites for most of my touring type adventures, and a set of 13” for the better quality roads.

Been chatting with another Caterham owner who is in Northampton, and he recommends https://www.aghtyresnorthampton.co.uk/ Alternatively you could give Nick Potter a call in Market Harborough (his advert is on this page somewhere). Both options are about an hour south of you.

Yes that’s a serious blat. Definitely worth chatting with some other local owners to see who they recommend. You can message your local AR for more ideas too.