Garth
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Am considering paint protection (clear plastic film) for my new Caterham but would like to understand a little more about the longevity of the products? Is it something which looks great for a few years, but 7 years down the line goes yellow and starts to peel off leaving one with a headache trying to get it off? Is it better just to accept the chips? Thanks Garth atlast
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Matt - speak to Sharon at Caterham in Dartford. They are now offering a free service to regester the cars. She claims that the office they use will not ask for a separate inspection! She should be able to give you a good idea of timing. I am not sure how long the VOSA take to issue their certificate once you have passed the IVA. I hope the test goes well and do let us know if you have any issues - my car is in for its post build check at the moment and due for IVA on the 1st July. Garth PS where are you going for your test? atlast Edited by - Garth on 15 Jun 2010 17:36:07
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It may be easier to adjust the pedal stop to allow it to travel a bit further? atlast
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Just fired up my Sigma 125 and all seems well - fan kicked in etc. There is nothing in the build manual about setting the idle. There is a 'stop' above the accelerator pedal, is it just a matter of adjusting this? Can someone point me towards a good manual on the Sigma 125 - or do I just get a Haynes Ford Focus book? Thanks atlast
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Thanks for the comments. It was a first fill. Will run it a while and then try and get a bit more in! atlast
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Just filled up my 5 speed gearbox - what fun! - and it only took about 1.2l before it was pouring out ot the side of the filler hole! Car is level! The handbook says the gearbox should hold 1.9l? Any advice appreciated - hoping to fire her up today! Thanks atlast
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Just my luck ☹️to get this info after I have had to splash out and buy 50 when I only wanted 10 ! If I ever run out I will know where to go! atlast
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Great - good luck witht the repair and enjoy Le Mans atlast
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They do still list them on their web site, but they have a min order charge and a rather heavy postage charge, so you have to spend about £15 ☹️ before you have bought anything!! Ok for the bigger stuff! atlast
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The Dremel has been one of the most useful tools i have had during my build - helped me out of a few tight spots! Not to good on soft stuff though tends to clog the heads! Am away so sorry not to have responded earlier - when I get to my desk tomorrow I will respond to your e-mail and make arrangements. Garth atlast
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Not sure what you would use for removal - if you cannot get a solvent to remove it!? I guess you will just have to do it with a sharp blade. I have struggled to source big heads in small quantities but have found a place that supply in units of 25! I have bought some this week and would gladly let you have a few just to cover my costs if they will suite! Good luck! Garth atlast
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Was just about to submit IVA application form with Gillingham as first choice when I bumped into a friend who has just built another form of kit car. He tested at Yeading (Middlesex) which is only 40 min away from here. Says they were great! Has anyone had any experience there? If I do not receive any positive feedback I will stick with Rattie's advice! Thanks Garth atlast Edited by - Garth on 16 May 2010 10:25:50
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I am about to try and book my IVA test which I am planning to present the car myself. We are based in Wimbledon so our nearest test centre is London-South (Mitcham). Is it worth just going to the closest or is there any recent experience out there which might suggest a better test centre? I do not mind a bit of a drive! Thanks in advance Garth atlast
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Thanks Jez - I got a note from Sean at CC to say he had found one for me and was going to send it. If it does not come through I will take you up on your offer thank you. garth atlast
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Martyn - I did not get my steering wheel from CC. I got it from 7 Bits with the Rapfix quick release! I will ask them about it! Thanks atlast
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I have a 280 diameter Momo steering wheel and need the central pad for the IVA. Any ideas where to get one? Will the one on the CC website (noted as for the French market!) work? thanks Garth atlast
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For what it is worth I recently bought a rapfix quick release from 7 tips and they supplied the top section of the steering column with the quick release boss welded to the top. It fitted perfectly! Quick release is fantastic - build still in progress, so not used in anger yet! 7 tips were helpful and efficient - dealt with Simon atlast
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Thanks for looking, I will look at the boat shops! atlast
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CC cars will tel you not to worry about this gap, that the flywheel spins so fast it eill not let anything enter the bell housing! I am covering mine up regardless of what they say! I have some 5mm thick Aluminium plate and am going to use a high temperature adhesive to glue it in place! Garth
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Thanks for the link.. I am keen on trying to source stainless versions if possible! Enjoy Stoneleigh
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RS2000 😬 Do let me know if you find anything as I will be trying to buy some early next week otherwise1 thanks atlast
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Thanks for the comments . I am probably going to struggle to get samples ☹️ now as I have already had several discussions with them and have prices from them for one hundred! atlast
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The standard 125 Roadsport SV does not have a rear ARB. Checked with CC recently when I started my build a few weeks ago. So just carry on - they have also probably given you ARB brackets which you will need to use one of to mount the speed sensor - not a special bracket as noted in the manual. Have fun! atlast
