Mcalvert

Thanks Angus

Would like to pop around on the way back from work one evening to pick up the wings Could you PM me what sort of time you get home normally?

Thanks ❗ Michael.

Hi - they are a great improvement on the standard Caterham set-up which I was never very happy with. They are also lighter, and cost effective as they use the same disk. All in all, from me.

Neil, I'm afraid we're not trailer trash, so we'll not have any spare space. Sorry!

Michael.

Does anyone please have the part number for the Green Stuff Pads for Alcon Front Brakes as fitted by James Whiting?

Also, any recommendations for the best place to buy these?

Thanks,

Michael.

Hi Danny,

Your car looked fabulous and certainly went - I did come and have a chat with you at lunchtime to admire your car. I was in the Red Crossflow.

Great day

Michael.

BIG GRIN 😬 😬 😬

Oh for a camera eh?!?

Michael.

Thanks - no type pressures all OK as was the tyre surface (just normally scrubbed).

will have a look at the propshaft.

Thanks to all for your ideas!

Michael.

Possibly, but it was a "feel" rather than a "hear".

I know that this is Sooo vague though ❗

Michael.

Had a fabulous day at Snetterton yesterday with Goldtrack. Despite the dire weather forecast, the track dried after the first session and stayed so for the rest of the day. The 2x30 minute session format ensured more track time than anyone could possibly want.

However, in the afternoon, I became aware of what I can only describe as a "Rumbly" rear end to the car when going down the straight from an "indicated" approx 100mph upwards. What worries me is that it was not doing it in the morning sessions.

Does anyone have any ideas where to start looking? The wheel bearings were adjusted and greased only last week by James Whiting. Other than that, everything feels fine, and the moment the speed dropped again, everythig was normal. I did have one blast up a clear road at (ahem) similar speeds, and could not reproduce the symptoms.

Any suggestions welcome!

Michael.

Crudders all,

Any recommendations for who will do a basic geometry set-up in the South-east. Sprint season is starting and my car has not been set up other than by eye for about years!

Thanks

Michael.

Thanks all. Form was sent off last night Just keep my fingers crossed for a space!

Michael.

Does anyone have a copy of a map to the Longcross sprint course that they could scan and send over please? I'm trying to understand where the track goes from the Year in the Club DVD and struggling!

Thanks,

Michael.

Thanks Mark -

So - who else is coming along? What's a likely trip from Boulogne/Calais - 3.5hrs?

Oh, and how far is it on to the Nurbergring? This really could be some trip!

Regards - MC

Edited by - Mcalvert on 14 Mar 2006 18:17:27

Am in 2 monds about putting my name down for the SPA trackday.

POSITIVES

Fantastic, historical venue, Eau Rouge etc

NEGATIVES

Long way to drive

I'm sure this will be a popular one - maybe already too late to book?

Please, help me make up my mind!

Michael.

Hmm - Guilty as charged - Alloy head AND silicone hoses!

Seriously though, having had a big valve head from Vulcan that went like stink, but lasted only 2 seasons of track days and sprints, the alloy head seemed to make sense. It is MUCH lighter and better designed with the repositioned plugs allowing more material between the valves.

Car still goes like stink, and I;ve had the head for 18 months now without problem. Time will tell how long it lasts this time, but at least I feel that I've maximised my chances..

Michae.l.

Ian,

I can't comment on the cap as my setup is different, but as for changing the leads, I would say it's probably a good precaution after that length of time, and Magnacor offer an excellent product, and great after-sales service if you ever have a problem.

Yes, the leads do just push in, but a couple of things to check

1)It's surprisingly easy to get the leads mixed up, so change them one at a time and label them - I use cable ties to denote 1,2,3,4 from the front of the engine at BOTH ends of the leads

2) The leads have boots at the end of them, and it is quite easy to think that the connectors are well engaged, when instead, it is just the boots holding the leads on. If you pull the boots up the cable a bit, you can ensure that the connectors are well engaged, the push the boots down.

I don't believe that top quality leads like Magnacor will ever add power, but poor leads can certainly make problems and rob you of some.

Regards,

Michael.

Same question here Mark - only one form received between Tam and myself. Unless we hear otherwise, we'll just take a copy if that's OK

Thanks - Michael.

Yes - I have used this stuff from Frosts here

In my case it was restoring worn red to new looking red, but it worked a treat and covered up blemishes beautifully. I have no doubt that it would do the job for you.

Regards,

Michael.

My expeirence was excellent. A small outfit who do an excellent job. Don't expect a flash web-site and marketing experience - just a couple of excellent engineers doing a great job.

Michael.

The Omex Sequential here is a popular choice. Very easy to install and set-up.

Regards - Michael.

Another for the Omex. Easy to set up and use cheap(ish), good and bright and can easily be re-configured with a couple of button presses.

Regards,

Michael.

Just trying to help a friend keep afloat financially, whose Elise keeps trying to drown him 😳

Michael.

Any interest?

This auction is for a set of 16 solid followers and shims from a Lotus 340R. They have covered 12,000 miles.

I have carefully noted which follower came with which shim, which cam and lobe it related to, in case you wish to use them with the cams they came from – though I suspect you’d still need to work on the clearances.

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This auction is for a pair of VHPD cams, taken from a Lotus 340R. The cams have covered 12,000 miles. To give an indication of their performance: Properly timed, in a VHPD engine, these cams produce around 190BHP.

While I have labelled them IN and EX, I suspect they are identical.

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This auction is for a pair of VHPD upgrade pulleys. These pulleys enable you to re-time the cams on a standard VHPD engine, and upgrade it from 177bhp to 190bhp.

They were originally fitted to a Lotus 340R and have covered a maximum12,000 miles

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This auction is for a light weight flywheel from a Lotus 340R. It has covered 12,000 miles and weighs 4.3 Kg

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This auction is for an AP Racing clutch from a Lotus 340R. It has covered a maximum of 12,000 miles.

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This auction is for a VHPD coil from a Lotus 340R. It has covered a maximum of 12,000 miles.

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Looked like you were having fun on the way down to the M3 this morning! Wish I'd been in mine!

Michael.

If you call Valvoline, they will tell you their local stockists.

Regards - Michael.

Thanks Kevin

Michael.