Mcalvert
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Maybe this is a rare case of "they're both good companies to deal with!" I can only talk of BGH who were one of the rare companies to deal with who exceeded my expectations in terms of product & delivery when they rebuilt my box last year, and the bill was much lower than I'd expected. It looks like which ever way you go, you'll be looked after Michael.
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No problem Rob - what's your email address? Blatmail be if you prefer! Michael.
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The tab would be at the front - think of it as the "hinge" when peeling the door off... Michael.
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I've put some of mine online here Great day Michael.
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Edited 'cos I'm stupid Michael. Edited by - Mcalvert on 1 Aug 2006 17:20:46
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Yes, this is exactly what I have done, and at the weekend helped "Crudders" refit his the same way. Mayes removing the scuttle a doddle in the future. Regards - Michael.
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Bob - I have exactly the same - I balieve that for a limited period, Caterham made the "A" frame without the cross part. I understand that a regular upgrade was to have the 3rd tube retrofitted. Michael.
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I believe that it's down to the different versions of A Frame used and that the butress (the triangular protrusion on the tube to which the A frame is mounted) comes in narrow or wide. Happy to take any input from anyone else... Michael.
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This is the problem. According to Caterham, the Narrow Buttress version was fitted to all cars from 1990-1993 and some cars from 1993-1996. The race support guys all look after more recent cars ☹️ Michael.
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Thanks All. I've just been to James Whitings and for the 1991 chassis it looks like there's no way that a wide buttress later model would fit. Thanks for all your offers - I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed that Caterham come through. Having spoken to most 7 repair outfits, it looks like they all have De Dion tubes on back order :-( Michael.
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I've just heard that the slightly vague handling on my car is due to a cracked De Dion tube. It didn't feel quite "right" but I'm gobsmacked that it was something as serious :-( To make matters worse, Caterham are out of stock and we're meant to be going away in 2 weeks. Does anyone else have any ideas? Will try Redline. P.S. I understand that it's the Narrow Butress version that I need. I didn;t realise that there were different versions, just that the more recent ones had been beefed up? Michael.
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Phil - I had this wnhen I first had my Xflow. I found that the nipple was not properlty greased where it is connected to the pedal so that instead of pivoting, the cable bent. I had 2 go in as manty months. Since putting a bit of grease on every year, I've not had one go in 7 years... Regards - Michael.
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Hi Mike- yes, I have the same problem that they distort in the sun. Pretty poor design really. If you find a solution, I'd be keen to know!
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You can get new kits from Halfords for no more than £10-£15 from memory, so all is not lost if this fails! Michael.
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Hi Mrs K. Yes, I really liked that one with the big "GO" sign. Sums it all up really Michael.
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I haven't got everyone by a long way, but I've uploaded my photos here Great day, despite the "variable" weather Michael.
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Fabulous day Thanks to Geoff and all concerned with the organisation. Some pictures of the day here
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1991 SuperSprint 1700 Xflow 150 (ish) Bhp 540 Kg On Yoko 48s Oh - and "god's" wings - flares :-)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BIG GRIN 😬 😬 😬 Oh for a camera eh?!? Michael.
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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.
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Possibly, but it was a "feel" rather than a "hear". I know that this is Sooo vague though ❗ Michael.
