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Mcalvert

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  1. Mcalvert

    Cadwell Park

    Oh, goody, more competition in class 3, just what we needed No, seriously, the more the merrier :-) Look forward to meeting you Kim
  2. Hi Sean - I'm sure others will be along soon to provide chapter and verse but let me answer a few of your questions. Look forward to seeing you in the Championship by the way! Clicking on the "Competitors" tab on the blue bar above should give you access to all of the details you could possibly want. You will see that our Championship comprises a variety of events, most of which are organised by other motoring clubs to which we are an invited class, plus the two events that we organise ourselves (at Curborough). I think you'll find that no clubs have their events open for booking yet as I don't think Motorsport UK has approved any of the regulations yet, but that will happen in time. Entry to our Championship is through LoveAdmin and I am sure the CompSec will announce that entries are being accepted soon. Your best seven scores are counted for the main Championship, but you are free to do an many or as few events as you like. Last year's regulations here explain in detail how the scores are calculated and the range of different categories that are up for grabs. Hope that helps a bit. See you on track soon!
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    Cadwell Park

    Not sure if it's a good thing or a real shame that the sprint layout at Cadwell doesn't include the Mountain (or at least it didn't when we competed there last...)
  4. This Month: Low Flying in the Lakes • Driving the Super Seven 600 • From the Archives… • Prize Presentation at Prescott • I knew I had to have one (and another) • News and Events Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 14th Jan.
  5. As I remember it being explained to me, from the point a number of years ago when it was clarified that the FIA approval of the overall structure was only valid when the the Petty Strut in place, the sticker needed to be affixed to the strut as the approval wasn't otherwise valid
  6. As far as I am aware, as long as they are both from a single diagonal FIA (AKA Trackday) roll bar, you should be fine. The Petty Strut comes in two parts which allows a degree of adjustment for length and as I am sure you are aware, it bolts into a boss which is hidden behind the interior sideskin on the passenger side. I have the standard Petty strut adjusted to fit a tall FIA roll bar so I won't provide my dimensions as I suspect they'll be subtly different from standard, but I'm sure someone will come along with confirmation soon! Please be aware that the scrutineers will expect to see an official approval sticker attached to the Petty Strut, so it's worth checking whether the one you are ordering comes with one (not all do, and some people remove them to have their strut re-powdercoated etc.) It's perfectly possible to get one affixed later but it means going back to the manufacturer to request...
  7. This Month: The Caterham and Five Daughters • The Seven 340 • To be a Flaneur… • Sim Racing • Putting the EV in Seven • News And Events • And Much More… Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 9th December.
  8. If you have to resort to a "gentle adjuster" to separate top and lower columns, please check the corners of the cut out on the upper column for any sign of cracking. Having had this fail on me (meaning I ended up holding a useless, disconnected steering wheel while turning across a fast dual carriageway a number of years back) you'll understand why this is a failure mode that's particularly dear to me
  9. 55kg for a bare standard chassis rings a bell, although I suspect that's before panelling so 70-75kg panelled and painted? At the factory tours earlier this year, members were certainly surprised how easy it was to pick up an end of a chassis with just one hand!
  10. This Month: Seeking a Seven • Sevening in Scotland • The Austrian, Swiss and Italian Job • A Beautiful View at Beaulieu • Keeping it all on Track… • What Have I Bought! • A Life Well Lived! Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th November.
  11. Here - in case anyone hasn't found it I'm not I recall anyone documenting this particular stage of reconstruction however sadly. Now, if anyone fancied writing it
  12. A few failed to upload first time or some reason... ​​​​​​​
  13. A few photos from an enjoyable event yesterday. Congratulations to all the recipients! ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​
  14. Welcome Ian, and congratulations! Do tell us more...
  15. Let us know how it all goes. Part 3 of the most excellent "Get to know Your Seven" guides here gives useful tips for things like changing the diff oil.
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    Ray Snoats

    Always a pleasant surprise when Ray pops up. Just wonder whether he'll make it to the awards do this year?
  17. This Month: Picnicking for a Great Cause… • Dad and Lad at Croft • Cup Final Day • Driver of the day • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 4 • The Long Way Down • Welsh Winners at Wiscombe and much more... Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 7th October.
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    Blyton photos?

    If anyone has any shots from Blyton they could share for LF, I'd appreciate it please
  19. Hear! hear! Thanks for all the effort that goes into our brilliant Championship, and well done to all the winners
  20. Caterham® has revealed Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 Vehicles re-imagine the brand’s popular Super Seven models from the 1970s and 80s with a modern twist Super Seven 600 reaches 0-60mph in 6.9s and has a top speed of 105mph while Super Seven 2000 tops out at 130mph achieving 0-60mph in 4.8s Models come with four exclusive paint options including Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue and Fawn Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 prices start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively To find out more about the Super Seven 600 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-600 For more information on the Super Seven 2000 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-2000 Caterham® has reintroduced its heritage range following the launch of two new models: Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000. Ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year, the latest editions take inspiration from the Caterham’s early ‘Super Sevens’ introduced in the 1970s and popularised through the 1980s; a classic, British, lightweight, two-seater sports car with the perfect blend of style and performance, yet re-imagined for the 21st century. While these models may look similar, they offer two very different driving experiences. Super Seven 600 is an accessible, pure, simple, driving experience but at a lower speed. It is a car for those who want to enjoy a leisurely Sunday drive with the wind in their hair but are less focussed on bhp and 0-60 times. Performance fans looking for more brutish power, faster speeds and a car that wants to be driven more enthusiastically, the Super Seven 2000 may be a more appealing vehicle. Both models will be available for self-assembly in the UK market as a component kit for those who crave the enjoyment of assembling their own car. Engine, transmission and performance Super Seven 600 is powered by a 660cc Suzuki turbo engine producing 84 bhp and achieves 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds as found in the Seven 170 model and shares its live axle chassis design. In comparison, Super Seven 2000, following popular demand, features a 2,000cc Duratec engine which generates 180bhp and registers 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds, this model is closely related to Seven 360 and as such utilises the ever-popular de-Dion chassis found in the majority of Caterham models. Subsequently the Super Seven 2000 can also be purchased in the larger chassis variant. Customers looking to enhance the handling of both cars can add a limited slip differential. Drivers of Super Seven 2000 can up the performance dial even further by adding a sport suspension package featuring a rear anti-roll bar and adjustable platforms as well as front ventilated discs with quad piston callipers. Exterior and interior look and feel In addition to the Seven’s usual driving performance, visually the car excels internally and externally. From the outside, both Super Seven vehicles come with the flared front wings previously seen on Super Seven 1600, Sprint, Super Sprint and a plethora of Caterham models throughout the 1970 & 80s. Meanwhile, Super Seven 600 boasts 14” silver Juno wheels, while Super Seven 2000 features 14“ Classic wheels. Both Sevens come with Avon ZT7 tyres, a chrome filler cap, a black leather Moto-Lita steering wheel, carpeted rear panel, polished exhaust and LED rear lights. Drivers can pick from a range of exterior colours including Gravity Black, Exocet Red, Vintage Green and Firecracker Yellow. The colour options don’t stop there as Caterham is launching four exclusive paint finishes not seen on any other Seven to date: Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue, Fawn. Furthermore, as an optional extra, drivers can pick the look and feel of their alloy wheels with a choice of Gold, Body or custom-coloured alloy centres with diamond cut lip. Inside the car, customers can choose from a range of additional colour options to give their Seven that personalised feel. Drivers can pick colours for the carpet, dashboard, leather seats, gearbox and handbrake gaiters. Some of the colours available for these elements of the interior include Deep Red, Cream, Birch White, Burgundy, Ginger, Admirability Blue and Biscuit Beige. These colour options bestow the Super Seven 600 and 2000 with a level of finish befitting such significant models in the Caterham range and help to enhance the retro-inspired look and feel. Pricing Both models will be initially available in the UK with Super Seven 2000 on offer to the US market. Super Seven 600 comes in a standard chassis only while Super Seven 2000 is offered in standard and large chassis sizes. All versions are available in kit and fully built forms. Prices for Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively in component kit format. CEO of Caterham Cars, Bob Laishley, said: “With Caterham Cars celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, now feels right to be adding cars to our range that take inspiration from our past. “We’ve taken what was great about Sevens of yesteryear, the design, look and feel, and reimagined them for today. “Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will offer two very distinct driving experiences, appealing to a wide range of driving enthusiasts who want a taste of a modern Seven but with the charm and retro-styling of our vehicles from the 70s and 80s.” ENDS
  21. If anyone does have any photos to share, could I have a few for Lowflying too please? Many thanks,
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    Wiscombe photos

    Nigel Cole sent me a good selection of photos from Wiscombe and encouraged me top share them,. I have many more shots of the drivers featured below - let me know if you would like high res copies. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​
  23. This is what happened when Lewis Carine and Tony Smith tried their best to fit in each others' cars. Draw your own conclusions...
  24. Genuinely surprised to see an apparently standard Tesla Model 3 on road tyres setting faster times than a pair of Caterham R500s at a recent Lydden sprint Here: Looks like we drivers of ICE cars have got some adjusting of ideas to do?
  25. This Month: My Fascination Started In The 1990s… • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 3 • Windscreen Wipers For Sevens That Really Work • What’s Going Down At Gurston? • Performing At Prescott • Harewood Heroics • The NC500 “In Reverse” • Putting The EV In SEVen Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th September.
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