Paul Richards

Quoting john g: Nigel, considering you did not know much about 7's when you bought it I think you have learned a lot in such a short period of time 😬 That's because he's been to the LADS Get To Know Your 7 day 😬 😬 😬

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Ahmed Go to the soft bits shop

That standard switch is very unreliable.There's a better mechanical one that will fit from Car Builder Solutions. It's slightly more expensive at £9 inc. VAT but will last longer and be more reliable. See:- STSM on page 13. Edited by - Paul Richards on 16 Apr 2013 12:32:43

Yes. First time out for a while. Trying out LSD and doing shakedown ready for LADS trip to Classic Team Lotus at Hethel on Wednesday. Let's hope the weather stays good.

I assume you have a K series car. If so, I suspect your leak is from the water rail which is adjacent to the rear exhaust port. The flange on the water rail that connects to the head often leaks. If this is the case you will need to drain coolant, remove water rail, clean thoroughly and refit with a new gasket.

Still for sale. Needs to be seen to be appreciated.

Quoting ECR: It's been a long time since I used my rear fog lights and I have done a lot of rewiring since then... When the main light switch is on and all the instruments are lit, does the fog light switch illuminate as well ? Mine currently does, and when the switch is pressed it uncovers a top (orange) lens. Is this correct ? Roger That's exactly how mine works. Also, fog light only works on dipped headlight i.e. does not work when headlights are on full beam. I find this strange, but it's apparently correct.

I'll take them. I'll send a BM.

Yes, I remember Davey B having a steering wheel stolen at Le Mans - had to get one shipped over. I guess Le Mans has a number of petrol head scrotes. Having said that I've always left my wheel on, although I've now fitted one that's small enough to fit in my pocket 😬 Edited by - Paul Richards on 2 Apr 2013 10:15:21

Malcolm CBS also do the forged one. Is this the one you are after? Steering column was suitable, but may need another. Project is proving very challenging.

Not the first time I've heard of people trying to bleed brakes with calipers on upside down/wrong side.

Malcolm I think "pressed steel" is a better description, assuming you mean the one which attaches to the rack. It seems to be a fairly common universal joint and there is one available from Car Builder Solutions at £22 + vat. Hope this helps.

Run without the bottom bit.

Add lightness - run without. As your engine builder says it's quite normal.

no mail yet.

The parts needed to include a PRRT in a K series cooling system:- Pressure Relief Remote Thermostat - part no. PEL500110 see:- here 32mm glass reinforced nylon T piece for top hose. (from Car Builder Solutions) Thermostat blanking plate (disc which replaces thermostat) - part no. PEL000040 see:- here All parts new and unused. Cost me around £65 plus postage. How does £45 inc. postage sound.

*confused*Perhaps I'm not understanding, but isn't the fuel pipe to the engine not just a flared end with a union? You can tighten this up with the pipe pointing in any direction. I'd simply connect the bottom pipe, fasten the filter to the bulkhead and then connect the top pipe, being careful not to round the brass union.

good post. will help others in future.

Quoting Martin Jeffrey: I think you are worrying about nothing, fit a road wheel if you can & you will find it a lot easier to move the steering. Enjoy the build & do you have the technology to post any pictures? *thumbup*Seconded

Quoting mcerbm: how much does it weigh will all the carbon parts fitted? Don't know is the answer. If I were to guess I would suggest it is only a little lighter than an aluminium panelled car, but it does look good. The pictures don't capture the quality of the CF panels.

Quoting Stationary M25 Traveller: Forum profile "risky" 😳 Ian Before retirement I was working in risk management. 😬

An opportunity to buy a unique S3 Caterham 7 which is in "as new" condition. The car was built by Richard Lee (of Carbon-Bits) for his wife Henrietta during 2007 and will be known to many Lotus 7 Club members. All the panels on this car are of carbon fibre and the quality and workmanship of the carbon and the entire car are to an excellent standard. (Those who knew Richard or have purchased his products will know his exacting standards and the quality of his products). Car was first registered on 25th April 2008 and has been stored in an air chamber ever since. The car has hardly been used (stored for the last 2 years) and has completed a total of only 4,189 dry miles. Details as follows:- 1.6 K series EU3 engine 5 speed gearbox with long first gear (2.98) - modified by SPC. Tall FIA rollbar. Caterham big front brakes (AP 4 pot). Uprated brake master cylinder. Toyo Proxes R888 tyres. Tillet seats. 6 point Luke harnesses. Carbon race mirrors. FIA Master switch. Black aero fuel filler cap. Car has full weather gear (doors and custom made hood to suit tall FIA bar). Carbon dash. Carbon transmission tunnel cover. Tonneau cover. Custom hood bag. The car is finished in bare carbon with roll bar, wings, bonnet and nosecone in hot pink pearl. (Pink parts are all easily removable for re-painting if required). Exterior bodywork is extensively protected by Armourfend. Car will be sold with the unique CA07BON number plate. Car currently garaged in Scottish Borders and viewing by appointment. Offered for sale at £18,750. See pistonheads advert for pictures here Contact Paul Richards (0161 763 5410) for more details or to arrange viewing. Edited by - Paul Richards on 21 Apr 2013 22:48:02

A bit out of the way for me Dominic.

There are plenty of pictures on their site here or do you need something more specific?