Paul Richards

I'm looking for an interior mirror that fixes to the windscreen but is higher than the standard mirror.

I have lowered seats and I have also butchered the existing mirror for it to be turned upside down to give a little more height. It's particularly important when I have luggage strapped on the boot.

I seem to recall having seen an interior mirror with a ball swivel mount adjacent to the mirror and adjacent to the windscreen fixing. This would be ideal as it would allow the mirror to be moved down when the hood or showercap is on.

Any suggestions?

Ahmed

I'd normally advise getting rid of the rubber trim - it's only required for IVA. If however you want to keep it I suggest a small dab of clear silicone sealant, but be sparing so that it doesn't ooze out.

I'd start with the Switch

It's the easiest to check.

Once you've ruled that out start checking connections especially earths.

Edited by - Paul Richards on 31 May 2011 08:21:06

Yes

Or simply disconnect the battery!!!

Stu

I've learnt over many years to disconnect the battery before starting most jobs. It's easy on the 7 - you don't have to re-set radios, clocks etc.

Quick Release, but consider saving some money by getting non Caterham branded items.For Example

Edited to say that I have found the Caterham quick release harnesses to be very stiff and difficult to adjust.

Edited by - Paul Richards on 23 May 2011 19:15:50

I recently had a rattle on my single pipe exhaust and it turned out to be a crack around the rear pipe where it exits the silencer. No noticeable change in exhaust noise, but a rattle every now and then. Had it welded and now cured.

I think they may be prone to cracking here, as the metal on rear of silencer is quite thin.

Worth a close look - it's not always that easy to spot.

Otherwise, you can probably pick up a second hand replacement quite cheaply with an ad in Wanted.

No

No

No

Tom

Is the vacuum pipe to ECU ok?

Sorry - double post

Edited by - Paul Richards on 11 May 2011 16:42:38

What type of heater? What year of car? Are you referring to the plastic one with a 7 embossed on it?

Are you looking for the 2 hoses which go from the heater to the heater valve. If so, you can use 16mm 90 degree elbows with 102mm legs. I obtained silicon ones from SFS (01582 488040) in 2006 and they were part no. 11-E90-16-102-3-5.

If I recall correctly you simply have to trim one of the hoses by about 1 inch to get a good fit.

I never touched it. It was like that when I saw it!!

See you at next LADS meet?

I passed through Whalley, but not until later - probably after 2.00pm and I'm all yellow with yellow wings. Are you sure about the Reg. No.? I suspect it was Dave Rothwell you saw. Reg. No. K7LYT - pale yellow Superlight with aeroscreen?

Edited by - Paul Richards on 2 May 2011 05:12:40

Yes -that's them.

Grey, Yellow and Bright Green

Sounds like Dr. John, Matt and Dominic.

Unfortunately they set off a bit too early for me to join them.

Because there are lots of gears, bearings and shafts all turning at high speed. 😬

Wil

I use Valvoline 5w-50 synthetic, but many use Comma synthetic or Halfords own synthetic, which I understand is really Comma anyway.

You'll need a couple of tubs, as it takes around 7 litres.