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EU2 or EU3? IF EU2 then the coil has to be high up the list of suspects.

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Hole 1 (as you describe it) is the firmest setting, hole 4 (which you can't use) is the softest so hole 3 is a good choice. Most people never move it from that setting although some disconnect it altogether.

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You will probably need to attack the de-dion ears with an angle grinder - depends which tube you have.

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It might be possible to change the pump without removing the tank. I haven't tried it myself but there is some space between the tank and the sideskin and the pump is only held in with half a dozen screws.

To drain the tank I used a cheap syphon device from a local autofactor which was started by squeezing a plastic bulb. Demon Tweeks sell more expensive versions.

If you have to take the tank out then boot floor removal is one of those things that will take you ages of fiddling about looking like it won't ever come out and will then suddenly just pop out! Don't forget to remove the filler neck first.

Once the floor is out then I found it easier to jack the rear of the car up and drop one side of the tank down before removing through the top.

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Mounting the drop links on the inside of the ARB should sort the problem. I also believe (but have not tried it) that you can't use the softest setting.

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For road going sprint classes you need a screen - aero is acceptable in the Lotus 7 Club speed championship but may not be for other championships. We use the clear perspex race screens attached using rivnuts which are normally hidden by the windscreen rubber.

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Even Halfords sell a set of 4 x BCPR7E for £10.50

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Depends on how old the primaries are. Primary 4 on early 4-2-1s may well foul the starter motor. Later ones were shaped differently to clear it.

For a CAT silencer you could talk to Simon at 7tips as they have a new solution. Alternatively Powerspeed are fairly popular on here and most other exhaust manufacturers will be able to supply a CAT silencer.

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The sprint that we do has a static limit of 105 dB at 3/4 maximum RPM. There is also a drive by check which you could trigger if you are marginal on the static. Best check with the organiser though. I suspect an R300 will be OK. R500s and big power VXs are pretty marginal.

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Just getting the grassy moments out of the way before the season starts .

The tyres I was using are going in the bin - I've never experienced such rapid onset oversteer. Unfortunately it means I didn't get much useful setup knowledge from the day so will have to do another test day to get the setup right.

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Current AP clutch from CC is fine. Uprated CRB as per lowflying article seems to work although I've only had mine in a few months so I cant comment on longevity.

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The backstays of the bar are different diameters (38mm on the old bar and 32mm on the new). The bar is also a slightly different shape.

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Sorry Carl - yes it is now sold. There may be another one coming up for sale shortly so keep your eyes peeled.

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BlackBart - they aren't available new. A couple of batches have been made in the past. If you follow the link on my post above you should be able to contact Dave Morris who might be able to give you dimensions and supplier details for the clamps. You could then get one made up at a local fabricators. I'm only selling mine as I have changed my rollbar and it won't fit the new Caged FIA bar.

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YHM

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I have for sale one of the excellent tyre racks as produced / coordinated by Dave Morris see here. Used only a few times, it is in very good condition.

It is suitable for a S3 chassis car with standard height, single diagonal, FIA roll bar.

It has the capacity to carry two 6"x 13" rims (175/55) and two 8"x 13" rims (205/55) with tyres or four 195/50 x 15" wheels with tyres.

Yours for £90.

It's quite heavy so collection/GONADS from Slough or Maidenhead would be preferable but I will courier it to you at cost. I will also be able to deliver to most club sprint events.

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I think Mr Snoates may have hit the nail on the head 😳

I am trying to lose some of my advantage in that department in the hope I may make gains in cornering and braking!

My technique used to be: dial up between 2500 and 3000 rpm and bring the clutch pedal up quickly but smoothly (don't sidestep the clutch) and then feed in the power as required. Most times now I don't even do that - the clutch up and throttle down is one smooth combined movement. I have one advantage in that my engine has a fairly mild camshaft profile so power and torque come in low down and have a smooth curve - there is none of the peakyness you might get with say an R500 engine.

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Can someone send me the form please - our championship entry forms are in the post.

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I have a set of hard compound for trackdays. They work well after a couple of laps to get some heat into them. Some fellow sprinters had used medium and said they went off after a few laps. Your suggested sizes will be fine. Most of us are running wide fronts now for sprinting but they aren't absolutely necessary for trackdays.

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To raise the ride height you screw the adjusters so as to compress the spring. What do you mean by "adjusted to the top of the thread"? To me it sounds like you have them adjusted to the lowest position

If are adjusting them correctly and you have run out of adjustment then you will need longer springs.

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Boots aren't manadatory but are recommended.

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Blue book for 2010 has the following in section (S) 9.2.1:

Competitors are required to wear flame-resistant gloves

(not mitts or gloves with open backs).

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There is no mention of any FIA standard but FIA approved gloves would guarantee compliance. In the section on Competitor safety there is mention of ISO6940 but in the same section it says that this standard is "advised".

Brian - can you confirm this?

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If it's a single diagonal FIA bar you will have difficulty fitting it with a Tillet seat unless you have the seat right back against the bulkhead and tilted back.

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Who's going to take me to fetch cooker cable now then 🤔

Enjoy your year off and see you at least at some events.

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