Shaun_E

I went to Power Engineering on Saturday and they no longer stock Mikalor (although they will order them for you). A web search today found a few places but the best price I found (and good stock levels) was here: http://www.actionsealtite.com/products/index.asp?cat=78. I ordered the Supra Ferritic clamps which are a stainless steel band with a zinc plated bolt. These seemed a good compromise between price and corrosion resistance. The all stainless ones were more than double the price but still good compared to Power Engineering and others (and in fact cheaper than the JCS ones from Burton). I really wanted the Mikalor clamps for their even clamping force around the entire hose. They should arrive in a couple of days so will post up my thoughts then. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Edited by - Shaun_E on 3 Mar 2008 13:09:31

Thanks Mike - they are not far from me so I might take a drive over there. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Thanks Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Mark, I have mostly silicone hoses so yes please let me know the sizes I need. I couln't get a good seal with the radiator bottom hose so went back to rubber but I guess with Mikalor clamps I could put the silicone one back on. The heater valve to heater hoses that I am replacing are rubber though. I think a 21mm-23mm clamp would work for those. Chris - thanks. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

I am looking for some decent quality hose clips to seal new heater hoses on my car. The ones in Halfords were cr@p so I thought I'd look online. Rally design seem to have some OK ones. Question: how are they sized? Does the size of the clip refer to the outside diameter of the hose or to the inside diameter? I've measured the outside diameter of the hose as 23mm (inside is 5/8"). Seems like it's outside diameter. Anyone got a good source of good quality clips? I've heard "Mikalor" ones are the best. edit: I've found Mikalor clamps on line - nice but expensive. They also only have a small range of adjustment. Does anyone know the common outside diameter sizes of hoses for a K series 7. i.e. heater hoses, radiator hoses, thermostat housing / submarine pipe? Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Edited by - Shaun_E on 29 Feb 2008 09:07:17

Well I have lost a little weight . Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

We managed to get a slot on the 8:45 on Sunday as we don't take up much space 😳. I didn't take the 1st class option so I guess we're slumming it on the ferry. See you on board the 14:15. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

All booked up. . Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Mark - YHM. Gill and I would be happy with the Mount Murray Hotel. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Ours went in the post this morning. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

I saw Michael last night and things are progressing quite well. Front and rear suspension all on and engine and gearbox back in. Wiring still to do and then it's all the fiddly stuff like fitting wings, headlights, aeroscreen and various trim. I'm sure Michael will be along later with a fuller update.

Linda - Roland did do a trackday on them as well so no wonder they didn't last! Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

If you can't see them then you must have the knee trim panels fitted. These will need to be removed to get at the windscreen nuts. Probably have to drill rivets but if you are lucky they are screwed on with self tappers. Once you have got in there, best thing is to order these (they are handed so order a left and a right one). You can then put your trim panels back and never need to get behind them again. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Check that the problem isn't the throttle pedal sticking. I had this and have indeed had it jam at WOT on the hill at Loton Park . I slackened the pedal bolt slightly to free it up. I am led to believe that there should be some sort of spacer that prevents this from happening but I don't seem to have that on my car. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Southern Carburettors sell them. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

I have a question about dual drives as the supplementary regulations say: I couldn't work this out whether it refers to driving 2 cars which the previous regulation relates to or whether it referred to dual drives. Can anyone clarify this? Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

OK Gill and I are definitely in. Has anyone booked accommodation yet? If so, where? We're going to travel on the Wednesday. See you there. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Not me guvnor - still only 1900 but I guess those Duratec boys are gonna be in the higher class. You must be one of the few who's engine has shrunk over the winter 😬. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Mark YHM back. Your first mail did arrive safe and sound - I just didn't pick it up until this morning. Am I right in understanding that the first event is in the evening? I take it we are in classes 7A or 7B (post 1983 Sports Libre and kit cars up to/over 2000cc)? Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Martin - Haven't made the final decision yet - we were discussing costs and days off required last night. If we go then I am sure Gill will compete as well. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Yes please. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

The standard Caterham bellhousing tank is tapped for the temperature sender. Is there something about the 21 chassis that prevents you fitting it there? Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Not sure you need 205s on the rear unless you are planning major power upgrades. You'll probably find it'll understeer quite badly unless you make other setup changes. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

That was most likely me and Gill on our way to Cookham. Not often you'll see us with aeroscreen fitted but as there is a foot long crack in the windscreen we thought we'd try the aero. Yes it was a nice day for it and great to be out in the car again as it hasn't turned a wheel for a couple of months. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing

Martin - ask Simon Rogers. His tripped on the curb at Pembrey resulting in a NTR for the day. A number of people actually bypass them for competition. NB this is the standard K series inertia switch. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Edited by - Shaun_E on 2 Jan 2008 16:55:28