Disclaimer: The entries in this section are the personal opinions of the authors. Neither the Caterham Graduates Racing Club nor its site administrator have control of the content of this page and cannot be held responsible for any entries herein. http://www.graduates.org.uk 33897are you sure it was flooded? mine needs as many as five pumps of the throttle to prime the cylinders with fuel before it'll start. Varies from car to car for some reason. If it is flooded, cranking the engine over with the throttle held wide open in several short bursts will help disperse the excess fuel vapour- just avoid depressing and releasing the throttle uneccesarily as obviously each time you do this it squirts more fuel in!Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:40:13 GMT33896Also, jump it to your car battery (with the engine running) to give it more ooommph. Take the plugs out and stick the electrode ends in the flames of your gas stove. Then quickly whip them back in the car, burning your fingers and swearing a lot, just like I used to with my Spitfire most winter mornings many years ago.Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:47:50 GMT33895I can confirm, however, that coolant tastes absolutely disgusting to adults and not at all like it looks!Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:24:54 GMT33894General principles apply: make sure the battery's well charged. Consider keeping the battery indoors until ready to start it so it's warmer. How long since you last used it? Fresh petrol often helps if it's several months ago. Drain the carbs if it has them. Last resort, drain the coolant, heat it up on a stove and put it back in. Just like F1! (Careful, though, coolant is extremely poisonous but tastes great to animals and children).Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:11:21 GMT33893sold as seen...................That means that as your punter has seen that it does not start he should not start giving you grief once he gets it home and finds out it's knackered. In law, sold as seen is the holy grail, even if he is not religious he must understand that.  Your punter (another word for plonker) has seen it dont start so be happy that that yoiu have not misled the plonker. What he has bought is a static classic iconic piece of Englands eccentric past. There is one born every minute and its great that every now and then one of these special people become our customers :-) Terry................Bring the car around ther back, the Winchester, and step on it!!!  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:22:48 GMT33892I've agreed a price on my Silver Caterham and it is to be collected this weekend. When the buyer came to view it, the car refused to start. It was extremely cold and a too-rich mixture flooded the engine. He was quite happy, but it would be nice to start the car in the meantime. Does anyone have any suggestions?Thu, 2 Feb 2012 22:20:17 GMT33891New pit garages at Anglesey. Wonder if they'll be ready for us to not use them in June?Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:15:59 GMT33890My Fiesta ST in the for sale section, if anyone is interested give me a callWed, 1 Feb 2012 14:56:39 GMT33889No, Supers and Classics wheels aren't the same.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:06:15 GMT33888Roger, I have a set of 5 black and polished aluminium Minator style wheels in very good condition. Looking for £250. These fit my super, not sure if they will fit a classic?Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:34:57 GMT33887Anybody got a cheap set of Classic wheels, with or without tyres, for sale?  Not for me, I hasten to add.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:23:14 GMT33886You are more likely to see 2 Loch Ness monsters! Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:09:38 GMT33885I am not so sure. I have seen his doppelgänger walking around the village here for a day or two.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:13:03 GMT33884There is no one similar to Nick! Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:51:55 GMT33883Peter/Toby. I can't remember that far back! Anyway, you make it appear worse than it was, as I did a whole lap prior to the Quarry incident. The wheel-off incident was during qualifying at Snetterton. Anyone wanting to passenger with me should watch my youtube videos and then decide. The problem for me is that I am very rusty and do not have a clue as to how an extra eight years will affect my speed, reactions and overall ability. As hard as it is to say it, I expect to be slower, and that's about it. That's why I was considering the previous day's test session - it would not be fair to other driver's passengers for me to start afresh on the day in question. I've had an interesting e-mail which has been informative (thank you), but it may be sensible to have a word with Nick or similar over the weekend.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:01:26 GMT33882Was that when the wheels fell off?Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:09:59 GMT33881Peter, I seem to remember you giving a passenger a ride at Castle Combe a few years back. From memory, it lasted until Quarry and then ended abruptly :-)Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:02:01 GMT33880Can't afford it.........yeah right!! You need to take it nice and steady in that lovely shiny car Roger!!  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:27:31 GMT33879It's a sessioned day so, with luck (that is, if the numbers work out), the grads will be out together and any road cars will be in a separate group. I wish I could afford to do the testday as well, but I can't. So I'll be wanting to "get up to speed" at the trackday - within the rules, of course.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:19 GMT33878Peter, there is nothing to stop you taking passengers. It is a track day and with all the pre-season events I have been to track day rules apply. I have also seen/ taken passengers at all of the track days. That said it is likely that most of the participants in the day will be grads racing at the weekend. So whilst the normal rules will apply I would anticipate that the average speed and effort being applied by most drivers will be higher than most track days. For those happy to use this environment to reaquaint themselves with the track/ shake off the winter cobwebs/ pick their braking points etc for the weekends racing I'm sure the track day will suffice. Anyone wanting to time themselves, use data logging, practice their overtaking, the thursday test is the one to do. Simples! If your passengers are happy being taxied in an environment where there are some rapid drivers in much faster cars looking to get past within the track day rules, I'm sure they will enjoy the day. Lets face it if they are happy to be driven by you they are clearly bored of life in any case! :-) . Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:19:09 GMT33877Thanks Nick. I had seen the information previously, but couldn't remember where. I'm a little surprised at the comments regarding the track day, which I thought was set up specifically as a day where passengers can be taken out and was more of a social event. Now, I'm willing to 'toe the line' with the rest of the Graduates, but can you guarantee that the event will be fully booked by Graduates? I don't know what the required numbers are, but BookaTrack will, I expect, take bookings from all and sundry in the not-to-distant future. My understanding is that track days cannot be used as test days overtaking is via a specific formula and other rules also apply. Having been away from any form of racing for over eight years, I did not consider it sensible or considerate to treat such an event as a means of getting back up to speed, especially as the same circuit is available just one day earlier for that exact reason. Can someone please clear up my confusion? Do I book the test day as well (which I was just about to do), should I book the test day and cancel the track day, or just keep the track day?Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:15:25 GMT33876Donington races: Peter:  "Grid sharing", ie. two classes racing on one grid, is something we have been doing for years.  The arrangements are defined in our own regs.  See 3.1.5, 3.4.2, 3.5.2/4 and 3.6.3.In order to get to race at Donington, and specifically to be in the "Motors TV Live" racing package, the Club has had to agree to buy the track time we need.  Which is very expensive.  So we opted to buy just two grids - three grids would have exposed the Club to huge financial risk that we just couldn't bear.  Having said that, we have contingency plans in place with BARC which will provide more track-time if the entry numbers justify it.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:33:54 GMT33875Good Morning Just to let you all know Pembrey Circuit is holding a 2 day general testing event on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March 2012.  They are full days only and the cost is £160.00 1 day / £300.00 2 days. The general test days are for MSA Licence holders only. If you are interested, please call Pembrey Circuit Office on 01554 891042.   RegardsEmma Pembrey CircuitThu, 26 Jan 2012 10:52:36 GMT33874If your passengers makes the organiser feel they need to enforce the overtaking rule then I for one hope your passengers dont turn up, sorry but im being honest.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:31:33 GMT33873Why do you want to take passengers, Peter? Wouldn't you rather learn the circuit and get used to your new car the way it's going to be for racing? I can't help thinking that if there are passengers on track then overtaking rules may be more rigorously enforced.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:04:07 GMT33872I've just found the time table for the Donington Park race here:  http://www.donington-park.co.uk/events/car/2012/03/31/motors-tv-live-car-raceday/ Caterham Graduates are split into Group A and Group B. I'm guessing two classes race in each? How does this work? I guess that both classes form up on the grid together, with the faster class at the head. Is there a staggered start to ensure the pole Classic does not get mixed up with the trailing Sigmas? I think I've read something in the Blue Book and that the arrangement is optional. If nobody answers over the weekend, I'll let you know what I find.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:01:33 GMT33871Excellent news. Thanks Greame. I've also had confirmed today that the Donington Park track day on Friday 30th March is for passengers and run to normal track day rules, so have booked. What's betting all my passengers change their minds?Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:50:26 GMT33870Oulton Park race - on the International circuitWed, 25 Jan 2012 21:56:59 GMT33869Racing bits and bobs for sale - Phillipe has asked me to link to some race gear he is selling. It can be viewed here. Please contect Phillipe for more info: phillip.kingwilson@gmail.com 07771 498464Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:02:45 GMT33868Phew! Thats excellent Keith. Wouldn't be the same without you around. So what is it? New Mega?Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:14:33 GMT33867Sorted now, thanks Brett.Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:01:18 GMT33866Roger I'll be going to Bens at some point before Donnington. I can drop it off if your not in a rush.Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:10:04 GMT33865No way Pete!!!   See you at DoningtonSat, 21 Jan 2012 09:50:47 GMT33864You giving up then Keith? Presumably you are as you are looking for a classic car. Sad to see you go after twelve years. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:02:48 GMT33863Yet another Mega hits the For Sale page!Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:16:21 GMT33862Thanks Sean. Mainly a side impact protection bar. YHM.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:01:48 GMT33861Roger - im up at Heathrow all day Wednesday if i could meet you somewhere? What do you need?Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:56:55 GMT33860No one comes back from Ben's! Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:41:38 GMT33859Anyone heading down to Ben's in the near future and likely to be coming somewhere near me (Twickenham) on the way back?  Thanks.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:29:16 GMT33858Seconded. And is "Part Exchange: R300 race car" a clue?Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:43:32 GMT33857Reece - sorry to hear that you are selling, although I guess it does mean that I will finish one place higher than I would have done! What are you doing this season?Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:54:32 GMT33856Hey folks, I've put my super up for sale on pistonheads, if anybody is interested, just follow the link. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3563554.htm Cheers, Reece.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:19 GMT33854Just you, Andrew - works fine for me (not that I would normally use IE9 I hasten to add)Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:36:53 GMT33853If you have the misfortune to have to try the below using IE9, you may have to pick the 'compatiblity view' to successfully get into the members area.. at least I did.  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:21:07 GMT33852Caterham Graduates on-line racing "schedule":IT'S TIME TO TELL US ABOUT YOUR PLANS FOR 2012, PLEASE!For the benefit of our new members, I'll explain what this is.  Quite simply, it's an on-line system that allows all our Racing Members to tell us about their racing plans for the coming year.  Because it's a very great help to me and to the people that organize our race-days (and the track-day) if they have advance information about how many people to expect at each one!The system is accessed through our web-site's Members Area: log in, then click on "Update Your Race Schedule" (top LH side of the Members' Page).  All our events are listed there and you just need to click one of the "buttons" alongside each event to indicate the likelihood of you being there.Please try to be as definite as you can and click mostly "Definitely" or "Definitely not", as much as possible.  I know nothing is certain in this life and that, for many of you, for example, your attendance at Rockingham may be dependent on you not trashing the car at Donington, etc. etc., but if it is your intention to race at Rockingham, please click "Definitely" rather than only "Very probably".  You can (and I very much hope you will) revisit your schedule at any time throughout the year to amend your data if you change your mind about any event.Please note that it is just as useful for you to us if you click "Definitely not" as for you to click "Definitely".  The thing that is most unhelpful is if you do not provide any information at all!So, PLEASE, ALL OF YOU - GET CLICKING NOW!You can also, through the Members' Page, click on "View Race Schedules" - to check your data, and also to see who else is intending to be at any of the events.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:00:12 GMT33850Fesey - your email has been hacked againMon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:26 GMT33849Nick, Sigma info for you, Spark plug Ford part No 1 493 001 4M5G 12405XE, Oil Ford Formula F 5w-30, Oil filter Fram PH10044 hope they are some help to you?          Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:48:12 GMT33848Sigma Plugs, Filter & Oil - Help !!! Can someone tell me the equivalent Ford part no's for Sigma spark plugs & oil filter. I know regs say the plugs must be Caterham 36E038A, but I assume I can source these direct from Ford? Also, I checked the oil type and everywhere says something slightly different. I'm sure I put Comma Eurolite 10w-40 semi-synthetic last year, but I checked elsewhere and the handbook & old build manual say either Caterham 5W-50 or Comma X-TEC 5W-30 both of which seem to be fully-synthetic. So now i have no idea? Cheers, NickSun, 15 Jan 2012 20:29:39 GMT33847Amanda - it will be one BIG grid at Spa...the grid limit is 65. The calendar becomes 'official' once the regs are formally published by the MSA, but I suspect that if anything was likely to change, Nick or Graeme would already have let us know.Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:02:38 GMT33846When we race at Spa, will it be one BIG grid or individual races? When is the Calendar likely to be confirmed please?Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:45:19 GMT33845JP - sounds more like you should stop drinking before you post, it's causing hallucinations by the sounds of it!Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:34:52 GMT33844To paraphrase George Orwell "Four wheels good, two wheels not better" Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:05:44 GMT33843Fancy a brief foray into motorcycle racing JP? And Darren- 'Schumacheresque' might not be the best style. Can't see JP running in the midfield and being consistently out-driven by younger and less experienced drivers!Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:55:08 GMT33842JP - I'm expecting a Schumacheresq comeback by you sometime soon!Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:34:31 GMT33841I really must re-read before I post Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:45:20 GMT33840They asked me Darren but I had to tell them "I know it is hard to believe but I have retired so please will you and Ron Dennis would stop pestering me. Give the drive to OJ instead."Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:40:22 GMT33839I see ex Grad Ollie Jackson is doing a full season in BTCC this yearFri, 13 Jan 2012 11:07:48 GMT33838Thanks for clarifying about the track day Nick.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:05:50 GMT33837Autosport Show:  If any Grads are at the NEC tomorrow and want to meet with me, or each other, may I suggest convening at the Yokohama stand at noon?Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:39 GMT33836No snow but gale force winds last night and this morningThu, 12 Jan 2012 15:04:43 GMT33835Surprised you forgot to mention there is of course no snow (in Fuerteventura)  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:45:02 GMT33834The Oulton Park mid-March pre-season trackday some years ago had to be cancelled due to overnight snow after most had managed to get there so it is a very fickle time of year weather-wiseThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:46:20 GMT33833Matthew:  Yes, the "traditional" pre-season mass CGRC track-day seems to have fallen by the wayside, mostly due to the exceptionally early start to our race season this year.  Any such day would need to be at least a fortnight before the first race, and UK weather at that time of year is often not that great for open Caterhams.  A special Grads-only trackday needs a good turnout to be viable, and what with the DP race expenses falling into March, we felt that we just wouldn't get the numbers.But there's no reason why a bunch of enthusiastic and weather-resistant Grads shouldn't all choose to converge on one particular trackday.  BookaTrack have a day at Donington on 4 March (and already a few Grads booked in), so maybe we should target that one...?Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:58 GMT33832Am I right in thinking that the Donington test/track day is different to the Grads pre-season track day or are they one and the same?Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:16:12 GMT33831Whoever you go with, make sure they'll recover the trailer as well. I've given up bothering with breakdown cover on our Euro trips, it's so expensive (£10 a day sounds cheap) that I'd rather self-insure.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:20:46 GMT33830Can anyone recommend a breakdown recovery service for my road car? I'm considering AutoAid, but they could work out expensive on the Spa trip, especially if I have an extended stay (£10 per day in Europe).Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:32:18 GMT33829Given up racing or know someone that has?  I am looking for second hand race kit for my son, overalls etc and boots.  He is nearly 6 foot tall, 12 stone and with size 10 feet.  Must meet current MSA standards and be capable of passing scrutineering.  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:41:29 GMT33828Thanks, Ben!Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:56:43 GMT33827Roger, I have spares. E-mail me your address and I'll stick it in the postWed, 11 Jan 2012 13:50:37 GMT33826Not sure about pointy...Well spotted on the difference, JR. I'll order one anyway, perhaps I can modify it and if not I'll try to swap the terminals. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:37:13 GMT33825Roger, have you got a very small pointy tool? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:10:16 GMT33824Pretty darn close but if you compare the two, the little grove in the top of your connector is offset to one side whereas it's in the center of the one on the VWP website. However, the terminals in your plug are removable with a very small pointy tool, so you may just be able to re-use your plug by prising out the little rubber water seals, removing the terminals and buying a couple of new terminals and a short length of wire for a few pennies. Fiddly stuff but it must be the cheapest way! Failing that as Mr. Malkin suggested- J & C Motor Spares SunburyWed, 11 Jan 2012 11:03:27 GMT33823Roger, this is boring. I much preferred the roll cage battle! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:01:35 GMT33822That looks promising! My links keep failing but try this oneWed, 11 Jan 2012 10:53:15 GMT33821You could be right! I was sure it was a specialist connector, images here. It certainly looks like the one you've shown.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:51:24 GMT33820Thanks James, but I'm pretty sure it's a specialist connector not available from the likes of PV or VWP.  You can see it here.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:49:45 GMT33819Male and Female, perhaps?Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:41:32 GMT33818Roger, sorry if this is entirely unhelpful, I'm not sure what the plug looks like- but I wonder if you can buy the connector from someone like 'Vehicle Wiring Products' or 'Polevolt'? I have bought a connector for my loom from there once- turned out to just be a generic three-pin connector housing; you buy the connector casing, the terminals and the water seals and solder it up and assemble it yourself.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:28:38 GMT33817Looks like I can get a whole engine loom for 25-30 quid on ebay, or one connector for around a tenner - only the seller of the connectors hasn't responded yet. I don't actually know of any "vehicle end-of-life reprocessing centres" round here.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:42 GMT33816Roger.. Probably a scrap yard would be the best bet... I think all of the loom is standard Rover K-series so a quick snip, slide it into your pocket, whistle sweetly and run like hell...... Alternatively, might we worth trying someone like Rimmer Bros.... (oooh err missus)... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:46:04 GMT33815Has anyone still got a decent condition non-cat exhaust from 06/07 ish when we were allowed to use them? If so please let me know at the usual address - thanks.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:22:18 GMT33814Help! Has anyone replaced their engine loom and still got the old one? I've just discovered that one of the leads on my ECU water temp sensor plug is hanging on by a couple of threads - and the break is too close to the plug to repair. I need to splice on a replacement plug, but I don't think that's something you can buy easily.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:13:26 GMT33813...Pretty sure the Operation is to her Spine!?Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:53:32 GMT33812Poor Jo, Rogered plus having an operation to face!  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:47:54 GMT33811Haha!  Chris wants something magnetic so he can make sure I dno't stray too far !Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:31:24 GMT33810Our regs specifically disallow carbon fibre and titanium. Can you ask them to replace the disc with standard cast iron? Wouldn't like you to fail scrutineering when you're finally fit again.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:27:14 GMT33809I'm very jealous of you all!  As some of you know I am not racing this year due to more back surgery (on Thursday) - either a fusion (which apparently involves carbon fibre which is cool) or a disc replacement (no carbon fibre but titanium which is equally cool!)I will try to get along to a few races this year to say hello, will miss you!  Have a great year and hopefully see you at a circuit soon :)Jo Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:46:54 GMT33808To add to what Roger said, the reason we have a track day at Donington is because Testing there is a) very expensive and b) on Thursdays rather than Fridays. Of course, you can go to the previous test day but it will be expensive and potentially another day off. For 'normal' circuits, they would run a test day on the Friday (except for Thruxton which is another special case, but this time CGRC have sorted that one).Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:01:00 GMT33807I'll be at Autosport Friday. No idea about meeting areas yet...Grads-specific trackdays are usually run a little closer to test day rules - if you're hoping to take passengers I would check with Jonny whether they'll be allowed, because they're not always. Obviously timing isn't allowed, so if your dash is showing live timing info you'll have to cover it or at the very least avoid looking at it. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:59 GMT33806I'll be at the Autosport this Friday. I've got loads to buy, including a crash helmet, overalls and a data logger. I'll probably think of loads of extra things next week! Is anyone else going on that day and is there a Graduates Meeting Zone?Mon, 9 Jan 2012 23:29:57 GMT33805Thanks Nick. Are people testing the day before or doing that work on the track day? I'm possibly going to have guests (I do have friends!) to take around, so don't want to be terrorised. Also, does anybody know what the rules are regarding using data loggers with a live feedback to the dash, and videos are during track days? I'm wondering how I'm going to find my race-pace during a track day. It may be sensible for me to invest in a half- or full-day's test the day before.Mon, 9 Jan 2012 23:18:21 GMT33804With record numbers of Classics and Sigma numbers up in the teens, does it mean that Sigma’s will get their own grid or still share?Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:34:56 GMT33803Peter: Donny price is, I believe, for morning and afternoon only.  I'm not aware of an evening session - note that sunset will be at 19:37. - Donington circuit layout is "National".- Brands is "Indy".- Anglesey races should be on both "Coastal" & "International" layouts.- Only one layout is now routinely used at Rockingham - "International Super Sports Car"- Thruxton has only one layout- Cadwell does have a "short" layout but is only used in "emergencies" (ie. lack of marshals)- Oulton layout - TBD  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:47:51 GMT33802Thanks Nick. I have some questions: Which configuration will we be using at Donnington Park? (the same question, with even less urgency, applies to all the other circuits). Is the price shown for the morning and afternoon sessions only, or does it include the evening session too?Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:11:33 GMT33801Donington Park - pre-race "testing", Fri 30 MarchI am delighted to announce that BookaTrack.com have organized a special Caterham Graduates / McMillan Motorsport trackday at Donington on Fri 30th March, the day before our races there.  Book early to avoid disappointment!  See here: http://bookatrack.com/-pE_Trackday-Calendar.html.Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:24:49 GMT33800Good thinking Darren, I just e-mailed him.Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:39:32 GMT33799James - Do you still have Charles Fitzhugh's email address I don't think he ever fitted the side impact bar you got him, so might be worth a try.Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:33:50 GMT33798Does anyone here have a spare side impact bar for a Classic that I could buy? Failing that does anyone else need one? (I may have to get Arch to make one so could get a cheaper deal on two or more)Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:01:54 GMT33797Happy New Year everyone...Due to a work move to Singapore, the Cow Car is up FOR SALE at a bargain price of £9450.  ThanksMon, 9 Jan 2012 09:24:19 GMT33796I bought 16 wheel nuts for an  Ital axle in error (like these) - they are opened, but still in the Caterham bag they came in. Any Classics want them for £15? I can bring them to the pre-season trackday/first race...Sun, 8 Jan 2012 18:17:20 GMT33795Is that some kind of rear end spray tan ?Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:05:24 GMT33794Surely the clue is on the box Bishy - "Anusol"Sat, 7 Jan 2012 18:22:26 GMT33793By the time the wine was gone I had forgotten what to do with the cream :-pFri, 6 Jan 2012 16:40:24 GMT33792Dr Bish - You were meant to use the special cream and the red wine on the same night, there shouldnt be any left over......Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:15:24 GMT33791I still have the special cream you gave me Stu........Perhaps try that on it??  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:01:42 GMT33790YepFri, 6 Jan 2012 13:08:44 GMT33789Getting itchy feet Stuart?Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:02:54 GMT33788Those fortunate enough to be contemplating videoing your racing. There is a new alternative to the GoPro cameras made by Swann which looks good (screen and remote included). No idea if / when they will be available in the UK and I've never used one myself. Cheers, B. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:08:56 GMT33787Any news on pre-season trackday?Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:07:54 GMT33786James - I got mine from http://www.fuelpumpsonline.co.uk/Fri, 6 Jan 2012 07:48:01 GMT33785"...These types of Facet pumps are very quite..." Blatent false advertising there (assuming the seller meant to say "Quiet"!) good spot Roger- one of the cheapest prices too...Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:29:06 GMT33784Fuel pump on ebayThu, 5 Jan 2012 14:53:33 GMT33783Charles- yep you're definitely onto something! looks like that'll save me £15 or so. Thanks all. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:47:04 GMT33782I suspect that the Caterham part number might provide a hint to the Facet part number.Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:32:07 GMT33781Cheers Bunter/Ben. I knew there must be another way. The problem I'm having is that it seems I need to know the operating pressure to get the right one! I'm guessing quite low for Webers... I'll try and find a part number on mine and make some phone calls. P.S. It may interest folks here that Caterham Parts dept. are offering free delivery on orders over £50 this month (apparently). This may persuade me to just get my pump from them!Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:53:52 GMT33780http://www.raceparts.co.uk/products/fuel_systems_and_components.asp?group=Facet+Fuel+Pumps+%26+Adaptors But they're not much cheaper than Caterham Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:41:13 GMT33779James, it is a standard Facet part and you should be able to get it from other suppliers. I got my new one from a Race & Rally place in Wales when mine failed at Pembrey. Sorry, I don't have the part no to hand.Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:31:37 GMT33778Does anyone know if there is a cheaper source of Classics Fuel Pumps other than Caterham Parts? Does anyone have a spec. or a part number so I can shop around?Thu, 5 Jan 2012 10:17:07 GMT33777I've already got two Caterhams, Nick. I'm trying to give them up! I had looked for the Number 27 before posting my last comment. Mr Ennis isn't listed in the Megas, so I thought my luck was in (I was lookin in the race results; I've just found him in the Member's Details).Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:26:16 GMT33776Peter:  No.27?  Easy - just buy Andrew Ennis's Mega...Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:58:56 GMT33775Roger. Thanks for the link. It's not working at the moment so I'll try later. With regards to the Classics numbering, we could take two-digit numbers that are unused from the Megas Class. As Spa is the only time we are likely to mix, this should cause minimum problems. I only mention this idea as I would love to get my hands on my beloved Number 27. Any chance (apart from 'fat' and 'no')?Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:32:21 GMT33774Too many Classics?  I'm not sure how we would cope with the numbers - but we would cope!  It would be a lovely problem to have - bring it on...Wed, 4 Jan 2012 20:16:05 GMT33773What will happen with the Classic numbers if you have more than 28 sign up (71 JP, 72 RW - not racing this year in classics).Come on Classics. Sign up so we can see :-)Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:43:01 GMT33772Thanks, Ian - I would think it is.Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:32:38 GMT33771Roger - YHM I am planning to go go 'screenless' for 2012, so if a Sigma one is compatible.....  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 08:40:18 GMT33770Ah, good point. Well, I suppose some of it will still apply.Does anyone have a wiper motor assembly I might buy?  Mine got donated to a needy driver at Pembrey. I bought another cheaply, so said he could keep it, only now it seems the one I bought is too old to fit properly (presumably pre 1994), and Caterham are out of stock.  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 23:01:44 GMT33769Are you trying to confuse Amanda Roger? She has a Classic you know.Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:52:20 GMT33768Thanks Rodger - love the banter on here. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:47:15 GMT33767Amanda, try here. General torque settings by bolt size are in section 2 page 5 of the Assembly Guide, and for specific items at various points in the manual. Searching for "torque" will get you to the various references.Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:20:09 GMT33766Did not Mr.Outterside do a green flag lap at Pembrey with loose wheels?Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:41:00 GMT33765It's who's that worries us PeteTue, 3 Jan 2012 17:39:33 GMT33764Tightus Nuts- Can't imagine who you might be referring to?Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:27:20 GMT33763I normally do my nuts up by hand! Over to you Bish......Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:06:05 GMT33762There's also someone else in Classics you should not ask. Can't remember who it was though??  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:47:14 GMT33761Don't ask Bunter or Pete Cannard any wheel torques!!! Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:40:33 GMT33760Yes - I would love to know some torque settings please for whatever needs torquing :-)Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:36:11 GMT33759Lots of people have Race Technology boxes so it's easy to compare logs.If you have a smartphone there are a number of cheap or free options available - some of which combine video as well.  If you have an Android phone have a look at aLapRecorderHD.Tue, 3 Jan 2012 13:10:29 GMT33758Happy New Year everybody. The bad news is that it is a Leap Year, so we have to wait another day before we start racing. The good news is there's an extra day to earn more money for the racing! Does anyone have advice about data logger that we can use (and which are legal)? I'm currently looking at Race Technology, but they are a little pricey. ThanksTue, 3 Jan 2012 12:42:41 GMT33757Was that a serious question, Amanda? If so, can you explain more?Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:10:21 GMT33756Hi all, Unfortunately I don't see myself racing again any time soon so am putting my Brian James Clubman trailer up for sale. Purchased new in March 09, and only used for about 6 meetings in 2009 season. Has been garaged since then so basically looks like new. It is an '020' model with twin axles, safety pack, low level tyre racks and jerry can box. If any grad interested before I stick it on e-bay then let me know. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:37:14 GMT33755The Caterham torque settings were not included in my shiny new torque wrench from Santa. Is this usual?Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:49:52 GMT33754That's down to you and the committee for creating such a great club. And 22 Classics! May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Here's to the new season.Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:28:55 GMT33753HURRAH!!!   ONE HUNDRED RACING MEMBERS - before 2012. Thank you one and all!!!Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:44:44 GMT33752Just reduced the price of my Mega on the For Sale page. If you know anyone who is looking or thinking about joining, this is a bargain for a top running car, please let them know. Thanks, Paul.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:01:01 GMT33751Tom, it was also exciting for those behind you! I saw your impact and lifted to avoid a complete front suspension unit including wheel and tyre fly across my windscreen but Franek and Keith Pennington didnt and just missed it - think they are still arguing about who was responsible for their joint off at the end of the next straight lol! FeseyWed, 28 Dec 2011 10:43:03 GMT33750'coz they're much more impressive when they crash.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:54:29 GMT33749It would be nice to think that they were there to watch the cars John but 95% are there for the bikes (can't see why myself)Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:28:09 GMT33748Thanks JP, the weather was brilliant compared to last year and by far the most number of spectators seen at a race meeting I've raced in they were still queing at 11.30 to get in Note for Bish the wife was thrilled to bits with her Christmas present breakfast which was up to the usual Mallory Park standard she can't wait until next year???           Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:00:28 GMT33747I've added a few items in the For Sale Section - 2 x CR 500 Tyres.4 x Trailer Wheels and TyresThanks, Nige.  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:51:26 GMT33746What is wrong with all the new Grads? For the first few years I was racing we needed very little excuse to go racing and always filled a Plum Pudding grid. Now just one on the grid - well done John.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:15:42 GMT33745I 'm looking for a Classic in race trim...preferably with mot and weather gear, to drive to a few track days and then  some races.   I raced a classic and a super grad in 2004 for a few races, but hopefully no one will remember!!  ... karting in Cyprus since..     If no classic available may go for a super...if grid space available ...Russ Peart    Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:24:49 GMT33744At the Plum Pudding meeting today there was a grand total of one Caterham and that was me flying the flag for the grads. 16 cars on the grid came 6th in race one and 7th in race 2. Another familiar face was our chief scrutineer Keith who after celebrating his birthday on Christmas day enjoyed more cake supplied by the wife.... makes a change from turkey?? JohnG  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:51:05 GMT33743The end result of my "exciting moment" at the top of Eau Rouge has now had over 43,000 hits on You Tube. Search 'Spa near miss'. Plus I was driving someone else's car and totalled it!! Sorry Iain......Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:14:16 GMT33742i would think OJ and Martin off in a fireball at Blanchimont must have been fairly 'exciting'Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:12:35 GMT33741Not as much as she wouldSat, 24 Dec 2011 21:09:10 GMT33740I think I would describe that as a nightmareSat, 24 Dec 2011 17:32:03 GMT33739I still think that Steve Devine's 'exciting moment' , 2007 at lydden Hill was by far the best and most memorable of the last 5 years! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:15:37 GMT33738There are a few of us who have had exciting moments at Eau Rouge / Raidillon ...Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:53:30 GMT33737If any of you recieve an email from me care of fe51cat@aol.com please delete it immediately as it contains a virus and I have yet to be able to clear it with Norton. Fesey. Happy Xmas all!Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:27:28 GMT33736I haven't done it but I would think Church at Thruxton would be pretty exciting. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:27:54 GMT33735Perhaps we need a "riches club" for those who have ventured into the carrot field. But I don't think I have... so what's the most exciting corner to leave a circuit? I volunteer to gerards at mallory or island at oulton (actually, anywhere at oulton).Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:54:13 GMT33734MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!!!                         *                      *o*                    *£*o*                  ***o***                 **o**£*o*               **£**o**o**             **o**£***£*o*           *****£*o**o****         **£**o*****o**£**       ******o*****£**o***     ****o***£**o***o***£*                ____!_!____                \_________/  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:46:19 GMT33732Plum Pudding timetable, click below:Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:26:01 GMT33731It's a piece of a paper on which is listed the times of the qualifying sessions and races.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:23:41 GMT33730What is the timetable for the Plum Pudding?Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:37:42 GMT33729The desire to be great, but lacking in directionWed, 21 Dec 2011 15:27:47 GMT33728And what's spinning a sign of? :-pWed, 21 Dec 2011 13:06:51 GMT33727Finally someone sees racing from my perspective... thanks Paul  " Crashing is a true sign of greatness".. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:13:23 GMT33726Too much turkey and booze on Christmas Day?  The perfect recovery cure is to go racing at Mallory Park on Boxing Day!  Entry form and details here, and the weather forecast is much better than in recent years - dry, and above zero!Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:18:58 GMT33725Just read the newsletter and very interesting too, so thanks Nick. Welcome back to Mr Outterside. It will be nice to be returning at the same time. And Nick, I wasn't an inmate as I got to leave the prison most nights (er, but not all of them).Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:16:20 GMT33724I have just sent out a newsletter by e-mail to everyone who was a member in 2011 and/or has joined for 2012.  If you have not received it, please check your "spam filter" or junk mail, and check that we have your correct e-mail address stored against your membership profile.  The newsletter can also be downloaded as a pdf from here.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:09:12 GMT33721Crashing is a true sign of greatness :pTue, 20 Dec 2011 11:33:57 GMT33720I have been in that field at Snett too when it was corn and was finding ears lodged in various places for months afterwards. If you go in there you are not alone as many of the greats have been in there in the past including Senna.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:59:58 GMT33719Call that an off, Roger? You're still in the same county as the corner! If I'd've known they were carrots, I'd've stopped and done some 'shopping'.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:18:29 GMT33718And I did it at Honda, Pembrey, and hit the pitwall...Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:24:03 GMT33717I did exactly that at Snett - "can be done with a slight lift so presumably can be done flat". Andy Adshead caught a great pic of me in the carrots. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:54:10 GMT33716Oops, how embarrassing. I've just had another look at the site and recognised it this time! In my defence, the incident I remember was at Snetterton. Croft was a big disappointment. I’d had my car serviced prior to the event, then straight afterwards (a rare treat, but the following race was at Spa). At Croft I wasn’t very fast and had a couple of incidents on the brakes, not slowing as I expected. Going to collect my car for Spa, the service hadn’t even been started, so I waited. During this time I was told I’d completely run out of brakes! I gritted my teeth and didn’t ask why they hadn’t been replaced at the previous race (I needed the service finishing and future ones conducting). This is one of the reasons I want to leave my car with McMM: I’ll have no excuses because my car will be well-prepared.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:48:21 GMT33715Are you sure you have never been to croft? Thought it was you complaining about my lack of speed lol!Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:21:26 GMT33714Hi Mike. I do remember that incident, but it wasn't at Croft (I've never competed there). It was the end of the main straight at Snetterton. I'd been taken the corner faster and faster until I was entering in with the briefest of lifts. I wasn't confident I could take it flat, but had to find out. After a few attempts where I kept lifting, I finally forced myself to stay flat and went flying off into the fields. I should have trusted my instinct; the lift-off caused a forward weight-transfer, which loaded the front wheels, thus giving extra grip. It was a safe exercise due to the limitless run-off, and I did the farmer a favour as he had to hire one less combine-harvester. That weekend was one of only two times I ever qualified on a front row, in this case in second. Congratulations with the fostering (or should that be commiserations?). How old are they?Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:30:20 GMT33713Hi Pete, well I filled in the Scrutineers Application form for the MSA in May and not even had a reply! I was warned they were slow lol. Anyway we now have two boys we are fostering so they are keeping me busy, will probably bring them to watch next year. Happy Xmas! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:43:39 GMT33712Hey Fesey, How's your MSA training coming on?Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:42:45 GMT33711Peter - or should I say "Jungle" I have fond memories in my first season of watching you in your Classic overtaking my Super at great speed into Tower at Croft and disappearing into a large field of rape seed which was higher than your sight line and after the race you mentioning something about buying a compass so you could find your way out next time! Regards FeseyMon, 19 Dec 2011 07:45:47 GMT33710Iv also been talking with JLF and Jason sounds like he is flat out with designs and painting, he said they could look to paint a helmet for me end of Jan beginning of Feb. I initiated talks some time in Nov I think but as they are so busy I have not had any drawings as of yet. Im thinking the actual painting of the lid maybe a bit later than the beginning of Feb but i hope in time for me to start acquiring some nice base ball caps. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:11:21 GMT33709I have just added my truck to the for sale section as well, and more photos can be seen on piston heads at http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/big_stuff/lorries/race_trucks/mercedes_814_race_truck/380753It's been a great truck and has not had any issues.  Just passed it's MOT with no problems, and has 10 months TAX, so all ready for next season.If anyone is interested in the car and truck, I will be happy to sell as a package for a good price. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:32:00 GMT33708I'm sure many of us have fond memories of racing with you Peter.  Mine is a rainy Spa, catching your slipstream as we came down the old pit straight, up Eau Rouge so so close and you then aimed it at that nicely painted exit kerb on the left for a classic Tattersall sideways entry into Raidillon. To this day I don't know how we didn't touch!!Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:30:25 GMT33707Suddenly i feel the need to move to supers! Or at the very least not bother taking the dents out of the back panel...Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:36:14 GMT33706Welcome back Peter. I hope you've still got that flamboyant driving style we all grew to love. Still makes me chuckle seeing the Anglesey hairpin round the outside double overtake while in an oversteer slide and on opposite lock. :)Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:27:55 GMT33705Sorry to read about James' health, which I hadn't read before posting my previous comment. I am confident of returning, as I have the finance already in place even if I don't sell my other car or house. It is dependant on me working until the end of March, which I should do as there is work available until that date. As for the short shorts; it's only years after the event that I get teased. If I'd've realised at the time, I'd've worn tracky bottoms or something similar (remember the plastic shell suites?).Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:12:04 GMT33704I agree Keith. I hope you don't still have those very short maroon shorts you always wore Peter. I still have nightmares about those!Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:30:17 GMT33703Welcome back Peter, although I will really believe it when I see you on the grid!!Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:22:50 GMT33702Sorry to hear that James!! Let's hope it's a speedy recovery so you can get back to racing ASAP!! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:41:30 GMT33701Welcome to the newest menber of the Graduates - oh, that'll be me! I've jumped the gun slightly as I haven't yet had a medical, but I can't see that being a problem (taps head). The first thing I did as a newby was explore the member's area, as one does. Because Angelsey has new configuration, I decided to watch the video and was a little surprised to see me driving - won't learn much there! I mean I won't be learning the new configuration! I then saw the date and, yes, it's a little old. Do any of you fine motorists have footage of the new configurations that you could put on the site? Also, when I watched the Sky footage of Donnington, I got no sound. Was that a problem with my laptop? If not, maybe someone could overdub a poor piano recording, just like the good old days.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:05:58 GMT33700I have just added my Super to the For Sale section, as due to some dodgy kidney’s, I have had to stop racing until they sort themselves out.  Cathie and myself will still be coming along to most of the races next year, so will be on the scrounge for tickets!!Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:02:00 GMT33699I can't see how vinyl can be safe, as you say its highly flammable and gives off some fairly toxic fumes. Think painting is probably best. And I knew Bish couldn't resist the temptation for a 2nd day! ;)Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:46:30 GMT33698Vinyl burns very nicely Ian!Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:16:47 GMT33697I read second hand MMM have a company that can wrap crash helmets (£75?)...so I'm sure they will know.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:58:07 GMT33696James - Thanks for that.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:49:31 GMT33695Latex wrapping is the obvious answer!Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:47:08 GMT33694Sounds like they are the people for painting, thanks all. As an alternative has anyone had experience of vinyl wrapping a helmet? Its been suggested to me as an option and there are companies out there offering it at really sensible money. Is it MSA approved? Any fire risk with vinyl wrapping?Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:30:09 GMT33693Expect a delay if you're asking JLF. Undoubtedly top quality that's why people like Lewis Hamilton use them. Which is why especially at this time of year his back order queue will be massive.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:41:22 GMT