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Super Seven 1600 Register

Super Seven 1600 Register

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This post is intended to be a register of the Super Seven 1600. The model was introduced in April 2020 as a heritage version of the 270 with styling and finishes which are only used on the 'Super Seven' branded cars. This includes flared wings (although cycle wings were an option), chrome finishes to the windscreen, wipers and grill, proper Smiths dials and leather interior options. The car also has a mechanical difference from the 270, or strictly the EU 275, on which it is based. The standard Sigma induction unit is replaced with twin Jenvey Heritage throttle bodies which change the sound and character of the engine. By June 2021 they had stopped taking orders due to dwindling supplies of the Ford Sigma unit. Mine was the last UK-ordered car, but there may be some EU or Japanese cars which were built afterwards. I'm still trying to get an accurate number of the total production, but it seems to be around 60 cars. Caterham ordered 50 sets of the Jenveys, which were used on...
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Uber Niche Lifeline mirrors

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After 3 years with the OEM sidescreen mirrors enough was enough. We've gone for the Uber Niche Lifeline mirrors and adaptors. I made the original mirrors usable by adding convex glass and securing the base units. But after a while the base units started to move, and the mirrors look rubbish anyway. So I finally decided on the Uber Niche Lifeline package. This is the Lifeline racing mirror attached to a 3D-printed bracket by Uber Niche. The mirror also has adjustments to the base fixing. The pivot allows you to accurately align the bracket to the existing sidescreen holes. The only issue I had is that you need to remove the inner part of the base and fit that first before trying to secure the mirror. These mirror work really well, and look great on the car !
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Pedal box insulation

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As the footwells get proper toasty in the summer, I decided to fit some further insulation to try and reduce the temperatures in the driver side where the exhaust manifold is very close. The lower part of the footwell already has aluminium foil sheeting that extends around the gearbox area, but the pedal box cover is not treated. So I order a 24inch by 12inch sheet of Reflect A Gold from Demon Tweeks . This sheet was £46, it's not cheap ! Fitting was straightforward, with some attention to the edges and cutting out the top name plate. I also put some on the front leading face of the pedal box assembly. Initial test run definitely felt like it was cooler in the footwell, I'll have to do further warm weather tests to confirm.
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3rd Annual Service

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So we're coming up to 3 years old, so it's time for a service and an MOT ! I decided to check out GP Sevens in Kent as it's closer than going to HWM. From Romford it's just a 45 minute drive (with no traffic). It's very much out in the sticks, so you need to get a lift back and there. Apart from that it was all good. Dropped it off in the morning, and picked it up in the afternoon. It was just an oil change service and checkup, with no issues reported.  On the way home I picked up new spark plugs from Caterham Dartford. The service schedule is to change the plugs every 2 years, but I like to do it every year. I got the Sigma Iridium spark plugs that they use in the race cars. They are a better quality than the standard ones, and are pre-gapped. All running fine and trying to make the most of the fantastic May weather !
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Wight Blat 2025

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Last weekend was the first big trip of the summer, the Wight Blat 2025. This is an annual club trip to the Isle of Wight, organised by Simon and Alex. The plan was to stay at the very nice Luccombe Hall Hotel in Shanklin for a couple of nights and drive around the island to various locations. I started off at 9:30am from Romford, and met up with Essex legend Debbie in her 1985 X-flow at Brentwood. We then headed down to Crawley and stopped at Pease Pottage services, before driving to Portsmouth to get the ferry over to the Island. It's quite fun getting on boat in a Caterham ! The ferry was super quick, just 20 mins to get to Fishbourne. Then it was a half-hour drive to the Luccombe Hall. After unpacking we did a short walk down Shanklin Chime to the beach, before dinner at the hotel. We had a proper itinerary for Saturday. First stop was the Military Museum. Excellent Auto Sport 50th Anniversary model, with factory CD player ! Then I followed another car to the West coast and down...
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