Saltyhair81 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Has anyone fitted these?I have just purchased a set from Caterham. Before I start drilling the rivets out, fitting and drilling the carbon before re-riveting, it looks as though you need to notch out the carbon for the door press stud.Is this the case as that's a seriously crap design, or can anyone advise if it misses them? Thanks in advance.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I have a pair to fit, lots of drilling and riveting surely the door poppers are just drilled as selftappers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 No idea! That's why I thought I'd ask before starting. I might have a better look at it tomorrow. All those rivets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted August 22, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted August 22, 2020 If you have the door armrests fitted you don't actually need the door retaining strap which is the item that does most damage to the ally skin at that point. I ditched the straps on mine around 10 years ago and no issues, the armrests anchor the door shut fine on their own. Without the strap you can lose the popper and just fit a standard rivet.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Must get around to fitting mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 CC recently advised me to cut out around the the outside hood popper with a Dremel rather than remove the popper and re-fit with the self tapper; which tends to crack the carbon fibre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 That's what I thought someone would say! Madness, £188 only to finish the product yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Any chance you could photograph your install, I've been interested in a set but would like to see how challenging the install is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Re #7, just over £200 from what I can see. And they're sold in singles? A bit of helicopter tape would do that job, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 http://caterhamparts.co.uk/protectors/7107-carbon-bow-tube-protector-kit.html?search_query=Carbon+bow+protectors&results=124 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Ah, I was looking at 300P0058A which is £100.26 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 i used clear protective film here , does pretty much the same job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I hasten to add; I got mine FOC from CC, but my lips are sealed re how! Will be fitting them during the 'winter COVID spike' if and when it comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 My car came with carbon fiber self adhesive tape - I would imagine far less hassle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7 VCT Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Didn't pay cc prices, shop elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue C7 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Try classic carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I bought mine from Classic Carbon last year but haven't got around to fitting them because of the hassle of all the rivet removal and probably a bit of "carbon fatigue" after fitting all the available carbon light fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 You can never have enough carbon lm looking forward to fitting mine now, but I understand why I have only ever seen one Caterham at CC with them on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandalman Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Does anybody have any photos of these installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 I will be hopefully fitting mine on the 12th so will update with pictures in due course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawson6844 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I've fitted these. No pictures but my door popper was riveted on. Drilled all them out, fitted the bows and riveted back on including the popper in same location. perfect fit and solid once riveted back on. These are the Caterham ones, came with black rivets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandalman Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just had a look at the Classic Carbon website and noticed a message on their shop page saying their retail order book is closed and products are only available through Classics & Sevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I've bought myself a set, they're due soon. Just wondering if you took the seats out to gain access to all the rivets, or do the protects not go that high.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltyhair81 Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Looking at my kit that I am due to fit, doesn't look like the seats need to be touched. Fitting mine sat so will let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Thanks, hopefully mine will arrive tomorrow. I'm aiming to write a blog post about the install, I'm trying to kick start my motivation for the blog again after the 620 etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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