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wanted clamshell wings caterham style
mangogrooveworkshop - 14/12/13 at 12:20 PM

as above for rebuild

mitch2b - 14/12/13 at 03:55 PM

theres a set on the rhood site , based in worksop I think

Mitch

slingshot2000 - 14/12/13 at 04:31 PM

Mango, please excuse me for jumping on your wanted thread.
Can somebody please explain why these clam-shells are suddenly so sought after ? Do they help a 7 pass IVA, by making some suspension parts in-accessible to the testers "ball" or such ?

My Westfield came with a set fitted and I have removed them to make it easier to work around. However I have some photographs of vintage(?) racing 7s with them fitted, and some of them look amazing. I will find an example to post.

Regards
Jon

Canada EH! - 14/12/13 at 07:57 PM

Clam shells were required for North American importation for MK 1 and 2 Lotus 7's. they were later incorporated by Lotus for all street 7's for protection from flying objects from the front wheels at a cost in top speed.

Some people prefer them for the classic car look (MG TC).

mangogrooveworkshop - 14/12/13 at 08:06 PM

My mate has the west ones but I'm looking for the round type rather than the ones with the square edge.
History lesson early ones were like cats then Westfield got sued and had to make their product look different hence the ridge
Im looking at the traditional ones thanks

mangogrooveworkshop - 14/12/13 at 08:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mitch2b
theres a set on the rhood site , based in worksop I think

Mitch


where about is the link ?

mitch2b - 14/12/13 at 10:07 PM

HI Mango

I see you have seen Micks (mowermans) post on the rh site, im sure he will get back to you, just the logistics for getting them north to sort then buddy

Mitch

Bare - 15/12/13 at 02:44 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Canada EH!
Clam shells were required for North American importation for MK 1 and 2 Lotus 7's.


Erm.. I claim Bullshit.
Decades ago my Roommate bought a brand new Series 1 ... In Canada.. and it had cycle fenders.
Just like every other one built/sold by Lotus.

[Edited on 15/12/13 by Bare]

steve m - 15/12/13 at 01:06 PM

Bare

Are you ever able to put a few words together without being obstructive ??

wanker !!

mangogrooveworkshop - 15/12/13 at 01:39 PM

This request has be fulfilled

Peteff - 15/12/13 at 02:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
This request has be fulfilled


And so it came to pass