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Old 24th February 2012, 09:20 AM
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Default long cycle wings

Does anyone still make the longer, fixed front wings similar to the ones on the early 7's ? They seem to have been largely dropped in recent years in favour of the now more usual cycle wings but IMHO add a bit of classic styling.
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Old 24th February 2012, 09:55 AM
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just found these on ebay, clamshells are what your after...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clam-shell...item3f13f247cc
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Old 24th February 2012, 09:56 AM
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I cant say I have seen them on anything but the caterham's so I dont think anyone else does them could see if there is any going on ebay and try and make them fit
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Old 24th February 2012, 09:58 AM
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Ok how stupid do I feel now lol
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Old 24th February 2012, 12:01 PM
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Clamshell wings are sails that work like anchors
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Old 24th February 2012, 12:04 PM
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Caterham clams will need to be made a lot wider as Caterhams are "proper sized cars" for "normal sized people"......
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Old 24th February 2012, 12:20 PM
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Clamshells largely disappeared after the littigation between Caterham and Westfield.

Can't say I am a fan.

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Old 24th February 2012, 08:02 PM
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Caterham clams will need to be made a lot wider as Caterhams are "proper sized cars" for "normal sized people"......
Normal sized people from victorian times!

I cant get my foot in a caterham!
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Old 24th February 2012, 08:12 PM
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Clamshells produce a lot of drag and lift at speed.

I borrowed a pair to try to fit to my chassis. The thing is, if they don't fit they are real hard to adjust. They bolt to the sides of the chassis, so if your track is too wide about all you could do is fit big spacers between them and the chassis. Or try to modify the glass, but that would be a challenge.
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Old 24th February 2012, 08:15 PM
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Normal sized people from victorian times!

I cant get my foot in a caterham!
You are missing out on the best 7 out there then.......
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