Nitrogeno25
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| posted on 14/11/14 at 10:51 PM |
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Thinking of buying a Caterham
My car is a Lotus S3 replica, with a 2L Duratec on Jenveys. It runs OK, and buiding it was a really nice experience.
Now, I would like to assemble a car where every bolt just fits in their hole, have some easy upgrades paths, and works out of the box. I also like the
Caterham heritage.
Am I getting older? 
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snapper
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 06:39 AM |
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Not necessarally older but you'll have to be more wealthy
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 06:57 AM |
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Not necessarily older, or wiser 
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daniel mason
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 07:22 AM |
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Caterham has to be a good choice if you can afford one!
They hold their re-sale value like no other! But they are very small
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Matt21
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 07:33 AM |
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smaller = less weight
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907
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 08:18 AM |
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My son bought a Caterham for £8k
Spent £1k on it, and ran it for a year.
Sold it for £10k.
Compare that to my Locost'alike.
Cost £7k to build. (will have after IVA)
Worth £4k (after IVA)
After a year I'd be lucky to get £3k 
Thing is though, I have a Caterham size brain…. but a +4 arse. 
Paul G
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daniel mason
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 08:21 AM |
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I only paid £8k for my old one. 1994 m reg 1.4 k series.
Excellent little car it was.handling was superb when compared to other 7's I've had but it didn't have much grunt
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 09:37 AM |
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My son drove one on one of those Silverstone 'drive a sports car' days. He is 6' 1", skinny, with size 10 feet. He fitted
in, although he said it was a bit cosy, but his feet with trainers on were far too big to work the pedals - he had to take his trainers off.
Something to consider if you're anything over size 8...
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Jenko
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 12:39 PM |
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Catherham is a well honed package, so sounds like it's a good choice. I think the westfield kit is also comprehensive, with panels, brake lines
fitted before purchase.
Catherham is expensive though.
MY BLOG - http://westfieldv8.blogspot.co.uk/
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Nitrogeno25
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 02:23 PM |
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Many thanks for your replies guys!
My car is very similiar in dimensions to a Caterham, I'm 6' and fit OK.
I know they are not cheap, I'm looking at a Roadsport 125 in kit form and with time maybe upgrade to 140-150hp.
Cheers!
Thanks again.
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Barkalarr
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| posted on 15/11/14 at 07:22 PM |
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I've had a couple of MK's and now have a Caterham and it is fantastic !
It goes like stink and handles like its on rails.
My current one is a 1.6 k series - I'd say, if you can afford it, get one - you won't regret it and you will be able to get your money
back as mentioned above.
Don't be fooled that everything is going to fit though. I bought a carbon dash direct from Caterham and it didn't fit - the lower ears
were too big and were at the wrong angle - I was very disappointed.
I'd love an R500 but that's just too far out of financial reach.
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Nitrogeno25
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| posted on 19/11/14 at 01:44 PM |
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Does anybody know if Caterham is still providing the starter kit? I tryed contacting them bit still waiting. I already have a Duratec and gearbox so
the starter kit could be an option.
Thanks!
Cheers!!
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 19/11/14 at 07:48 PM |
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if you are after something a bit bigger and cheaper but still pretty much 'this bolt goes here', with a pretty good manual (I must confess
I haven't built mind but have the manual) is the quantum xtreme.
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