Guinness
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:09 PM |
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Help design the new Caterham?
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=18927
"The next Caterham is to be created online by the public and could have an electric or hybrid powertrain, the carmaker has announced. In a world
first, the company is inviting car enthusiasts to help design an all-new sports car and even test drive it."
Mike
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TOO BADD
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:14 PM |
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www.splitwheel.com
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tegwin
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:28 PM |
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So basically their R&D team have run out of ideas....so they are asking the public to do their job for them for free.... Quality!
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Would the last person who leaves the country please switch off the lights and close the door!
www.verticalhorizonsmedia.tv
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chrisg
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:33 PM |
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I think I can help there.
It needs to be a RWD 2 seater open car, probably with cycle wings on the front - no doors.
Oh and it needs to be ridiculously over priced for what it is.
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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l0rd
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:40 PM |
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They could at least donate the first car to the designer.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:58 PM |
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I think the deal is squarely in their favour. Not had a look at the t&c's yet to see if you give up any claim over copyright for your
contribution.
Think it's a bloody cheek really. I bet most car design colleges will get heavily involved, so it could end up being something quite cool.
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RK
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 01:59 PM |
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Sour grapes from everyone!! By the time I add everything up in my car, I could have bought a Cateringvan. Seriously.
I think a diesel running on chip fat would be a great idea. And I like the shape the way it is - maybe a completely flat floor or something.
[Edited on 5/11/08 by RK]
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iscmatt
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 02:27 PM |
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Is anybody going to register???
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D Beddows
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 02:28 PM |
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Stupid idea! designing a car by internet forum never ever works - look at how many times it's been tried on here over the years just for
example 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 03:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
Stupid idea! designing a car by internet forum never ever works - look at how many times it's been tried on here over the years just for
example
Only way it would work is if they stipulate what engine it has to have first - ie BEC or CEC.
I dont think its such a daft idea by Caterham. Whats wrong with asking people how they would have a car if money was no object (ish). Dont forget we
could be on the verge of a totally new snack flavour when Walkers sort out their competition. Manufacturers asking people what they want to buy - good
plan.
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chrisg
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 03:26 PM |
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I've finished!
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 03:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
I've finished!
Cheers
Chris
Now that is seriously cool - when will it be on sale - and will it be on a `buy one , get one free` offer
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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l0rd
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 03:58 PM |
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What about a Flintsoneham?
That would be well cool.
[Edited on 5/11/08 by l0rd]
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D Beddows
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 05:05 PM |
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quote:
I dont think its such a daft idea by Caterham
No, I have to admit it's a great publicity generating stunt
I'd be willing to bet though that the forum will start off with enthusiasm, move quickly into bickering then degenerate into out and out flaming
and endless 'I think you'll find I'm considerably cleverer and more experienced than you are' type arguments
Cynical? moi?
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Alan B
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 05:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
quote:
I dont think its such a daft idea by Caterham
No, I have to admit it's a great publicity generating stunt
I'd be willing to bet though that the forum will start off with enthusiasm, move quickly into bickering then degenerate into out and out flaming
and endless 'I think you'll find I'm considerably cleverer and more experienced than you are' type arguments
Cynical? moi?
Yep sounds about right...any major project has to have strong leadership to actually make decisions......what will happen is that sub-groups will form
(CEC, BEC...etc.) they will argue the toss relentlessly and get nowhere.....seen it happen so often...and that's just on here...
Needless to say I still registered....
Two faced?....me?
[Edited on 5/11/08 by Alan B]
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D Beddows
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 06:58 PM |
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In fact I see the flaming has already started on Pistonheads and they're still only trying to decide if the whole idea is a good idea or not
never mind discussing the actual car
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Simon
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 08:06 PM |
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Car design by committee!
Great idea
ATB
Simon
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 08:15 PM |
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What about this
 
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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JonBowden
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| posted on 5/11/08 at 11:07 PM |
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Caterham have been keen to create a new car to replace or add to the 7 for some time.
There was a BBC documentary about their attempts a few years ago. The video can be downloaded here:
http://domestic1.sjc.ox.ac.uk/~jn/caterham-bbc4-documentary.mpg
Jon
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Hellfire
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| posted on 6/11/08 at 12:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
Caterham have been keen to create a new car to replace or add to the 7 for some time.
I should think so too. Particularly after that atrocious Caterham Levante thing. How FUGLY was that? My eight year old daughter could have
designed a more aesthetic car..............
Phil
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iank
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| posted on 6/11/08 at 02:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
Caterham have been keen to create a new car to replace or add to the 7 for some time.
There was a BBC documentary about their attempts a few years ago. The video can be downloaded here:
http://domestic1.sjc.ox.ac.uk/~jn/caterham-bbc4-documentary.mpg
They did. The Caterham 21 was a very pretty car, but it died a death after they made about 50.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Caterham-21-1.6/231197/
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 6/11/08 at 02:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
Caterham have been keen to create a new car to replace or add to the 7 for some time.
There was a BBC documentary about their attempts a few years ago. The video can be downloaded here:
http://domestic1.sjc.ox.ac.uk/~jn/caterham-bbc4-documentary.mpg
Nice documentary!
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