The top ten myths associated with Caterhams

[rubystone]

Following on from the "R500s are made from cheese" statement that is often made, I came up with a few more:-

VX engined cars can't be made to handle
The 5 speed 'box doesn't suit a Caterham
13 inch wheels are all you should consider
Live axled cars are rubbish


Can anyone add to this list?

[ewenm]

The roof takes 10 minutes to put up.

[dino ferrana]

"Looks like a coffin, would fold up like a coke can in a crash". Ignores the huge quantity of evidence against this!

Caterham Cars are there to rip you off. Often ignores the fact that although it is your hobby, it isn't their's

SV's are only for fat people and aren't a real seven. "I'm not fat so I don't need one". Ignores the greater stability, luggage space, fuel tank capacity and room for wriggling you get. Also I would hesitate to call some of the very tall guys who can get in a Seven, fat.

CSR, see SV entry

[Scalper]

when raining keep the speed above 50mph and you will not get wet

[Finchy172]

It wont fold up in a crash its in fact totally the opposite which is why the driver is subject to over 90g for a few milliseconds and they would fail any crash test!

Another Myth is that the K-series is a piece of st and you will need to replace the head gasket every time you start it up!

[Piers917]

Scalper said:

when raining keep the speed above 50mph and you will not get wet

Depends how heavy the rain is....

[7 Sevens]

Aeroscreens will lead to blindness

[ewenm]

7 Sevens said:

Aeroscreens will lead to blindness

That one's true if you don't wear sunglasses/goggles/helmet.

[adamh]

That they're no better than a Westfield . .

[dino ferrana]

"You simply must get a quick rack", takes no account of driving ability or use.

Clamshells are acceptable. Fact, they aren't.

[The Pits]

they are easy to sell

I've had mine since it was built in 1998, the longest I've ever kept a car, funny, I seem to have great difficuly in parting with it

;)

Edited by The Pits on Friday 16th May 13:27

[Eric Mc]

dino ferrana said:

"You simply must get a quick rack", takes no account of driving ability or use.

Clamshells are acceptable. Fact, they aren't.

Speak for yourself

[thinfourth2]

ewenm said:

The roof takes 10 minutes to put up.

Yep thats a complete myth

20 minutes a pair of pliers and a few broken finger nails is more like it

[wonkycustard]

the owners spend all their time on the tinterneth instead of cooking their feet whilst driving the stoopid little thing

[Athlon]

dino ferrana said:

"You simply must get a quick rack", takes no account of driving ability or use.

Clamshells are acceptable. Fact, they aren't.

I love my clams

[bikemonster]

Athlon said:

dino ferrana said:

"You simply must get a quick rack", takes no account of driving ability or use.

Clamshells are acceptable. Fact, they aren't.

I love my clams

The REAL clamshell myth is "clamshells generate lift".

(I love my clams too. I think Dino Ferrana omitted the wry smiley.)

[1st_petrolhead]

If its pi$$ing down take a sponge and soap as it makes a great bath

[JenkinsComp]

Another myth: Caterhams are too cold/damp/silly as a daily driver.
Pah!

Edited by JenkinsComp on Thursday 22 May 15:43

[BertBert]

Great one in the Evo buying guide...that the early R500 engine problems were user error! Hehehehe

Bert

[fw500]

adamh said:

That they're no better than a Westfield . .

I think you mean "That they're faster than a Westfield"