Awesome R500 with IRS in For Sale section...
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Just spotted a New R500 with Independent Rear Suspension in the for sale section 
. Isn't it the CSR's usually with IRS? That colour looks immense and the fit and finish looks superb from what I can see in the pics. Some ones gonna get themselves a rare piece of kit here!
If only I had the money
Cheers
. Isn't it the CSR's usually with IRS? That colour looks immense and the fit and finish looks superb from what I can see in the pics. Some ones gonna get themselves a rare piece of kit here! If only I had the money
Cheers
Built and owned by a Caterham Engineer apparently. Must say it is absolutely stunning.
Ad here:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/905524.htm
Ad here:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/905524.htm
martin thomas said:
How can it be a genuine r500 though??
martin
It can't be, and it isn't!martin
As i read it over on blatchat, it is a home built car (done by someone who happens to work at Caterham). I Guess calling it an "r500" is just an easy way to sell it, and more catchy than calling it a "BuiltinshedthingywotsitthathappenstousethesameengineasanRfivehundred"
mic said:
Ato-mik, perhaps you should find out a bit more about it.
Looks well built to me. Nigel Bent's R500 SVR Evo wasn't a factory car - didn't stop it being well built and selling several times for strong money. I'd love to see the engineering on this car. The only problem is the engine - rank amateur built that 
atom-ick said:
martin thomas said:
How can it be a genuine r500 though??
martin
It can't be, and it isn't!martin
As i read it over on blatchat, it is a home built car (done by someone who happens to work at Caterham). I Guess calling it an "r500" is just an easy way to sell it, and more catchy than calling it a "BuiltinshedthingywotsitthathappenstousethesameengineasanRfivehundred"
Dont Westfields have IRS? Surely you can have one of those with 250bhp for a LOT less that has actually been designed with an independent rear end?
Fully appreciate that it may have been built someone in the know but just exactly how much R&D went into the rear end mods? Casting no aspersions but a car like this will (should) spend some or all of it's time on track putting HUGE stresses on the chassis and suspension components. Wouldn't be clever if something went awry on the way into paddock.
Fully appreciate that it may have been built someone in the know but just exactly how much R&D went into the rear end mods? Casting no aspersions but a car like this will (should) spend some or all of it's time on track putting HUGE stresses on the chassis and suspension components. Wouldn't be clever if something went awry on the way into paddock.
Yea I think Westies do have IRS. Do you have / want a westfield or do you just like to see hows things could have been if you spent your money more wisely on a 7!
Im doubting the number of Development engineers at caterham will be in excess of 5-10 so chances are this bloke helped develop the new R500, which lets face it has been a great success! Only takes a couple of reviews to back that up! How do you know how much development effort has been put into this project exactly?? Have you spoken to him - I'd love to hear more about it if you have!
Like where he gets that awesome pin stripe for the wheels - that's the muts dangly doodads!
Cheers
Im doubting the number of Development engineers at caterham will be in excess of 5-10 so chances are this bloke helped develop the new R500, which lets face it has been a great success! Only takes a couple of reviews to back that up! How do you know how much development effort has been put into this project exactly?? Have you spoken to him - I'd love to hear more about it if you have!
Like where he gets that awesome pin stripe for the wheels - that's the muts dangly doodads!Cheers
Edited by Jepetto on Friday 20th February 11:49
Jepetto said:
Im doubting the number of Development engineers at caterham will be in excess of 5-10 so chances are this bloke helped develop the new R500, which lets face it has been a great success! Only takes a couple of reviews to back that up! How do you know how much development effort has been put into this project exactly?? Like where he gets that awesome pin stripe for the wheels - that's the muts dangly doodads!
Does anyone know what new development (if any) has gone into the chassis on the R500?PS stripes are available as thin pin stripe tape off ebay for less than £5.
Vladimir said:
...you a friend of the seller?
Wish I was - I'd be wanting free and numerous test drives 
And then a big fat mates rates discount. Sadly not!
Sorry if you saw it as aggression, must be the fact that I am frustrated that I cant afford the beaut.
fergus said:
PS stripes are available as thin pin stripe tape off ebay for less than £5.
You got a linky fergus??Cheers
Jepetto said:
Vladimir said:
...you a friend of the seller?
Wish I was - I'd be wanting free and numerous test drives And then a big fat mates rates discount. Sadly not!Sorry if you saw it as aggression, must be the fact that I am frustrated that I cant afford the beaut.
fergus said:
PS stripes are available as thin pin stripe tape off ebay for less than £5.
You got a linky fergus??Cheers
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