New to me R400D
Discussion
This is my first Caterham after a disappointing spell with a Westfield FW Duratec (They aren't 200hp, 170 on the rollers and the MT75 box doesn't help)
Anyway.............I LOVE IT! The drive is fantastic, it's so much fun and so far I don't think anyone needs an R500d, though, well I don't want one yet!!!!
It feels light, really responsive, eager for progress down the road and perfect gearing only adds to the fun of using all the gears.
Things I have discovered -
You don't need a heater especially with the roof up, it's like an oven in there when the cars warm and that was with the window zipped out and opening the bottom of the door occasionally.
They are a nightmare to get in and out of with the roof up.
All the suspension components need TLC if the car has ever seen rain, I am currently taking bits off, painting them and refitting with new screws.
The method of number plate fastening on the front is laughable, I have replaced all the velcro and added more! I may get a stick on plate.
Why do Caterham run the brake lines over the pedal box instead of around the back of it? Just makes taking it off more awkward and if you want to bleed the brakes on top of the pedal box is the highest point and a great place for air!
The airfilter is not a great shape as it rubs on the water hose right under it.
Anyway.............back to painting and polishing.....................
Anyway.............I LOVE IT! The drive is fantastic, it's so much fun and so far I don't think anyone needs an R500d, though, well I don't want one yet!!!!
It feels light, really responsive, eager for progress down the road and perfect gearing only adds to the fun of using all the gears.
Things I have discovered -
You don't need a heater especially with the roof up, it's like an oven in there when the cars warm and that was with the window zipped out and opening the bottom of the door occasionally.
They are a nightmare to get in and out of with the roof up.
All the suspension components need TLC if the car has ever seen rain, I am currently taking bits off, painting them and refitting with new screws.
The method of number plate fastening on the front is laughable, I have replaced all the velcro and added more! I may get a stick on plate.
Why do Caterham run the brake lines over the pedal box instead of around the back of it? Just makes taking it off more awkward and if you want to bleed the brakes on top of the pedal box is the highest point and a great place for air!
The airfilter is not a great shape as it rubs on the water hose right under it.
Anyway.............back to painting and polishing.....................
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