Caterham advice wanted

[xcentric]

Looking to buy first Caterham (after run of Porsche and Lotuses) - some advice needed:

• Do people find the 5 speed and torquier engine better for mostly road use, over the 6 speed?
• For touring in it, is there anything to quieten it down slightly (except earplugs and a light right foot?)
• Does the tonneau cover split in half to allow you to drive whilst other side covered? Does it work well?
• Is retro-fitting heater and heated screen easy?
• are there good wraps or resprays available for under £1000
• does anyone make a height and/or rake adjustable seat - needed so myself and my wife can both fit it (6' and 5'3")

thanks.....

[xcentric]

thanks for the input
Useful info re the gearbox, and whilst I know there are quieter cruisers, it'd be fun.....
Seats are an issue but have some ideas.
just got to find a good one now.

[xcentric]

thanks - have been to Caterham South - definitely need lowered floors for me, and she definitely needs a wedge behind her back and possibly something under her bum, but with pedals forwards it works ok.

Re the racing bag seats, are they swappable from passenger to drivers side and vice versa, simply, or not? If so it may be an option, as it needs to coe with us swapping drivers when out; if not then standard seats are the best choice for us I think.

[xcentric]

So with the tillet seats, do most people make a bag seat for them - or sit on the hard surface, or what?