New Caterham Owner.

[Gingerbread Man]

Hi all.

I've just brought my first Caterham. Thought I'd say hello as I'm sure I'll need lots of help answering easy questions in the near future!

It's a 1999 VVC. Covered 12500 miles and will be my everyday car for the near future.

David

[Gingerbread Man]

Madness takes many forms.

[Gingerbread Man]

Joined Blatchat, seems a wealth of information.

I'm located in Petersfield. Off the A3 between Guildford and Portsmouth.

[Gingerbread Man]

Car went wrong today! TWICE!

Firstly on my way to a Seven specialist in the area. The clutch went, leaving me in the middle of the road (turning point) out of gear. He came and thankfully got the car back to his garage just around the corner. He adjusted the clutch and on I went to come back next weekend to be shown the mechanical ropes.

Secondly: On the way back home after a short stop over along the way, my clutch went again. This time leaving me in gear (6th) to get it to a safe place.

A quick phone call to family around the corner and I was being towed to their garage. The resting place for a few days until I can get it sorted.

I hope it's the clutch cable which has gone and therefore a 'cheap' fix.

The mechanic did mention the worse case of a gear box problem...


David

[Gingerbread Man]

Helluvaname said:

Also worth checking that the ECU fuse has been changed from 20amp to 30amp

Hi.

I've joined the club.

May I ask why this is!!?

Is 20amps under rated and thus keep blowing?

David

[Gingerbread Man]

I'll have a look in a short while. Keep the tips coming!