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scz4 said:
Thanks for answering my question above JD. It's something Lawrence is interested too, we've exchanged a few threads and emails debating what's best.
I guess the deciding question could befor me anyway).......
For mostly B road blasts (B for bumpy) with the odd track day thrown in, does De Dion or the Links Wattage rear end suit those needs best?
On a related note and something I've seen mentioned here many times, has the rear ride height design changed in the last 3 or 4 years, they seem to sit very very high now. For example:
No problem! In terms of the Watts linkage it makes near enough no difference at all - I'd be amazed if anyone this side of Fernando Hamilton could genuinely tell it was there.I guess the deciding question could befor me anyway).......
For mostly B road blasts (B for bumpy) with the odd track day thrown in, does De Dion or the Links Wattage rear end suit those needs best?
On a related note and something I've seen mentioned here many times, has the rear ride height design changed in the last 3 or 4 years, they seem to sit very very high now. For example:
Regarding ride height - it shouldn't have, but that'd all in the set up. First thing I'd do when buying my own Seven would be to set it up to my preferences - Caterham or any of the official Caterham race teams can help with this. They're extremely sensitive to set up and it is all down to preference, and as such I find it amazing that more people spend so much on a thoroughbred sports car but then don't spend a few hundred quid tailoring it to their preferences.
JD PH said:
LawrenceR said:
This is very interesting to me, I would be keen to know your thoughts on my decision.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have paid my deposit to secure my built slot but am spec'ing it up tomorrow. Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks in advance
I'd say that unless you can stretch your £30k to more like £35 - £40k then I'd go Supersport R - you'll be able to get more of your wish list, and you could always have a factory power upgrade done at some point.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have paid my deposit to secure my built slot but am spec'ing it up tomorrow. Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks in advance
Just my opinion mind you.
I have stretched the budget about as far as it can and it is a choice between the 220 upgrade and the 6 speed box. Unless I want an un painted R400 with no weather gear.
Edited by LawrenceR on Friday 25th July 14:26
LawrenceR said:
JD PH said:
LawrenceR said:
This is very interesting to me, I would be keen to know your thoughts on my decision.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have paid my deposit to secure my built slot but am spec'ing it up tomorrow. Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks in advance
I'd say that unless you can stretch your £30k to more like £35 - £40k then I'd go Supersport R - you'll be able to get more of your wish list, and you could always have a factory power upgrade done at some point.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have paid my deposit to secure my built slot but am spec'ing it up tomorrow. Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks in advance
Just my opinion mind you.
I have stretched the budget about as far as it can and it is a choice between the 220 upgrade and the 6 speed box. Unless I want an un painted R400 with no weather gear.
Edited by LawrenceR on Friday 25th July 14:26
You pay your money, you make your choices!
LawrenceR said:
Thanks for your comments and congratulations on your new role. From this side it is a great community to be part of!
I have stretched the budget about as far as it can and it is a choice between the 220 upgrade and the 6 speed box. Unless I want an un painted R400 with no weather gear.
220 upgrade and a different 5 speed box would get my vote (http://www.spcomponents.co.uk/gpage3.html) SPC's Tracsport Type 9 rocket is a great piece of kit when you have a high powered engine to go with it.I have stretched the budget about as far as it can and it is a choice between the 220 upgrade and the 6 speed box. Unless I want an un painted R400 with no weather gear.
Edited by LawrenceR on Friday 25th July 14:26
JD PH said:
I can;t say I'm that familiar with the export side of things, but it'll undoubtedly be a combination of exchange rates, local taxes and dealer margins (for warranty) etc.
Sounds about right. Now if only I could get a parking space to put it in for less than £130 a month I'd be putting down a deposit on one. James, welcome to PH.
You and I are already well connected, outside of PH, so I will refrain from any comments on your past history.
In the same vein, I can only offer a small piece of advice here on PH members and posts relating to their beloved Caterhams.
I would stay away from general advice on what is good and bad regarding caterham options and preferred set ups.
Whilst we all know you worked for CC for many years, and I also know that your role was more a product marketing manager role, than a pure marketing role, I would like to suggest that a lot of people here have a deeper and broader understanding of caterham technicalities etc.
As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
You and I are already well connected, outside of PH, so I will refrain from any comments on your past history.
In the same vein, I can only offer a small piece of advice here on PH members and posts relating to their beloved Caterhams.
I would stay away from general advice on what is good and bad regarding caterham options and preferred set ups.
Whilst we all know you worked for CC for many years, and I also know that your role was more a product marketing manager role, than a pure marketing role, I would like to suggest that a lot of people here have a deeper and broader understanding of caterham technicalities etc.
As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
nigelpugh7 said:
James, welcome to PH.
You and I are already well connected, outside of PH, so I will refrain from any comments on your past history.
In the same vein, I can only offer a small piece of advice here on PH members and posts relating to their beloved Caterhams.
I would stay away from general advice on what is good and bad regarding caterham options and preferred set ups.
Whilst we all know you worked for CC for many years, and I also know that your role was more a product marketing manager role, than a pure marketing role, I would like to suggest that a lot of people here have a deeper and broader understanding of caterham technicalities etc.
As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
Hey Nigel,You and I are already well connected, outside of PH, so I will refrain from any comments on your past history.
In the same vein, I can only offer a small piece of advice here on PH members and posts relating to their beloved Caterhams.
I would stay away from general advice on what is good and bad regarding caterham options and preferred set ups.
Whilst we all know you worked for CC for many years, and I also know that your role was more a product marketing manager role, than a pure marketing role, I would like to suggest that a lot of people here have a deeper and broader understanding of caterham technicalities etc.
As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
I agree to an extent, but I would temper that by pointing out that not only did I work for Caterham as the marketing manager but my friends and colleagues were / are professional engineers, designers, accountants and technicians who work on Sevens day in and day out. It isn't their hobby, it is their livelihood. You tend to pick up quite a lot of information and I might just surprise you with the depth of my knowledge!
Anyway, I'm here to help if people would like my thoughts - I've got no axe to grind and purely offer an opinion (from my point of view of course) to anyone who might like it - I'm not here to start arguments, only to help and perhaps give an alternative view on some things.
JD
nigelpugh7 said:
James, I fully agree.
Then you might what to reconsider this statement you made earlier!
No problem! In terms of the Watts linkage it makes near enough no difference at all - I'd be amazed if anyone this side of Fernando Hamilton could genuinely tell it was there.
Reckon he's about right there. Then you might what to reconsider this statement you made earlier!
No problem! In terms of the Watts linkage it makes near enough no difference at all - I'd be amazed if anyone this side of Fernando Hamilton could genuinely tell it was there.
nigelpugh7 said:
Whilst we all know you worked for CC for many years, and I also know that your role was more a product marketing manager role, than a pure marketing role, I would like to suggest that a lot of people here have a deeper and broader understanding of caterham technicalities etc.
As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
Or you could look at it this way...he's driven every type of caterham in anger, back to back, with and without all the options, most days of the week, over a period of 8 years. [Disclosure: i know James, this is actually the case]As such you may find that your opinions might meet with quite a strong resistance from the longer standing members here on PH?
Who outside of the Caterham company gets to make this kind of direct comparison of what drives best?
But you're right, no doubt somebody with a beard will be along shortly to passionately defend the Watts linkage and tell us that marketing people don't know what they're talking about!
nigelpugh7 said:
James, I fully agree.
Then you might what to reconsider this statement you made earlier!
No problem! In terms of the Watts linkage it makes near enough no difference at all - I'd be amazed if anyone this side of Fernando Hamilton could genuinely tell it was there.
To be fair, he did say anything he said was just his opinion - everyone, regardless of knowledge or experience, is entitled to one aren't they, even if it doesn't match anothers?Then you might what to reconsider this statement you made earlier!
No problem! In terms of the Watts linkage it makes near enough no difference at all - I'd be amazed if anyone this side of Fernando Hamilton could genuinely tell it was there.
Welcome aboard James.
Great to have someone with such a wealth of knowledge on caterhams, that will no doubt support the advice of other long term owners. Don't hold back.... All advice welcomed
Need to move onto my 3rd caterham for mainly fast country road use. Loved the 140bhp k series , followed by R300K. Tempted by something like a R500D but wonder if I'll spoil the fun / balance of lower powered cars for the use mentioned above. Thoughts ?
Dave
Great to have someone with such a wealth of knowledge on caterhams, that will no doubt support the advice of other long term owners. Don't hold back.... All advice welcomed
Need to move onto my 3rd caterham for mainly fast country road use. Loved the 140bhp k series , followed by R300K. Tempted by something like a R500D but wonder if I'll spoil the fun / balance of lower powered cars for the use mentioned above. Thoughts ?
Dave
V7SLR said:
JD PH said:
2) You're going to do a lot of touring / motorway miles (the 4th gear in a 5 speed box is the same ratio as 6th in a 6 speed. This is because 5th in a 5 speed gear is overdrive - hence great for motorways). In lower powered cars it does slow it down - we used to joke that a 6 speed box is "like adding 20 bhp".
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