Roadsport vs. Supersport Update
Discussion
Hi gents,
You may have read my earlier post. I have decided to go for the Supersport. Here is the spec, any advice on stuff to delete / add would be greatly appreciated:
Supersport Factory Built 24,495
SV chassis 2,500
15" alloy wheels/ Avon CR500 tyres No cost option
Weather equipment 1,250
Black pack Delete (I prefer the chrome)
Aluminium 'Aero' filler cap Silver
Carpeted interior 115
Lowered floors 395
Leather adjustable seats 500
Side screen armrests 150
Momo steering wheel Since I don't think the suede is still available
12 volt power socket 110
Battery master switch 185
Heater 300
Vintage Green paint 1,150
White painted Bonnet stripe and nose band 275
Three year service plan 800
On the road package 560
Total 32,785
Thanks
You may have read my earlier post. I have decided to go for the Supersport. Here is the spec, any advice on stuff to delete / add would be greatly appreciated:
Supersport Factory Built 24,495
SV chassis 2,500
15" alloy wheels/ Avon CR500 tyres No cost option
Weather equipment 1,250
Black pack Delete (I prefer the chrome)
Aluminium 'Aero' filler cap Silver
Carpeted interior 115
Lowered floors 395
Leather adjustable seats 500
Side screen armrests 150
Momo steering wheel Since I don't think the suede is still available
12 volt power socket 110
Battery master switch 185
Heater 300
Vintage Green paint 1,150
White painted Bonnet stripe and nose band 275
Three year service plan 800
On the road package 560
Total 32,785
Thanks
Mach 7 said:
What about an FIA bar.
Spec looks good. Is that the Supersport R or 140 bhp Supersport.
Just checked Supersport R.
It's a normal 1.6 Sigma Supersport.Spec looks good. Is that the Supersport R or 140 bhp Supersport.
Just checked Supersport R.
Didn't think I'll need the FIA bar since is 95% a road car. Is that the one the academy cars have? Nightmare to get into the car with that thing.
Opted for the 15' wheels - although tyres are more expensive (apparently) the car rides higher and it's better for touring which is what I'm into.
I get a starter button "for free" with the Supersport.
I'm sure you guys have seen this already (being the die-hard Caterham fans that you are) but they are introducing new wheels for 2014 since the old style alloy wheel manufacturer went out of business - the grey ones not the Mini-lights.
These are the ones I'm having on mine.
On their website:
http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_prod...
These are the ones I'm having on mine.
On their website:
http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_prod...
PleasantPeasant said:
Didn't think I'll need the FIA bar since is 95% a road car. Is that the one the academy cars have? Nightmare to get into the car with that thing.
No, in the Academy we get a full cage. There are 2 types of hoop roll over bars, standard and 'track day'. The standard one is not as strong as the trackday but this doesn't prevent you from doing trackdays (except those arranged by the Lotus 7 Club as they mandate the trackday bar). Mach 7 said:
I have to say that is a lot of cash for a 140 Supersport.
The Caterham options list is a dangerous place for your wallet!4 years ago the only way I could keep my Roadsport 125 under £20,000 was by building it myself (the only reason I bought new anyway) and only paying extra for paint, seatbelts and Tillets.
The same car is £2000 more now.
Supersport is a good move! I got mine in June after playing with the spec over and over again before I ordered it, but that's part of the fun! Spec yours exactly the way you want it mate, it's YOUR car. Personally I didn't go for the carpets/armrests/leather padded seats. There's really not much point in trying to make it comfortable... The only advice I would give you is go with the 13 inch wheels and unless you're within a few miles of a Caterham dealer, find a good local specialist to look after it. Whatever you decide, you'll love it. Enjoy.
downsman said:
The Caterham options list is a dangerous place for your wallet!
You're definitely right about that. I think I'm happy about everything apart from the wheels now - everyone's opinions seem quite mixed.I think whether I go for 13s or 15s they will be in that new style I linked earlier. I quite like those.
In regards to the 3 year servicing, I'm quite close to Caterham Crawley (<45 mins) so it makes sense for me.
Just my thoughts:
£800 seems a lot for a servicing scheme. Not exactly a hard car to service after all.
Get the 13" wheels, the ride will be better ultimately. I've not hit any speed bumps with mine as yet and I've been over a few already.
FIA bar is a no brainer in my opinion. It's the one major safety feature in a car that is otherwise relatively lacking in safety equipment. Your already in for £30k, what's another couple of hundred
Also, have you considered building it yourself? Lots of fun if you've got the space.
Tom
£800 seems a lot for a servicing scheme. Not exactly a hard car to service after all.
Get the 13" wheels, the ride will be better ultimately. I've not hit any speed bumps with mine as yet and I've been over a few already.
FIA bar is a no brainer in my opinion. It's the one major safety feature in a car that is otherwise relatively lacking in safety equipment. Your already in for £30k, what's another couple of hundred
Also, have you considered building it yourself? Lots of fun if you've got the space.
Tom
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