Any negatives associated with the 620R ?
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Gingerbread Man said:
You could fit 2x 20L Jerry cans on the passenger seat if you wanted to.
You can to think smart when packing, but you can squeeze many things in.
I used to live in Petersfield, so runs to Goodwood for different occasions were frequent. Nice part of the world.
Thanks for that. I’ve got 2 x 20L Jerry cans and have just bought a 5L version. I’ll see what fits.You can to think smart when packing, but you can squeeze many things in.
I used to live in Petersfield, so runs to Goodwood for different occasions were frequent. Nice part of the world.
At my last TD my nephew left me running “on vapours” and on the way to the local petrol station, only a mile away, I hit unexpectedly heavy traffic. It was stress I could have easily avoided with a spare can (or two). We live and learn!
Thanks for everyone’s input, much appreciated.
Interesting thread.
Depends what you want out of the car. I have driven most of the high powered Caterham's now more typically associated with track use and I would say money no object a 620R is a great track car and a lot of laughs.
However, if you are looking after the pennies you can go almost as fast (id say 90% that of 620R) in a high powered k series (200bhp+) or R400/420Duratec.
Finally as some others have commented the cheapest way to go faster imho is setup rather than bhp. A good set of adjustable suspension, slicks and fast flooring (all in a couple of thousand all in) on one of the cars listed above would take on any 620R's on track. You also then have the adjustability to dial back the suspension for a nice country drive too.
That said add that setup to a 620 and you'll really be flying lol
Just food for thought. :-)
Depends what you want out of the car. I have driven most of the high powered Caterham's now more typically associated with track use and I would say money no object a 620R is a great track car and a lot of laughs.
However, if you are looking after the pennies you can go almost as fast (id say 90% that of 620R) in a high powered k series (200bhp+) or R400/420Duratec.
Finally as some others have commented the cheapest way to go faster imho is setup rather than bhp. A good set of adjustable suspension, slicks and fast flooring (all in a couple of thousand all in) on one of the cars listed above would take on any 620R's on track. You also then have the adjustability to dial back the suspension for a nice country drive too.
That said add that setup to a 620 and you'll really be flying lol
Just food for thought. :-)
Just on the thread title, the only negative I can really think of are.
1. Sequential box is a less than great around town but great on track.
2. It appears to the only Caterham that breaks the rule of little to no depreciation. That said if you are buying second hand you may be able to take advantage and get one of the "older" cars and grab a bargain
3. Noise limits. Rear exit exhaust is a must. Never seen a raceco exhaustion a 620 but this might be your other option. Also I don't like the look of rear exit exhausts. It does look right on a Caterham (also is the lowest point on the car if you ground out)
4. Suspension is very hard for the road but not an issue for track again (or you can retrofit adjustable for best of both)
5. Engine won't get up to temp in winter - but you can use cardboard to block off half the radiator
6. Fuel tank only does a 100miles at motorway speed - but not an issue if on a trailer. You'll need to plan out any road trips round Europe though :-)
7. Relatively higher running costs than the naturally aspirated cars, due to the supercharger and required maintenance (if keeping for longer) - less DIY friendly too due to reduce engine bay space.
8. Joking aside its very fast for the road. Your well into license loosing territory before its "on the edge"
basically nothing massive but cumulatively you can see why people say its a track car.
1. Sequential box is a less than great around town but great on track.
2. It appears to the only Caterham that breaks the rule of little to no depreciation. That said if you are buying second hand you may be able to take advantage and get one of the "older" cars and grab a bargain
3. Noise limits. Rear exit exhaust is a must. Never seen a raceco exhaustion a 620 but this might be your other option. Also I don't like the look of rear exit exhausts. It does look right on a Caterham (also is the lowest point on the car if you ground out)
4. Suspension is very hard for the road but not an issue for track again (or you can retrofit adjustable for best of both)
5. Engine won't get up to temp in winter - but you can use cardboard to block off half the radiator
6. Fuel tank only does a 100miles at motorway speed - but not an issue if on a trailer. You'll need to plan out any road trips round Europe though :-)
7. Relatively higher running costs than the naturally aspirated cars, due to the supercharger and required maintenance (if keeping for longer) - less DIY friendly too due to reduce engine bay space.
8. Joking aside its very fast for the road. Your well into license loosing territory before its "on the edge"
basically nothing massive but cumulatively you can see why people say its a track car.
If you are buying it as a track car and are serious about track days, then I'd say you should be trailering - which then opens you up to look at ex-race cars with the sequential gearbox and track ready options (cage, brakes, suspension etc).
If you are just looking to increase pub bragging rights... then get a 620r - nothing wrong with that, just be honest with why you are buying it.
I know that might sound harsh, but honestly you don't see very many 620r driven on track to their potential...
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