Dry sump for fast Road use

[antonio.cocchi]

Hi
Is that really necessary?
And for some slowly track days?
Pro, cons?
Thanks a lot

[Turn7]

What’s engine and spec ?

Also,what tyres?

[antonio.cocchi]

Turn7 said:

What’s engine and spec ?

Also,what tyres?

Superlight 1.8K 150bhp, 13" toyo888

[Turn7]

I wouldn’t have thought that needed dry sumping for road use,but I’m no expert .

I’m sure someone else will be along shortly,but if not, Dave Andrews at DVA will know for sure.

[AndrewGP]

I've had dry sumps fitted to both my Sevens, the first was a 1.8 K Series car and I have one on my current R300 2.0 Duratec.

On the Duratec it's a bit of luxury for road use, but I'd say it's well worthwhile on a K Series car. I fitted a mechanical oil pressure gauge in m old Superlight and it was pretty shocking how much the oil pressure dropped on right hand turns (and this was on CR500 tyres!) If you have the funds and can get hold of a dry sump kit, then do it.

[antonio.cocchi]

Thanks for the useful answer. I Will take the one with dry sump

[Murph7355]

Dry sump is worth having on any k series Caterham driven quickly.

Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.

What's putting you off the SL?

[antonio.cocchi]

Murph7355 said:

Dry sump is worth having on any k series Caterham driven quickly.

Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.

What's putting you off the SL?

I found another one SL, but with 1.8k, fantastic condition, no rust at all in the underbody, the seller is really nice guy and yesterday I decided for his car.
Now I wait for the result of the inspection.
Is that kind of beauty:

[antonio.cocchi]

Murph7355 said:

Dry sump is worth having on any k series Caterham driven quickly.

Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.

What's putting you off the SL?

Now I tell you what's putting me off regarding the Yellow SL, the 1.6 sitting in a seller shop since july 2019.
The seller behavior. Is difficoult when you ask a question or a picture again and again and the answer is (through voice WA message) sorry I'm in a track day, I will send you after tomorrow. And nothing.

I found the orange one through a FB group, I've ask if somebody have ti sell, I receive a lot of offer, so just have to choose.

[Murph7355]

antonio.cocchi said:

I found another one SL, but with 1.8k, fantastic condition, no rust at all in the underbody, the seller is really nice guy and yesterday I decided for his car.
Now I wait for the result of the inspection.
Is that kind of beauty:

That looks lovely too - do you have a link to the full spec?

Understand your reasons on the other one (though the things you note are often a great bargaining chip ).

[antonio.cocchi]

Was not listed anywhere. I put a message in a group on FB and he contact me. You can see in the pics:

[Turn7]

That sounds like a fun package .

[antonio.cocchi]

Turn7 said:

That sounds like a fun package .

I really hope so, I'm a little be nervous because Is my first 7 and I never been in One.😎

[Turn7]

Where are you again ?

Are you in the Fb owners group?

[Murph7355]

Looks like a good buy.

Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking



And now (not so similar looking )



Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.

If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.

[antonio.cocchi]

Turn7 said:

Where are you again ?

Are you in the Fb owners group?

If you search for Caterham in groups, I'm in every One🤣

[antonio.cocchi]

Murph7355 said:

Looks like a good buy.

Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking



And now (not so similar looking )



Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.

If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.

Love the look with the Cage! Those model doesn't allow to put screen and roof, right? Which the best Place for buy One?

[HustleRussell]

antonio.cocchi said:

I really hope so, I'm a little be nervous because Is my first 7 and I never been in One.??

To save disappointment on delivery day, ensure you have narrow shoes. Driving a 7 with trainers on is not easy, but even people with big or wide feet can drive comfortably with the right shoes

[antonio.cocchi]

I'm a little guy with little foot😎🤣

[Turn7]

Antonio, are you in this group? I couldnt see your name...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/318610305307075

The reason I ask, I do know there are a lot of European members in that group, so mau find a nearby 7'er that would take you out.