New Owner saying Hello

[smemly]

Well, after a couple of months of contemplation,I've finally taken the plunge and bought my First Caterham. A little encouragement from Kalibre46 along the way has helped.

I would say that I am whole heartedly a bike person, having had motocross bikes from the age of 6, spent a few years doing trials and more recently track riding on my super bike spec ZXR750.

However, I've been thinking about moving away from bikes and it would appear that a caterham is the natural progression.

Car I bought is a 2009 super light 150 in blue. it's still at caterham south having lowered floors and leather seats fitted. Hoping to pick it up next weekend.

Already planning a trip to Scotland and a few track days this year. Should be fun.

Edited by smemly on Saturday 15th February 17:49

[viper blue]

That's a nice looking example. Enjoy it.

I have the CSR over in Hampshire.

Enjoy

[Mach 7]

Nice colour for a 7.

When the rain stops i'm sure you will enjoy it.

[cb4798]

Good choice. When I was in Caterham South a couple of weeks ago my wife was taken out for a drive in that car. She loved it.

[cb4798]

Good choice. When I was in Caterham South a couple of weeks ago my wife was taken out for a drive in that car. She loved it.

[smemly]

Cheers guy, the fun begins soon....

So what are musts for Caterham ownership?

I assume I need a trickle charger for the battery?

Are these things setup generically at the factory or are they taylored to the individual? Being a bit larger than average I assume I need the car setup with me in it?

[banana]

Hi - quick call them and cancel the leather seats and save the money - honest believe me you want the tillets. If you don't do it now you will be doing it in 6 months.

[coppice]

Hmm- not if you are a well made chap like me you won't. Tried them once- my arse was near inseparable from those silly bloody Tillets . Leather's been fine for me for 60 odd k Seven miles

[Darumvej]

Get Caterham to fit an isolator switch, I have one on mine and it's often left 5 weeks at a time without starting and it will still fire up with the standard Banner battery fitted.

Never needed to trickle charge or jump start.

[rubystone]

coppice said:

Hmm- not if you are a well made chap like me you won't. Tried them once- my arse was near inseparable from those silly bloody Tillets . Leather's been fine for me for 60 odd k Seven miles

But to be fair, John, if the OP is not a lard arse, you'll agree that Tillets really contribute to the 'wired-in' feeling of driving a 7. I have driven many hard miles on track and road, mountain pass and motorway in 7 7s, all with Tillets including a one hit run from home to Fredy Kumshik's and not a bad back from any of them.

[smemly]

I wanted to keep the tillet's but although I could get in them, they were a little too snug for comfort. If I lay off the pies I might fit in them one day.

For now, I don't see them as a viable option.

I assume the isolator switch effectively disconnects the battery from the car & stops the immobiliser slowly draining it?

[Darumvej]

I assume the isolator switch effectively disconnects the battery from the car & stops the immobiliser slowly draining it?
[/quote]

Yes correct, plus makes the car more secure when parking up as you can take the isolator key with you.

[anniesdad]

Congratulations on your Caterham purchase! The car looks great, I love blue cars.

[DE15 CAT]

Darumvej said:

I assume the isolator switch effectively disconnects the battery from the car & stops the immobiliser slowly draining it?

Yes correct, plus makes the car more secure when parking up as you can take the isolator key with you.

I also like having a bike chain in the 'boot' section around the roll bar then take off the steering wheel put through the chain & lock for extra feeling secure when parked up when out 'n' about.

Edited by DE15 CAT on Wednesday 19th February 11:32

[framerateuk]

Darumvej said:

Yes correct, plus makes the car more secure when parking up as you can take the isolator key with you.

Yeah I do this too. Though I bought a spare isolator key to keep on my keyring just in case anything happens to it. Or if you accidentally leave it on and some funny person decides to take it.

I also tend to take the steering wheel with me, since it's detachable.