Caterham virgin - purchase advise
Discussion
I want to buy a new factory built Caterham and am unsure which model to get and what bits to add on.
The main problem is that I live in Hong Kong and getting spares could prove frustrating. I am told that there are currently only about 10 sevens in HK. Reliability will unfortunately be my first priority. Hence a new factory built car. I will not take it on a track ( there are non in HK). Fortunately money is not a major problem .
My first thoughts were the Roadsports with a few upgrades , however, the CSR 200 ( is this more reliable than the 260 ? - and not as scary for a newbie )is appealing.
Options - Will the LSD be of any use when not on a track ?
Is the Superlight suspension worth having for road use. Does this lower the car at all - need to think about ground clearance for speed bumps.
Seats - Will the standard leather ones be best for road use? However, I like the look and image of the race seats. I have a 3 year old son and will need to use a booster seat - (Have read the thread on child seats already )
Stack display - Is this just a better looking set of instruments with some change up lights ? Worth the money ?
Thanks in advance
The main problem is that I live in Hong Kong and getting spares could prove frustrating. I am told that there are currently only about 10 sevens in HK. Reliability will unfortunately be my first priority. Hence a new factory built car. I will not take it on a track ( there are non in HK). Fortunately money is not a major problem .
My first thoughts were the Roadsports with a few upgrades , however, the CSR 200 ( is this more reliable than the 260 ? - and not as scary for a newbie )is appealing.
Options - Will the LSD be of any use when not on a track ?
Is the Superlight suspension worth having for road use. Does this lower the car at all - need to think about ground clearance for speed bumps.
Seats - Will the standard leather ones be best for road use? However, I like the look and image of the race seats. I have a 3 year old son and will need to use a booster seat - (Have read the thread on child seats already )
Stack display - Is this just a better looking set of instruments with some change up lights ? Worth the money ?
Thanks in advance
It's a sort of mid life crisis I suppose. Have twins on the way and already have a 2 1/2 yr old son. Currently run an Impreza turbo, but will be getting a 7 seater people carrier. So , that allows me the option of a silly 2nd car. Have thought about a 10 yr old 911, new Mini cooper S, MX 5 ETC, but then I thougt why not go all the way and get a really silly , fun car.
Thanks for the replies. There are a few routes in the New Territories of HK where there are lots of twisties (and hills ) and not much traffic.
Will get in touch with the Caterham HK branch.
Thanks for the replies. There are a few routes in the New Territories of HK where there are lots of twisties (and hills ) and not much traffic.
Will get in touch with the Caterham HK branch.
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