K Clutch Plates

[Andy Best]

I have just spoken to AP re a replacment clutch.

 

If I go via Caterham the clutch plate part is CP2257-44 however AP state I could buy part CP2257-9 which is virtually the same, somthing technical to do with the springs that changes across the parts I couldn't quite understand the difference but I was told that it won't cause me a problem.

 

Guess what part CP2257-44 is nearly twice the price of CP2257-9 and Caterham has exclusive sale of the CP2257-44.

 

Does anybody know the exact difference in laymans terms, why make two identically performing parts? Should I buy the cheaper part locally or just cough up the extra 30-40 quid, + p&p, and support the Nearns lifestyle - it's not only the cost it's the Caterham mail order hassal against the very efficent local dealer that concerns me.

 

Andy

 

Edited by - Andy Best on 11 Dec 2002 18:52:06

[Peter Carmichael]

AP Racing's own product selector suggests CP2257-9 in combination with the CP3748-6 coverfor K-series and Ford powered Caterhams.

[Lawrence_Z]

CP 2257-44

is an uprated plate for the superlight racers and R500, SLR

 

Lawrence

[SLR No.77]

Uprated in what manner, and what would be the downside if the standard AP part was used in a high powered Caterham, eg. Superlight R.

 

[Lawrence_Z]

Hearsay

 

The racers were having trouble with the damper springs failing, and so they upgraded the springs etc

 

/hearsay

 

I believe the friction material is the same,

and the cost is circa £45 from parts@caterham.co.uk PTVOC

[Andy Best]

Lawrence,

 

Thanks for the info, is £45 for the 'new' -44 part? Caterham quoted me £75.00 for the plate could mean they've picked up the wrong part/cost - I think a phone call is in order tomorrow.

 

Andy

[F355GTS]

Bought a '44' last week from Caterham £75 inc vat

 

Mark

[SLR No.77]

Does all this mean that in a non-racer situation the lesser part is likely to be fine ?

 

Stu.