Fred Stegeman Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Hi everyone, I was offered a Caterham, unassembled, new, and wanted to know if this was a good deal. (excuse the bad English, i'm Dutch) Caterham 1999 HPC VX ?? with 2 engines, 1 x C20XE injection and 1 x double Weber. AP high performance clutch AP high performance brakes Whitepower shocks Quaife torque bias differntial Dry sump oil system One set 16 " wheels with Michelin tires One set 13 " wheels "Minitile" with mit slicks Leather seats The price is about 15.000 pound Next question, i'm about 1,93 meter, will i fit in there ??? i know no one who drives a Caterham, and thought that this would be the place to ask. Thanks for your time. Fred Stegeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Fred, 1.93M...I think this makes you 6 foot 4. People of such height have certainly got Caterhams, many recommend the bench, or thin glassfibre, seats to give more leg room. I have used double adjustable Whitepower shocks on a few motorcycles and these are of a quality much higher than most car shocks, and fully rebuildable, so sound good. I dont have the experience to comment on the VX motor but expect a metro engine user to come along soon to help in this regard. smile.gif Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 With 2 sets of wheels, 2 engines and components such as an AP clutch it may have been a sprint or trackday race project. If it is all new, I suppose it is not far off about right. What about the gearbox? and try to get more details on the clutch. The dry sump system, is it Caterhams own? (built into the bellhousing) I am assuming it is a complete kit with all ancilliaries inc exhaust. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I think its cheap if the bits are new. Whitepowwer shocks are £2000 /set alone - they give ride height adjustability from inside the cockpit! Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 yep thats right, if it's the ones with the remote preload adjuster. Just think you could then jack up the back to show off a light underneath by the diff... ...sorry I'm hallucinating again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Depending on how long your legs are you'll almost certainly need a thin (there are 2 or 3 variants) bench seat or to sit on the floor (perhaps with a very thin foam seat made for you). It's also worth putting the pedals on the farthest stop and having a QR wheel to aid ingress/egress. If you do this I'm sure you'll find it one of the most comfy cars you've ever driven. You will need ear plugs for long trips with the doors on though as the wind smacks you right in the right ear (or left if it's LHD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salter Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Fred I am just under 6ft 4in and have had my caterham just under a year, I thought i would have real problems, so the pedals are on the farthest setting and I have a quick release wheel just to aid slipping in easier! I haven't experienced much restriction on the road or track. If you go for it have fun! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Morris Posted January 9, 2002 Share Posted January 9, 2002 Chaos, Before you ask, NO! I'm not helping you to jack up the rear of your M5 so you can fit a light. Might do the Merc if you ask me nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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