R500

[Gareth]

the great thing about caterhams is that you dont need a huge amount of power to enjoy it. A 135bhp 1.6l K series will run rings round a supercharged exige and be a hell of a lot of fun on its 175 section tyres. Have you tried one??

Yeah but we're all power hungry at the end of the day.

Only the one's looking to mask a lack of talent

Standard cars cannot be classified as talent maskers

[mckeann]

the great thing about caterhams is that you dont need a huge amount of power to enjoy it. A 135bhp 1.6l K series will run rings round a supercharged exige and be a hell of a lot of fun on its 175 section tyres. Have you tried one??

Yeah but we're all power hungry at the end of the day.

Only the one's looking to mask a lack of talent

Yeh, those honda's are pure talent maskers if the driver is a straightline hero, but trust me, they are alot harder to lap quickly compared to a standard elise.

[mac]

Yeh, those honda's are pure talent maskers if the driver is a straightline hero, but trust me, they are alot harder to lap quickly compared to a standard elise.

Oh, don't get me started on straight line hero's .......eh Gareth

[Andy G]

I suspect for Mass having the ultimate version of the car will be a bit of an attraction also

[mac]

What about the big CSR with a 6 speed sequential box then?



Mac

[Gareth]

Yeh, those honda's are pure talent maskers if the driver is a straightline hero, but trust me, they are alot harder to lap quickly compared to a standard elise.

Oh, don't get me started on straight line hero's .......eh Gareth

Aww Mac, still that???

[Lazydonkey]

I'm not afraid to admit that i find jons 160bhp cateringvan terrifyingly quick.

[Scotty C]

the great thing about caterhams is that you dont need a huge amount of power to enjoy it. A 135bhp 1.6l K series will run rings round a supercharged exige and be a hell of a lot of fun on its 175 section tyres. Have you tried one??

Yeah but we're all power hungry at the end of the day.

Only the one's looking to mask a lack of talent

Maybe in slow traffic, but driven close to 100% they are a bit of a handfull?

[Modena Scotland]

I have driven some lower BHP Caterhams but not at KH.

Guys, I expect the R500 to be quite difficult to drive properly, much more so than lower bhp cars. The power delivery will be a lot more severe so the adjustments during corners will be a lot harder. That's part of attraction for me. Looking forward to the experience.

Andy knows me quite well

I can't justify spending 40K GBP on the new R500 so looking for a suitable alternative at a much cheaper price. Also, no doubt I will have a few spins in it. Hope I can avoid Mass in tyre the next time

[Lazydonkey]

That why you're trying to convince Kevin to take the caterham tomorrow mass ?

[Modena Scotland]

I have meant to get a pax on Kev's 7 for the last few TDs, but never had the chance. Also Kev on 7 means DRY track , which is what we want.

[mac]

My car can still scare the holy crap out of me. I'd love to get something quicker but I've not came anywhere near the potential of the RS'A@ yet.



Mac

[Modena Scotland]

Mac

What spec is your 7? How long have you had it?

[paulW]

I think my feeling towards power in a Caterham, is very much like my feeling towards women’s breasts.

More than a handful can indeed be a waste, however having more than you can handle can be far more entertaining.

[mac]

It's a standard Roadsport A - full cage, 135bhp supersport engine - track suspension, stiff front ARB - adjustable rear, 6 speed box and LSD.

Had it about 18 months now, but it's only really been the last 6 months that I've started to use it anywhere near properly - it's just the acceleration through the gears, feels manic, it's pretty quick with only the honda'ed elises getting past - in the Wright hands it's capable of a mid 57 second lap on the old format of Knockhill IIRC.


Mac