Lotus seven or Caterham? - Page 2

rescue dude · 6 Feb 2008, 11:34 (Ref:2122367)

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Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

I would suggest if buying second hand go for one that (a) has been run in competition, and then (b) ask on hear if anyone knows the car!!!

There are a few cars competing on the hills that i wouldn't drive round Tesco's car park let alone at race speeds up a hill!!!!!

So i would add to that is (C) make sure it has been properly maintained.

bentimingstrut · 7 Feb 2008, 01:33 (Ref:2122955)

A If its been used in Hillclimbs and is known on here you will probably pay a premium for it.
B Its more fun to build your own

LYNX · 7 Feb 2008, 07:59 (Ref:2123032)

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Originally Posted by bentimingstrut

A If its been used in Hillclimbs and is known on here you will probably pay a premium for it.
B Its more fun to build your own

Yes, I have been looking at building my own, with the help of my husband - at least I will know that no area has been skipped or an "Irish Spanner" used. It also gives me the advantage of knowing how the car goes together - which, in theory, should make it easier to take apart.

Lord Summerisle · 12 Feb 2008, 12:47 (Ref:2127163)

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Originally Posted by rescue dude

There are a few cars competing on the hills that i wouldn't drive round Tesco's car park let alone at race speeds up a hill!!!!!

So i would add to that is (C) make sure it has been properly maintained.

exactly...

i'd be warey of any green pug 205s....
(and deffo check for any bits of orange plastic around the front end from its last cone eating session...)

james_williams · 12 Feb 2008, 13:03 (Ref:2127173)

Tim Cross' Caterham is for sale. This would be a competitive option which is quick and road going, and below your £20K budget.

http://www.tcscars.com/vehicle_detail.asp?vehicleid=2

Regards,

James

rescue dude · 12 Feb 2008, 22:42 (Ref:2127540)

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Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

exactly...

i'd be warey of any green pug 205s....
(and deffo check for any bits of orange plastic around the front end from its last cone eating session...)

Bloomin cheek!!

Get your haircut.

Steve Wilkinson · 13 Feb 2008, 08:51 (Ref:2127727)

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Originally Posted by rescue dude

Bloomin cheek!!

Get your haircut.

Quiet right too!

Mind you anyone checking out Dude's Pug should also be looking for grass-cuttings 'welded' to the underside after his last Loton excursion!

rescue dude · 13 Feb 2008, 16:56 (Ref:2128045)

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Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

Quiet right too!

Mind you anyone checking out Dude's Pug should also be looking for grass-cuttings 'welded' to the underside after his last Loton excursion!

I've cleaned them out you cheeky bugger!!!

LYNX · 13 Feb 2008, 17:13 (Ref:2128068)

OK guys you've had your laughs - but how about a decent suggestion for a starter car - with basic mechanics i.e. no computers - that can be worked on with a Haynes Manual and a tuning book?

Steve Wilkinson · 15 Feb 2008, 09:40 (Ref:2129447)

Lynx, a lot depends on what you want to do with the car between events. If it is to be your daily transport then I would rule out the Locaterfield option. Therefore I have two short lists for you to consider.

7 Day Transport Option: 1) 1.4 Peugeot 205 Rallye; 2) 1.4 Peugeot 206 Rallye; 3) 1.9 Peugeot 205 GTi

Week-end Chariot: 1) 1.6 Caterham with K Series engine; 2) 1.6 Westfield again with K Series; 3) 1.6 Sylva Striker with RAW Toyota engine

All of these should be available for less than half of your budget as your specified you wanted to drive them to events so the out & out Locaterfield racers which are more expensive would not be suitable and some are not even Road Legal.

We cannot make the decision for you, but I would suggest that you consider the above when compiling your short-list.

Best of luck.

LYNX · 15 Feb 2008, 10:04 (Ref:2129468)

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Originally Posted by Steve Wilkinson

Lynx, a lot depends on what you want to do with the car between events. If
We cannot make the decision for you, but I would suggest that you consider the above when compiling your short-list.

Best of luck.

Cheers Steve

Thanks for the suggestions - I am pretty sure it will be a Caterham, possibly self-build to ensure I am able to work on it when necessary at the event. Am busy working through the specs on the Caterham page, plus prices of course!

DaveK · 15 Feb 2008, 12:19 (Ref:2129555)

Lynx

Will Halls red westfield is for sale at a very reasonable price, its a competitive car with all the expensive bits , nitrons, 240bhp vx engine etc all ready fitted.

Its worth a look if thats the class you are looking at.

Dave

Westysprinter · 12 Mar 2008, 12:53 (Ref:2149948)

I started with a 1600 pinto westfield now upgraded to a 1600 zetec SE, westfield have a very healthy championship.
Strikers a bloomin quick also

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