Hey Caterham!!
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^^ What kind of car is that?
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
^^ What kind of car is that?
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
That's EXACTLY what I asked after seeing this back in the 60's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRPDO63rI1E
I still want one, I just need more time to build my own.
^^ What kind of car is that?
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
That's EXACTLY what I asked after seeing this back in the 60's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRPDO63rI1E
I still want one, I just need more time to build my own.
it's a Caterham 7:
"Caterham Cars is a manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars based in Caterham, Surrey, UK. Their current model, the Caterham 7 (or Seven), is a direct evolution of the Series 3 Lotus Seven designed by Colin Chapman and originally launched in 1973."
Caterham Cars - Wikipedia
a car i would love to own one day.
in the uk, you get a complete kit for their base model the "classic" for £14,995.($22,901.86 USD)
same model in the states, $29,580. w/o engine or transmission.
"Caterham Cars is a manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars based in Caterham, Surrey, UK. Their current model, the Caterham 7 (or Seven), is a direct evolution of the Series 3 Lotus Seven designed by Colin Chapman and originally launched in 1973."
Caterham Cars - Wikipedia
a car i would love to own one day.
in the uk, you get a complete kit for their base model the "classic" for £14,995.($22,901.86 USD)
same model in the states, $29,580. w/o engine or transmission.
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Originally Posted By: Phishin
It's a Lotus CATERHAM!!
IIRC Caterham bought the rights to the 7 in the 70's from Lotus but the connection goes back to the 50's. I think Caterham built some of the original Lotus 7 cars.
It's a Lotus CATERHAM!!
IIRC Caterham bought the rights to the 7 in the 70's from Lotus but the connection goes back to the 50's. I think Caterham built some of the original Lotus 7 cars.
Super 7 distributor in Canada
http://www.super7cars.com/
Just down the road from me.
I have been offered to go out with the owner for a Test Drive .
No bloody way!
http://www.super7cars.com/
Just down the road from me.
I have been offered to go out with the owner for a Test Drive .
No bloody way!
I like the rear bumper, I mean tire. Learn something new every day. Looks pretty cool.
I wonder if those are REAL Minilites, or are they one of the knock offs (Panasports/etc.)??
I also wonder what this owner has under the 'bonnet'.
I also wonder what this owner has under the 'bonnet'.
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I have seen one a with a supercharged 3800 before.
Originally Posted By: ls1mike
I have seen one a with a supercharged 3800 before.
A Locost with a L67 under the hood would be a screamer. Even stock those were under-rated by about 10 hp and 20 ft/lbs, based on before/after dynos. A few mods to wake it up, and with a built 4L60 behind it, that L67 would make that Locost scoot really nicely.
I have seen one a with a supercharged 3800 before.
A Locost with a L67 under the hood would be a screamer. Even stock those were under-rated by about 10 hp and 20 ft/lbs, based on before/after dynos. A few mods to wake it up, and with a built 4L60 behind it, that L67 would make that Locost scoot really nicely.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
Originally Posted By: ls1mike
I have seen one a with a supercharged 3800 before.
A Locost with a L67 under the hood would be a screamer. Even stock those were under-rated by about 10 hp and 20 ft/lbs, based on before/after dynos. A few mods to wake it up, and with a built 4L60 behind it, that L67 would make that Locost scoot really nicely.
If one would have to fab up adapter plates/bellhousings/etc. anyway, why not a close ratio (C5 Z06) T56???
Originally Posted By: ls1mike
I have seen one a with a supercharged 3800 before.
A Locost with a L67 under the hood would be a screamer. Even stock those were under-rated by about 10 hp and 20 ft/lbs, based on before/after dynos. A few mods to wake it up, and with a built 4L60 behind it, that L67 would make that Locost scoot really nicely.
If one would have to fab up adapter plates/bellhousings/etc. anyway, why not a close ratio (C5 Z06) T56???
Err...no adapter is needed for a 3800/4L60E! It was a factory installation in 4th-generation F-bodies. That, or use a TH-200-4R...and can you get a clutch & flywheel to mate a T56 to a 3800? AFAIK, they all used automatic transmissions.
Originally Posted By: Jarlaxle
Err...no adapter is needed for a 3800/4L60E! It was a factory installation in 4th-generation F-bodies. That, or use a TH-200-4R...and can you get a clutch & flywheel to mate a T56 to a 3800? AFAIK, they all used automatic transmissions.
Yes, I forgot about that combo, and was thinking about the L67 version only with the auto tranasaxle (it must be my V-8 ONLY f body bias
).
Still, as great as the 4l60E may be, or can be made, I would still want to 'row my own' in a car like that.
I SERIOUSLY doubt that CATERHAM would want one with a slushbox in it, especially for how he uses his.
Err...no adapter is needed for a 3800/4L60E! It was a factory installation in 4th-generation F-bodies. That, or use a TH-200-4R...and can you get a clutch & flywheel to mate a T56 to a 3800? AFAIK, they all used automatic transmissions.
Yes, I forgot about that combo, and was thinking about the L67 version only with the auto tranasaxle (it must be my V-8 ONLY f body bias
Still, as great as the 4l60E may be, or can be made, I would still want to 'row my own' in a car like that.
I SERIOUSLY doubt that CATERHAM would want one with a slushbox in it, especially for how he uses his.
Nuttin' a little machine work couldn't fix. My BIL can make a brake caliper from a chunk of titanium, I'm betting he could easily make an over the counter flywheel and clutch work.
Originally Posted By: expat
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
^^ What kind of car is that?
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
That's EXACTLY what I asked after seeing this back in the 60's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRPDO63rI1E
I still want one, I just need more time to build my own.
I am reminded of Knight Rider.
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
^^ What kind of car is that?
*And the man or woman's name is CATERHAM!
That's EXACTLY what I asked after seeing this back in the 60's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRPDO63rI1E
I still want one, I just need more time to build my own.
I am reminded of Knight Rider.
Yes indeed, the 4th gen F-body came with a 5-speed manual behind the 3800 in at least 1996. That's according to the always-right Wikipedia, so take it with an ocean full of salt.
Still, L67/L32 under the hood of a lightweight car with a row-your-own is drool-worthy!
Still, L67/L32 under the hood of a lightweight car with a row-your-own is drool-worthy!
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