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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:24 pm

Today I have mainly been driving around in a Caterham 7, I found it fun and frustrating in equal measure.
Ann hated it & I'm not sure if I'd go through with purchasing one, maybe hiring one for a day or two a year is enough? :P
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Post by pHilli0 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm

Why frustrating?
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:18 pm

pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm Why frustrating?
Mainly silly things like the faffing about getting in/out of the thing, legs getting scorched by the heater despite it not being on, hard to manoeuvre at low speed with unassisted steering, unrefined engine response with an "on/off" feeling, very windy in the cabin even with the doors on, substantial exhaust noise grating after a short distance.
Apart from those few things I quite liked it :driving:
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Post by pHilli0 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:29 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:18 pm
pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm Why frustrating?
Mainly silly things like the faffing about getting in/out of the thing, legs getting scorched by the heater despite it not being on, hard to manoeuvre at low speed with unassisted steering, unrefined engine response with an "on/off" feeling, very windy in the cabin even with the doors on, substantial exhaust noise grating after a short distance.
Apart from those few things I quite liked it :driving:
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Haha yea all reasons why I personally see 7s as track or weekend blast cars. Unless I had some sweeping quiet roads near I would never get one. Too much comprise for the road with endless speed limits traffic calming etc
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:40 pm

pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:29 pm
Smartbear wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:18 pm
pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm Why frustrating?
Mainly silly things like the faffing about getting in/out of the thing, legs getting scorched by the heater despite it not being on, hard to manoeuvre at low speed with unassisted steering, unrefined engine response with an "on/off" feeling, very windy in the cabin even with the doors on, substantial exhaust noise grating after a short distance.
Apart from those few things I quite liked it :driving:
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Haha yea all reasons why I personally see 7s as track or weekend blast cars. Unless I had some sweeping quiet roads near I would never get one. Too much comprise for the road with endless speed limits traffic calming etc
I ran an Elise for a few years but that's like a limo in comparison to a 7, then z4 ownership for the last 3 and a half years has totally spoilt me :roll:
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Post by Crazy Harry » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:05 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:18 pm
pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm Why frustrating?
Mainly silly things like the faffing about getting in/out of the thing, legs getting scorched by the heater despite it not being on, hard to manoeuvre at low speed with unassisted steering, unrefined engine response with an "on/off" feeling, very windy in the cabin even with the doors on, substantial exhaust noise grating after a short distance.
Apart from those few things I quite liked it :driving:
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Yea that's the attraction - get the side screens off lot easier to get in and out and all the heat that washes back from the engine is out of the car not over you. Its a raw roadster and wind buffeting is all part of the game :rofl:

on / off switch - yea :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Can be a pig in town traffic. I'm in rural Norfolk which is fantastic Se7en country. The best thing I did was buy the Zed as my daily (grown up car) and the Caterham for the mad stuff.

Can't tell from the pics but did yours have seat belts or 4 point harness. The harness makes you feel more secure and part of the car; also makes the open sides with no screens feel less exposed.

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:26 pm

Crazy Harry wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:05 pm
Smartbear wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:18 pm
pHilli0 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:37 pm Why frustrating?
Mainly silly things like the faffing about getting in/out of the thing, legs getting scorched by the heater despite it not being on, hard to manoeuvre at low speed with unassisted steering, unrefined engine response with an "on/off" feeling, very windy in the cabin even with the doors on, substantial exhaust noise grating after a short distance.
Apart from those few things I quite liked it :driving:
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Yea that's the attraction - get the side screens off lot easier to get in and out and all the heat that washes back from the engine is out of the car not over you. Its a raw roadster and wind buffeting is all part of the game :rofl:

on / off switch - yea :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Can be a pig in town traffic. I'm in rural Norfolk which is fantastic Se7en country. The best thing I did was buy the Zed as my daily (grown up car) and the Caterham for the mad stuff.

Can't tell from the pics but did yours have seat belts or 4 point harness. The harness makes you feel more secure and part of the car; also makes the open sides with no screens feel less exposed.
4 point harnesses, they also made it more awkward to cope with!
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Post by buzyg » Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:41 pm

Crazy Harry wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:05 pm
The best thing I did was buy the Zed as my daily (grown up car) and the Caterham for the mad stuff.
Good man. :driving:

Wish I could fit in one. :|
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Post by Smartbear » Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:48 am

buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:41 pm
Crazy Harry wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:05 pm
The best thing I did was buy the Zed as my daily (grown up car) and the Caterham for the mad stuff.
Good man. :driving:

Wish I could fit in one. :|

Hi Buzy, have you tried an sv car with the bigger chassis? I'm just under 6 feet & 18stone and managed to ease in without being greased :P
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Post by buzyg » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:14 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:48 am
buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:41 pm
Crazy Harry wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:05 pm
The best thing I did was buy the Zed as my daily (grown up car) and the Caterham for the mad stuff.
Good man. :driving:

Wish I could fit in one. :|

Hi Buzy, have you tried an sv car with the bigger chassis? I'm just under 6 feet & 18stone and managed to ease in without being greased :P
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Rob , I've tried all sorts. I basically would need to cut a few inches off my 38 inch legs and the size 13 extra wide feet, that extend them even further, to fit in the vast majority of sports cars. :o TVR's and Z4's are about the only ones I fit comfortably in. Even with no seat, in my mates Silva, I don't fit in the cock pit. :cry:
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Post by Smartbear » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:41 pm

buzyg wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:14 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:48 am
buzyg wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:41 pm

Good man. :driving:

Wish I could fit in one. :|

Hi Buzy, have you tried an sv car with the bigger chassis? I'm just under 6 feet & 18stone and managed to ease in without being greased :P
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Rob , I've tried all sorts. I basically would need to cut a few inches off my 38 inch legs and the size 13 extra wide feet, that extend them even further, to fit in the vast majority of sports cars. :o TVR's and Z4's are about the only ones I fit comfortably in. Even with no seat, in my mates Silva, I don't fit in the cock pit. :cry:
Oh no! Maybe you could mod it so your feet stick out the end like a knackered pair of shoes :D
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Post by buzyg » Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:20 pm

Smartbear wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:41 pm
buzyg wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:14 pm
Smartbear wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:48 am


Hi Buzy, have you tried an sv car with the bigger chassis? I'm just under 6 feet & 18stone and managed to ease in without being greased :P
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Rob , I've tried all sorts. I basically would need to cut a few inches off my 38 inch legs and the size 13 extra wide feet, that extend them even further, to fit in the vast majority of sports cars. :o TVR's and Z4's are about the only ones I fit comfortably in. Even with no seat, in my mates Silva, I don't fit in the cock pit. :cry:
Oh no! Maybe you could mod it so your feet stick out the end like a knackered pair of shoes :D
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