Random question! Japanese Caterhams & ride height…

[Nigel B]

This is a bit of a strange one, but I’ve been wondering about it for a while.

Obviously Caterhams are a popular car in Japan & when scanning the ‘net for Caterham related material, I find I often come across Japanese Caterham photos, YouTube videos, blogs, Facebook posts etc. 

One thing I’ve noticed is Japanese Caterhams often have a noticeably lower ride height at the rear than British cars. It’s one of those things that once you’ve spotted it, you can’t help but notice that it’s a common feature of Japanese Sevens.

Does anyone have any idea why that is? Surely a certain amount of rake is required when setting up a Caterham? It’s been puzzling me for a while now.

[Mark w]

Its related to the average weight of the anticipated occupant.

Too many pies and pints consumed in the UK .

[Nigel B]

Ah, I see! Cheers Mark, I hadn't considered that aspect of things. 

[Tom_Arundel]

and, probably,- better roads, no potholes, no cats eyes, no loose manhole covers, no speed humps, bricks, timber, etc.,.....not to mention Hedgehogs!!!

[Nigel B]

True enough! I'm in Edinburgh & some of the roads there are shocking. I was saying to my son in law recently, when we were out for a blat, 'whoever's in charge of the roads in Edinburgh should be forced to drive a Caterham for a company car!'. I'm sure that would improve matters.