620r Paddle shift to avoid clutch and gearbox issues

[kwe620]

Hi, I've had my 620r  (s3) since 2018 and have thoroughly enjoyed this maddest of Caterhams. However, it's not been without its issues having already got through two clutches. I use the car both on the road and track, I have done about 10,000 miles. 

I've tried to always make quick, positive, flatshifts on the way up and rev matched, clutch downshifts. Maybe I just lack talent -:(.  

Anyhow, I can't keep changing the clutch every 18 months or risk Sadev gearbox damage,  so I'm now looking into converting to a paddle shift system. From what I have read, this could help on both counts.

I've seen options from  PGM/Meteor ,  Westermann, Jack Webber and as always I'm trying to find the right balance of performance, quality and value.

I would really appreciate any current input from people who have made this conversion on a 620R or are thinking about it.

Thanks.  

Kenny

[Benton]

If you haven't already I suggest you post your question / visit the Facebook Caterham 620 Owners Group definitely a number of members have explored and deployed different options

[pgm]

As Benton has suggested you will find some owners on the 620 forum on Facebook. If you need any information just give us a call, there isn't any pressure just straight forward advice.

Kind regards PGM

[pgm]

Also meant to say depending where you reside we have an Open Day on Sunday 3rd July so do drop by if you can make it.

[Phillip Meyer]

Anyone have a link to the 620 owners group on Facebook? I didn't know about it.

[Benton]

Just search for Caterham 620 Owners Group. It's a private group.