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    Purplemeanie
    The Club held its second AGM by Zoom on Sunday 6th November 2022. Members who attended were able to see presentations from the Chair and the Treasurer. The General Secretary also announced the results of the elections for vacant director positions. At the end of the meeting the directors took and answered questions raised by the participating members.
    A video of Richard Nichol's presentation, "Year in Review - 2022 AGM Presentation by the Chair" is available for to be watched on YouTube
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    Mcalvert

    Lowflying November 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Seeking a Seven • Sevening in Scotland • The Austrian, Swiss and Italian Job • A Beautiful View at Beaulieu • Keeping it all on Track… • What Have I Bought! • A Life Well Lived!
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th November.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying October 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Picnicking for a Great Cause… • Dad and Lad at Croft • Cup Final Day • Driver of the day • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 4 • The Long Way Down • Welsh Winners at Wiscombe and much more...
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 7th October.
     
    Comp Sec
    Congratulations to Jeremy Davies for winning overall in the 2022 Northampton Motorsport Caterham and Lotus Seven Club Speed championship.  
    And well done to the other winners......
    Class 1 Paul Boston ( by a tie break over Charlie Wilson)
    Class 2 Ian Jones
    Class 3 Robert Jacobs
    Class 4 Jeremy Davies
    Class 5 Shaun Elwell
    Class 7 Simon Rogers
    Ladies Debbie Jones
    Veterans Michael Sankey
    Edward Lewis Ivan Pullen
    Novices Lewis Carine
    Mcalvert
    Caterham® has revealed Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000
    Vehicles re-imagine the brand’s popular Super Seven models from the 1970s and 80s with a modern twist
    Super Seven 600 reaches 0-60mph in 6.9s and has a top speed of 105mph while Super Seven 2000 tops out at 130mph achieving 0-60mph in 4.8s
    Models come with four exclusive paint options including Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue and Fawn
    Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 prices start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively
    To find out more about the Super Seven 600 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-600
    For more information on the Super Seven 2000 visit https://www.caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-iconic-range/super-seven-2000
    Caterham® has reintroduced its heritage range following the launch of two new models: Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000.
    Ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year, the latest editions take inspiration from the Caterham’s early ‘Super Sevens’ introduced in the 1970s and popularised through the 1980s; a classic, British, lightweight, two-seater sports car with the perfect blend of style and performance, yet re-imagined for the 21st century.
    While these models may look similar, they offer two very different driving experiences.
    Super Seven 600 is an accessible, pure, simple, driving experience but at a lower speed. It is a car for those who want to enjoy a leisurely Sunday drive with the wind in their hair but are less focussed on bhp and 0-60 times.
    Performance fans looking for more brutish power, faster speeds and a car that wants to be driven more enthusiastically, the Super Seven 2000 may be a more appealing vehicle.
    Both models will be available for self-assembly in the UK market as a component kit for those who crave the enjoyment of assembling their own car.
    Engine, transmission and performance
    Super Seven 600 is powered by a 660cc Suzuki turbo engine producing 84 bhp and achieves 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds as found in the Seven 170 model and shares its live axle chassis design. In comparison, Super Seven 2000, following popular demand, features a 2,000cc Duratec engine which generates 180bhp and registers 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds, this model is closely related to Seven 360 and as such utilises the ever-popular de-Dion chassis found in the majority of Caterham models. Subsequently the Super Seven 2000 can also be purchased in the larger chassis variant.
    Customers looking to enhance the handling of both cars can add a limited slip differential.
    Drivers of Super Seven 2000 can up the performance dial even further by adding a sport suspension package featuring a rear anti-roll bar and adjustable platforms as well as front ventilated discs with quad piston callipers.
    Exterior and interior look and feel
    In addition to the Seven’s usual driving performance, visually the car excels internally and externally.
    From the outside, both Super Seven vehicles come with the flared front wings previously seen on Super Seven 1600, Sprint, Super Sprint and a plethora of Caterham models throughout the 1970 & 80s. Meanwhile, Super Seven 600 boasts 14” silver Juno wheels, while Super Seven 2000 features 14“ Classic wheels.
    Both Sevens come with Avon ZT7 tyres, a chrome filler cap, a black leather Moto-Lita steering wheel, carpeted rear panel, polished exhaust and LED rear lights.
    Drivers can pick from a range of exterior colours including Gravity Black, Exocet Red, Vintage Green and Firecracker Yellow.
    The colour options don’t stop there as Caterham is launching four exclusive paint finishes not seen on any other Seven to date: Bourbon, Ashdown Green, Windsor Blue, Fawn.
    Furthermore, as an optional extra, drivers can pick the look and feel of their alloy wheels with a choice of Gold, Body or custom-coloured alloy centres with diamond cut lip.
    Inside the car, customers can choose from a range of additional colour options to give their Seven that personalised feel. Drivers can pick colours for the carpet, dashboard, leather seats, gearbox and handbrake gaiters.
    Some of the colours available for these elements of the interior include Deep Red, Cream, Birch White, Burgundy, Ginger, Admirability Blue and Biscuit Beige. 
    These colour options bestow the Super Seven 600 and 2000 with a level of finish befitting such significant models in the Caterham range and help to enhance the retro-inspired look and feel.
    Pricing
    Both models will be initially available in the UK with Super Seven 2000 on offer to the US market.
    Super Seven 600 comes in a standard chassis only while Super Seven 2000 is offered in standard and large chassis sizes. All versions are available in kit and fully built forms.
    Prices for Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will start from £29,990 and £39,990 respectively in component kit format.
    CEO of Caterham Cars, Bob Laishley, said: “With Caterham Cars celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, now feels right to be adding cars to our range that take inspiration from our past.
    “We’ve taken what was great about Sevens of yesteryear, the design, look and feel, and reimagined them for today.
    “Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000 will offer two very distinct driving experiences, appealing to a wide range of driving enthusiasts who want a taste of a modern Seven but with the charm and retro-styling of our vehicles from the 70s and 80s.”
    ENDS

    The Chair
    As a mark of respect and tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Caterham and Lotus 7 Club will be 'flying' a black and white logo for the duration of the period of national mourning following the sad news announced yesterday.
    For the majority of members she will have been the only Monarch we have known; and indeed many of you will have your own personal memories of seeing or meeting the Queen at one of the thousands of events she has undertaken during the time of her long reign.
    Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time, and we wish King Charles III the very best for the future.
    Long Live The King
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying September 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: My Fascination Started In The 1990s… • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 3 • Windscreen Wipers For Sevens That Really Work • What’s Going Down At Gurston? • Performing At Prescott • Harewood Heroics • The NC500 “In Reverse” • Putting The EV In SEVen
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th September.
    Golf Juliet Tango
    Caterham Silverstone were the generous donors of the star prize of the Club’s charity raffle.  We would like to thank them very much for this attractive offer.

    Well over 100 tickets were sold and the winning ticket was drawn by Richard Nichol, our indefatigable Club chair.  And the winner is Tony Pashley, longstanding Club member and past editor of LowFlying.  Congratulations Tony, we hope you enjoy your days hire; perhaps you will let members know how the hire car differs from your own Crossflow car.
    The second ticket, winning a Club softshell jacket was Paul Norris and the third prize of a Club cap by Byron Thomas.
    The winners have been informed by telephone and text.
     
    Note: to comply with gaming laws, this raffle was open only to those attending the event, irrespective of whether they are Club members or not.
    Mcalvert

    Lowflying August 2022

    By Mcalvert, in Lowflying,

    This Month: Exit Interview • The View From The Top • A K-Series Rebuild From Scratch Part 2 • The Wild Atlantic Way • Independence Day • Speed Championship Reports • News And Events
    Lowflying is currently with the printers and should be sent out towards members around 8th August.
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