Jan T

Yes it is now standard and very irritating.... CC sales team dept. idea methinks! Jan PS mind you does the job though

It's an SV and I am now on my second so can't be all bad. Caterham Cars have a few s/h ones for sale including my ex car. If you want any more detailed info send me an e mail. The first ones rolled out of the factory in June 2001 and basically you pay a premium of ca. £1250 but you do get widetrack suspension and a few other thigs thrown in so in reality the premium is £18K depending on the spec. Jan

Same here mav my 500 was free. Just about to test this again as I am booked in for a 500 mile on July 18th despite the fact I don't actually have my new car yet (due next Thursday *thumbup* ). Jan

Apparently Tillet are making a larger seat for the SV and I know that Oxted trimming make padded inserts (more than one design) for Tillet seats. Worth investigating I would have thought. BTW I did 660 miles in one day in my S type leather SV seats and it was v. comfortable. Jan

I was recommended to buy a Colour bullet camera Hi res Sony 480 TVL CCD from www.rfconcepts.co.uk price £125 excl VAT. and a battery pack (£5) Very good it is too. Jan

Jim Caterham told me yesterday that the R300 was quieter without the cat by about 2 decibels Jan

Thanks for the replies...sounds like I am going to be OK Anyone tried getting on track in an R300 at Bedford? Thanks again. Jan

Am I right to assume that an R300 with it's standard exhaust will be noisier than 100dbs (measured at 45degrees from exhaust outlet at 0.5metres and at 4500rpm) ? Any advice gratefully received as I was hoping to go to Castle Combe in August. Thanks Jan

As a prospective R300 owner later in the summer I will be interested in hearing what they say. Hope you get it sorted pronto Jan

Having just ordered an R300 and living in London (where despite Ken Livingstone's 'best' efforts we still have traffic) I am a little disturbed by this posting so let's hope someone out there can post some positive news/update on this issue. Jan And along came Peter right on cue! Edited by - Jan T on 20 Apr 2003 21:53:11

Martin FWIW Simon Lambert told me it was unnecessary to fit one on my car even though my oil on trackdays gets pretty hot. Speak to Matt at ThinkAutomotive (matt@thinkauto.com ) he is very helpful. Cheers Jan

Blimey now there's 2 for sale Jan

Stuart no problem. glad you got sorted . 7 market a bit quiet at present I reckon no doubt having said that I will be killed in the rush Jan

That's the general idea, Mark Jan

Colin Trying to send you e mail but it keeps bouncing back. Pls confirm your e mail address or give an alternative. Cheers Jan

Mark/Chris I have ordered an R300 SV, caterham's first. Cheers Jan

Rare opportunity to buy a used SV 1.8VVC Roadsport SV - 150 bhp C7 RSV - registered 1st June 2001- one owner since new . Factory built and maintained. 12,000 miles, has been serviced every 3000 miles and just had it’s 12K. Reason for sale – upgrading this summer to another SV with ‘more bits’ for the track. Specification includes: 1.8 VVC engine Apollo tank from new 6 speed gearbox (new at 5K under warranty as original apparently had a manufacturing fault) Leather seats Cadbury’s metallic purple with silver noseband ( can send photo ) and silver instrument dials FIA rollbar Battery master switch fitted Adjustable platforms Omex shift light fitted (very bright and good bit of kit!) Starter button Rear wings just resprayed and armourfended 4 point harnesses 16inch 5 spoke alloy wheels Tonneau cover I am looking for offers in the region of £19,400 and I live in S London. If you are interested please e mail me at janthompson50@hotmail.com for more info or pictures. Thanks Jan

Just had mine done (Cadbury's metallic purple) and as it is not very noticeable at all I am very pleased Jan

Nick Have you got a picture? Jan

Luke Have you got any pictures of your new exhaust? Jan

Presumably Tony means Yes to Q Max and no it doesn't hurt when you hit 40.......personally I would have responded ....don't know and can't remember 😬 Jan

Interesting article in LF about fitting this and Mick Smith (the author) can see no reason why it cannot be fitted to an unmodified VVC engine unlike the Caterham set up. Can someone please enlighten me as to why the CC set up is a no no for the VVC? Thanks Jan

Has anyone out there had an exhaust fabricated by Exhaust by Design or Powerspeed for an SV (VVC)...if so I would like to make contact? Thanks Jan

Yes I would be very interested. Jan

Try http://www.signswithimpact.co.uk/products/index.htm Jan Edited by - Jan T on 20 Feb 2003 23:14:56