Darth G-F
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Don't know about R1 engines in a Caterham but, I'm looking to buy a Hayabusa engine in a Caterham. Some pieces had to be custom built but in the end no trimming to the car was needed. The hayabusa engine/tranny being much lighter than a regular car, this particular SV body caterham weighs only 1070lbs. With the 185hp of the Busa engine it gives the car the same hp/ton ratio as a R400!!! I haven't driven it yet but it is very quick! The builder tested it on a track and did the 0-60mph in 3.25sec! Can't wait to test drive it! 😬
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Thanks everyone for the info, I feel much more comfortable ordering my car with a LSD. I will make sure it is a unit designed with the 7 in mind. I always had a LSD and I wouldn't want to re-learn how to drive with an open diff...
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The LSD makes the Miata safer because it keeps the rear end planted when going out of a corner. Without the LSD the tail is way too loose and you can't apply power to get the reat in line. With an open diff, applying power will only result in more spin. With the LSD more power will transfer weight to the rear and the slide will stop. Much safer IMHO. I will inquire what is the LSD this company has for the 7. If it is a Caterham LSD I will go for it, no way should a LSD can be more dangerous. I checked Caterham web site and the R400 and R500 both have the LSD as standard equipment.
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I am looking to buy a Caterham 7 from http://www.super7cars.com/ they sell left hand drive SV with an Hayabusa engine. This car has about the same power to weight ratio as a R400. They even got an offcial 3.25 sec 0-60mph with that car. However, the LSD is an option and the seller tells me I don't need a LSD in this car and that it even makes the car dangerous! Well I have a turbo Miata with a power to weight of about 300bhp/ton and I know for a fact that the LSD saves my butt more than anything. It does it's job very well at "limiting the slip". So I don't see why a Caterham would be dangerous with a LSD while the Miata is much safer with it. So what kind of diff do you guys have? Should I get the LSD for my Caterham? What is standard on the R300-400-500?