Supersport or not?

[Boss Hogg]

After an amazing full day test drive in a classic 7, potential new owner looking at a Roadsport 150, Superlight or the new Supersport. Building the car specifications to more or less the same levels (BHP aside) the Supersport is between £3-4k cheaper and appears a no brainer.

However, with intended use of 85% road, 15% track and being new to Caterham driving/ownership I’m concerned the aggressive 'race' suspension set-up of the Supersport will be too much to live with. Any ideas what would be required and cost to return the suspension set-up to a more road-friendly Superlight spec?

Any general thoughts on the above 3 cars, Supersport seems to carry a lot of good options for the £££?

[grenpayne]

Is the supersport suspension harder or just more adjustable? Might be worth checking with CC? IMHO the Supersport looks like a bargain compared to the others!

[Boss Hogg]

Called Caterham today, it is indeed different race dampers only, specially set-up for the Supersport. Can easily be swapped back to more civilised dampers is required. Very close to ordering!!

[pat the plumber]

Drive one, where are you based, you're welcome to try my Superlight suspension

[Boss Hogg]

thanks for the offer Pat, ordering the car tomorrow shame about the 5 month wait for the kit to arrive

[grenpayne]

Congratulations, I'm sure you'll be really pleased with it! On the plus side you can build it over the winter ready for the spring