Dry sump for fast Road use
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I've had dry sumps fitted to both my Sevens, the first was a 1.8 K Series car and I have one on my current R300 2.0 Duratec.
On the Duratec it's a bit of luxury for road use, but I'd say it's well worthwhile on a K Series car. I fitted a mechanical oil pressure gauge in m old Superlight and it was pretty shocking how much the oil pressure dropped on right hand turns (and this was on CR500 tyres!) If you have the funds and can get hold of a dry sump kit, then do it.
On the Duratec it's a bit of luxury for road use, but I'd say it's well worthwhile on a K Series car. I fitted a mechanical oil pressure gauge in m old Superlight and it was pretty shocking how much the oil pressure dropped on right hand turns (and this was on CR500 tyres!) If you have the funds and can get hold of a dry sump kit, then do it.
Murph7355 said:
Dry sump is worth having on any k series Caterham driven quickly.
Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.
What's putting you off the SL?
I found another one SL, but with 1.8k, fantastic condition, no rust at all in the underbody, the seller is really nice guy and yesterday I decided for his car.Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.
What's putting you off the SL?
Now I wait for the result of the inspection.
Is that kind of beauty:
Murph7355 said:
Dry sump is worth having on any k series Caterham driven quickly.
Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.
What's putting you off the SL?
Now I tell you what's putting me off regarding the Yellow SL, the 1.6 sitting in a seller shop since july 2019.Not essential on a car of that power for road use, but nice to have regardless.
What's putting you off the SL?
The seller behavior. Is difficoult when you ask a question or a picture again and again and the answer is (through voice WA message) sorry I'm in a track day, I will send you after tomorrow. And nothing.
I found the orange one through a FB group, I've ask if somebody have ti sell, I receive a lot of offer, so just have to choose.
antonio.cocchi said:
I found another one SL, but with 1.8k, fantastic condition, no rust at all in the underbody, the seller is really nice guy and yesterday I decided for his car.
Now I wait for the result of the inspection.
Is that kind of beauty:
That looks lovely too - do you have a link to the full spec?Now I wait for the result of the inspection.
Is that kind of beauty:
Understand your reasons on the other one (though the things you note are often a great bargaining chip ).
Looks like a good buy.
Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking
And now (not so similar looking )
Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.
If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.
Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking
And now (not so similar looking )
Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.
If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.
Murph7355 said:
Looks like a good buy.
Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking
And now (not so similar looking )
Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.
If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.
Love the look with the Cage! Those model doesn't allow to put screen and roof, right? Which the best Place for buy One?Pic of mine from some time ago - pretty similar looking
And now (not so similar looking )
Hasn't been used in some time (starting a family ruins time for 7 driving )...but the journey has started to recommission it...hopefully in time for getting it back on the road next Easter. Can't wait.
If at all possible I would suggest trying to get some seat time in one...but that car looks like a decent bet.
antonio.cocchi said:
I really hope so, I'm a little be nervous because Is my first 7 and I never been in One.??
To save disappointment on delivery day, ensure you have narrow shoes. Driving a 7 with trainers on is not easy, but even people with big or wide feet can drive comfortably with the right shoes Antonio, are you in this group? I couldnt see your name...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/318610305307075
The reason I ask, I do know there are a lot of European members in that group, so mau find a nearby 7'er that would take you out.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/318610305307075
The reason I ask, I do know there are a lot of European members in that group, so mau find a nearby 7'er that would take you out.
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