Can i track this
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Hi all
Im looking at a 2002 1.8 k series caterham with circa 26k miles on the clock with good service history but not been tracked.. being new to the Caterham world and this being a 20 year old car do you think taking it on track would be ok or am i asking for trouble ,how robust are they at this age ?
Your thoughts appreciated
Graham
Im looking at a 2002 1.8 k series caterham with circa 26k miles on the clock with good service history but not been tracked.. being new to the Caterham world and this being a 20 year old car do you think taking it on track would be ok or am i asking for trouble ,how robust are they at this age ?
Your thoughts appreciated
Graham
CGraham said:
Hi all
Im looking at a 2002 1.8 k series caterham with circa 26k miles on the clock with good service history but not been tracked.. being new to the Caterham world and this being a 20 year old car do you think taking it on track would be ok or am i asking for trouble ,how robust are they at this age ?
Your thoughts appreciated
Graham
Just get it checked over, and set up, preferably by an outfit or person that knows what to look for in a track Caterham and go for it. Being such a lightweight car it should have been pretty under stressed so shouldn’t be suffering from too much wear issues if it has been looked after.Im looking at a 2002 1.8 k series caterham with circa 26k miles on the clock with good service history but not been tracked.. being new to the Caterham world and this being a 20 year old car do you think taking it on track would be ok or am i asking for trouble ,how robust are they at this age ?
Your thoughts appreciated
Graham
Where are you based? Plenty of people will be able to recommend decent help.
I completely agree with the above posters, Caterhams are very at home on track so it'd be a shame not to.
As said, a decent inspection to make sure the suspension, brakes and tyres are all good is a must. The only other thing I'd add is it's most likely a wet sumped car (which is sensitive to oil level on track), so make sure the oil level is at max throughout the day. The K Series dipstick is a bugger to read correctly though due to the crappy little piece of yellow plastic on the end.
As said, a decent inspection to make sure the suspension, brakes and tyres are all good is a must. The only other thing I'd add is it's most likely a wet sumped car (which is sensitive to oil level on track), so make sure the oil level is at max throughout the day. The K Series dipstick is a bugger to read correctly though due to the crappy little piece of yellow plastic on the end.
Gulf7 said:
Find out what the roll bar requirements are for the TDO you're going to go on track with. For example, some require a full roll cage, and others require the track day roll bar as a minimum...
I think it's only the L7 club that had those requirements I'm not sure if they still do. I've not come across any other TDO that does.Gulf7 said:
BertBert said:
I think it's only the L7 club that had those requirements I'm not sure if they still do. I've not come across any other TDO that does.
L7C require the track day bar as a minimum. Lotus on Track require an FIA bar (track day bar with petty strut) as a minimum.LoT said:
All cars that are registered after 1995, with the exception of Lotus, VX220/Speedster, Alpine, Ferrari, McLaren & Porsche must be fitted with a full 6 point approved roll-cage, unless prior approval is given in writing by Paul Golding.
BertBert said:
Well, well, well! Apparently...
There's a specific clause for Caterhams:LoT said:
All cars that are registered after 1995, with the exception of Lotus, VX220/Speedster, Alpine, Ferrari, McLaren & Porsche must be fitted with a full 6 point approved roll-cage, unless prior approval is given in writing by Paul Golding.
LoT said:
Caterham type vehicles must be fitted with a full 6 point approved roll-cage at Spa Francorchamps, Zandvoort, Dijon, Le Mans, Bilster Berg & Zolder. At all other circuits Caterham type vehicles must be fitted with an FIA/Motorsport UK/FFSA/RACB approved Roll Over Protection system(ROPs), although we recommend a full FIA approved roll-cage.
I have the track day roll bar but don't want to drill my car for a petty strut (without which Caterham have confirmed that the track day bar isn't FIA approved). So I'll be doing track days with L7C.Edited by Gulf7 on Monday 15th March 07:00
Gulf7 said:
I have the track day roll bar but don't want to drill my car for a petty strut (without which Caterham have confirmed that the track day bar isn't FIA approved). So I'll be doing track days with L7C.
Understood. although the petty strut hole isn't that onerous. I drilled mine back in the day.Just reread this as I didn't read it properly.I'm surprised that the roll bar has to be drilled. The original fia bars had a bush welded in As you'd expect.
My suspicion is that this isn't correct and that the bar you are looking at isn't an FIA bar. And doesn't work with a strut.
But it's only a suspicion!
Bert
My suspicion is that this isn't correct and that the bar you are looking at isn't an FIA bar. And doesn't work with a strut.
But it's only a suspicion!
Bert
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