A Question..

[LRdriver II]

Hiya,

Having looked at caterhams the last few years I have a question.

How many parts are compatible when you try to convert a normal chassis car to an SV? I have seen the prices of a few SL's and was thinking to buy a separate SV chassis and convert as many parts over as possible. How cheap should a car be before this makes sense? or is this just a crazy idea?

[Murph7355]

It's a crazy idea. *Especially* using a pukka SL as a start!

Lots of bits are the same, but by the time you've spunked money on the bits that aren't you'd have been better off buying a starter kit (if you can with the SV?).

Anyway, do you *really* need an SV? I'm 6'4", 34-36" inseam (depending on who's measuring) and at my chunkiest tipped the scales in excess of 18st. And I fit in a std chassis.

These cars are meant to be small. And you lose a fair degree of intimacy relative to a std chassis IMO.

[poorcardealer]

Yeah have to agree..I had to squeeze myself in and was a bit snug but it was worth it, have driven an SV and its not the same

[Shaun_E]

Many of the parts are different e.g. axle, exhaust manifold, dashboard, windscreen, hood, rollover bar, etc. so in reality not a practical idea and you would have to put it through SVA.

[7db]

Mad idea.

Just get the SV. They're quicker, dontcha know.

{*dons (extra large) flameproof mac*}

[mechsympathy]

Here, take this fire extinguisher too. And remember, the number you want is 999

[Murph7355]

Some fires are so fierce they blow themselves out

Needless to say, he's wrong.

[jackal]

not a good idea IMO