New 420R owner

[Max-Wilde]

Hello,

I thought I would finally join up rather than just browse now that I am actually in the fold!

My car is a 2020 420R with a few nice bits! Only had a couple of dry days with the car so far, but I’m already converted, it’s an absolute riot.

I look forward to joining a few meets and track days etc.

[jimhcat]

Lovely looking car. If you don't already have an aeroscreen I would strongly recommend you get one for track days.
It takes minutes to swop between the two and the difference on track feels like another 100bhp

[Blue 7]

Congratulations on your purchase & good choice! I love the colour! I’ve had my 420R for almost three years now & I absolutely love it, I can’t imagine ever selling it. Roll on the summer!

[Max-Wilde]

jimhcat said:

Lovely looking car. If you don't already have an aeroscreen I would strongly recommend you get one for track days.
It takes minutes to swop between the two and the difference on track feels like another 100bhp

Thanks! Oh yes an aeroscreen is the top of the list! I have heard it’s a massively different experience, looking forward to trying it out!

[Max-Wilde]

Blue 7 said:

Congratulations on your purchase & good choice! I love the colour! I’ve had my 420R for almost three years now & I absolutely love it, I can’t imagine ever selling it. Roll on the summer!

Thanks much appreciated! Ah glad to hear it’s a keeper! Yes 100% can’t wait for a bit of dry weather!

[nunuk]

Congrats, nice unit! Another converted here, since late 2019 and with only one serious regret: not having come to faith much much earlier!

[Max-Wilde]

nunuk said:

Congrats, nice unit! Another converted here, since late 2019 and with only one serious regret: not having come to faith much much earlier!

Thanks! Yes likewise! I have always had 400bhp-500bhp modern cars, and the small lightweight thing is a revelation, completely different experience!

[Max-Wilde]

Managed to get a couple of hours in the car this morning when it was dry and semi sunny, shortly after I got completely soaked, found some amazing roads around hitchin, Hertford and ware though.

Every drive gets better and better at the moment as confidence grows, it really is an amazing car, the way it turns blows my mind!

[AndrewGP]

Very nice indeed, I really like the colour with the contrasting carbon arches!

[Max-Wilde]

AndrewGP said:

Very nice indeed, I really like the colour with the contrasting carbon arches!

Thanks!

[Max-Wilde]

First little job done on the car today, replacing the standard paper filter for the K&N panel filter from the 420r race car.

[Blue 7]

It’s looking great! You can’t beat a bit of fettling.

[Max-Wilde]

Blue 7 said:

It’s looking great! You can’t beat a bit of fettling.

Cheers! Oh yes, I’ve got an ever growing list of things to buy and bits to tinker with!

[Max-Wilde]

Had a meet up with some of the Herts club guys today 👍

[Max-Wilde]

Another little job off the list, steering wheel spacer!

Even with the lowered floors, when going round left hand bends I have to make sure my foot is in a certain position on the clutch pedal in order for my hand to pass my leg, so hopefully this spacer will solve that problem and I can leave my clutch leg in the natural position at all times!

[Blue 7]

I think little tweaks like that can make all the difference. I’ve raised the driver’s seat slightly in my car (rather ironic, given I have lowered floors!) & fiddled extensively with the pedals, but feeling comfortable in the car helps you to feel at one with it, which is what Caterhams are all about.

[g7jhp]

Max-Wilde said:

Managed to get a couple of hours in the car this morning when it was dry and semi sunny, shortly after I got completely soaked, found some amazing roads around hitchin, Hertford and ware though.

Every drive gets better and better at the moment as confidence grows, it really is an amazing car, the way it turns blows my mind!

Lay by at the top of the hill after Langley heading towards the bend next to Knebworth Park?

[Max-Wilde]

Blue 7 said:

I think little tweaks like that can make all the difference. I’ve raised the driver’s seat slightly in my car (rather ironic, given I have lowered floors!) & fiddled extensively with the pedals, but feeling comfortable in the car helps you to feel at one with it, which is what Caterhams are all about.

100% enjoying doing a few little bits to make it feel mine, it didn’t feel right on certain bends, if it stepped out and my clutch foot wasn’t in the right place I’d worry my knee would be in the way of correcting it! So hopefully this will make a huge difference!

[Max-Wilde]

g7jhp said:

Lay by at the top of the hill after Langley heading towards the bend next to Knebworth Park?

Yes! Lovely bit of road!

[Max-Wilde]

Another job ticked off the list, fitted the JAL LED indicators and clear lenses. Looks so much better!