chassis terminology?

[Ian7]

Anyone know what the so-called "metric" chassis is that is often referred to on BlatChat?

 

(not a member there, so can't post directly)

 

thx

[11Budlite]

I'm not positive Ian, but I believe the metric chassis is the new mig-welded one made by Caged as opposed to the original chassis made by Arch that were brazed.

 

Bruce :7drive:

[bsimon]

I'm not positive Ian, but I believe the metric chassis is the new mig-welded one made by Caged as opposed to the original chassis made by Arch that were brazed.

 

True. Caged is now trading under the name Steel fabrications Ltd. It seems it's a subsidiary of Caterham Cars.

Here's the scuttlebutt from BC, circa 2006.

[bsimon]

oops, double post

[pksurveyor]

My 2009 Caterham SV is made by Arch.

[bsimon]

FWIU...the CSR and most limited volume chassis(LHD for example) are still made by Arch. The Classic, Roadsport, Superlight, and SV are usually a Steel Fab chassis unless otherwise specified. There's been talk on BC of a 500 squid premium to get an Arch chassis.

 

Mav Richards has some "Arch Inside" stickers available if you'd like to advertise the pedigree of your car.