Caterman7 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 At 11AM EST I took possession of my 1996 Caterham. I immediately threw a plate on it to go for a ride. OMFG!!! Now I understand the reason for the level of passion in the posts I've been reading. I get it and now I've got one! Sean L http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/Caterman7/DSC00395.jpg?t=1247511851 http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/Caterman7/DSC00394.jpg?t=1247511894 http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/Caterman7/DSC00393.jpg?t=1247511938
yellowss7 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Yeah, your face will hurt from smiling so much for a while. Now spill the beans, whats on the other side of the mustang? Is it a Triumph Stag perhaps? Tom
Caterman7 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 Tom: Close - its a 74 TR6. I thought that was fun to drive until today. Sean L
yellowss7 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Sean, it will still be fun to drive, but your new understanding of acceleration and handling will make it feel a little dated. I've always liked the looks of the TR6's. Something about those big redline tires. Welcome to the world of Se7ening. Just remember to get the wheels straight before you punch it, or you will be doing donuts before you can blink. Tom
Croc Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Congratulations - she looks a nice car! Perfect timing - plenty of summer left to enjoy. Are you ready to start buying upgrades? I think you get a nomination for garage of the month award. I would love one like that....with a hoist too!
southwind25 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Tom...awesome stable! and congrads on trhe new steed.
Kitcat Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 The car looks brand new! Don't worry about punching it with the wheels turned: one of the fun things about our modestly powered Crossflow Se7ens is the ability to drive flat-out so much of the time. Mike
Caterman7 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Does that mean I won't need to start buying upgrades? Sean Edited July 13, 2009 by Caterman7
Ian7 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Hmmm.... a x-flow Caterham and a Bullitt Mustang.... a man after my own heart ! how on earth are you going to decide each morning ??????????????
S1Steve Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Sean, Nice car, enjoy it for a while then start to upgrade it. Great garage, and I would like to know alittle about your BMW motorbike. Welcome to the 7 world, you'll never be the same!!!! LOL
Caterman7 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 The bike is a 1965 BMW R50/2 with the Earls Fork. The Earls Fork just means it is the Euro version set up to receive a sidecar. I've a funny feeling the bike is going to be sitting a lot more than its used to.
MHKflyer52 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Nice garage Sean L. Hmm a ....TR6....Mustang.....BMW Motorcycle....Bronco (outside)....Caterham....Astom Martin....four post lift (what is above the TR6)....Must be nice, very nice indeed. :driving: :drool:
Boxologist Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Sean - let us know when everything is sttled w/ the state and may be we can get a blat organized for a weekend morning.
Caterman7 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Martin: That's a Scout outside. The Bronco is on the lift and the 71 Mini is with me at the beach in RI As for a morning blat - I have a repair plate I can put on the car now. The state can wait - I can't! Edited July 14, 2009 by Caterman7
supersportsp Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 So, the guy you bought this from claimed this was God's own Cross-flow in the car. Curious as to what you think of it? Have you driven any other cross-flow Caterhams? How is the driveability?
Caterman7 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 My experience with Caterhams is limited so this opinion is from a relative novice. The car is little rough at low rpms but as it get going it smooths right out and then, man does it fly. I do know a little about speed and I'm impressed. I don't know if all cross flows run like this so I can't say for sure this is God's own or not. Right now it's Sean's own. When I figure how to keep the rear end in line I'll bet the driveability will be just fine.
KiwiBirkin Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Keeping the rear end out of line is the most fun you can have in a seven, glad to see you enjoyed your first blat.
eVox Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Keeping the rear end out of line is the most fun you can have in a seven, glad to see you enjoyed your first blat. http://files.getdropbox.com/u/75436/tt2p3-43.jpg i agree!
stevet Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 So, is no one going to mention the Aston Martin... flipping between the pics it's almost like the AM is a modern version of the Bullitt. Well, I think so!
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