Elise back from Paint.

[foz01]

Add a driver and that bhp/tonne takes a massive nosedive.

also BHP/tonne is only really applicable up to 60 mph in my experience, when wind resistance etc take hold it all comes down to good old horsepower

[Modena Scotland]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1971615.htm

Love to track that!

[Scotty C]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1971615.htm

Love to track that!

Yes thats what i thought, i think the gearbox would do your head in driving to the south of France thou

[Modena Scotland]

I think the heat is more problematic. Remember Andy and Sanjoy last year ?

[rossybee]

Add a driver and that bhp/tonne takes a massive nosedive.

also BHP/tonne is only really applicable up to 60 mph in my experience, when wind resistance etc take hold it all comes down to good old horsepower

Not really true.

I've had 135 & 200bhp 7s and can assure you there's a huge difference above 60 and waaay beyond

[ChrisG]

Thanks for the information.

I don't want doors, Windscreen or a heater. LSD and 13" a must though. Base red with a couple of decals and I'm happy.

I'm going down to Caterham to go through it all but waiting until Elise is sold, someone is coming up on Saturday to view the car.

Alan

Base car £26,500, windscreen/weather gear £1115, LSD £915, 13" wheels £215, heater £270, red paint £950, superlight decals £175

Sub total - £30,140. I'm pretty sure there is on the road charges of around £500 for factory built cars, I guess the must cover the IVA (factory cars still go through the same test) registration etc.

There is a couple of other things I'd recommend, upgraded 4 point harnesses as the standard ones are too basic, tonneau and painted grill '7' ...natch.

[Gourlay83]

I think the heat is more problematic. Remember Andy and Sanjoy last year ?

That's my biggest fear Mass, ive heard it gets quite toasty in the foot well. Add that to a car with no screen with a peeley walley Scot driving ........

Alan

[rossybee]

My flip-flopped pax had a nasty experience one Mad Friday at Le Mans

[Modena Scotland]

Alan, you are heading into a huge problem

I don't think I will be driving the SLR to France.......

[foz01]

I was speaking generically about bhp/tonne and how relatively lightweight cars with low power can struggle at bigger speeds, but then this is the internet after all

of course there is a difference, oh never mind.

Add a driver and that bhp/tonne takes a massive nosedive.

also BHP/tonne is only really applicable up to 60 mph in my experience, when wind resistance etc take hold it all comes down to good old horsepower

Not really true.

I've had 135 & 200bhp 7s and can assure you there's a huge difference above 60 and waaay beyond

[dirkpitt]

spotted this if its relevant to this thread

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=23460

[Scotty C]

I think the heat is more problematic. Remember Andy and Sanjoy last year ?

im going to be driving the 211, and might be heading further south after it as well going to look like this >

[Gourlay83]

I think the heat is more problematic. Remember Andy and Sanjoy last year ?

im going to be driving the 211, and might be heading further south after it as well going to look like this >

Ali's taking his as well, and he's the sensible one.

Team factor 50
Alan

[Cisco]

I've driven loads of road miles in this type of car.

Without the windscreen and doors, after a couple of hours you're shattered... especially if you get too hot or cold.

BTW please stop posting details of nicely speced Caterhams

Take care,

Frank

[Modena Scotland]

Why Frank? I think that car Scotty posted will do nicely for you