Fiddlin

[Kitcat]

I have been toying with getting a Caterham or other 7 derivative. From reading about them I get the impression that there is a sizable amount of fiddling with things to keep the cars operational: Drive, fiddle with something that is loose or broke, drive, fiddle with some thing is loose or broke, repeat. How true is this?<edited><editID>Kitcat</editID><editDate>2006-10-28 11:50:33</editDate></edited>

[slngsht]

Welcome aboard!



It all depends. Some of us get these cars because they are fun to "fiddle" with them http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif



Believe me, working on a seven is alot more pleasurable than a normal production car. Everything is easy to understand, simple to get to, etc...



It also depends on what your drivetrain is based on. In my case, it's a standard GM engine and gear box, so not much fiddlin is required there. But my car is old in general, so I work on other areas.



It is true that in general, a Seven is not going to be as reliable (nor as boring, nor as practical) as a Corolla.

[stevet]

My Zetec Caterham has been trouble free for 3 years. I do the usual service stuff myself and have replaced some stuff on the car (that did not really need doing - it's a seven thing...).

[solder_guy]

toying .. drive .. fiddle



I've stuck with Toyota drivetrain in my car because I can go to the junkyard and get lots of parts.



Rob Mitchell

[Al Navarro]

Little stuff (like a hose clamp blowing off here and there) happened within my first year and the temp gauge is still in and out, but my dealer built Caterham Superlight's been pretty solid in year 2 so far.

[Kitcat]

Little stuff I can live with: it's the leaking transmission that fouls the clutch and requires pulling the engine/tranny to get at or the mystery electrical glitch that shorts out the ignition intermittently which is of concern.

[pshipp]

buy my car..... http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif see post below (or above this one...)



has required very little fiddling to date beyond the occasional check of the suspension bolts and usual oil and water etc checks. Have run 2500 miles this year and nothing fell off or shorted out..... http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif



later

[Kitcat]

The thought has crossed my mindhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif. There are actually a surprising number for sale, including two very similar to yours. You are asking the least money so that's a plus. But as you know, there are so many options it's not always apple to apples. Anyhow I have decided to just continue to live the 7 dream vicariously for now.

[slngsht]

Anyhow I have decided to just continue to live the 7 dream vicariously for now.



Life is short http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif

[Kitcat]

So is my wife's patience. When I brought home my Evo for her to admire for the first time, a friend pointed to the huge wing and said "What's that?" To which my wife quipped: "Grounds for divorce!"

[slngsht]

My wife does not understand the 7 obsession.



Maybe it's because I told her 3 years ago that the C5 will satisfy me for a long time.



I think she does really enjoy encounters with the other members when we go cruisin' though.



To me it's as important as the car itself.

[xflow7]

I'm mostly just worried about my car's reaction when I bring a wife home someday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif

[Boxologist]

Anyhow I have decided to just continue to live the 7 dream vicariously for now.



Life is short http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif



too true.