theduisbergkid Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) As a few of the regulars will know, I've been thrapping around in the basic 3 pot Caterham 160S lately, it's a particular favourite of mine. I've written a bit of a review which you might like to read, here: http://www.motorpunk.co.uk/articles/the-basic-caterham-160-s-everything-you-need-in-a-sports-car/ Above, yup, that's a press-stud that holds the door shut. The green tag is for the keys, the ignition is buried behind the fascia. Yeah, these are 14" steelies, baby. = Wet bum Engine smaller than Tipex's lunchbox. Lots more pics and a semi-sensible write up here: http://www.motorpunk.co.uk/articles/the-basic-caterham-160-s-everything-you-need-in-a-sports-car/ ETA - Booster, 50p if you can identify where I took the pics, it's en-route to a nice pub we both use. Edited May 14, 2015 by theduisbergkid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Engine smaller than Tipex's lunchbox. Lol, Tipex doesn't eat lunch, or breakfast for that matter, he eats dinner and then snacks all evening! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Where's the special sat nav mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Totally with you about the size of the pedal box and wearing the right shoes. I did a day at Donington with just socks on my feet as I couldn't fit my trainers in. After that I bought some driving boots. Edited May 14, 2015 by Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nice looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Wet bum Wuss https://youtu.be/md60oCO18TA?t=7m59s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Although I have to say that: you will have just as a big a smile playing with 90% of the £16k 160’s capabilities than you will at 50% of the pant-cackingly quick £50k 620R’s is 100% bang on You will also learn al lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 ETA - Booster, 50p if you can identify where I took the pics, it's en-route to a nice pub we both use. South Croxton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 . After that I bought some driving boots. Some what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Boots that you use for driving...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 South Croxton? Yup, the Ridegemere, cracking driving road (and mountain biking too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Boots that you use for driving...? I did ask. Aren't they bigger then the trainers though? And for some reason I have thigh high boots in my mind. I am sure (hope) Scotty doesn't have any....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thin soled so you can feel the pedal properly, narrow so that they fit into any footwell (even a Caterham), soft & flexible so that they don't pinch or rub, and flameproof so that, well, err, just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Exactly as Patently describes them. The only problem is when you turn up for karting events with them you get the evil eye! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Pic here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Fecking painful to walk back from the far end of the circuit in though. I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I wouldn't know. (I always get a lift with the recovery truck) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Painful? Slightly uncomfortable but nothing more than that. Less painful than getting out the car with just socks on and standing on some kitty litter that you may have deposited in the pit lane. That stuff hurts nearly as much as Lego! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thin soled so you can feel the pedal properly, narrow so that they fit into any footwell (even a Caterham), soft & flexible so that they don't pinch or rub, and flameproof so that, well, err, just in case. Ahhh, of course. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now