How long to build caterham 7

Build time. Last post. Last seen: 1 year 4 months ago. Hi all, like a giddy kipper, I placed an order for a new R kit today. Thanks marcus. Last seen: 14 min 51 sec ago. You're backwards and forwards like a pendulum! SV VVC - Last seen: 57 min 29 sec ago. Hi Marcus Looks like your a year ahead of me ;- I wan't to build a R in the near future.

Sorry can't help with your question, only done a few engine and suspension rebuilds myself, but wanted to wish you luck :- Chris. Mark w. Last seen: 13 hours 23 min ago. I would say 70 hours is sufficient if you plan and think about things in advance. Shortages add exponentially to the time as does things like IVA. Last seen: 1 month 2 weeks ago. Last seen: 5 months 17 hours ago. The chassis, nosecone, front and rear cycle wings begin their journey at the paint shop and arrive at the factory fully painted in your chosen colour.

The painted chassis then undergoes preparation on the production line. It is during this time that factory trained technicians fit the core elements of the Seven including; the wiring loom, dashboard, gauges, scuttle panel, fuel tank, fuel lines, brake pipes, brake lines, pedal box and those all-important pedals. On completion, the remainder of the Seven is hand-picked and boxed up ready to depart the factory.

Preparation of your garage or workspace can begin. We will then be in touch to book a delivery date at a time to suit you. That's my story. Not a single regret, the R's more fun in every way than the at a fraction of the cost.

Though a set of RBTBs arrives in the next week or two, so not hard to find something to spend on! Even if the the weather's too bad to drive it, its fun to give it a spanner check, change oil etc. Just do it. To be fair you don't build it more assemble it. Pretty simple if you're ok with Lego. Allow 2 weeks if you have a full time job and can only do evenings and weekends.

Hi C, I was dead keen on building a Caterham before I got mine a couple of years ago, but the lead times put me off a bit. I ended up buying a "college built" brand new car from Caterham South, and have to say it was a great decision. I do miss the fact that I didn't build it, and building one is still on my bucket list, but with a young lad 20 months now, a mere twinkle in his mum's eye when we bought the Caterham having the car and not the build project means that I can drive it guilt free as I'd be driving something else anyway rather than feeling guilty in the garage.

My wife loves driving it too, and wouldn't fancy the build quite so much. I had every intention to track it, but with a young family I haven't managed to find the time - as it is quite a selfish escapade - for me at least. Just my experience, and I'm sure others would disagree and have their own opinions and experiences, but as you asked I thought I'd give an honest reply.

I'm any event, get a Caterham! Bloody brilliant cars!! Skyedriver 12, posts months. Sold it in , bought it back last year "needing a bit of work". It took me about hours to build from a CKD kit, buying things like wheels, engine, gearbox separately and then getting it registered with Customs and Excise no IVA then.

At the time I was married with no kids, had previously had a Lotus Seven. The build was great, dead easy, a few bits supplied were incorrect etc. Sold it when I bought a TVR RE purchased it last year, have a new wife who loves open air motoring BUT we also now have a young son.

There's always the little niggling comment that "we can't all get into that" with the TVR and presumably once the Caterham is back on the road but as often as not I'm on my own anyway. One idea I had when buying it back was that young son might learn simple mechanics but that hasn't worked out.

In it's favour, it's one of a few cars small enough to be worked on in a single width garage. It's not a cheap purchase, either second hand or new but in general it is one of the least depreciating cars out there. OK an old Porsche or classic might go up in value but can you work on one of those in a single garage with basic tools. BertBert 15, posts months.

Presumably that was actually a starter kit? To the OP. Building them is great. But one thought on a new caterham.