A quick blat in a hired Caterham Roadsport. Spec: 1.6 Sigma engine (125bhp), S3 body, 5 speed 'box.
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@joseph-charlesdasilva475510 жыл бұрын
nice video here..where we can see someone driving his Caterham just for fun..and nothing else..he knew he will have pleasure just enjoying even a small trip!! Great feeling. ;)
@burakt1611 жыл бұрын
Great car, great driving and great moments. Thanks for filming.
@StuartSutherland-111 жыл бұрын
I was chuckling all the way through that. Awesome. I wan tone.
@philipholland42808 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great day out - great weather and roads teamed with a terrific little Seven. Some proper driving too.
@89karabaja11 жыл бұрын
That smile on the end of the video explains everything! :)
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
It was £450 for the weekend (Friday 09:00 till Mon 09:00). Quite expensive, but the smiles per £ made it a good deal :-)
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks. I was surprised at how quick the 125bhp car was, although it always feels faster than it is, but that's not a bad thing. Personally I would definitely go for the 140bhp version (SS). It will have a free-er top end and also revs higher, however there's no reason not to get the 125bhp car and then upgrade it through companies such as Premier Power Engines to 155bhp, 175bhp or even 200bhp !!
@ggxrazorz Жыл бұрын
9 years ago and it was only 2013 was like yesterday haha, good fun that car :)
@benrollings690310 жыл бұрын
The roadsport 175 is plenty quick enough, let me tell you. 4.5 seconds to 60 but it feels even quicker.
@diceman19910 жыл бұрын
Lets face it...that's enough to beat almost anything else you are likely to meet
@peterstark24885 жыл бұрын
super cool 👍👍👍
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you're welcome.
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
If the camera had been angled differently, you'd have seen the huge smile on my face throughout the video :-)
@sailingsmith10 жыл бұрын
Ah a great bit of fun in the sun. What did you video with as it came out really well?
@granthibbett10 жыл бұрын
It was indeed great fun. I used a GoPro 3 Black Edition.
@Chewy198612310 жыл бұрын
Around leamington spa, nice driving sounds sweet
@jackwheatley91149 жыл бұрын
Yeah I seem to recognise these roads
@craigthornberry640411 жыл бұрын
Fun video, great quality. I'm now thinking about buying a roadsport caterham, I'm not a great driver a lot to learn but do you feel that size of engine is enough power to have fun in or do you think say 140bhp would be better long term? (Save maybe making 2 purchases within say 2 years)
@resnonverba1374 жыл бұрын
Did you buy one?
@craigthornberry64044 жыл бұрын
@@resnonverba137 yes I did a 150bhp 1.6 ltr Ford sigma engine. Great fun
@resnonverba1374 жыл бұрын
@@craigthornberry6404 Good for you. Any comments re interior size - I assume it's a standard width car? Do you think the 150bhp car is ideal, or would you like more power? I am vaguely considering the possibility of adding one to my very modest stable.
@craigthornberry64044 жыл бұрын
@@resnonverba137 the s.v was best for me and I think the 180bhp is perfect. 2ltr duratec engine.
@resnonverba1374 жыл бұрын
@@craigthornberry6404 Many thanks for info. Enjoy your car.
@millermagic11 жыл бұрын
I know where this was filmed!! Looks great fun, How much are they to hire?!
@johnwilson23917 жыл бұрын
Great video. Did you use the built in Go Pro microphone or an external one. I have been trying to record good exhaust sound but difficult to eliminate wind noise.
@granthibbett7 жыл бұрын
John Wilson yes I use a Polar Pro external mic which is placed down on the wheel arch by the exhaust.
@billycr110 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome
@granthibbett10 жыл бұрын
If you think that sounds good, listen to my latest video: Caterham Supersport Blat - A tribute to the Peashooter Exhaust
@kumatonutaro5 жыл бұрын
wonderful roundabout !!
@johnwilson23917 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply. I guess the mic must have had a fluffy or sponge wind shield?
@granthibbett7 жыл бұрын
John Wilson yes the mic had a wind shield (looks like a dead mouse!)
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
Yes because it's someone I know from work.
@DanCuthbertson8 жыл бұрын
Hi, where did you rent this one from? I have a voucher for a day hire and I cant decide which is the best hire center and best area for great driving roads. Thanks
@granthibbett8 жыл бұрын
I hired this car from [the now defunct] Caterham Midlands. I've also previously hired from Open Road Hire in Scotland.
@DanCuthbertson8 жыл бұрын
+granthibbett Was that the one right near Enderby? I live so close to that so I was really disappointed when I phoned them up and found out they were closed :/ I'm now considering Caterham South in West Sussex or Blue Sky in Lancaster.
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
Cheers :-)
@dagnut11 жыл бұрын
do you mind me asking where from?
@granthibbett11 жыл бұрын
I hired it from Caterham Midlands.
@Willeh8510 жыл бұрын
Dispatched that Espace so easily
@gdefendi7 жыл бұрын
why do you let the car run in neutro? if the engine dies you have no brakes and no steering.
@granthibbett7 жыл бұрын
I don't, I put it into 5th. Either way, seeing as brakes and steering are non-assisted on all Caterhams, even if the engine did die it would make no difference.
@granthibbett7 жыл бұрын
I don't, I put it into 5th. Either way, seeing as brakes and steering are non-assisted on all Caterhams, even if the engine did die it would make no difference.
@gdefendi7 жыл бұрын
oh nice. my bad then.
@mikesouth30327 жыл бұрын
gdefendi Also, if it died all he would have to do is put it back in gear and pop start it.