Caterham Supersport Blat - A tribute to the Peashooter Exhaust

[@TigerSupercatE1]

Those down changes!!! So nice to see a Caterham driven properly !

[@granthibbett]

Jonathan Mccrae Cheers, glad you enjoyed it. Now the weather has picked up, I'll start doing some new vids.

[@TigerSupercatE1]

granthibbett Great respect for the engine choice too. Many go for the crazy R400/500 for the straight line performance, exactly the opposite of what a lightweight seven is all about! The 140 to my way of thinking is the true essence of the original!

[@granthibbett]

+Jonathan Mccrae Yes it's a great little package and certainly lightweight. Mine, with full weather gear and 3/4 tank of fuel, weighs in at 526.5kg. It's a good 30kg less than a friend's Duratech.

[@alivekicking6247]

Really makes me want a Caterham again. I sold mine in 2002. It was a 1.6k Supersport. Same power. Exhaust on left side though.

[@sherifelsakkaf5832]

I test drove the 485 a few days ago here in Switzerland. Although it was mighty. This one really seems better, more alive. They used to import this model but apparently its not possible any longer. Thank you so much for this video.

[@cmiimages]

A great blatt that was... I can easily see that a 40 min run to a distant coffee shop, could easily turn into a more distant blatt to a pub for lunch, then a further scenic blatt back home again for arvo coffee with the missus, and she wondering why you have such a big grin on your face. Intoxicating Caterham fun. Just one small ask... reposition (Raise) the forward view video camera, the drivers mirror obscures the view down the road... yes, we viewers like to see where we are going also. But great drive. Thanks for the blatt.

[@thebikerepairshopformby]

Nice to see someone let their car engine warm up before hammering it 👍

[@g4okt]

I couldn't resist watching this again, great sound! My new 270S arrives on Wednesday......sleepless nights now. cheers Keith

[@granthibbett]

+g4okt Exciting times! Hope the weather is good for your collection. And go steady - it's really slippery outside at the moment!

[@granthibbett]

+g4okt Have you received your 270S yet?

[@g4okt]

+granthibbett Yes...about a week ago...have been out in it briefly, (doesn't sound as good as your Peashooter!). Have covered it in ACF50 and DynaxS50, fitted a high level rear brake light. Waiting for some dry weather now and will be out n about....and doing a vid. It does make me feel good when I'm at the wheel.....I totally understand why people love them now!

[@granthibbett]

g4okt Wait until the weather picks up...it makes the experience even more enjoyable. In fact a warm summers evening with it getting dark...perfect! Look forward to the videos :-)

[@kignacio]

@@g4okt how bout now?

[@andrewscrogham560]

Love the Supersport Ford Sigma 1.6 it gives almost the perfect blend of power - acceleration & economy plus having the drivers side exhaust it's truely addictive having it popping & banging in your earhole. From my one experience of driving one after hiring it for the day it has such a broad spread of torque right through the rev range & gears brilliant car with a grin a minute factor you'll never understand until you drive one. There The Mutts Nuts!

[@granthibbett]

Yep, got it in one. It's a great spec for the road. Did you hire one with a view to buying?

[@andrewscrogham560]

No I just love the car & aspire to owning one I first did a track day around Oulton Park in one which was a real buzz don't get me wrong but with Ferraris & 911 GT3s coming past you at 140mph plus it was a bit shit scary but then I hired one for the day with Roadsport Hire the first time was driving a Roadsport 125 which I loved driving it on the road n that felt plenty quick enough but Scott the owner as a final harrah got a roadsprt but with the Supersport upgrade fitted to it & that was just fantastic to drive unfortunately he has given up the hire business now the nearest one to home for me is Blue Sky Caterham hire nr Lancaster as I'm in Cumbria. But one day I'd love a 7 it's the matter of storing it that I've never bought one but one day I'm determined to get one.

[@odegarage]

You are living my dream.

[@nathiscocks1323]

Fantastic video!! Every time you take it out try and record, it's a pleasure watching!

[@BraddersCat7]

60 mph looks so fast in a Seven. Must be cause they are so close to the ground ;-)

[@plyphny]

This is THE best sounding car I've ever heard xD

[@granthibbett]

+Toby Jagger Thanks! Would sound even better on ITBs, although not sure my ears could take it!

[@lomate1963]

That's a good road to wellesborne in there somewhere 👍🏻

[@englishofcourse]

awesome drive and that souuuuundddd omg

[@BKStmo]

Such a great sound!

[@nigelwoodley2849]

Mmmmm put a smile on my face!

[@neilkasher]

that sounds great!

[@swandez]

Good video mate 👍🏼

[@mattystephenson6586]

Looks quick 2ltr ford sounds efi I have similar good you kept to speed limit 😉 mother in laws a good sport to lol 😆

[@jackbayliss3284]

Have you got a link to where I can buy this exhaust please.

[@jfb92]

Nice sound! Did you get a chance to assess the noise level? Notably to be able to do trackdays with this exhaust Thx

[@granthibbett]

jfb92 yes, well over 105db. Far too loud for track days. However I have a standard exhaust I use on track. 5 min job to swap over.

[@TRAXXmusical]

Hey! Where did you place your mic please? Im having a hard time with the wind noise on mine even with a dead cat Thanks :)

[@granthibbett]

Thomas Gallicani the mic was placed on the rear cycle wing, right behind the exhaust. It is a baffled mic meaning very resistant to wind noise interference.

[@TRAXXmusical]

Grant_7 Thanks! Had to put mine in a box this afternoon..

[@sherifelsakkaf5832]

Fantastic

[@floppyflipflop4605]

Forward camera could have been better positioned? Great sound tho👍

[@jw8559]

That's what it's all about

[@martynjharris]

How are your wing mirrors attached on this car? I want to get something like these for mine.

[@granthibbett]

Caterham IVA/SVA mirrors. To be honest they're rubbish and I'm planning on changing them for some SPA Carbon items that'll mount off of the lower door hinge.

[@martynjharris]

granthibbett Thanks. I've seen plenty of SPA mirrors but cannot find a decent way to mount them. Can you link to the mount, or are you just going to drill them into the windscreen stanchion?

[@AntonioMartinez-bb9cw]

Man, you just make my dream have a Catherhams. Is it any special edition or they are normally like that?

[@granthibbett]

Mine is a Supersport, which was a special edition, however I hope my video conveys what every Caterham is like: FUN!

[@vanvanrijn3758]

eargasm

[@madogblue]

Fantastic, what engine?

[@granthibbett]

1.6 Ford Sigma (140bhp).

[@nickknatterham7743]

Is the Sigma better than the Rover?

[@granthibbett]

Some people say yes, some say no. Both engines have their positive and negative points. I'm happy with my Sigma.

[@sonofi0re]

you should purchase a ChaseCam to see the speed, throttle, brake and your rpm

[@granthibbett]

Why? I know what the speed, throttle, brake was doing as I was driving! 😆👍🏼

[@granthibbett]

Why? I know what the speed, throttle, brake was doing as I was driving! 😆👍🏼

[@petearquette9612]

Can you tell me your wheel and tire (tyre:) size?

[@granthibbett]

Pete Arquette wheels are 13"x6" with 175/55 R13 tyres (Avon CR500s)

[@petearquette9612]

Fantastic car! Thanks.

[@jamezz34]

How's the mid life crisis going? Looks fun!

[@stenjansen3473]

How do you get this sound quality?

[@granthibbett]

+Sten Jansen External microphone. Makes a huge difference.

[@stenjansen3473]

+granthibbett thanks. Great video's on your channel

[@granthibbett]

+Sten Jansen Thanks very much. More to come this year :-)

[@renatotoze]

3:35 why?

[@jakespencer6124]

Hi there, Now that's how you drive a proper Caterham!!! I'm looking at buying one, is there anymore particular I should look at getting? Where's the best place to buy one? Any information be much appreciated!

[@granthibbett]

Thank you. There is lots of information out there re Caterham buying. Places such as Blatchat or PistonHeads. Best tip is to buy on condition, not age or mileage. Good places to buy from are Sevensandclassics.com, PT Sports Cars and Bookatrack at Donnington.

[@jakespencer6124]

granthibbett Ahh okay no worries thank you! What's the tax and insurance like on these now days? I'll have to have a look at them places

[@granthibbett]

Tax is something like £180 and insurance is cheap too (as long as you use a specialist insurer). If you've not driven one before, I would highly recommend hiring one beforehand. Every Caterham is very different and it's useful to get an idea those differences and which will suit you, before you buy one.

[@jakespencer6124]

granthibbett very cheap then! Any insurance company in particular? Yeah I think it's best I hire a few before buying

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

Be HONEST Guys, does it really need "more" caterham than this ⁉️ DO you really have more Joy with a 420R ? It's Not about acceleration but the pure feel of driving. In my opinion a Superlight with 145-160 hp 1.6 is best machine to drive

[@granthibbett]

Well I can answer that as having had my 1.6 Supersport for 4 years, I'm now >3 years into my 420R. And I definitely prefer the 420R.

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

@@granthibbett I think Just because of the acceleration

[@sonofi0re]

yes but the viewer don't see it

[@granthibbett]

Use your imagination 😛

[@sonofi0re]

+granthibbett how many rpm this one revs ?

[@granthibbett]

+Kamui Kobayashi 7200rpm

[@sonofi0re]

thanks ! sounds badass !!!

[@wbader68]

galactic sound but very poor camera position. you see the mirror in the center but nothing of the road where you're heading to.

[@granthibbett]

+Werner Bäderschneider I disagree on two parts. Firstly the camera position is mostly unique in Caterham videos, therefore adds a different perspective. Secondly, and as per the video title, this video is a tribute to the exhaust and thus all about the noise.