Is this Caterham 310R the Perfect Balance? Half a 620S! - 2021 Facelifted Caterham Seven Review

[@randyflowers2968]

Awesome video. I am right on the edge of finally pulling the trigger at 62 years old on my first Caterham (a 310R) and this video helped :)

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah brilliant, they're so much fun. The 310R is a perfect balance, plenty fast enough and very thrash able but not too fast! Check out my Caterham to Wales video as well. 😎👌

[@JoeAchilles1]

Awesome video mate, some serious time spent on this! Keep up the great work 🎬

[@JoeAchilles1]

PS love the outtakes 😂

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha. Ah bless you brother. And thank you for your continued input as always! 🤩❤️

[@maxjelley4055]

Had no idea it was your first vid, you’ve got a proper talent for it mate, really entertaining and so refreshing compared to the bollocks on many yt car channels. Carry on!

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thank you buddy! Really appreciate that! It's not actually my first vid but my first car review style video and my first ever press car. I have indeed carried on plugging away. I hope you've subscribed? 😉

[@maxjelley4055]

@@RickTheSpud yup, been watching up on your subsequent stuff. Gotta say mate you’re a true petrolhead driving that thing to wales and back

[@RickTheSpud]

@@maxjelley4055 Haha. Thanks mate. I'll be honest, I thought initially it was gonna be a bit crazy, but after about 16 hours in the seat including some time in the dark and the rain, I'd do it again tomorrow. So engaging, fun, and easy to drive. 🤗

[@edwowen]

Great review. You're probably right that the 310 is "enough" but man maths got me a 420 just arrived in time for winter!! If anyone is specifying one I can highly recommend the heated carbons! Lovely in the cold weather!

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks buddy. Yeah good shout, the 420 is a little ripper for sure. Definitely worth it if your doing a lot of 2up driving as well. Heated seats in this weather must be sublime! 🤗

[@clivesimpson-wells5952]

Hi , I've just put a deposit on a low mileage 260CSR , for the summer . Sold 911 turbo , ha ha, going to be very interesting , no driving aids , only limited slip dif , yours flys , I've got over 100hp more, I'm now thinking too much... Would have loved to seen in the boot and engine departments , but great Video , thanks Clive Eastbourne , UK

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah brilliant, you're gonna love that!🤩 100hp more yes but not too fast, you don't have to drive it with your foot to the floor! 😂 Yeah should have shown the engine and boot, but the engine is an engine, and the boot is basically inside all of the body work behind the seats, quite a good bit of space in there to be fair. 😎👌 Enjoy! 🤗

[@KarolisSiauliai]

I liked your video because you're the only one who showed how the pedals are and how much space you have and don't have around them. It was a big mystery untill saw you video :)

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thanks. Yeah you don't need special shoes if you drive it like this, although you wouldn't be able to drive it with boots or wide trainers, these are just normal Adidas and they're totally fine. 😎👌

[@marcussmith3848]

Couldn’t believe when you said this was your first review at the end! Great job! Would’ve thought you’d been doing it for years. Great review, everything was on point for me 👍🏻 I’m with you too, really really want this car!!

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah bless you mate that's very kind! Maybe I peaked to early! 😜🤣 Feel free to share it around, and check out my other vids too! 👊😉

[@30JMD]

Love the videos mate. A fair review, had mine 18 months now and covered 8000 miles most of which for no reason. They get under your skin love every minute in it. You look hooked and will miss it when it’s gone. Mine is an SV and it much more comfortable.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thank you buddy. Appreciate that. Yeah I would spec an SV chassis if I could have the standard pedals. SV pedals are more spread out and harder to heal and toe! But absolutely love it. I will own one! I filmed this a few weeks ago and I've got super FOMO watching it back, and it's me! 😆

[@30JMD]

@@RickTheSpud i did find that with the pedals but a few easy mods have sorted that can heal and toe fine now. Plus the advantage of being still able to drive in normal shoes. The full roof is far more usable in the sv in my opinion too. Shame you had to give it back. I recon you have done some of the best Caterham content on KZbin.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah that's interesting, what mods did you do? And wow! Thank you so much! I certainly don't feel like it's anything special, just trying to be honest and entertaining! But thank you. 😉

[@30JMD]

@@RickTheSpud i have an extension to the side of the throttle pedal that closes the gap. I have been told though that the pedals can easily be bent closer together.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@30JMD I see, thanks buddy, I'll bear that in mind when I start looking for one... 😉👌

[@Jonoponomono]

Your Wales video inspred me so I got my Caterham S3 out of the garage and went for a rip with a couple of friends for the first time in 2022. It was 0 Celcius, top was down and it started snowing but I just didnt care. Thank god the heater really works well. Narrow chassis, the regular seats, lowered floors, excellent.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah that's excellent mate. They're so much fun aren't they? Like you say, roof down, heater on, and just go for a blast. I've watched them back several times and they make me want one more and more! One day. 🤗

[@RickTheSpud]

PS. I hope you're subscribed? 😏

[@Jonoponomono]

@@RickTheSpud Yes I have. I wanted a Caterham for 30 years but didnt know you could get one in Canada. Now I have 2 old school cross flow S3's and they are so fantastic.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@Jonoponomono Ah yes, I didn't know you could get them in Canada either! Someone else on here from Melbourne I think watched this video, googled Caterham, and found somewhere to buy them near him too! 🤗

[@johngeekieart]

Brilliant - answered loads of questions and raised some as well..great video, many thanks, really enjoyed it.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and that it helped. 👌 What questions you still got?

[@MykeWinters]

Great video! Love the caterham 7’s and always wanted one…maybe one day, lol. My choice would be a 420R and for colour etc would be Matt black body, headlights and gloss black nose cone. Chrome roll bar, matte black windscreen and the chrome ringed black alloys on as wide a tyre as possible. Bloody lovely cars Edit: in my haste I forgot to mention that the colour scheme of the one you had for a week was very nice as well

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks Myke! Sounds like you're going for the stealthy look! 420R is a good shout. The 310 is all you need to be fair, unless you carry a passenger then I'd go for a wide chassis and a 420R. I wouldn't go for wide tyres, more fun and playful with narrow ones, would get spacers tho. Hit that subscribe button for me bro, and check out my other Caterham vids...

[@MikeLindup42]

Hi Rick. Love your no-nonsense approach. I got a real feel for the real world abilities of this cars, with some pros and cons vs wider chassis, and how it drives in a variety of situations. You may want to invest in a better mic at some stage as it’s quite a noisy cockpit in this car, but I could still hear all your comments. You’ve rekindled my interest in a Caterham, job done!

[@RickTheSpud]

Hi Mike. Thank you buddy, I appreciate that. I just try and put across what I think in a real world sort of way. I loved that car. So fun. Yeah I've only got cheap kit, although the mics on those Sony cameras are pretty good. I filmed it stop/start over 2 days so to use an external mic and sync it for every clip would have been a massive effort. Also with a clip mic you get less wind noise but also less engine noise as it's a close proximity mic. Like you say, you could hear everything. Check out my other Caterham vids for a few more fun ones. And don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends! 😉👌

[@redseven485]

@@RickTheSpud which phone holder are you using? Appreciate the feedback, cheers!

[@RickTheSpud]

@@redseven485 MegaMounts adjustable one mate. Link in description! 👊😎

[@redseven485]

@@RickTheSpud thank you good sir.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@redseven485 You're welcome Red Seven. Like and Subscribe! 👊😉

[@dancinglizard3080]

This guy is so criminally underrated fucking loved this review. Well done mate.

[@RickTheSpud]

Wow, thank you mate! Super appreciate it! 😉👌

[@dancinglizard3080]

@@RickTheSpud np man you deserve it!

[@nickgarland2143]

Great video, I’ve ordered a 420r, due in Q1 2022. Cant wait and watching all these videos is getting me impatient!

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah yes! You'll love it so much. Every journey is an adventure!

[@carolreynolds2819]

Finally caught up. You've nailed it! A lot to be said for just being natural and having fun...that's what has come across with the technical info, the pros and cons. I love the colour, agree about the fuel gauge and the hazard light switch...bet an easy fix for Caterham. Keep up the great work. Ps. COVID hips are real.. I have to get in/out of a Lotus Elise, trying not to look like a drunken sod. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@RickTheSpud]

😆 Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. I meant to talk more about driving engagement like a 'proper' review, but it's just mega all round so I forgot! 🤦‍♂️😂

[@andyduncan9134]

Great, balanced review. (I've owned a seven for 20 years and reckon you got it smack on). Keep up the good work.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks Andy! Love a Caterham! They're so much fun aren't they? 🤗

[@chrisflemington819]

Just reading the comments and came across one written by my so who is now the very proud owner of a 7! I’m obviously much older and if I were able to buy one I think the Porsche grey would be great but with a stripe although not sure which colour or stripe type! Anyway keep up the videos they’re excellent you’re as someone has said a “natural” well done.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah, thank you kind Sir. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you've Subscribed? 😉 Trying to get to 1k subs! Yes I love the Porsche Grey, even said to the guys at Caterham about a stripe, I think a matt black stripe would look super smart, or whatever the stripes on the side are. I'm a big fan of the triple stripe, 1 thick stripe and a thin stripe each side. Check out the green Caterham in the London video. Think it's the Caterham signature stripes. 😎👌

[@sambagogo777]

Superb video! Plenty of useful practical info' usually absent from most other video reviews of the Seven on KZbin. Disappointing to hear that the boot cover lets in rain. Having to put up the full hood whenever leaving it parked (unless it's during the height of summer) would obviously be a major annoyance.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you, appreciate that! Absolutely loved having this for the week, driver engagement is next level! 🤓👌 Yeah it's not the most practical car for sure, and if it's raining you definitely need the full hood up, or a pool cover! 😜

[@PetrolPed]

Mate this edit is awesome. Can you do mine please ?!! Seriously though...keep at it bud, you are a natural 👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Wow, thank you so much buddy. 🤩 It's my first ever review so I did go a bit over the top with filming and editing, but that car is so much fun it made filming stuff a lot easier. 😉

[@cpandsooz]

Mega video mate. Want one!!

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks Chris. Yeah me too! 👊😉

[@812lilsandy]

Really good review Rick. Informative but easy going. My 310r arrives in May so hopefully see you around! Keep up the good work

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you so much. You'll love it. I'm already jealous! 😆❤️

[@technicalscience]

Quality video and since you asked for feedback, I'm glad you've dropped the use of JayEmm's catchphrase at the end ;) Keep 'em coming mate, I've watched a few of yours and they're always entertaining.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thanks mate. 🤗 What's JayEmm's catchphrase?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

No. Banter. This was like an episode of Top Gear! Especially that intro 🔥🔥🔥

[@RickTheSpud]

Mate, you're a legend! So kind of you. I didn't know if the intro was a bit cheesy or not, but I kinda liked it - drop the beat, down change, drive by - just trying to look cool! 😆

[@KrisFLton]

Awesome car. Top video. We’ll done. More please. Your views on the 7 100% agree. Mine is ballistic orange… your swimming pool cover trick… you can buy a tailor made cover which does just that. Softbits for 7s shower cap. Loads of us use those when we park up…

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah that's amazing. Thank you so much! Orange ones look mega! I'd have to go this grey, or a dark purple! 😎👌 So funny about the pool cover! I didn't have a full roof so I had to improvise! 😆

[@wow151]

I have a 310, this is a brilliant review, your a really good presenter:)

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thanks buddy, appreciate that! Done a few other Caterham vids with this one as well. 🤩 I hope you're subscribed? 😉

[@paulshuttleworth5697]

Great review. I’m planning to purchase one when I retire in 12 months

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you. ☺️ And brilliant, you'll love it. Make sure you sit in some different chassis width and seat options, there's a big difference. 👌

[@weedaviec]

Great video. I love these cars. Never driven one but it's a massive bucket list thing for me.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you! 👊 It's a must, they're so much fun, very communicative but still very compliant and comfy. Check out my other Caterhams, I took this one to Wales and another one to London. Then subscribe if you like them too. 👊😎

[@R32_Dan]

Mate…. This is your best one yet! You should definitely get some more press cars. Can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thank you mate. Appreciate that. Also cos you want more passenger rides! 😉😆

[@tonyrosewell1488]

Brilliant all the way through! I've just bought my first 7 and now looking forward to enjoying it :)

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you Tony. Honestly buddy, IMO the most fun you can have in a car. Stripped back fun at sensible speeds. I've watched my Wales trip video a few times to re-live the day as I'd love to get one. One day. 😉

[@1silvervespa]

Time someone designed air intake and venting get the Engine heat moving under the car and away from the passengers area ......insulate the Firewall too .

[@RickTheSpud]

To be fair this is with the heater matrix lever open, with it shut it's not too bad. 🤗

[@RonK]

excellent video, you really made me want a Caterham !! Thanks mate.

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha. Thanks mate. Me too. Such great fun little cats they are. A 2 seater go kart with number plates. 😎

[@statustrade4901]

You keep pulling them out of the bag Rick , another epic video 👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks mate! This one is years old too! 😜😂

[@statustrade4901]

@@RickTheSpud I know but such a great video, I’m sure I will be revisiting this again over Christmas, love your content and please keep it coming 🍻👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks mate, was chatting with Caterham the other day, need another one soon! 😎❤️

[@statustrade4901]

@@RickTheSpud Last time I spoke to them they were having a 620R SV built for a demonstrator / press car , it’s got to be the next car they lend to you, if not they will look pretty silly as BMW are giving you new M3’S for review and content to hopefully increase sales 👍👍, come on caterham do the right thing 👍👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah bless you buddy, I'll tell them I come highly recommended! 👊😎

[@paullubliner6221]

Enjoyed watching your "ice cream trip" around London in that fluorescent green 7 some weeks back. ---Sorry you don't quite fit the original chassis. At 6'1" and 200 LBS I still do and rather well especially with the leather "comfy seats". Almost 40 years ago (on my first long-cockpit live axle 7) I fitted a piece of "Lee Filters" "Congo Blue" cine-gel over the main beam warning light so as to give an unobtrusive and distinctive deep violet indication. I also prefer a non-obnoxious "Pearlescent Off-white" finish for night time visibility and a bit of subtle, uh, class.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you buddy. Yeah that was a fun night for sure. I've watched it back a few times to re-live the evening! 🥰 Yeah the leather seats in the narrow chassis is the best option for me I think, the carbon seats are a bit tight for me, although very supportive, the strap length is too short for where the buckle ends up, although fine in the SV chassis. 👊😉

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Nicely shot and cut

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you Mike, appreciate that. First ever press car and car review so I spent way too long filming, and editing, and called in some favours! 😉🤓

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

@@RickTheSpud Well the time you took was worth it. Hopefully you'll realise that too. Creating a quality video does take longer than many vloggers realise as the whole process should be more complex than merely holding up a phone and pointing it at yourself. All the extra angles you got give the whole thing more breadth and depth. Don't stop thinking along those lines or you'll end up losing the edge you have over the rest.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@MikeKleinsteuber Ah that's super kind of you buddy, really do appreciate that! I always try and put the effort in the edit, and if I've got a car for long enough I always try and get the extra angles and cut aways, and as long as my cameraman buddy Dom is available! Not always possible if I haven't got the time, or it's just a 'run and gun' type vlog like at an event or something. I managed something reasonably good with the recent Morgan video, but there was 2 of us and Pete could drop me off to film some drivebys, always handy! I'll try and keep up the good work! 😉🤩👌

[@SebSeb224]

Honestly Rick a great review.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you mate. I love Caterhams, so engaging and awesome to drive, and totally unpractical! 😂

[@fishatethecat]

Great review mate! Loved it! Well done.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thank you mate. 🤗

[@nunuk7]

It'll depend on what you do with the car, for road use you don't need much cavalry to have a good one. Nice review! In the 485 the 2 only lights off all the time are the turning lights :S

[@RickTheSpud]

100% agree and Thank You. 👌 Awesome. I'd love a go in a 485, not sure we get that in the UK but I might be wrong... 😉

[@nunuk7]

@@RickTheSpud afaik all models with the 5 at the end are made for EU

[@RickTheSpud]

@@nunuk7 Ah I see. 👌

[@timwrk]

Love this car and your detailed review

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah, thank you very much. Please Subscribe if you haven't already! 😉

[@johngeekieart]

Great video with lots of helpful points made, thanks..

[@RickTheSpud]

Happy to help bud! 👊 What you thinking of buying?

[@johngeekieart]

Hi Spud, I’d like a Caterham, but realising choice is huge - will prob go for a secondhand 1600, pref SV, ideally 310…have a Stuart Taylor which is a narrow body sevenesque with no roof. Great fun but a roof and doors would improve elements of usability… especially as the weather is soooo wet (:o)

[@RickTheSpud]

Sounds like a good choice. SV is a better quality of life if you're not small or like to take passengers. Try to get a lowered floor too. 👊

[@r1fish]

Yes mate, nailed it. Great job x

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you buddy. Glad you liked it. Catch up soon! 🥰

[@simonknight7763]

Great vid mate.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks buddy. 👌 It was my first ever press car and I got a bit excited with filming and editing! 👊😉

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Superb vid mate, you come across so well 😎

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah thanks mate. Still feels weird talking to camera but if you think it comes across OK I'm happy with that! 😉👌

[@mbp1505]

Thanks for this Rick, great video. Looking forward to the next one. Try and blag one of these for a Petrol Heads tour 😎

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank man! Honestly, that would be awesome! Unless it rained the whole time! 😆

[@mbp1505]

@@RickTheSpud Just take the swimming pool cover Rick ☔

[@RickTheSpud]

@@mbp1505 😆😆😆 Can't drive with that on! 😂

[@TheOrdinaryCarper]

Great video and a lovely car

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks mate, and yes, agreed! 😎👌 Hit that subscribe if you haven't, and check out my Wales vid in the same car!

[@chris160165]

Great Review Mate,

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you buddy. Having a fun car makes it easier! 😉

[@robf5374]

Good straight review, realistic and useful. Not the usual over styled presenter trying to be centre of attention over the car in question👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you Rob, appreciate that mate. 😉👌

[@barsaf9989]

Great review. I wouldn't change anything. It doesn't like like it, but do you remember if this car had the lowered floor? How tall are you? It looks like you fit nicely but maybe could have been more comfortable lower?

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks buddy. Yep lowered floor on this one. I'm 6 foot so would defo go lowered floor. 😎👌

[@calvin1966vintage]

Cambridge to Innsbruck and back in mine, with a competition bike on the back. Nothing touches these on alpine passes, not even motorbikes.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ace! Agreed, so much fun, and more grip than a bike, and you can't fall off! 😜

[@machohogan]

Is this the one on Dream Car Giveaway? I’ve just bought 10 tickets. Been watching tons of reviews. Like this one best as the reviewer has the exact same hair as me. That alone deserves respect.

[@RickTheSpud]

👊😂 Oh really? Dream Car Giveaways? I might have to buy a ticket...

[@machohogan]

@@RickTheSpudgreat video. You’re a fantastic presenter. Very natural and not too over the top, not copying Clarkson. I’ve subscribed. Love this video.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah bless you buddy! Really appreciate that. I'm off to buy a ticket to win 'my' car back! Check out the Wales video too... 👊

[@ChatMotorsport]

Love it! I'd love a Caterham for hooning about in!

[@RickTheSpud]

They're sooooo much fun! A two seater go-kart with numberplates! 😜

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Cuz. That is a really good video, well shot and far, far, better than Top gear, which ceased to be a proper petrol head show years ago. Anyhow I’d say you’ve done such a great job. But you lose points not driving up to Preston to let you cuz have a drive. 😉 I’ll discuss thi further at the weekend 🤨

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha. Appreciate that mate. Will do...

[@milos-7712]

It's so sad they ran out of the sigma engines and stopped making the 1.6L caterhams. I heard rumors that they might start making the cars with miata 1.6L engines. Well...hopefully they go through with it.

[@RickTheSpud]

Yeah agreed. Such a great buzzy little engine. More than enough power for a good thrash! 🤗

[@tonykono5225]

I loved your dad getting a ride. 😊

[@RickTheSpud]

🤩 Brilliant! I'm sat next to him now, I'll let him know! 😉🤗

[@RickTheSpud]

PS. Don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends! 😎👌

[@stephend6439]

Great video

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks buddy! 👊 Have you subscribed? 😉

[@seivaDsugnA]

It's like a bass fishing video on land without fish.

[@RickTheSpud]

OK. I'm not sure what that means. If this video didn't have a Caterham in it I would see your point... 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@jeffabbott463]

Superb mate. New subscriber here.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you Jeff. Appreciate that buddy. 👊

[@goitsumoto]

Ah man, I envy you in a good way! I would love to at least rent out if not buy a Caterham...so much fun

[@RickTheSpud]

Mate they are the best things ever! So engaging because of it's simplicity. It just feels right. You can hire them for the weekend! 🤗

[@RickTheSpud]

PS. Don't forget to subscribe, and tell your friends! Nearly at 1k subs! 😜

[@goitsumoto]

@@RickTheSpud Its been my dream to own one for the last year. I tried many great sport cars last year, but none of them gave me the right kick. I am talking about new M3, M4 Competition, Taycan S CT, GT3RS, no kidding... and each time I got out I thought of how would I like a Caterham, I sense its the right machine for me. It may not be the fastest, not the most glorified or iconic in the automotive history, but for me it is. I feel like it has that pure and raw, visceral feel, great attachment to it, feeling of the moment, and not much more to it. No unnecessary electronics or some distractive features, nothing. I would certainly rent it out, but sadly its not possible to do so in my country. So I am determined to save up and buy it. Its the only option! :) Keep up the great content, take care!

[@goitsumoto]

@@RickTheSpud I already subbed couple of days ago!

[@RickTheSpud]

@@goitsumoto Yes mate you've hit the nail on the head there. Too many cars now leave you feeling disconnected and are just too fast! Put your foot down for 2 seconds and you're doing triple figures. These little Caterhams give you all the sense of fun and speed at half the pace. Great fun!

[@robertgarthwaite3772]

Hi Rich could you please tell if the car was a caterham press car? I'm just just chasing some history as I'm thinking of buying the car. Cheers Rob

[@RickTheSpud]

Hi. Yes mate. It was. But was only lent out to me I believe as they stopped doing the 1.6 Sigma engine shortly after. You buying this car? Was just auctioned on Dream Car Giveaways.

[@robertgarthwaite3772]

Thanks Rich for your reply mate can you tell if I can get a copy of the car on the bridge anywhere? Cheers Rob

[@RickTheSpud]

Not a clue mate, got it on my computer somewhere! Have you bought it?

[@robertgarthwaite3772]

@@RickTheSpud Hi yes 👍 I love the car and the colour I'll take a copy with my tablet and get my daughter to do the rest 😁love your vids mate 👍👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah brill! Glad you love it! I think that 1.6 is the sweet spot, love it! Where are you in the country? Next time you're near Goodwood message me on IG, I'd love to see it again! 😎👌

[@nikkinoo47]

Wife of C7 owner. Love it 🏎 .... roasted alive yesterday in the rain... must purchase the half hood 😊 #Pembs

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha, yeah defo. Great as long as you're moving, otherwise it drips into the boot! 😉😂

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

Great video mate. What would this car be worth?

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks buddy! This actual car is for sale at the moment. I believe it's up for £34k. Which seems like a lot for a tiny car with no roof or luxurious, but honestly it's the most engaging drive of your life. And they don't seem to depreciate. I can't recommend them enough! 🥰 Caterham stock here... www.caterhamcars.com/en/in-stock

[@RickTheSpud]

PS. I hope you've subscribed? 😉

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

Does anybody know the acceleration Times? I am asking Just to compare with the 135 HP 275. If the Higher price for the 310 is worthy 0-160 km/h 80-120 km/h in 3rd 80-160 km/h

[@RickTheSpud]

Not a clue mate, it will feel a bit more punchy as it's nearly another 20hp, what mid range pull and overall acceleration feels like I couldn't say...

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

But the plus of power is generated by other camshafts. In my knowledge this kind of tuning works Just in the high revs, so you will NOT get a better punch in middle revs. In Germany we even can Not Order the 310, so it is on the customer to find out how he can do some tuning and if it is required.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@all_out_of_bubble_gum Ah I see, well I found the 310R very punchy in the mid range, but will the mods you do make it the same as a stock 310R?

[@ronsummers4090]

Good points positive and negative cheers

[@RickTheSpud]

No worries. Tried to be fair, but overall I absolutely love these things! 😎👌

[@ronsummers4090]

@@RickTheSpud yeah, must admit, I’m retired and it really has me thinking. I fell in love with the original Lotus Super 7 when I was a young man, it’s within my budget! Male menopause or what? Only thing that stops me haha!

[@RickTheSpud]

@@ronsummers4090 Haha. Honestly, go and drive one, any power, they're mega! 🤗

[@constantinemandylas715]

Is there more room for your feet in the large chassis cars?

[@RickTheSpud]

Heya. Yeah, footwells are wider and there's generally just more space everywhere. Much more liveable. Heel and toe on an SV (wide) chassis is more conventional actual heel and toe as the pedals are further apart, where as on the normal (narrow) chassis it's more big toe/little toe and per the video. 👊

[@portaccio]

How often do you burn your leg on the exhaust getting out of a Caterham?

[@RickTheSpud]

Only once if it's bad enough! 😜😂

[@portaccio]

@@RickTheSpud I just watched the outtakes, question answered 😆

[@RickTheSpud]

@@portaccio 😂😂😂😜👌

[@geeezer9]

best Caterham review ever

[@RickTheSpud]

🤩 Haha. Thank you buddy! Didn't really talk enough about the driving characteristics but it is my first review! 😉

[@geeezer9]

@@RickTheSpud u r cool like Harry

[@RickTheSpud]

Prince or Styles? 😉

[@geeezer9]

harry's garage

[@RickTheSpud]

@@geeezer9 😆 I'll take that!

[@flwryvv]

Really great video! Thanks for making it. Im in the market for either a Caterham 310r or a 245 ariel atom. #crisis.

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah good choices! The struggle is real! 😆 From chatting with owners of Atoms and having done a lot of miles in Caterhams, the Atoms seem quicker but are even more comprised, with no protection from wind or rain, and no where to put anything. The wind and weather comes through the sides, and even with waterproofs on goes up your legs and sleeves! 🤦‍♂️🙄😉

[@flwryvv]

@@RickTheSpud I know it's a nice predicament to be in!. Your video was probably the best I've seen as a review. Really helpful. Hardly any atoms for sale in the winter months also, prices are very strong. Caterham market seems a little different, popularity is higher also lots of parts available by the looks. I've just followed your Instagram also, keep the content up, it's Great!

[@RickTheSpud]

@@flwryvv Ah thank you buddy, very kind, and high praise for sure if you've already seen a bunch. It was great to live with one for a week and find out it's quirks. Overall a great fun package and awesome bit of kit. I'm all for less power and less weight (apart from me!) as it just adds to the experience. Modern stuff is too smooth and perfected, great for most people and most daily driving but too detached for fun driving. And everything is so powerful and fast, you can't wring anything out for more than 2 seconds without having to back off again. Foot to the floor is where you feel alive! 🤩🤗❤️

[@flwryvv]

Very true. Id also feel afraid about something going bang in say, an M5 (which are around the same cost) as the bills would be catastrophic no doubt, where as a lightweight vehicle could be repaired relatively easily and cheaply if any catastrophic failures were to occur. 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@RickTheSpud]

@@flwryvv Yep. And an M5 you're gonna get big bills anyway. And you won't see 30mpg when you're driving it hard like a Caterham! 😉

[@notnow2062]

Why are Caterham’s so much more expensive than other kit cars?

[@RickTheSpud]

Not sure. Only driven Caterhams not the others, and they are mega. Lotus pedigree I guess? Hand built in Britain? Good kit tho.

[@lordbenny]

You wanna get some racing boots!

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha. Nah, all good mate. This works fine. 😉 Also I'd have to walk round in them all day and people would think I'm a wanna be racing driver!

[@DaEVOthefreak]

a caterham have to be in a very shiny colour

[@RickTheSpud]

Yeah I thought so too, but you can't deny the subtlety of this one looks super smart? I'd prob add the black Caterham triple stripes on the front... 😎

[@plumbertothepeople]

Good Job. Next

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha. Thanks buddy!

[@freddiekarno1162]

Caterham no longer make this car, the engine has been discontinued.

[@RickTheSpud]

Such a shame, great little engine... 👊

[@andrewdawson5281]

Rick. You didn't address the question in the title.

[@RickTheSpud]

True I guess. But yes it is. Plenty fast enough but not too fast! And so much fun.

[@JohnRae]

really enjoyed your video. not the usual influencer 10/10 bullshit.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you John, appreciate that. Just me being me. 🤓 I hope you've subscribed? 😉