Thread: Anyone made a caterham style diy car?

Originally Posted by Spudattack

I think the biggest question is what you want it for?

Is it a project just for the enjoyment of building something awesome?
Is it for road use and touring?
Are you wanting a track day monster or race car?
Or a combination of these?

I think this is the crux and will guide you in what direction you want to go.

If you are after the excitement of racing and track use, I can highly recommend karting. As long as you can handle the anal nature of Kartsport New Zealand, nothing comes close in terms of bang for buck, wheel to wheel racing excitement and performance/handling.
Your risk vs reward in terms of proper jostling for position and passing manoeuvres is much better than any other form of Motorsport giving sheer racing thrill and a lot smaller of damage (money) and injury should you get it wrong.
After racing Rotax max and KZ2 class for 5 years I can promise you even the fastest of track cars feels cumbersome and slow compared.

If it is for the other reasons then go for it, I would love to build one just for the satisfaction of driving something I have built.
Definitely in my wish list for once the kids have grown and I have time.


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Bloody 4 wheelers! nothing but nothing, will focus your attention like elbow to elbow on a Superbike (or a 600 for that matter) letting go the brakes and forcing the line to win and control corner entry, dancing on the ragged edge of control (and trying to remember to breathe!) Not entirely sure you can stop it and turn it, but you do it anyway

Knee down and feeling the bike oscillate as the front slides and the rear spins as you drift it and you know you're going to crash but somehow don't.

4 wheeling is fun, but 2 wheeling is sport!

Still want an Atom for Christmass.