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Our approach to upgrades recognises that there is more involved than just replacement of old parts with new. We renew all relevant parts, not just the parts being upgraded, and always use new fasteners for reasons of safety; this approach  also  ensures an "as new" look to the upgraded race car.  In addition your Caterham will be set-up to our race-proven settings optimised for road, track or race.

Road, Track or Race

Many of the Caterham race upgrades can be used for fast road or track day cars. These upgrades are race-proven as to both the benefits and reliability of the components.  Examples of upgrades suitable for road or track-day usage cover all aspects ranging from ride & handling to engine power upgrades:

Optimise On-Track Handling - Get your Caterham Set-up to our Championship Winning Standards

All of the Caterham race upgrades result in a significant change to weight of the car, weight distribution and ride height. As a result, fitting new parts is only the first step in the upgrade process. Subsequent to fitting new components it is essential that your Caterham has a race focused set-up so that you get the full handling benefits from the new configuration.

The 2012 Caterham Motorsport Ladder

One Stop Customer Service - Caterham Mandatory Upgrades Included

Academy drivers after the end of their first year require a valve spring upgrade which must be carried out by Caterham. Likewise for the cam upgrade for the new for 2012 Supersport category.  Where a car is brought to us for upgrade work we include the mandatory work at Caterham list price. This includes free transport of your car to Dartford.

Eliminate Performance Limiters - Sigma Engine Diagnostics

Sigma engines are only available from Caterham on a sealed basis which rules out any option for external parties to rebuild or refresh components. Recognising the growing importance of the Sigma engined Caterhams, we have invested in engine diagnostics equipment that includes the ability to inspect the engine internals.  As part of the DPR upgrade process we can check that your engine is delivering the required power. Using our Sigma engine diagnostics capability we will perform an engine health check to ensure that performance is not being impacted by sensor faults, poor compression or other potential performance limiters.

We also recommend installation of the Caterham dual breather catch-tank option for the Sigma engine.  This is an optional upgrade for Academy but mandatory for Roadsport upwards.  By eliminating the possibility of oil returning to the induction, this is a worthwhile upgrade for road, track or race use.

Gain Competitive Edge - Improve Lap Times by Stopping Faster

The use of sealed engines ensures that there is nothing that can be done to gain a competitive edge from increased power. Driver coaching aligned with race car set-up should be the priority but taking steps to gain competitive advantage through improved braking is another aspect to consider. Fitting a brake bias valve will allow the car's brake front/rear balance to be adjusted on-track to suit a particular circuit or changing conditions from dry to wet. If you find that your unloaded front wheels lock up on a greasy corner the brake bias valve will allow braking force to be transferred to the rear until the braking becomes more balanced.   We can also advise on alternative pad materials that can significantly improve the car's braking performance.

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Mandatory Upgrade items

1) Roadsport from Academy

• Rear anti-roll bar

• Avon CR500 tyres

• Sigma dual breather catch-tank

2) Tracksport from Roadsport

• Tracksport Engine Upgrade (ECU & injectors)

• Wide track front suspension

• Race dampers/coil springs

• Removal of headlamps, wiring and ancillaries

• Removal of windscreen & wipers. Replace with race aero screen

3) Supersport from Tracksport

• Supersport engine upgrade & cold air intake

• Limited slip differential

Additional Options

• Half doors

• Remove ignition switch/steering lock & replace with starter button

• Lower driver seat/replace with resin bead seat

• Disconnect inertia switch (power cut-off)

• Brake bias valve/upgraded pads

• Lowered wing stays/bonded front wings

• "Quick" race ratio steering rack

• New CR500 wheel/tyre set

• Mintex or Pagid pads 

Chassis & Suspension Refresh

Most serious competitors recognise the critical importance of an engine refresh at the start of the championship.  DPR Motorsport also offers a full chassis and suspension refresh including a full flat-floor set-up that will return your race car to "As New" specification.  Speak to us about including this within your start of season upgrades.

Recommended Upgrade Service Items and Race Refresh

Servicing

• Full race geometry check
• 4 wheel alignment, ride height, camber/castor & bump steer
• Corner weighting to our championship-winning specifications
• Full brake fluid change/bleed with Castrol SRF
• Replace/condition brake disks. Pad upgrades to Pagid
• Full engine service including cam belt, oil change etc.
• Full ECU diagnostics for Sigma & Duratec engines

Engine

• Compression/leakage report including internal inspection of cylinders (Rover K series, Ford Sigma & Duratec)
• Engine power test

  Bodywork

• Chassis repair using Arch or Steel Fabrications.
• Mercedes approved professional respray