Spoiler position
Discussion
We all know the strip of metal that is (sometimes) fixed under the front of Griffs. Mine was originally mounted in a slight recess just under the air intake, and it was riveted through to a strip of metal on the other side which also held the lower part of the grille. Here it seemed ideally placed not only to act as spoiler but also to help shove air through the radiator (though not really necessary becasue at speed the engine doesn't get hot anyway)
Then, of course, it got pinged off on a verge when I had to get past a car on a narrow country lane. It has now been refixed by an independent, and I see they've mounted it about 6" further back, right at the rear of that GRP crosspiece. Is this correct?
Then, of course, it got pinged off on a verge when I had to get past a car on a narrow country lane. It has now been refixed by an independent, and I see they've mounted it about 6" further back, right at the rear of that GRP crosspiece. Is this correct?
'In fact, come to think of it, I don't think I've seen a sinlge car with the chin spoiler still on it. Can we see a photo of yours?'
So you're the one who goes crawling along the line of TVRs on his hands and knees eh??!
It's not easy operating a Nikon in 5" ground clearance, but I'll see what I can do. BTW, how do you clever people get photos inserted in your posts? (I got 0% in my uploading exams)
Failing that, the car will be at Duxford - R732. (If the spoiler stays on till then, of course...!)
So you're the one who goes crawling along the line of TVRs on his hands and knees eh??!
It's not easy operating a Nikon in 5" ground clearance, but I'll see what I can do. BTW, how do you clever people get photos inserted in your posts? (I got 0% in my uploading exams)
Failing that, the car will be at Duxford - R732. (If the spoiler stays on till then, of course...!)
'Imagine a week old dead rabbit straight onto the rad for the final broiling.... '
This could be a useful trick - I heard a story years ago about a bloke who, before leaving work for the long drive home, would wrap up various items of food in aluminium foil. He stashed them in various places around the engine bay and by the time he got home, it was all nicely cooked.
How's that for environmentally friendly energy saving, lefties??!
This could be a useful trick - I heard a story years ago about a bloke who, before leaving work for the long drive home, would wrap up various items of food in aluminium foil. He stashed them in various places around the engine bay and by the time he got home, it was all nicely cooked.
How's that for environmentally friendly energy saving, lefties??!
No pics but it's a simple piece of metal, about 3 feet long and 4" wide, slightly bent along its length. Mine is black. Factory position on a Griff is at the front edge of the GRP panel that runs across under the radiator; replacement position is often at the back of the panel as less vulnerable.
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