Something different ?

[lazyitus]

Can I have your honest opinions, good or bad?

I've thought of having some 'Cobra' style white stripes professionally fitted to my dark blue Griff.

I've seen a picture of a Griff with this before and I think it looked superb.

[count duckula]

Bit tacky IMHO
I would not do it.


Malc

[angusfaldo]

I agree - I think it would look a bit naff.

IMHO Griffs look best in classic colours without any clutter.

[DustyC]

lazyitus, if you have seen it and thought it looked good then go for it.

I thought it looked quite good too but Im happy with how mine looks as is.

As a trial use toilet roll!

NOTE: I have seen Novas and Corsas with the stripes.

[glena]

Don't forget the furry dice!

[RichB]

lazyitus said:

I've seen a picture of a Griff with this before and I think it looked superb.

There was a pic posted on here a few weeks back of a Griff in a dark colour with 2 x white stripes. I think the topicwas sokmething to do with wheels? (yet again!) Rich...

[shnozz]

I know it does sound a bit naff but I have seen a pic of this done to a dark blue Griff with aftermarket (but subtle) alloys. Looked really nice.

Personally though, I think the stripes suit the cerbera more as the lines can run right across the roof and are a bit more continuous. Seen it on the yellow cerb that took part in the gumball/cannonball and really liked that

[lazyitus]

DustyC said:

NOTE: I have seen Novas and Corsas with the stripes.

Yeah, that was on my mind actually.

I think I get the idea where this thread is leading me too. And its not the stripe distributors!

[seasider]

A chimp has them down my way
I say no more

[griffter]

I think it would look fantastic, but you'd have to consider the following:

The TVR has no race heritage as such (these stripes are often used on 60's & 70's classic or sports cars which have heritage).

Nor do Citroen Saxos many of which also sport 'Le Mans' stripes...

Maybe best with a few other 'race' type mods: bucket seats, stripped interior, big wheels etc.

[shnozz]

seasider said:

A chimp has them down my way I say no more

monkeyworld moved to essex?

seriously - I would have thought it would suit the shape of the griff more than the chim if you are thinking of doing it. Still reckon the cerb would be the choice of car for stripes mind.

[seasider]

shnozz said:

seasider said: A chimp has them down my way I say no more monkeyworld moved to essex? seriously - I would have thought it would suit the shape of the griff more than the chim if you are thinking of doing it. Still reckon the cerb would be the choice of car for stripes mind.

Just thought i'd rattle the cage... see you at LM

[catretriever]

I say 'do it!

anything to stand out from all those other dark blue Griff's

[DustyC]

los angeles said:

So far, that's seven to two against the idea, Lazyitus, and one undecided. Shnozz voted twice so one vote is void.

You are obviously not aware of the rules.

Rule 1: There are no rules.

[shnozz]

seasider said:

shnozz said: seasider said: A chimp has them down my way I say no more monkeyworld moved to essex? seriously - I would have thought it would suit the shape of the griff more than the chim if you are thinking of doing it. Still reckon the cerb would be the choice of car for stripes mind. Just thought i'd rattle the cage... see you at LM

oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo (said in chimp voice)

I'll be the hairy one sat in the shade eating bananas.

See ya there - no speeding on the way down or my ickle 4 litre wont be able to keep up.

[lazyitus]

los angeles said:

So far, that's seven to two against the idea, Lazyitus, and one undecided. Shnozz voted twice so one vote is void.

Looks like I might have to just put one stripe on at this rate.

[Podie]

lazyitus said:

Can I have your honest opinions, good or bad? I've thought of having some 'Cobra' style white stripes professionally fitted to my dark blue Griff. I've seen a picture of a Griff with this before and I think it looked superb.

Worked on the old style Griff...



>> Edited by Podie on Wednesday 5th May 12:27

[DustyC]

aha!
Good point Podie.
Theres the racing heritage bit for yah!

[DustyC]

los angeles said:

Democracy is dead, Dusty.

If you lived here you would know that!

(well its not dead, its just that all the options are shite)

[griffter]

DustyC said:

aha! Good point Podie. Theres the racing heritage bit for yah!

Well...kind of...Proves my 60's / 70's point though.

Classic Cars ran a feature in their 'Griff' issue (Jan 2003 I think) about what makes a classic classic. They gave the Griffith (The 92-> one, DustyC!) 0/10 for racing heritage which I though was a bit harsh. After all TVR have raced for a long time and the Griff is based on the Tuscan which has nothing but race heritage.

Anyway back to topic, stripes are available as vinyl stickers, so you could have them removed if everyone laughs at you...