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I can't believe how much fun I'm having in my 280i. After 6 years with a Lotus Esprit S1 and worrying about the timing belt breaking, or the carbs over fueling and spilling fuel on the dizzy, or things just generally getting way too hot in the engine compartment - the 280i is a complete blast in comparison. It's so easy to drive and has an unbelieveable grin factor. Yeah it's only a 6 cylinder and so lacks the punch of the 8 cars but who cares, the smile per mile is massive. It really makes we wonder why these cars are not appreciated more.
So glad I decided to give a Wedge another chance. My first experience was somewhat disappointing but this new car has been a complete night and day experience. Advice to potential future owners..... Buy the best car you possible can, don't go cheap. Unless you get off on the DIY stuff that is. Pay the extra and save yourself the headaches and frustrations.
I'm a proud member of the Wedge appreciation society.
So glad I decided to give a Wedge another chance. My first experience was somewhat disappointing but this new car has been a complete night and day experience. Advice to potential future owners..... Buy the best car you possible can, don't go cheap. Unless you get off on the DIY stuff that is. Pay the extra and save yourself the headaches and frustrations.
I'm a proud member of the Wedge appreciation society.
Hi Toby,
My car is a 1986 280i Series 2. The VIN is 019318. I once thought that the body was only spec'd for North American cars but there is currently a UK 280i Series 2 on ebay with the same body treatment:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-280i-2-8-CONVERTIBLE...
I suspect the production run was very limited before the 280i was dropped. There is a 280i Series 3 that is / was owned by Mr Tank which has the same sill panels but slightly different rear valance. I understand that just a handful of Series 3 were made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdLmMomtJA
I am not sure if the flared arches are part of the mould or were grafted on, or if the sill panels were used on other cars. They look very similar to the 400 body sills but I think I read that the sills on those cars were part of the body mould.
Personally, the one thing I don't like on my car is the bonnet. I would much prefer a 400 bonnet with it's softer lines.
Cheers,
Gavin.
My car is a 1986 280i Series 2. The VIN is 019318. I once thought that the body was only spec'd for North American cars but there is currently a UK 280i Series 2 on ebay with the same body treatment:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-280i-2-8-CONVERTIBLE...
I suspect the production run was very limited before the 280i was dropped. There is a 280i Series 3 that is / was owned by Mr Tank which has the same sill panels but slightly different rear valance. I understand that just a handful of Series 3 were made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdLmMomtJA
I am not sure if the flared arches are part of the mould or were grafted on, or if the sill panels were used on other cars. They look very similar to the 400 body sills but I think I read that the sills on those cars were part of the body mould.
Personally, the one thing I don't like on my car is the bonnet. I would much prefer a 400 bonnet with it's softer lines.
Cheers,
Gavin.
Edited by GBinUSA on Sunday 17th May 15:58
There are a few around in the UK in that specification, mine included. It makes them look a little different when parked up with other one. I actually quite like the style of the bonnet, think it makes it look a little meaner! They all also seem to be in red (best colour for them really, so no problem there!)
Picture of mine from the BBWF a couple of years ago, unfortunately not used it a huge deal since then...
Picture of mine from the BBWF a couple of years ago, unfortunately not used it a huge deal since then...
i believe the main difference is the boot 3rd brake light ,and the side indicators , the black mirrors are seen on the series 1.5 U.S. cars I think around 1984 -85 ?the series 1 cars I have seen at car shows here didn't have the flared arches and different ground effects , front n rear covers too. my rad on my car is inside the nose and there is plenty of room for the A.C Compressor , but I that may of changed , I do have chrome handles and hinges like Jons car,........ also my car has a glass rear window with a zip but not sure if that's a factory installment maybe they where experimenting ,
( both cars look stunning in red )
( both cars look stunning in red )
Sounds like a neat hood setup. Do you find it practical?
I was thinking about removing my AC system. It seems totally redundant in a car of this style. Not having the components in the engine bay will make maintenance a bit easier and removing the condenser from ahead of the radiator should improve the cooling efficiency.
I was thinking about removing my AC system. It seems totally redundant in a car of this style. Not having the components in the engine bay will make maintenance a bit easier and removing the condenser from ahead of the radiator should improve the cooling efficiency.
bobs280i said:
just reading this post , I have a series 2 USA spec vin GB019138, I had once read they had made 156 models like this and apparently around 90 had came over to the states .... I don't care for the bonnet , and would rather have the 400 style ,
(but my son disagree's) lol
I'm with your son on this one I love the bonnet, I like the 400se one too, they both give the car a bit more presence IMHO.(but my son disagree's) lol
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