Discussion
Edited.Soooo, after some time the car is here meaning that the dream is now either starting, or ending.
A few minor niggles so far (not including the electric unit for the mirror falling onto my foot whilst driving home prompting a quick pitstop and return).
It seems that when the lights are switched on, turning them off doesn't actually make them go out! The current solution is to use the immobiliser key and then switch them on and off again. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
There also seems to be a problem with either one of the key fobs or the alarm/locking in general. A couple of times I've locked the car and it unlocks almost straight away so I've had to tell it to lock several times before it stays locked. Had 2 new fobs so don't know if one of them is playing up or if it is a general problem, need to investigate further....
Also noticed drips of something on my drive. Not sure what this is yet as the oil is new and when I touched it and smelt it, didn't really feel like oil or have a smell. I'll check tomorrow if the drive still has a mark and also if there is anything in the garage from sitting there over night.
A few minor niggles so far (not including the electric unit for the mirror falling onto my foot whilst driving home prompting a quick pitstop and return).
It seems that when the lights are switched on, turning them off doesn't actually make them go out! The current solution is to use the immobiliser key and then switch them on and off again. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
There also seems to be a problem with either one of the key fobs or the alarm/locking in general. A couple of times I've locked the car and it unlocks almost straight away so I've had to tell it to lock several times before it stays locked. Had 2 new fobs so don't know if one of them is playing up or if it is a general problem, need to investigate further....
Also noticed drips of something on my drive. Not sure what this is yet as the oil is new and when I touched it and smelt it, didn't really feel like oil or have a smell. I'll check tomorrow if the drive still has a mark and also if there is anything in the garage from sitting there over night.
As its a late Griff, it will have power steering. Look at the front left (passenger) side of the engine and see if you can see any
leaks from the pipes. If it is like the Chimaera the U bend in the pipes may well be leaking.
Of course if it has aircon, it could just be condensation dripping.
leaks from the pipes. If it is like the Chimaera the U bend in the pipes may well be leaking.
Of course if it has aircon, it could just be condensation dripping.
Willtl said:
A couple of times I've locked the car and it unlocks almost straight away so I've had to tell it to lock several times before it stays locked.
Check to see that the interior lights go out shortly after shutting the doors, it's possible that the door micro switches are not operating correctly.
PGNCerbera said:
congtats on the car. Although a v late Griff, its still old tech so you'll need to work through issues, no doubt.
Also, why hide the plate?? Its still visible in the ad?
I used the photos elsewhere, don't want everyone knowing the reg (not that there are many other Griffiths in that colour combination!).Also, why hide the plate?? Its still visible in the ad?
QBee said:
As its a late Griff, it will have power steering. Look at the front left (passenger) side of the engine and see if you can see any
leaks from the pipes. If it is like the Chimaera the U bend in the pipes may well be leaking.
Of course if it has aircon, it could just be condensation dripping.
No air con so can rule that out. Had a look under it in the garage tonight and no obvious drips. Possible it was off my Dodge from earlier. Time will tell.leaks from the pipes. If it is like the Chimaera the U bend in the pipes may well be leaking.
Of course if it has aircon, it could just be condensation dripping.
Willtl said:
I used the photos elsewhere, don't want everyone knowing the reg (not that there are many other Griffiths in that colour combination!).
Why? In case someone clones the plate? Pretty easy with a tvr for it to stand out if wrong. I had someone clone my espace onto an escort, never had the TVR cloned. It caused me no issue as I just the FPN back with 'does that look like an Espace?'Good looking car by the way. For the issues, have you asked the previous owner?
Byker28i said:
Why? In case someone clones the plate? Pretty easy with a tvr for it to stand out if wrong. I had someone clone my espace onto an escort, never had the TVR cloned. It caused me no issue as I just the FPN back with 'does that look like an Espace?'
Good looking car by the way. For the issues, have you asked the previous owner?
Just paranoid I guess. Will be putting my own plate on soon anyway.Good looking car by the way. For the issues, have you asked the previous owner?
Bought the car from Bespoke so the niggles will be sorted under warranty if necessary.
Willtl said:
Also noticed drips of something on my drive. Not sure what this is yet as the oil is new and when I touched it and smelt it, didn't really feel like oil or have a smell. I'll check tomorrow if the drive still has a mark and also if there is anything in the garage from sitting there over night.
Might be coolant from the radiator - get it checked before it fails; summer is coming up and cooling in these beasts can be marginal on a hot day stuck in traffic.I had Griffs for 16 years so I'd like to congratulate you for (1) getting a TVR (2) getting one with a RV8 engine. Much nicer than S6
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