New chassis

[eff eff]

A couple of shots of my new Sportmotive Evolution chassis, the handling is transformed and a huge thank you to the guys at Sportmotive for
a brilliant job.

[Bassfiendnoideawhathp]

Why do I find myself looking at that in the same way that I look at Kiera Knightly...?

[andy43]

Bassfiendnoideawhathp said:

Why do I find myself looking at that in the same way that I look at Kiera Knightly...?

Nah, Kiera Knightly doesn't have an LS conversion fitted.

Absolutely stonking pics (of the car, of the car...)

[eff eff]

A couple more

Edited by eff eff on Saturday 23 July 12:58

Edited by eff eff on Saturday 23 July 13:00

[andy43]

Fantastic. Lottery win and I'd be next in the queue (car not Kiera dear). Is the handling/predictability as good as think it would be? I've got retuned Bilsteins and geo done on mine and it's pretty good, but some bumps can really give it a scary corkscrew feeling from the back end.

[glenrobbo]

Warning! Be aware of what lurks beneath:



Whatever it is, it looks angry! Aaaaarrggh!

[eff eff]

andy43 said:

Fantastic. Lottery win and I'd be next in the queue (car not Kiera dear). Is the handling/predictability as good as think it would be? I've got retuned Bilsteins and geo done on mine and it's pretty good, but some bumps can really give it a scary corkscrew feeling from the back end.

I know it's a cliché but it really does feel like it's on rails, the car has never been easier or more fun to drive. The old chassis steered off the back end and would turn right under hard acceleration now it pulls in straight line even with both wheels spinning. The front is pin sharp, no hint of understeer, I need to get it on track or airfield to see where the limits are.

[GTRene]

lovely work.

[andy43]

eff eff said:

andy43 said:

Fantastic. Lottery win and I'd be next in the queue (car not Kiera dear). Is the handling/predictability as good as think it would be? I've got retuned Bilsteins and geo done on mine and it's pretty good, but some bumps can really give it a scary corkscrew feeling from the back end.

I know it's a cliché but it really does feel like it's on rails, the car has never been easier or more fun to drive. The old chassis steered off the back end and would turn right under hard acceleration now it pulls in straight line even with both wheels spinning. The front is pin sharp, no hint of understeer, I need to get it on track or airfield to see where the limits are.

Having read the Sprint article I kind of imagine that the computer modelling sportmotive did have really moved the game on massively. Be interesting to give your car to somebody like Chris Harris and Top Gear along with a Sagaris to see which comes out on top. Love it

[DuncV8]

The whole installation looks great. I was so impressed by the Sprint article that I arranged a test drive a couple of weeks ago, and now my Griff is booked in for a full refurb including 'evolution' chassis (number 005) and LS3. It's due for completion April '17. Can't wait!

All the best,
Duncan

[nightflight]

I'm certainly considering going down this route in the future. I don't know whether to keep my Griff as an original, because it's a nice one, and get a donor car to do the LS conversion on.

[portzi]

nightflight said:

I'm certainly considering going down this route in the future. I don't know whether to keep my Griff as an original, because it's a nice one, and get a donor car to do the LS conversion on.

I noticed eff eff's car profile shows that his griff was an original Special Edition model, they alone are commanding 30k plus, so putting it on a superior chassis with a better powerplant inside was a ballsey move, great work.

[DuncV8]

nightflight said:

I'm certainly considering going down this route in the future. I don't know whether to keep my Griff as an original, because it's a nice one, and get a donor car to do the LS conversion on.

My Griff is pretty tired so it was an easier decision.
Here's a few thoughts on options:
1. Upgrade your car to the new 'evo' chassis, LS3 engine and gearbox etc
2. Use a donor car and keep yours - problem would be that you'd probably end up driving the LS version all the time, but would have to maintain and insure / tax? 2 TVRs.
3. Use a donor car but sell yours.
4. Upgrade your car to the new rolling chassis but fit your current engine etc. Then fit the LS3 when your engine needs work (more expensive overall than option 1 though)
5. Do nothing
I guess those thoughts probably don't help much, but at least I tried.
Cheers
Duncan

[eff eff]

portzi said:

I noticed eff eff's car profile shows that his griff was an original Special Edition model, they alone are commanding 30k plus, so putting it on a superior chassis with a better powerplant inside was a ballsey move, great work.

Yes I did think about it .............for about 30 seconds, SE = different dash, awful rear lights, Cerbera seats and 16 inch Estorils all round, I always struggled to see what was special about that. Mine still has the dash, the seats although I've changed the rear lights and the wheels. Its still a late Griff with better handling, brakes, steering and gearbox and that engine is epic. Not sure if that makes it special all I know is it certainly feels special when I drive it..............and I ain't selling so what its worth is not an issue.

Edited by eff eff on Sunday 24th July 15:58

[portzi]

eff eff said:

portzi said:

I noticed eff eff's car profile shows that his griff was an original Special Edition model, they alone are commanding 30k plus, so putting it on a superior chassis with a better powerplant inside was a ballsey move, great work.

Yes I did think about it .............for about 30 seconds, SE = different dash, awful rear lights, Cerbera seats and 16 inch Estorils all round, I always struggled to see what was special about that. Mine still has the dash, the seats although I've changed the rear lights and the wheels. Its still a late Griff with better handling, brakes, steering and gearbox and that engine is epic. Not sure if that makes it special all I know is it certainly feels special when I drive it..............and I ain't selling so what its worth is not an issue.

Edited by eff eff on Sunday 24th July 15:58

So this is now a genuine Griffith SE , number 1 of 100

[eff eff]

You can say that I couldn't possibly comment

[eff eff]

DuncV8 said:

My Griff is pretty tired so it was an easier decision.
Here's a few thoughts on options:
1. Upgrade your car to the new 'evo' chassis, LS3 engine and gearbox etc
2. Use a donor car and keep yours - problem would be that you'd probably end up driving the LS version all the time, but would have to maintain and insure / tax? 2 TVRs.
3. Use a donor car but sell yours.
4. Upgrade your car to the new rolling chassis but fit your current engine etc. Then fit the LS3 when your engine needs work (more expensive overall than option 1 though)
5. Do nothing
I guess those thoughts probably don't help much, but at least I tried.
Cheers
Duncan

I actually discussed option 3 with Ian but as I had the car from new I wanted to keep it

[Byker28i]

Interesting part wrapping of the centre exhaust pipes. Any issues here?

[eff eff]

Byker28i said:

Interesting part wrapping of the centre exhaust pipes. Any issues here?

No issues so far, belt and braces really, the shields cover the top and sides of the pipes to reduce the heat on the chassis, oil filter and starter motor. The bottom is open to cool and drain if wet, they also reduce the heat transmission to the tunnel. So really trying to second guess issues and prevent them, there is also Nimbus ali heat shielding along the central ladder chassis to try to contain the heat within the tunnel, I guess time will tell if it works the early signs are good.

[Twinkam]

Looks FAB!
I note the proper seat mount members, but could you outline the other differences between the 'OE' chassis and this 'Evo' one?
Cheers.
Rik

Edited by Twinkam on Monday 25th July 11:11