Sagaris type car
Discussion
ChrisPap said:
Actually Don, with respect to an owner, I'd argue that it is ONLY the looks that make a Sag so special.
When it's on a kids bedroom wall poster he's not admiring the bilstiens, the slightly wider track or the different suspension pick up points. Each of which are small modifications which can be easily replicated by lots of companies in the UK.
The interior is (seat dependant) identical to the t-350 except for driver side headroom is it not?
Has anyone ever bought a Sag primarily because it rides slightly better than a standard T-car? Especially when it's an extra 30 grand!
And the noise from the exhausts, is it really very different to any other SP6, and can they not be made to sound the same or even better?
+1When it's on a kids bedroom wall poster he's not admiring the bilstiens, the slightly wider track or the different suspension pick up points. Each of which are small modifications which can be easily replicated by lots of companies in the UK.
The interior is (seat dependant) identical to the t-350 except for driver side headroom is it not?
Has anyone ever bought a Sag primarily because it rides slightly better than a standard T-car? Especially when it's an extra 30 grand!
And the noise from the exhausts, is it really very different to any other SP6, and can they not be made to sound the same or even better?
RetroWheels said:
Hi Darren,Truely stunning cars.... very track specific of course those shown in the GTF gallery, and if funds permitted, I'd be putting a deposit down today !!
Are you implying those body panels etc. have been taken by moulds off existing Sag bodies, rather than being modified original bodies from what was left at the factory when TVR went bump ?? I thought they were real TVR remnants finished and modified/built for racing ??
I bet the cost to produce one of those, even from a donor car, would be "interesting"...
Happy New Year - see you at DTEC
Spike
BTW, what wheels are these ???
Edited by RedSpike66 on Thursday 3rd January 14:35
DanR100 said:
Out of interest has anyone put a Sagaris body on a T350?
I guess that the Plasticman has come closest.If you did it the wheels would look odd sitting a long way inside the wheel arches so you'd fit the Sag suspension. Your T350c/t may already have a Sag spec engine and brakes. Then it would be a Sag (replica?)
ChrisPap said:
Has anyone ever bought a Sag primarily because it rides slightly better than a standard T-car? Especially when it's an extra 30 grand!
And the noise from the exhausts, is it really very different to any other SP6, and can they not be made to sound the same or even better?
I bought mine for the whole car not for a slightly better ride but it wasn't 30 grand extra at the time, mind you I don't think they are 30 grand extra to a comparable T car now.And the noise from the exhausts, is it really very different to any other SP6, and can they not be made to sound the same or even better?
As for the noise I wish I could get it to sound like a T350 with the Power Sports exhaust, although it is fun trying the different options.
As an owner of both the 350 and sag I can say its not just looks, the car is much more capable handling wise, Handling being the reason I sold the 350, even after trying nitrons.
The build quality is also night and day in my experience, that is more car specific than model specific though.
The build quality is also night and day in my experience, that is more car specific than model specific though.
RedSpike66 said:
RetroWheels said:
Hi Darren,Truely stunning cars.... very track specific of course those shown in the GTF gallery, and if funds permitted, I'd be putting a deposit down today !!
Are you implying those body panels etc. have been taken by moulds off existing Sag bodies, rather than being modified original bodies from what was left at the factory when TVR went bump ?? I thought they were real TVR remnants finished and modified/built for racing ??
I bet the cost to produce one of those, even from a donor car, would be "interesting"...
Happy New Year - see you at DTEC
Spike
BTW, what wheels are these ???
Edited by RedSpike66 on Thursday 3rd January 14:35
The bodies on the GTF cars are taken from a mould, which in itself was made from a new and modified ex works Sagaris body shell.
Although IIRC the black car (the first one) uses a factory shell, subsequently modified.
The upshot being,that these race car shells are easily replaced/repaired, in fact GTF have full shells in stock (very handy for a race car application
)The red/black GTF cars were built from Tuscan Challenge cars , although these evolved into specially built new chassis as it became less viable and rather undesirable to dismantle increasingly rare Challenge cars (quite rightly IMO
).The Wheels are Compomotive MO ,also used on Tuscans and a few other TVR race/road cars cars, and seem to have established themselves as a popular choice for track use.
HTH
Happy New Year , and i'll see you at the circuit
alex_gray255 said:
"...know-how enables us to offer our own six speed sequential race gearbox and differential packages..."
Hmm... sequential gear boxes... Hmmm...
No point having one of them Tim when you never drive the damn thing !!! Get her back for the Spring and keep her on the road please in 2013 !! Hmm... sequential gear boxes... Hmmm...
I am planning a trip to see the progress in person as soon as I have the green light from the builder.I have been sent some pictures of the body modifications..which I personally like.
The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
LMRACER said:
I am planning a trip to see the progress in person as soon as I have the green light from the builder.I have been sent some pictures of the body modifications..which I personally like.
The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
"The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body".
Sound a bit like the car we have built only ours is about 6" wider at the rear and 4" at the front?
CWIN,
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
CWIN,
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
LMRACER said:
CWIN,
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
May be better looking here for the spec..... http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
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