Your Ideal/Dream Griffith

[2 sheds]

Well talking of my ideal Griff, Rich if you fitted a chequered alloy dash, i might have to kill you for your car.
Tim

[Marlon]

seasider said:

Simpo's with cats & wooden dash & slightly darker interior....

That's a cracking idea. Simpo's car wouldn't smell so bad then

[simpo two]

Marlon said:

seasider said: Simpo's with cats & wooden dash & slightly darker interior.... That's a cracking idea. Simpo's car wouldn't smell so bad then

It's true, Marlon's car doesn't smell. But only because it's currently in a number of carrier bags

[RichB]

2 sheds said:

Well talking of my ideal Griff, Rich if you fitted a chequered alloy dash, i might have to kill you for your car. Tim

Humm... bloody good job I like walnut then isn't it R...

[johno]

Exterior - As is now

Interior - As is now + roll bar in black. Plus a few changes to the dials so they were mechanical rather than electric for oil pressure/temp etc, and full harnesses

Engine - John Eales Rover V8 endurance race spec'd engine producing around 450 bhp, but usuable regularly. Torque would be provided throughout the range without too wild a cam profile to make it driveable at Tesco's

Suspension - Total rework incl. - spec'd dampers rather than off the shelf, probably Ohlins units with a variety of adj. Spec'd springs and re-bushed throughout with nylon/bearings dependant on ride quality. ARB would be reworked and adjustable to suit suspension.

Steering - New race rack with higher gearing, although not too high.

Brakes - AJP or Brembo brakes specced for the car. Probably be 4 pot calipers in the fronts with larger disks and similar in the rear.

Exhaust - Spec'd by the engine providing a decatted exhaust yet still maintaining back pressure. Manifolds would be tuned for the torque curve req. along with the induction system (space allowing)

Cooling - Would need a lot so alloy rad and uprated fans.

Plus of course I need a pop out drinks holder, somewhere for my jacket to hang up an a flower pot like in the beetle

Maybe one day ......

[wildeep]

simon t said:

Colour - As is Leather - As is Dash - Leven S Steel ..On the way Leven Alloy bits - Done Nitrons - Done Brakes - AP 4 pots and Cross drilled/Grooved disks - Saving hard! Headlight conversion - Done Seats - Still trying to find an alternative, anyone any ideas??? ACT Plenum and Throttles - On the wish list Chip and RR tune - The final step, hopefully by Xmas Simon

Ah, it was you that I parked next to at Thruxton on the Saturday. Mine was the silver griff.

[Graham B]

- Griff 500 LE
- Iced titanium colour
- Portland Grey FULL leather interior
- 18" Tuscan Spyders
- Tuscan style seats
- AJP 4.5 V8 engine
- AP or Bembo updated brakes
- Nitrons
- Clear indicator set.
- Air conditioning that worked
- Strengthened windscreen surround, door beams etc



>> Edited by Graham B on Wednesday 3rd September 13:27

[Simon T]

Hi Kim, Yes t'was I....

Saw your dash, it looks excellent, so now I've got one on order. Did you fit it yourself, if so any tips?

Simon

[wildeep]

Yeah, Julie at Leven said you ordered one after seeing mine. Will drop you a mail with some fitting tips.

[joolzb]

All of the above + Kylie as standard feature in passenger seat.

[Simon T]

God!!! Can't believe I missed out Kylie

[Paul V]

johno said:

Exterior - As is now

stone chipped???

I want one that doesn't use shed loads of oil after having just paid out for a rebuild!

[gerjo]

Happy with my Griff as it is (now it's finally sorted). Got all the upgrades I wanted (see profile) and it goes like a bat out of hell.
A different body color would be perfect, something like Iced Titanium, Red Bull blue or reflex Black/purple maybe. Nicer carpets would be nice as well.

[johno]

Paul V said:

johno said: Exterior - As is now stone chipped??? I want one that doesn't use shed loads of oil after having just paid out for a rebuild!

20,000 miles in 10 months ... not bad I reckon considering the mileage ! (still on 1/2 litre to 1000 miles)

Will be off to Racing Green tonight to pick it up after its latest necessity for attention. Only took 'em an hour as I was able to tell what was wrong, just couldn't be arsed to do it myself though !

[griffman]

mine, its red fast loud and fun! what more can i ask for in life!

[GreenV8S]

My ideal Griff would be any spec you like but with MORE POWER.

[Ding]

Not particulary bothered about the colour, but prefer dark with cream or grey interior (full hide), PAS,
500 engine and big brakes. will also need one of those gadgets to detect speed traps. Recomendations for good solicitor, as sure my prisitne licence will not last long.
Hoping to join you all before the year end.
anyone know of a good one for sale?

Ding

[gerjo]

tvr4ever said:

BMW M5 engine, slightly tuned to a real 450 bhp. Fred

Fred, I'll let you have a go in my 500 with all the goodies one of these days. Although it doesn't reach 450 bhp, you'll probably conclude you don't need a Beermeister engine.