Living outside
Discussion
Afternoon all,
Look at getting another TVR, after a T350 and Tam i'd like to try a Griff.
Only issue is it'd have to live outside as the garage is full of other stuff. Are they ok with this? Any issues I'd need to look out for stemming from this?
Also are Griff 500's worth the premium over the 4.0 variants?
Look at getting another TVR, after a T350 and Tam i'd like to try a Griff.
Only issue is it'd have to live outside as the garage is full of other stuff. Are they ok with this? Any issues I'd need to look out for stemming from this?
Also are Griff 500's worth the premium over the 4.0 variants?
I'll comment on the living outside bit as there's lots of opinion on the difference between 500s and the pre-cats but I bought a 500 as I wanted a later car as it's my daily.
With regards to living outside mine was outside for 18 months when I first owned it and after I sorted one or two of the leaks from the usual locations it was completely watertight. I bought a Leven Hood Cap for the worse weather but I only used it a couple of times when it snowed.
I'm not a fan of full covers as they can cause damage to the paintwork if your car isn't dry and clean when covered as well rubbing if not secured tightly enough.
The locations that needed sorting in my case was the seal around the brake fluid reservoir in the front wing and the grommets in the bulkheads where the cables pass through. Other locations that need checking can be the windscreen seal, windscreen wiper shafts, the targa hood top seals on the windows and obviously the hood itself which can be sealed using a brush on version of waterproofing fluid like Fabsil.
With regards to living outside mine was outside for 18 months when I first owned it and after I sorted one or two of the leaks from the usual locations it was completely watertight. I bought a Leven Hood Cap for the worse weather but I only used it a couple of times when it snowed.
I'm not a fan of full covers as they can cause damage to the paintwork if your car isn't dry and clean when covered as well rubbing if not secured tightly enough.
The locations that needed sorting in my case was the seal around the brake fluid reservoir in the front wing and the grommets in the bulkheads where the cables pass through. Other locations that need checking can be the windscreen seal, windscreen wiper shafts, the targa hood top seals on the windows and obviously the hood itself which can be sealed using a brush on version of waterproofing fluid like Fabsil.
I have owned my Griff 400 since May 2013. He lives outside under a car port. I own a quality car cover but have used it only a handful of times and I'm aiming to sell it on.
My 400 has started every time save for an alternator fault which, following a reconditioning has been fine. I drive it at least once a week save for holidays or really poor weather. In my humble opinion (and those of classic car owners with far more experience than me, whose opinion I sought) these cars are happier when run regularly - and let's face why wouldn't you want to?
My 400 fitted my budget at the time, but it sounds more guttural than the later 500s, less power I know, but I'm not sure that I am sufficiently a great driver to squeeze the benefit from the extra hps!
Another aspect, which I heard from a TVR professional is that the early Griffs were built with more care than the later ones but I can't comment whether that is correct or not.
Either was I'm sure you'll love this lovely pretty car whichever you choose.
My 400 has started every time save for an alternator fault which, following a reconditioning has been fine. I drive it at least once a week save for holidays or really poor weather. In my humble opinion (and those of classic car owners with far more experience than me, whose opinion I sought) these cars are happier when run regularly - and let's face why wouldn't you want to?
My 400 fitted my budget at the time, but it sounds more guttural than the later 500s, less power I know, but I'm not sure that I am sufficiently a great driver to squeeze the benefit from the extra hps!
Another aspect, which I heard from a TVR professional is that the early Griffs were built with more care than the later ones but I can't comment whether that is correct or not.
Either was I'm sure you'll love this lovely pretty car whichever you choose.
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