Wedge or other TVR ?
Discussion
Well here's the funny thing - is it me or are the TVR Wedges the best supported TVR model around.
No other single TVR model can boast such a well supported gathering as our little gathering (BBWF) -
we don't have the benefit of the fastest model ever, the most press coverage or the most evoative shape
- quite the opposite (who said Lotus or TR7) ..
So we will just have to put it down to YOU - the people that own them - for the pure enthuasium that makes owning a TVR Wedge the best experience
Sure there are cheaper TVR's to buy or maintain but you know you have made the right choice when young kids pull their Dad's arms and point at you and say - I want one of them when I grow up !
OK - thoughts here why Wedges are just the best !
No other single TVR model can boast such a well supported gathering as our little gathering (BBWF) -
we don't have the benefit of the fastest model ever, the most press coverage or the most evoative shape
- quite the opposite (who said Lotus or TR7) ..
So we will just have to put it down to YOU - the people that own them - for the pure enthuasium that makes owning a TVR Wedge the best experience
Sure there are cheaper TVR's to buy or maintain but you know you have made the right choice when young kids pull their Dad's arms and point at you and say - I want one of them when I grow up !
OK - thoughts here why Wedges are just the best !
At the want of being shot down in flames I think all Wedge owners are proper enthusiasts.
Anyone who buys a Wedge knows that they will have to spend time and money on the car so you have to be a real enthuthiast to take one on and as such a chance to all meet up and look at and discuss one anothers cars is too good an opportunity to turn down!
I like the fact they are rarer than other TVR's an unknown quantity to most people, a proper drivers car and of course the noise
Andy
Anyone who buys a Wedge knows that they will have to spend time and money on the car so you have to be a real enthuthiast to take one on and as such a chance to all meet up and look at and discuss one anothers cars is too good an opportunity to turn down!
I like the fact they are rarer than other TVR's an unknown quantity to most people, a proper drivers car and of course the noise
Andy
The noise, the shape (I actually prefer it to any other TVR's), the rarity, the noise, the fact it runs a big honest V8 (no disrespect to our Ford brethren), the historical value and where they sit within TVR in that they wrote the companies future direction, the noise, the aggressiveness and attitude, the noise and obviously the comradeship and camaraderie of the wonderful owners.
Oh yes, and did I mention that glorious noise.
>> Edited by chunder on Thursday 22 April 15:42
Oh yes, and did I mention that glorious noise.
>> Edited by chunder on Thursday 22 April 15:42
I'm not entirely sure that's the case... no matter which TVR you happen to own, there are certainly enthusiastic groups... the Griff and Chim lot always seem to argue which is best etc etc.. then there is the V8 / Straight six "discussion"... and from personal experience, the S forum is a close knit community in it;s own right...
Podie said:
I'm not entirely sure that's the case... no matter which TVR you happen to own, there are certainly enthusiastic groups... the Griff and Chim lot always seem to argue which is best etc etc.. then there is the V8 / Straight six "discussion"... and from personal experience, the S forum is a close knit community in it;s own right...
Yes - Podie for all his claims to love the 'S' model - actually really loves the Wedges. He spends so much time on here - I think he's after one
rev-erend said:
I'm not entirely sure that's the case... no matter which TVR you happen to own, there are certainly enthusiastic groups... the Griff and Chim lot always seem to argue which is best etc etc.. then there is the V8 / Straight six "discussion"... and from personal experience, the S forum is a close knit community in it;s own right...
Yes - Podie for all his claims to love the 'S' model - actually really loves the Wedges. He spends so much time on here - I think he's after one
more nob gags in an S though... 
Podie said:
I'm not entirely sure that's the case... no matter which TVR you happen to own, there are certainly enthusiastic groups... the Griff and Chim lot always seem to argue which is best etc etc.. then there is the V8 / Straight six "discussion"... and from personal experience, the S forum is a close knit community in it;s own right...
I dont dought that they other model owners are enthusiastic, but the Wedge owners at last years Mania were the only ones to make the effort to park together.
Like Jeff says though each to their own.
Andy
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the smell! I love the smell of a Wedge on a sunny morning...as soon as you open the door an climb into the cosy cockpit. The whiff of leather, vinyl, carpet etc....then the excitement of turning over that engine and hearing rumble into life amidst an oasis of surburian calm!
HeyAndy said:
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the smell! I love the smell of a Wedge on a sunny morning...as soon as you open the door an climb into the cosy cockpit. The whiff of leather, vinyl, carpet
Conjures up memories of ....the whiff of mouldy old carpet as the steam rises like dew off a field......
(well thats what i'm reminded of)
and will acquire one at some point.....but would I sell her outdoors.....tricky one 
I thinks prob not, I can justify that to myself as I know I wouldn't get much cash for her anyways and would prob miss her..... I love wedges because where else can you get a low volume, hand built ,high performance (yes even the V6s were regarded as quick in the early 80's)for the money. Ok they need a bit of dosh spending on them every so often, but what car doesn't ? The body work won't rust, and they are fairly easy to work on. They look great, sound awesome (including v6's), and can accelerate as quick as, if not quicker than the equivalent Ferrari or Porker of the time. The shape would never lend itself to higher speeds of 160 +, but where in this country can you do that in safety ?
Above all I think that Big Bad Wedges are individual. I have a TVR poster with a picture of a 350i FHC on it, and I think the Tagline on it summarises wedges completely.
"SO RARE, THAT IT MAKES FERRARIS LOOK LIKE CORTINAS"
Nuff said !!!
Nige'
PS I like the S as well, I would have one of them too if I wasn't having so much fun with the wedge !!
Above all I think that Big Bad Wedges are individual. I have a TVR poster with a picture of a 350i FHC on it, and I think the Tagline on it summarises wedges completely.
"SO RARE, THAT IT MAKES FERRARIS LOOK LIKE CORTINAS"
Nuff said !!!
Nige'
PS I like the S as well, I would have one of them too if I wasn't having so much fun with the wedge !!
Must admit to the sound of a wedge stands the hairs on the back of my neck on end. The difference before and after the re build is amazing. A guy 3 streets away commented on how good it sounds. Guy across the road wasn't so chuffed, threats of death etc. He made the sensible choice and moved.
Certainly the noise and rarity . But I am still trying to put my finger on what exactly it is that makes my wedge so special compared to the other 30+ cars I have owned.
Before buying it I had decided I wanted a car fitted with a RV8 with no cats ( I am a fan of the RV8), and British made. Choice: old SD1 (already been there), Range Rover (was driving one at the time) early Griff, V8S or Wedge. The first of these that I saw advertised was a Wedge (the 350i I now own). I only went to have a look at it, as I had never looked at one closely before, but knew as soon as I herd it (before even seeing it as it was running when I turned up to see it) that I had found what I was looking for. The next hour was spent trying to find a reason why I should not buy it (should always look at a selection before buying one etc. etc.) failed miserably and ended up with said wedge.
I am an engineer and have always carried out maintenance on all my cars, something I detest doing but only marginally less than trusting someone else to do the work properly. However, working on the wedge seems different and I’m not sure why. Sure I cursed fairish when I crawled underneath and thought how the hell are you supposed to get that little lot out of there, when I came to overhaul the rear brakes. But I think one of the things is that, in my rose tined view, when I am working on the Wedge I have a distinct feeling that every part I am removing or working on has been fitted by someone who actually cares about what they are building.
Oh and driving it is quite satisfying as well.
(MOT next week so my feeling may change
Before buying it I had decided I wanted a car fitted with a RV8 with no cats ( I am a fan of the RV8), and British made. Choice: old SD1 (already been there), Range Rover (was driving one at the time) early Griff, V8S or Wedge. The first of these that I saw advertised was a Wedge (the 350i I now own). I only went to have a look at it, as I had never looked at one closely before, but knew as soon as I herd it (before even seeing it as it was running when I turned up to see it) that I had found what I was looking for. The next hour was spent trying to find a reason why I should not buy it (should always look at a selection before buying one etc. etc.) failed miserably and ended up with said wedge.
I am an engineer and have always carried out maintenance on all my cars, something I detest doing but only marginally less than trusting someone else to do the work properly. However, working on the wedge seems different and I’m not sure why. Sure I cursed fairish when I crawled underneath and thought how the hell are you supposed to get that little lot out of there, when I came to overhaul the rear brakes. But I think one of the things is that, in my rose tined view, when I am working on the Wedge I have a distinct feeling that every part I am removing or working on has been fitted by someone who actually cares about what they are building.
Oh and driving it is quite satisfying as well.
(MOT next week so my feeling may change
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