Back in a Wedge

[Waynester]

After a 7 year gap, I am happily back in a Wedge, having purchased ‘another’ 400SE

My last Wedge was a 420 SEAC, & a 450 SEAC previous to that.

I’m sure there’s plenty I’ve forgotten, but I know all the answers will be here, as they always have been.

Pleased with this one though, gets delivered next week from those lovely guys at Amore

[mrzigazaga]

Nice one, welcome back, might see you at next years Wedgefest ?

[Waynester]

mrzigazaga said:

Nice one, welcome back, might see you at next years Wedgefest ?

Thanks. Absolutely, it’s been a while since attending my last.. I think I still have the yellow shirt somewhere from BBWF 2004

[mrzigazaga]

Waynester said:

mrzigazaga said:

Nice one, welcome back, might see you at next years Wedgefest ?

Thanks. Absolutely, it s been a while since attending my last.. I think I still have the yellow shirt somewhere from BBWF 2004

Cool...next years might be red...

[adam quantrill]

Good to see you back!

[Waynester]

adam quantrill said:

Good to see you back!

Thanks Adam, it’s good to be back

[pwd95]

Nice 1 Wayne! Between TVR's at the mo myself.
Is that Steve (Gandalf's) old 400?

[Waynester]

pwd95 said:

Nice 1 Wayne! Between TVR's at the mo myself.
Is that Steve (Gandalf's) old 400?

Thanks Wyn, I was looking at a Griff, but the pull to the dark-side got me again!

I don t have the paperwork as it s still with Mark at Amore, but it could be.. the reg ends H.. PCB?

I certainly recognise the plate though..

Edited by Waynester on Saturday 12th September 18:25

[stainless_steve]

Welcome back to the dark side

[mrzigazaga]

I think that belonged to Chris aka Jack Valiant some years back, ( i might be wrong) ..he did say he would buy it back if it ever came up for sale but have not spoke to him for a few years now, shame as he is a decent honest chap.

[Waynester]

stainless_steve said:

Welcome back to the dark side

Happy to be back Steve.. I don't think there was really any escaping

[Waynester]

mrzigazaga said:

I think that belonged to Chris aka Jack Valiant some years back, ( i might be wrong) ..he did say he would buy it back if it ever came up for sale but have not spoke to him for a few years now, shame as he is a decent honest chap.

I remember the name Mark.. I’ll check the service history when the cars delivered next week

[pwd95]

Waynester said:

the reg ends H.. PCB?

Edited by Waynester on Saturday 12th September 18:25

Yes, that's the one. Followed Steve in that one on a few memorable runs through Wales....

[Waynester]

400SE delivered…& safely tucked up

[pwd95]

Nice 1 Wayne.

[Waynester]

pwd95 said:

Nice 1 Wayne.

Cheers Wyn, it’s great to have a Wedge in the garage again. Now the work begins!

[keynsham]

Just as a very slight sideline to this post, are the 390/400's noticeably faster than the 350i?

[Waynester]

keynsham said:

Just as a very slight sideline to this post, are the 390/400's noticeably faster than the 350i?

My first TVR was a 350i, and it’s a great car, but a 400SE has a noticeable difference in performance. A fit 390 or 400 definitely punches harder in the midrange

[mk1fan]

Wendy (350i) makes the 190bhp TVR claimed it would and is plenty peppy enough. Having done a number of trackdays actually I prefer touring in her. Nice torque across the board and not too thirsty.

Now, I'm not convinced the larger capacities gave the step ups in performance that TVR claim - Wendy has a number of mods.

That said, I have been back to back in a Grief 400 and 500 on track and the torque leap is ridiculous. So I suspect the low down grunt increase of the larger capacities certainly make them feel more urgent.

A lowly 3.6 Tam trounces them all though.