Wedge Buyers guide?

[sb-1]

Hi guys ,

I have had 2 TVR's in the past a Chimaera 450 and a Griff 500.
I may be going to view a wedge soon(have to talk the mrs round first!)

What should I be looking for please?

I know rust on the chassis is the main one.

Cheers

Steve

Edited by sb-1 on Friday 7th September 18:07

[The Colonel]

Hi Steve
Yes, have a good look at the chassis – especially the outriggers behind the front wheels and side rails.
You’ll be familiar with the engine, similar to Chim / Griff but with no cat but make sure the cooling system works good with no overheating issues. Check fan cuts in ok and brings temp down.
Test the clutch for slipping – hard acceleration in 4th and 5th uphill is a good way but you may have your own way of testing! It’s an engine out job to replace the clutch (main dealer method).
Check pop up headlamps work ok.
Exhaust manifolds – standard mild steel are prone to cracking when old and the gaskets can leak. There is not much clearance for working on these.
Inboard rear disk brakes, they are well out of sight – check the discs are in good condition, a sign they are working well.
Front windscreen can go milky in the bottom corners – caused by moisture in the lamination.
Also see if the carpet is showing signs of rot where the seat belts are bolted to the floor behind the seats.

They are the only things that come to mind.
Anyway, everything is fixable on a wedge!
Enjoy choosing.

[combine]

Also , wedges don't cost the earth to run , except petrol !

[ed_crouch]

Yeh and burning lots of fuel in a wedge is fun. Cost doesnt matter...

Ed (whos car keeps him poor).

[jmorgan]

Probably worth having a shufty around a few if any owners in your area are up for a show and tell.

[combine]

Tidy chassis , tidy engine bay , enough sound for your taste , not much body roll round corners , good tyres , you will know when you've found a good one !

[dickieandjulie]

Steve

Mine is just about to hit the market and is indeed a 'good one'. I am local too so easy for you to come and have a nose. I couldnt see an email link but if you mail me I will send you the spec.

Regards

Richard