Discussion
geeeman said:
seen a dark purplish G12 in build at dare , looks quite nice, but think lighter colours suit the G4
regarding spec, what state of tune will the engine be?
Other options to consider, beefier roll-over bar, lsd, hydraulic clutch with pendant pedals (this may be standard now)
although i love my 60s G4, the Dare is a great compromise in terms of looks and practicality
Oh and would be great to see another G4 in London.. mine gets a bit lonely
The jury's out on the colour. May go for Lambo Celeste Phoebe or Porsche Gulf blue. Or a 60's metallic grey. I'm bouncing from one thing to another...regarding spec, what state of tune will the engine be?
Other options to consider, beefier roll-over bar, lsd, hydraulic clutch with pendant pedals (this may be standard now)
although i love my 60s G4, the Dare is a great compromise in terms of looks and practicality
Oh and would be great to see another G4 in London.. mine gets a bit lonely
Edited by geeeman on Tuesday 4th June 12:42
The motor is a non dry sump 2ltr standard zetec with weber alpha injection. Oh and a lightened flywheel.
The chassis allocated for me is a pendant LWB. Although I prefer floor hinged control and have requested it. Bad idea? Why is pendant superior? Is floor hinged cable? I'd always prefer hydraulic tbh. I did see a clutch master on the floor hinged chassis IIRC.
I'm not racing or doing anything in the wet so LSD and a racing rollbar are pretty much superfluous. Per above I want a tractable motor so no need for any further tuning. I'm actually having a radio. Joke...
Lightningman said:
GTRene - do you have any more photos of the orange G4?
P50 - have you driven a G4?
Hi,P50 - have you driven a G4?
No not driven one one and don't need to. The shape's obscene and I've not read a bad review in 50 years plus of production.
All I know is that they are simply fantastic. No brake servo, no power steering. Pure driving minimilistic headonism of the highest order.
Some things can be acquired in this way...
I can happily wait as in this case the journey will be as good as the arrival...
if a G4 is setup correctly the handling is fantastic.. Cant really compare it to anything else ive driven.
Hydraulic clutch is a must, but i think the pendant pedals free up more legroom and allow more space in the footwell area.
regarding stronger roll-over bar, i just think it also makes sense for a road car too, and LSD while not essential, means you may be able to use the power more effectively, and misbehave more .
cig lighter is a very useful addition, had one in my Dare
gulf blue is a popular one, especially in Japan (although this ones another london based G4- which does have a radio...)
Hydraulic clutch is a must, but i think the pendant pedals free up more legroom and allow more space in the footwell area.
regarding stronger roll-over bar, i just think it also makes sense for a road car too, and LSD while not essential, means you may be able to use the power more effectively, and misbehave more .
cig lighter is a very useful addition, had one in my Dare
gulf blue is a popular one, especially in Japan (although this ones another london based G4- which does have a radio...)
hi John, i thought i saw it for sale, heres the ad:
http://www.northamptonmotorsport.com/default.asp?i...
good value for money, top spec... and 240 BHP !!
i know he looks after this car extremely well
http://www.northamptonmotorsport.com/default.asp?i...
good value for money, top spec... and 240 BHP !!
i know he looks after this car extremely well
P50 said:
Lightningman said:
GTRene - do you have any more photos of the orange G4?
P50 - have you driven a G4?
Hi,P50 - have you driven a G4?
No not driven one one and don't need to. The shape's obscene and I've not read a bad review in 50 years plus of production.
All I know is that they are simply fantastic. No brake servo, no power steering. Pure driving minimilistic headonism of the highest order.
Some things can be acquired in this way...
I can happily wait as in this case the journey will be as good as the arrival...
Lightningman said:
I'm sure the drive will be great, I meant more in terms of fitting in the car. I have heard they are quite small for larger owners; although perhaps the LWB has improved this?
I'm five foot seven on a good day! I'll fit in a SWB no problem. The LWB will seem like a Tardis!I'm not keen on the Mountney so have just ordered a gorgeous Momo Prototipo.
http://www.momo-uk.co.uk/gallery/tuning/steeringwh...
some nice pictures of my Old G4, now residing in Switzerland
http://www.automobilrevue.ch/galerien/liste/galeri...
http://www.automobilrevue.ch/galerien/liste/galeri...
Edited by geeeman on Thursday 13th June 23:25
geeeman said:
some nice pictures of my Old G4, now residing in Switzerland
http://www.automobilrevue.ch/galerien/liste/galeri...
Stunning machine.http://www.automobilrevue.ch/galerien/liste/galeri...
Edited by geeeman on Thursday 13th June 23:25
Do they all go overseas?
Mine will never be sold whilst I breathe! Zero previous owners on my V5 is a nice thing to view!
sketch pad said:
I think they do '
people do not appreciate them in England and under value them ( dandarez )
I had a G4S4 many years ago and I wish I could afford an original G4 or a new DARE G4 but daughter's Uni funds has put pay to that for now.
A G4 is so very rare in the UK. I figured why pay more than the original list on a 15 year old car when I can buy a brand new one? Thus getting a warranty and no dodgy prev track work, shady owners and skulduggery like a rusty rear chassis. people do not appreciate them in England and under value them ( dandarez )
I had a G4S4 many years ago and I wish I could afford an original G4 or a new DARE G4 but daughter's Uni funds has put pay to that for now.
At 27k I see them as value. Compared to say a sterile Boxster at 50k with mandatory options. I know the Porsche is a fine daily driver and more sophisticated etc but it's a washing machine that has its final future as a banger being ethically dismantled when it is of no more use.
The G4 has MAGIC. Modern cars lack soul. Much like current times.. :0(
are they all like that at high speed or do some have cabin-pressure valve's like more modern car also have, not meaning those's holes in the rear windows like say TVR racers have to prevent the rear window popping out.
I saw it also on pictures of the early G40 race cars, I guess they made the side window surroundings on the G40R a bit stronger since then.
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