Why do Griffiths make me sick?

[Nick Brough]

Hi,

Ok so far I have had a test drive in a Wedge a Chimaera, but I have been led to believe after frequenting this area of the site that I would need to own a hairdressing establishment to fully at home with a Chimers , and a Griffith.

Both the Chimaera and the Griffith left me feeling nauseous, does anyone know why this is. They did seem to bounce around a lot, the Griffith was a 5 litre.

Ok so I would be very lucky to ever own a Wedge 400se, and it would not be the end of the world, but it’s not a Griffith is it.

My friend says it is because I am a wimp. Could it be my age, (wrong side of 40), or something else.

I'm gutted.

Regards

Nick

[Habbmeizter]

Did you drive with roof on and windows down?

The Griffs (Mine, at least) tend to pull petrol fumes from the boot. There is a thread about it somewhere.. Might make one a bit nauseous.

[BliarOut]

If it's bouncing it's not set up right

[V8 GRF]

Define 'bounce'?

If you mean:

1) Roll and wallow about then yes probably incorrectly set-up or needing new shocks.
2) Banging and crashing over poor road surfaces could mean the car is set-up too hard for your taste.


Anything else means you'd probably be better off in a Porsche

[rigga]

V8 GRF said:

Anything else means you'd probably be better off in a Porsche

But that would mean settling for boredom

[hallsie]

MAN UP and get a WEDGE!!

Stu

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

V8 GRF said:

Define 'bounce'?
Anything else means you'd probably be better off in a Porsche

Ive got a 911 and its one of the worst riding cars Ive ever driven on the Road, My cerb is like a Roller by comparison.

[Nick Brough]

V8 GRF said:

Define 'bounce'?

If you mean:

1) Roll and wallow about then yes probably incorrectly set-up or needing new shocks.
2) Banging and crashing over poor road surfaces could mean the car is set-up too hard for your taste.


Anything else means you'd probably be better off in a Porsche

Don't think it is banging and crashing as I have an EVO 5 with a fast road setup that is somewhat firm. Roof centre section off

[Nick Brough]

hallsie said:

MAN UP and get a WEDGE!!

Stu

You may be right I really like the look of the 400's trouble is I love the look of the Griffith and so does my wife. She thinks they are so much more classy than my noisy, boy racer chavie NOISY (luckily she has only ever seen a static one) EVO.

Regards

Nick

[ESDavey]

Nick, you have serious problems & I dont think a Griffith is for you.

1. 1 whos buying the car in your family ?
2. 2 Maybe tell "Mrs Buyer" that a Scooby is a posh EVO
3. 3 Or even a nice retro Capri 2.8 Brooklands is a classic performance car

.... TVR's are bought with your sole & if you dont feel it, its not worth the pain. TVR's are 51% joy, 49% pain (on a good day)

[RichB]

Nick Brough said:

Roof centre section off

as an aside, why do people do that? It's more turbulent inside with the rear section raised than properly lowered.

[carob]

hallsie said:

MAN UP and get a WEDGE!!

Stu

Got to agree with this man.

Rob

[BliarOut]

RichB said:

Nick Brough said:

Roof centre section off

as an aside, why do people do that? It's more turbulent inside with the rear section raised than properly lowered.

Makes a bloody good air brake

[Nick Brough]

ESDavey said:

Nick, you have serious problems & I dont think a Griffith is for you.

1. 1 whos buying the car in your family ?
2. 2 Maybe tell "Mrs Buyer" that a Scooby is a posh EVO
3. 3 Or even a nice retro Capri 2.8 Brooklands is a classic performance car

.... TVR's are bought with your sole & if you dont feel it, its not worth the pain. TVR's are 51% joy, 49% pain (on a good day)

That's a bit harsh, there are no such things as problems only solutions.

1 Well we have 3 3/4 cars and I bought them so I guess it's me, but if I buy a car she sort of choose, she cannot refuse to go in it, unlike the GT40 if I ever get it on the road.
2 Don't like telling her fibs.
3 It is isn't it?

You may be right but I'm not into pain although I understand there are establishments you can go to that will inflict it without the necessity of buying a car. not sure what the percentage ratio of pain to joy in such establishments are though

Regards

Nick

[V8 GRF]

RichB said:

Nick Brough said:

Roof centre section off

as an aside, why do people do that? It's more turbulent inside with the rear section raised than properly lowered.

Totally agree rear section down or not at all.

[Chilliman]

OP, this is very puzzling I fully understand the nauseous feelings when in proximity to the Griff, I also suffer from this, particularly if you're standing behind it. However this same feeling when in the Chimaera is most unusual if not unheard of. Try a few more is the only thing I can suggest

Chilli

[V8 GRF]

Chilliman said:

OP, this is very puzzling I fully understand the nauseous feelings when in proximity to the Griff, I also suffer from this, particularly if you're standing behind it. However this same feeling when in the Chimaera is most unusual if not unheard of. Try a few more is the only thing I can suggest

Chilli

I was waiting for one of you guys to pop along, very disappointed it took so long. But then you are rather slow you lot.

[jimed]

Its all to do with the weight of the clubs ... it slows them down.

Jim