420 SEAC restoration begins

[Transmitter Man]

Really don't know but I hope by the end of this year.

Hope the contingency fund holds out

Phil
420 SEAC

[1 Finger Bandit]

Hi Phil,

You didnt promise the SH tie bars to me - I already have a set fitted

As we talked about at BBWF you got some pretty big plans a foot - it will be great to see when its finished

Cheers mate

Shaun

[rev-erend]

Transmitter Man said:

Alan,

Strange axles are very nice but really not needed considering the weight of a Jag saloon with V12 power, I'm sure the IRS will be fine- just need a proper job on the drive shafts.

Several guys at the Pod with Jag IRS running 9's with 800+ horses and no problems.

Cannot wait to complete front & rear suspension so we can strip back down and get the chassis galvanising out of the way ready for the rebuild.

Phil
420 SEAC

It was just a tease ..thinking what you would need with 1000bhp

[Transmitter Man]

Shaun,

Re rear tie bars I meant Wayne, sorry.

Yes Al. I'd love a powerhouse but in the interests of staying alive knocking on the door of 300 horses is more than ample for my old frame.

Phil
420 SEAC

[wooly350i]

Ok Phil, i would be gratefull for first refusal on the driveshafts when you are ready,John(wooly350i)

[Transmitter Man]

No problem.

Stay in touch.

Phil
420 SEAC

[Wedg1e]

Giz yer A-frames

[Transmitter Man]

You do all realise I'm going to want to recoup all I'm spending on the car by selling off all leftovers

[pistolar]

The way these Vultures are circling, dont think you are going to have any left overs or car

[adam quantrill]

I'll have the tub if you decide it's a little heavy or the wrong colour ;^)

[wooly350i]

Are you keeping them brown shoes Phil,them ass kickers would sit well on my fast pedal

[Transmitter Man]

I'll die with them there brown shoes.

They feel just right on the loud pedal.

Phil
420 SEAC

[pistolar]

What loud pedal? thought Adam was having that with the shell!!

[Transmitter Man]

Adam,

This pictures for you re unsprung weight;



TVR on left (steel) Jag on the right (ali).

Aside from the fact the Jag is bare the weight different is horrendous, like at least 5Kg.

TVR hub looks like it was fabricated out of whatever was in the Blackpool kitchen - it's mess.

By next week I'll have the newly fabricated rear lower arms in place and front ali hubs.

Coil-overs all round of course.

Found brand new Brembo rear handbrake kits for £120.00, result.

Trying to find a PH'er who has access to all tech data on Brembo parts as their site is not the best re current OEM info.

Looks like we've found optimum front tyre size to go with the 285/30 rears, matching Conti sports in 255/30/18 - may have to adjust limit of lock to lock. We'll see.

A fair bit of twisting on the splines on the TVR drive shafts Not me ocifer.

All rear end parts including half shafts, bearings, UJ's etc will be upgraded from the original TVR parts.

Probably the weakest link will end up being the LT77.

Phil
420 SEAC

[rev-erend]

Phil - I'm lov'in it all but why 30 series tyres.

That is all for look and nothing for handling and performance.

Or is that what you are after ?

[Transmitter Man]

Hi Alan,

Won't effect performance as rolling radius the same or as near as dammit with 245/45/15's

Front and rear suspension being replaced with parts designed to work with said low profile tyres.

Don't worry, these guys are really very good.

Too many rosettes on the walls of their workshop

They want to go with AP brakes all round while I want Brembo yellow bling/performance but both are not inexpensive as I'm sure you know.

Anyway, one step at a time.

Phil
420 SEAC

[barrington]

second hand tuscan red ross ap calipers and disc from breaker cost me £235 new bells and bolts £236 new greenstuff pads £48 new brackets £70 total £589 cheap as chips

Edited by barrington on Monday 16th August 18:18

[Transmitter Man]

Hi Dave,

Yes, looks great.

There's also Hand in The Netherlands that offers big brakes for TVR's included wedges however my front & rear hubs are somewhat bespoke and with Jag PCD now so I really must let these guys complete the job their way.

+ I'll be running 18" rims so can fit larger discs than in your photo

I do however wasnt to max out the drilled disc and caliper size for that 'in your face' look and hopefully excellent performance with correct balanced etc.

Phil
420 SEAC

[pistolar]

18" rims are for girls ....22" ers rule

[redwedge5]

Seriously Phil, have you ever tried driving a wedge with 30 profile tyres. I had 245/45 16s on the front of my SEAC, but I swopped them back to the original 225 50 15s because the lower profile tyres spoilt the driving experience at times, especially with the state of UK roads. Probably OK for the track. Just to say you might want to think this through, before you commit to brakes etc which will only fit under 18" rims.