Discussion
Looking back at the classic TVR it seems that the vast majority of them remain in fairly 'as intended' by the factory design. IMHO this holds until we get past the Wedgies, when we start to see TVR being modded up by owners. Not all of course but a significant number.
Why can this be, is it because more Tivs are about now or is it the burning desire to be different, even with a comparitively rare car anyway. Or perhaps owners just enjoy modding.
For me I leave well alone, altho leven stalks and gear lever surround.
Why can this be, is it because more Tivs are about now or is it the burning desire to be different, even with a comparitively rare car anyway. Or perhaps owners just enjoy modding.
For me I leave well alone, altho leven stalks and gear lever surround.
I just enjoy modding cars...
Everything done to the Griff so far has been to improve performance while leaving no outward sign of change. (Well, apart from the headlamps actually emitting light...)
The engine management changes (not finished yet - still designing them...) are to increase fuel economy, provide a bit more power and to get around obsolescence problems - generally it is applying the knowledge of 2005 engine management systems etc to a car designed in 1990.
I love the way the Griff drives and the way it looks and sounds. I don't want to spoil this.
Everything done to the Griff so far has been to improve performance while leaving no outward sign of change. (Well, apart from the headlamps actually emitting light...)
The engine management changes (not finished yet - still designing them...) are to increase fuel economy, provide a bit more power and to get around obsolescence problems - generally it is applying the knowledge of 2005 engine management systems etc to a car designed in 1990.
I love the way the Griff drives and the way it looks and sounds. I don't want to spoil this.
Just my thoughts:
Money - People have a bit more to spend on the nice things in life.
Lot of choice out there – Nice wheels, rear light clusters, side repeaters, etc. Companies specializing in bits and bobs for the car. Shiny bits (who wants a Vauxhall rear wash/wipe stalk?), helpful bits (light in the boot, aerial booster, etc.).
Performance - My car may have been brilliant in 1994. But in 2005? There are hard working people out there that apply modern thinking/techniques to help keep cars like mine up to speed.
Money - People have a bit more to spend on the nice things in life.
Lot of choice out there – Nice wheels, rear light clusters, side repeaters, etc. Companies specializing in bits and bobs for the car. Shiny bits (who wants a Vauxhall rear wash/wipe stalk?), helpful bits (light in the boot, aerial booster, etc.).
Performance - My car may have been brilliant in 1994. But in 2005? There are hard working people out there that apply modern thinking/techniques to help keep cars like mine up to speed.
OK i'm huuuugely biased towards mods, BUT seriously it depends what you regard as mods, if you permanently modify the car visually then yes it might reduce the value in years to come, if you replace components with better than original such as filters leads etc that can't be a problem, if you have the engine rebuilt with a different cam and say porting etc this surely wouldn't de-value, if you bolt on upgrades Wheels/ induction stuff, you could simply keep the original parts in the loft?
The sensibly alternative is that everybody modifies there TVRs ? then i could retire i a couple of years.
Tim
The sensibly alternative is that everybody modifies there TVRs ?
then i could retire i a couple of years. Tim
I've owned classic cars and find that the challenge is to bring them as close to original as possible. One of my cars won the Benson & Hedges Concourse many years ago. That is only archived by being absolutely original.
I go bored though and wanted something to drive rather than to show. Once the focus is on driving then it becomes OK to modify in order to enhance the drive.
I go bored though and wanted something to drive rather than to show. Once the focus is on driving then it becomes OK to modify in order to enhance the drive.
I agree with engine mods, to a point, and I don't say its wrong to do visual mods (its none of my business).
Just like to see an oldish car in standard trim, and that is getting a rare(ish) sight now.
Each to their own, makes it more interesting looking at modded cars at meets anyhow
Just like to see an oldish car in standard trim, and that is getting a rare(ish) sight now.
Each to their own, makes it more interesting looking at modded cars at meets anyhow
CerbyT said:
rev-erend said:
Any one care to guess what county this 'modder' comes from
oooh is it North Yorkshire...no, let me try again........
Essex?!!!
Do I win a prize?
NO!!!!!
CerbyT
...//P// Edited to add.....has someone photoshopped that to look like Spectre Flair Silver.....?
>> Edited by yellow peril on Friday 18th February 23:00
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