is a griff lower

[funbobby]

than a chimp? reason i ask i have a steep drive and im worried a potential griff purchase will not get off my drive!! many thanks

[steve-V8s]

As they came out of the factory I suspect not, however lot’s of Griffs now have adjustable dampers fitted so could be either lower or higher than original. If you are worried about a slope then would think the longer overhang on the Chim would be more of a problem.

[funbobby]

mmm its a job to know really.wonder if other people have this problem?

[GreenV8S]

Seems to me that you need to try getting that car on your drive, it's the only way to be sure.

[Barreti]

At Le Mans we had 3 Griffs in our party and they all stood differently.
They belong to Ballistic Banana (500), Johno (500SE), and me (430).
Mine stood the highest, I've got new GAZ shocks and set the car up to the suggested ride heights.
The Ballistic Banana looks like he has no suspension, its that low. He has new Nitrons but I don't know what ride height he set it to.
I don't know what shocks Johno has on but I'm pretty sure they aren't standard.

Ballistic Banana

Me

These were taken at Boulogne ferry terminal in very similar positions and similar loads on board and it shows the very different clearance of these two cars at the front and rear.


Why not put an invite on here for some Griffs to come pay you a visit and see how they get on on your drive.

Edited by Barreti on Saturday 30th June 14:54

[funbobby]

thanks for pics. think when time comes(couple of months) will just have to try a car on the drive.mind you i dont suppose there will b a long list of people offering to try their car with the potential of a bit of exhaust rub!! perhaps i should just move!!

[Ballistic Banana]

I see you have had a S2, Did that get on the same Drive? If so then if that got on A Griff should. Theres a fair few owners in the Herts Beds area if you want someone to pop round.

BB

[Griff Boy]

I went from an S2 to a griff 500 on standard ( so far) suspension, and I can assure you that the ground clearance is much higher between these two cars, never driven a chimp though so not sure about that one. I would guess it depends on how many sets of golf clubs are in the boot at the time !

[LordGrover]

Griff Boy said:

I went from an S2 to a griff 500 on standard ( so far) suspension, and I can assure you that the ground clearance is much higher between these two cars, never driven a chimp though so not sure about that one. I would guess it depends on how many sets of golf clubs are in the boot at the time !

[red griff roger]

I am in Bedford - can give your drive a go if you want. Mine is set low. I also have a steep drive, and have got used to a small scrape on the way in or out. A bit of modifiaction with a pickaxe (to the drive) helped a lot. Also a good way to assess the weight of your passenger, but be tactful.

[funbobby]

thanks for the replies.no i didnt have the s2 at this house,mind you it was very low! so i can gather that a griff and a chimp as a rule ride higher which is good!