G2FTH

[GriffGrin]

Any one know where my old Griff is? I was talking to a few friends this evening and brought back some great memories.

[2Munkys]

Nup, but I know where G9FTH is .

Not ever seen G2FTH at the Growl; be good to know what you turn up.

[FlipFlopGriff]

GriffChin,
Long time no hear.
We were displaying the yellow/white Griff (with other Tivs) at Waddington air show in July and the guy you sold it to came over to speak with me - we were the only Griff there on the Saturday. He has since sold it and regretted his decision and he now wants anothe Griff. He was air crew on a Sentry I think. Saw him at the aftershow party too and spoke with him again - nice chap.
FFG

[griffter]

Isnt G2FTH a red pre cat? Ive seen it at the growl the past 2 or 3 years. Never spoken to the owner though.

[GriffGrin]

Hi FFG, Yeah the bloke I sold it to was a chinook pilot for the RAF (How fonz like is that?) I needed to sell for the cash, bloody credit crunch having said that I bought a quality mountain bike so said chins are no more

every cloud eh?

No, the Griff wasnt a pre cat, it was a 97 500 with sport compmotive wheels 17' on the rear and 16' on the front uprated cam and induction, made 269BHP in the Growl 2 years ago. Mmmmmmmmmm

One day I'll have another but until then I'll keep pedaling

[GriffGrin]

Quinny said:

Thought I missed you at this years Growl Andy

Aright mate

[Ant.]

Thought the plate sounded familiar, the car came into Spormotive for a new clutch and some other bits, either late last year or earlier this.

As you say it was owned by an RAF guy, but sure it was for sale.


Ian@sportmotive would probably remember more....

[sportmotive]

yes we did some work on it for Mike Reynolds, we then helped Mike sell the car to a guy called James Catlow last year, James appeared with the car this year at the Chatsworth event, you may have seen him he is about 7ft tall and 3ft wide and appears to sit on the Griff rather than in it! top bloke though and he loved the car, I think track V road may be looking after it for him as he is from up that way, I have his email details if required.

[wycoller]

Griffgrin Andy
names jim catlow i,ve got ya Griff 6ft,6inches and a perfect pete wheeler fit for a Griff.
love her
following tart ups and upgrades
rock covers blue
blue sili hoses and ss cooling pipes
new gaz gold pro shocks and higher spring ratings
magnecor leads
Plenum spacer
72mm throttle
Full SC 500 upgrade 360bhp/and about same torq
Engine Crank inspected all new shells new front cover and oil pump assy installed
diff and other suspension bushes renewed polybushed
powerlite starter motor
what can i say pity your not close to i,d give ya a spin in her
lets just say carrying on the good ownership.
shes had a bob or two spent on her over the years and now has 51k on the clock.
Andy can you help me out to get spec on the cam as this cam i feel is not standard spec and not ideal for SC as i should pull 400bhp
i was going to go ls7 with Sportmotive but decided on originality, maybe next project
i,ll send some photos just pm your e mail
cheers jim

[GriffGrin]

Hi Wycoller,

Wow you've been busy,sound like you've done some serious mods. I probably would have done the SC upgrade if I'd kept it, sounds amazing.

All the work I had done was with TorqueRVT in Middlewich (Ian)

When I replaced the cam I asked for one that was a 'bit more' than standard but I wasnt interested in any 'lumpyness & shunting' at low speeds, the answer was a cam from TVR Power,I'm not too sure what it was called (Power Cam maybe?) I'm sure if you called Ian he would have more of an idea, he should remember me/Griff as he drank stong coffee by the bucket load and due to my wife working for Starbucks I used to take a few packets everytime I went to see him.

If you have any other questions just drop me a line.

[wycoller]

Hi
Thanks for the info Andy i,ll give Ian a nod just the info i needed. The car was smooth before i went to SC upgrade
even torque flow kit didn,t make much difference.
i will do the exh manis next coated to reduce under bonnet heat, then before i retire do body of chassis.
Then last job will be paintwork as had bird, cat or some w*****r scratch boot and rear wing.
tuscan seats are a god send. yes Ian at Sportmotive good guy believe it i did deal over telephone as working abroad and no time at home, had agreed cash deal subject to full service MOT and i paid for independent report. all good excellent portfolio which i haven,t kept up but all records with local Indie just a blast down the road in fact having an indie within7 miles and to get there you have one of the best driving and most dangerous roads is great.
i e mailed you, it,ll be a pleasure to meet you and let you drive the car!i,ll be at Chats and BNG
hope its not long til ya back in a Griff