Griff colour preferences?
Discussion
Highly personal I know, but I've always thought that dark colours flatter the body shape of a Griff more than light colours for some reason. An exception to this is black, which doesn't work in my book either. Light mettalics, yellow, and worst of all...white, just don't seem to suite these cars. I can't put my finger on exactly why, but it makes them look sort of unfinished in a way, or, like people, certain colours, and clothes just don't suit us.
I've got a dark red Griff, and it's fine for me, it works, other colours I considered were dark blue, and a dark green of some sort, but my red one came along and that was that.
I think all models of TVR have a preferred type of colour, the later Tuscans always look good in purple or orange IMO, Chimera's are more forgiving I think, and tend to carry off a wider range of colours well, more than other TVR's. The "Wedge" well, they are the exception, they look good in any colour!
I've got a dark red Griff, and it's fine for me, it works, other colours I considered were dark blue, and a dark green of some sort, but my red one came along and that was that.
I think all models of TVR have a preferred type of colour, the later Tuscans always look good in purple or orange IMO, Chimera's are more forgiving I think, and tend to carry off a wider range of colours well, more than other TVR's. The "Wedge" well, they are the exception, they look good in any colour!
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QBee said:
Chimaera owner here, and I think you are spot on, except it would be good to post a photo of your car.....please!
All the Griffs I have seen in navy, dark red and dark green look spot on - never been as sure of the lighter colours.
I bought my Chimaera in navy (Starmist) blue and always thought it boring.
It is now in a reflex lilac/turquiose colour and I am a lot happier with it.
Show me yours and I'll show you mine (oooh matron!)
Ha Ha! OK, here she is....All the Griffs I have seen in navy, dark red and dark green look spot on - never been as sure of the lighter colours.
I bought my Chimaera in navy (Starmist) blue and always thought it boring.
It is now in a reflex lilac/turquiose colour and I am a lot happier with it.
Show me yours and I'll show you mine (oooh matron!)
rigga said:
As a blue owner, obviously I'd say that was the best, but in reference to the op's statement that light colours, specifically white dont suit, I have always found this very appealing.
I'm really blown away by all the cars posted here, some really beautiful colour matches. Especially that Chimera, that colour really transforms the shape and personality of the car.But......I think this white car has helped me get to grips with what exactly light shades do for a Griff, I think they make them look more purposeful, more brutal for some reason, the rear wings are emphasised, which seems to change the whole balance of the body shape.
Stever, your blue car is beyond, really beautiful.
eff eff said:
It is indeed a 6.2 LS3 and it gave a reliable 445 bhp on a rolling road, chassis is a Sportmotive Evolution which is a masterpiece and a Tremec TR6060
six-speed gearbox. A huge thanks to Ian and the guys at Sportmotive for a brilliant installation.
Front view bespoke adjustable dampers ali billet uprights, screw camber adjusters on upper wishbone
Bit tight to get past the 6 speed gearbox!
I know someone who put that engine in a Sagaris...six-speed gearbox. A huge thanks to Ian and the guys at Sportmotive for a brilliant installation.
Front view bespoke adjustable dampers ali billet uprights, screw camber adjusters on upper wishbone
Bit tight to get past the 6 speed gearbox!
bomb said:
Another vote for Ocean Haze here.
Friends say to me what would you own if you were a billionaire, I reply "what I've got in the garage" I already have my dream car.
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