TVR Griffith

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TVR Griffith Apr 15, 2019 12:10:41 GMT wannabe, apextwin, and 2 more like this

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Post by howardb66 on Apr 15, 2019 12:10:41 GMT

Here’s a bit about my 92 TVR Griffith:

I bought it May 2002 & immediately started tinkering; I set the brakes on fire on the drive home from collecting it so that was the first of many changes-

4.5 LITRE CONVERSION-PTP
BIG VALVE POLISHED & PORTED Stage IV HEADS - V8 Developments
YELLA TERRA ROLLER ROCKERS- V8 Tuner
"ULTRA" PORTED INLET MANIFOLD - TVR Power
"KITSNCLASSICS" BLENDED 45MM TRUMPET BASE
CROSS BOLTED MAIN BEARINGS
JOHN EALES FRONT COVER & MODDED OIL PUMP
V8 Enhancements Exhaust Manifolds 8-4-2-1
STEALTH CAM
MULFABS GATED SUMP
EMERALD ECU
TWIN COILPACKS
ALUMINIUM RADIATOR
UPRATED CLUTCH
FULL GEO SETUP BY GUGLIELMI
LIGHTWEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM BILSTEINS EIBACH SPRINGS
Hispek 283 discs + 4 pot calipers + DS2500 pads

After doing a lot of trackdays, I finally realized an ambition in 2013 & did a bit of hill climbing + sprints in the Bugatti Owner’s Club competition. After I worked out the handicap system was flawed (target times) I switched to the TVRCC Speed Championship in 2014 & won the V8 class that year & the following one too.

wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	TVR Griffith Apr 15, 2019 12:43:58 GMT howardb66 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Apr 15, 2019 12:43:58 GMT Nice! Looks like some commitment in that picture lol

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	TVR Griffith Apr 15, 2019 13:20:34 GMT howardb66 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Apr 15, 2019 13:20:34 GMT Looks like a drift day pic! lol

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TVR Griffith Apr 15, 2019 13:42:50 GMT atlex likes this

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Post by howardb66 on Apr 15, 2019 13:42:50 GMT

Yeah, that’s not the ideal racing line through ‘pardon’ hairpin at Prescott. To be honest I out braked myself going into the corner & was far too deep; the only way to get round was to give it a bit of gas. I overdid it a bit

guess what happened the second after the picture?

On my next run up the hill I beat my previous record......

apextwin Chats A Bit Posts: 194	TVR Griffith Apr 16, 2019 13:40:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by apextwin on Apr 16, 2019 13:40:29 GMT Nice shot - what was the Prescott PB in that beast?
	1994 BRG 1.8T FM2 AST Dampers Hillclimb / Track car

howardb66 Needs Gagging Posts: 1,220	TVR Griffith Apr 16, 2019 20:12:41 GMT via mobile apextwin likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by howardb66 on Apr 16, 2019 20:12:41 GMT Yes, 47.01 I think.

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TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 17:09:14 GMT

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Post by howardb66 on Apr 20, 2021 17:09:14 GMT

Having real aggro with Footman James on the insurance at the moment.

They say I’m insuring it over market value.

Having looked at what’s on the market, I can’t find a fully rebuilt 4.5 Big Valve Griffith...... Some nice cars but none like mine that have been so extensively rebuilt.

Last Edit: Apr 20, 2021 17:10:15 GMT by howardb66: TVR Only made 6 i think....

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 18:20:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Apr 20, 2021 18:20:16 GMT try Brentacre? Rich.
	50 Shades of Silver. '91 NA6CE. mighty5s.com/thread/2681/50-shades-silver-na-eunos C20XE, 5.38:1 & 3J Lsd, Ohlins, stupidity etc.

howardb66 Needs Gagging Posts: 1,220	TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 18:50:15 GMT via mobile Zed. likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by howardb66 on Apr 20, 2021 18:50:15 GMT Apr 20, 2021 18:20:16 GMT Zed. said: try Brentacre? Rich. Yeah, they’re good. My MX5 is with them 👍🏻

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 18:56:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Apr 20, 2021 18:56:01 GMT Apr 20, 2021 18:50:15 GMT howardb66 said: Apr 20, 2021 18:20:16 GMT Zed. said: try Brentacre? Rich. Yeah, they’re good. My MX5 is with them 👍🏻 We have 3 policies with them at the moment, the silver heap will be covered through them also Rich.
	50 Shades of Silver. '91 NA6CE. mighty5s.com/thread/2681/50-shades-silver-na-eunos C20XE, 5.38:1 & 3J Lsd, Ohlins, stupidity etc.

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TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 19:36:20 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Apr 20, 2021 19:36:20 GMT

Apr 20, 2021 17:09:14 GMT howardb66 said:

Is there a TVR owners' club that might have a link to a decent insurer?

Surely if there's other cars on the market that aren't as well specced, yours must be worth more than that market value?!

dadbif Needs Gagging Posts: 1,605	TVR Griffith Apr 20, 2021 21:08:57 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dadbif on Apr 20, 2021 21:08:57 GMT Try ERS, they were very accommodating with my agreed value.

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TVR Griffith Apr 21, 2021 8:17:02 GMT

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Post by scottydugg on Apr 21, 2021 8:17:02 GMT

Funny I spot this, I was wondering the other day if anyone had gone mx5/TVR or vice-versa. Seems to be the usual S2000/Elise/350Z route.

How'd you find the comparison between the two?

I've not tried to get an agreed valuation on my Footman James quote, I've just tried Brentcare.

93’ Eunos Roadster 1.8
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Instagram: @eunos_Reidster

howardb66 Needs Gagging Posts: 1,220	TVR Griffith Apr 21, 2021 9:20:35 GMT Vindi (Russell) and scottydugg like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by howardb66 on Apr 21, 2021 9:20:35 GMT Since having my 1st MX5 in 2016, the Griffith barely scrapes 1000 miles/year. In fact nowhere near. It’s not even MOTd at the moment as it just sits in the garage under a cover.

scottydugg Needs Gagging Posts: 1,053	TVR Griffith Apr 21, 2021 9:55:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by scottydugg on Apr 21, 2021 9:55:59 GMT Well that answers that question then
	93’ Eunos Roadster 1.8 www.facebook.com/SBReidPhotography Instagram: @eunos_Reidster

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