Griffith Series 200 rear uprights - In search of...
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Hello,
In search of a set of new, uprated Griffith Series 200 rear uprights. I know Adrian Venn use to create special uprights utilizing hardened M series rear uprights (below description from Exactly TVR website). Does anyone else make/sell stronger improved upon original design uprights for sale? Is Mr. Venn still available to create rear uprights? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
"These brand-new uprights have been redesigned and recast in LM25 heat-treated alloy to produce a modified and stronger version of the original upright. Every weak point of the original design has been addressed, from the quill shaft design to the pinch bolts and the water/debris trap around the pivot bar, producing the ultimate competition unit. The new uprights utilise the 'M' Series hub unit, for it's servicability and availability, and outer half driveshaft resulting in a "drop-in" replacement for the original. Again we only use EN16 pivot bars for extra durability.
As they use the 'M' Series hub, they too feature the "pull-through" studs which are available in standard or extra-long - a boon to those who have damaged original studs.
These new uprights have been designed with 10mm extra offset so can be used with the Compomotive 6x15" Minilite Wheel without spacers (this wheel is not available in the correct offset for Vixens). As competition units, they also feature an extra 0.5degree negative camber built-in, so please recheck your suspension geometry after fitting.
We believe these are the ultimate Vixen rear upright being a cast alloy replacement of the original but with none of the original weaknesses.
Contact:- Adrian Venn"
In search of a set of new, uprated Griffith Series 200 rear uprights. I know Adrian Venn use to create special uprights utilizing hardened M series rear uprights (below description from Exactly TVR website). Does anyone else make/sell stronger improved upon original design uprights for sale? Is Mr. Venn still available to create rear uprights? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
"These brand-new uprights have been redesigned and recast in LM25 heat-treated alloy to produce a modified and stronger version of the original upright. Every weak point of the original design has been addressed, from the quill shaft design to the pinch bolts and the water/debris trap around the pivot bar, producing the ultimate competition unit. The new uprights utilise the 'M' Series hub unit, for it's servicability and availability, and outer half driveshaft resulting in a "drop-in" replacement for the original. Again we only use EN16 pivot bars for extra durability.
As they use the 'M' Series hub, they too feature the "pull-through" studs which are available in standard or extra-long - a boon to those who have damaged original studs.
These new uprights have been designed with 10mm extra offset so can be used with the Compomotive 6x15" Minilite Wheel without spacers (this wheel is not available in the correct offset for Vixens). As competition units, they also feature an extra 0.5degree negative camber built-in, so please recheck your suspension geometry after fitting.
We believe these are the ultimate Vixen rear upright being a cast alloy replacement of the original but with none of the original weaknesses.
Contact:- Adrian Venn"
Adrian is contactable through his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/adrianvenn/
Disclamer...the Exactly-TVR uprights were tested to 181 BHP and no more (as that is what my Vixen runs) ... the alloy casting is only part of the spec. which has been upgraded with further testing. What Neil has, is what Neil has, copies of, and to casually link my name to them and anything that he is selling would be wrong. A@
Alan,
Hopefully as TVR aficionados like Mr. Venn retire, other passionate, knowledgeable and skilled individuals take his place. It would be fantastic to have a one stop shop for parts unique (and even not so unique) to these classics. Currently, in order to restore or maintain a classic 60s TVR it takes quite a bit if research to identify the true origin of the part. You have to be part super sleuth and part internet expert. Then there is actually sourcing the part. Anything that would take some of the guesswork out of restoring and maintaining these automobiles would be beneficial to all. This is especially true to the newcomers to the arena. Some of the other bespoke parts will become even more difficult to obtain as time takes its toll and availability of original items dwindles due to attrition. Hopefully other with true knowledge and talent will help those of us with limited knowledge and talent (near none in my case) keep these classic on the road.
Cheers - S
Hopefully as TVR aficionados like Mr. Venn retire, other passionate, knowledgeable and skilled individuals take his place. It would be fantastic to have a one stop shop for parts unique (and even not so unique) to these classics. Currently, in order to restore or maintain a classic 60s TVR it takes quite a bit if research to identify the true origin of the part. You have to be part super sleuth and part internet expert. Then there is actually sourcing the part. Anything that would take some of the guesswork out of restoring and maintaining these automobiles would be beneficial to all. This is especially true to the newcomers to the arena. Some of the other bespoke parts will become even more difficult to obtain as time takes its toll and availability of original items dwindles due to attrition. Hopefully other with true knowledge and talent will help those of us with limited knowledge and talent (near none in my case) keep these classic on the road.
Cheers - S
Since about 1973 i have had: a mk11 Ford Cortina Twincam, 3 different Lotus Elan plus 2s and now a Lotus Elan sprint fhc. I have spent many hours tinkering on them at the W/E to get them ready for monday morning to go to work on a bit of a shoe string to say the least.
I first got bitten by the dreaded TVR BUG about 10 years ago with a TVR "S" series S3 (1990) (now sold).
I decided electronic fuel injection is not my strong point but good old classic cars.
So i bought a 1975 1600M partly rebuilt which i finished great fun (now sold).
Now i have a 1976 3000M and a 1978 3000S plus Little Lo ( 1972 Elan Sprint fhc).
For the Lotus i have a very big list to show the origin of parts.
Do lists exist for the origin of TVR parts.
Alan
I first got bitten by the dreaded TVR BUG about 10 years ago with a TVR "S" series S3 (1990) (now sold).
I decided electronic fuel injection is not my strong point but good old classic cars.
So i bought a 1975 1600M partly rebuilt which i finished great fun (now sold).
Now i have a 1976 3000M and a 1978 3000S plus Little Lo ( 1972 Elan Sprint fhc).
For the Lotus i have a very big list to show the origin of parts.
Do lists exist for the origin of TVR parts.
Alan
There is a parts list at
http://www.zen11896.zen.co.uk/vixen/parts/index.ht...
Its a little out of date and doesn't have some of the more irritating and difficult to find parts (bonnet catches, interior light, window winders etc).
but it is a good starting point
http://www.zen11896.zen.co.uk/vixen/parts/index.ht...
Its a little out of date and doesn't have some of the more irritating and difficult to find parts (bonnet catches, interior light, window winders etc).
but it is a good starting point
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