[apache]

nofear, your english is better than my Dutch, I started to clean my wishbones up this weekend and was shocked to find inches of paint flaking off that looked as if it had no primer, undercoat or rust protection. The metal had rusted very severely where it runs close to the exhaust so check them out guys

[IPAddis]

quote:I found out that my griffith''s chassis has no rust protection at all even the wishbones have no protection att all is this normal????

All TVR's (except maybe Tuscan R and Speed 12) use a powder coated chassis. This is a layer of effectively plastic coating on the entire chassis, wishbones, etc. It can flake off (a bit like paint) and should be treated by removing any rust and then painting with Hammerite and misting with Waxoil. The colour of the power coating varies but I have seen black, white and grey, hence if your chassis is grey, this does not mean it is untreated. Untreated areas will develop non-serious surface rust very quickly.

quote:I am solving it now also put some new shock on too! also noticed that tvr uses lots of plastic strips to connect brakes and fuel stuff to the chassis bit crappy i think

The plastic cable ties are just there to hold the fuel pipes and other cables in place. They're very reliable, easy to use and not expensive. There might be an arguement for a more rigid attachment of brake pipes but generally, there are no problems with them. I can't see what you're worried about?

quote:And then the place of the car''s computer (ECU) on top of the battery???? hhhhmmmm strange!!!!

The ECU is electrical/electronic. Why not put it next to all the other electrical/electronic stuff? It is not bolted down but is held pretty firmly in place by the carpet pad. The battery is in the footwell to maintain a reasonable temperature. Where else would you put it? Have you got a copy of Steve Heath's book? Your English seems pretty good so it might be worth a read. Ian A Griff 500

[richb]

[quoteThe plastic cable ties are just there to hold the fuel pipes and other cables in place. They're very reliable, easy to use and not expensive. There might be an arguement for a more rigid attachment of brake pipes but generally, there are no problems with them. I can't see what you're worried about? Indeed have you tried to snap a zippy tie? They are as tough as old boots and don't rub against the pipes/cables like metal clips would - seems entirely sensible to me? Rich...

[bosshog]

quote:Have you got a copy of Steve Heath's book?

What books that then?

[zertec]

Indeed have you tried to snap a zippy tie? They are as tough as old boots and don't rub against the pipes/cables like metal clips would - seems entirely sensible to me? Rich... Police in various jurisdictions use them as handcuffs, very strong..... Clive Reed Zertec Limited [e-mail] www.zertec.co.uk

[richb]

quote:Indeed have you tried to snap a zippy tie? They are as tough as old boots etc....Police in various jurisdictions use them as handcuffs, very strong..... Clive Reed Zertec Limited [e-mail] www.zertec.co.uk

Totally off-topic i know but...I believe the US Army first used them for this purpose during the Gulf war? p.s. Clive are you in the UK currently?

[mph]

[quoteThere might be an arguement for a more rigid attachment of brake pipes but generally, there are no problems with them. I can't see what you're worried about? Indeed have you tried to snap a zippy tie? They are as tough as old boots and don't rub against the pipes/cables like metal clips would - seems entirely sensible to me? Rich... They are tough as old boots when new, but deteriorate noticeably with age, temperature and various solvents. IMHO not suitable or acceptable on any car - let alone a 40k one. Also - don't know where (or if) TVR get their powder coating done, but it is easily the worst I have ever seen. My 1 year old Chimp chassis looks like the surface of the moon. Previous Griff was the same.

[richb]

quote:Do not wanna think about what will happen when battery makes contact with the ECU.

It can't - there is insulation between them. Perhaps it's missing in your car? Or your brother-in-law has knicked it for one of his dancing-donkys

[driller]

Anyway, as long as you get the car serviced regularly the ties can be checked and replaced as necessary. What's the problem? Driller Ice Blue Griff500