Griff, performance upgrades?
Discussion
Hi all, had my Griff for a few years now, all "original" whatever that means 
it hasn’t had any modifications, is probably a better description.
After thinking deeply about selling our car we’ve decided to hang on to it, we aren’t young but wed like to enjoy it for as long as we can.
So modifications, some people have recommended various "improvements" starting with the suspension, shock absorbers, and tuning the engine to make it more drivable low down, wheels and tyres, is it worth upgrading these? and brakes of course, there seem to be lots of options there.
The exhaust is in need of replacement so that’s the next job, but what type? there seems to be the standard stainless steel replacement, or a double cherry bomb type I've been offered recently, but apart from changing the exhaust note, there seem to be no other benefits with that system.
Any ideas about where best to put my money would be very welcome.
it hasn’t had any modifications, is probably a better description.After thinking deeply about selling our car we’ve decided to hang on to it, we aren’t young but wed like to enjoy it for as long as we can.
So modifications, some people have recommended various "improvements" starting with the suspension, shock absorbers, and tuning the engine to make it more drivable low down, wheels and tyres, is it worth upgrading these? and brakes of course, there seem to be lots of options there.
The exhaust is in need of replacement so that’s the next job, but what type? there seems to be the standard stainless steel replacement, or a double cherry bomb type I've been offered recently, but apart from changing the exhaust note, there seem to be no other benefits with that system.
Any ideas about where best to put my money would be very welcome.
Thanks all, much appreciated, before we bought our Griff a Lotus Exige was top of our list, a test drive soon sorted that out! getting in was bad enough, but when a friend had to physically pull me out that instantly said "no" my partner and I aren’t agile, we both have arthritis issue's, and the Griff is about as cramped as we can go,
This ECU mod sounds interesting, I'll stick to the standard exhaust and brakes based on what's been said here, and get the suspension looked at.
My car has been serviced by Dan Taylor, he does all the work on my car, and we’ve been very pleased, but I'm not sure about the ECU? I'm in Kent, so wondering about the best place to go for this?
my partner and I aren’t agile, we both have arthritis issue's, and the Griff is about as cramped as we can go,This ECU mod sounds interesting, I'll stick to the standard exhaust and brakes based on what's been said here, and get the suspension looked at.
My car has been serviced by Dan Taylor, he does all the work on my car, and we’ve been very pleased, but I'm not sure about the ECU? I'm in Kent, so wondering about the best place to go for this?
Hi all, thank's again for the suggestions.
Great weather and just wanted to get out driving, so had to attend to essential maintenance before anything else, a bad radiator leek, so had it replaced, also a leek on top of the engine, turned out to be a hose, easily sorted, took it to Dan Taylor, did a good job, and he’s going to service the car soon, which is well overdue.
I think the brakes and suspension will be on the cards first, I must admit, I do think the brakes can be improved. Also talked to Dan about checking things, just to make sure they’re are up to spec, he did mention HT leads, plugs, getting the right ones, a small thing, but apparently they can make a difference.
The interior of my car is looking a bit tired, new carpets, and a bit of a re-trim wouldn’t go amiss, things to think about.
Great weather and just wanted to get out driving, so had to attend to essential maintenance before anything else, a bad radiator leek, so had it replaced, also a leek on top of the engine, turned out to be a hose, easily sorted, took it to Dan Taylor, did a good job, and he’s going to service the car soon, which is well overdue.
I think the brakes and suspension will be on the cards first, I must admit, I do think the brakes can be improved. Also talked to Dan about checking things, just to make sure they’re are up to spec, he did mention HT leads, plugs, getting the right ones, a small thing, but apparently they can make a difference.
The interior of my car is looking a bit tired, new carpets, and a bit of a re-trim wouldn’t go amiss, things to think about.
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