Str8six

08/09/2021

Not seen this for a while, might have to try and get back there next year.

27/02/2021

Off to its new owner on Monday March 1st, requires regular exercise.

30/03/2020

Coronavirus Government Update: MOTs due from 30 March 2020
Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 - but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.

If using your TVR for grocery shopping trips and the MOT has expired on or after the 30th March 2020 you now have a 6 month extension. The responsibility is on the driver to make sure your car is roadworthy and safe.

Most TVR's will have been laid up for probably the last 6 months and will need a little TLC to make sure they comply with the law. Here's a few checks we at Str8Six recommend before you venture out onto the roads.

1. Open the bonnet and do a visual check and look for rodent damage. Check the coolant and oil levels (if Speed Six the oil level can only be checked when hot).

2. Switch the ignition on and off a couple of times to prime the fuel pump twice this should cut down on cranking. Once started get your car out of the garage and let it warm up, preferably with a few revs (1250rpm is optimum). Check the heater runs warm after a few minutes (may have an airlock) and that the cooling fans operate at approx 90 degrees coolant temp.

3. Get a family member to check all your lights to make sure these are working correctly.

4. Speed Six owners can check the oil level once you have 70 degrees of oil temp not coolant temp. To do this unscrew the dipstick, switch off the engine and check within 60 seconds. If oil is added it will have to be run again briefly. Approx 1 litre of oil between min & max marks on the dipstick.

5. Visual check of tyre tread depths and approx pressures.

6. Drive carefully to the local garage and check your tyre pressures with their machine:

Griffith & Chimaera. 22psi front, 24 psi rear.
Tuscan, Tamora, T350, Cerbera & Sagaris 26 psi all round.

7. Take it easy for a few miles so you can gradually get some heat in the car and also its been sat for a while so will benefit from some gentle coaxing back into life.

You should have a report from your last service which will have a list of items that require "monitoring", please have a look at this and if there is anything that your concerned by feel free to give me a call on my mobile 07834 739307 and I can advise.

Likewise if your concerned by anything on the car or would like my advise please feel free to call.

Stay Safe & enjoy it!!

Jason

25/03/2020

Covid - 19 Str8six Statement Update 24/3/20

Following the Government’s announcement yesterday evening. I have decided to take the following steps to protect both our staff here at Str8six and the well being of our TVR customers. After careful consideration as of the 24th March 2020 Str8six has temporarily closed its doors, until the Government lifts their restrictions.

We will be contacting all customers due to visit Str8six for sales or service to discuss rescheduling your appointments as soon as we know more, you can contact me directly if you so wish on 07834 739307.

Thank you for your continued support at this time.

The most important thing for you to do is look after yourself and the people around you - knowing that we’ll still be here if you need us.

Jason and the team at Str8six

21/03/2020

Dear friends, customers and fellow TVR fanatics.
I wanted to update you on how we’re responding to the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19) and how we are ensuring we give you the best possible service at this difficult time.
Here at Str8six our priority, first and foremost, is to look after our staff and our TVR customers.
After careful consideration of the government announcement over the past week, we as a team have made the following decisions;

1, To remain open, we will keep to the World Health Organisations current advice, where caution is taken and people are a set distance apart our business can carry on as normal. Having said that, we will try and limit the number of customer interactions to a minimum, for our staff and customer well being. We would like you to ring us first if you wish to come and see us, so that we can arrange a suitable time (so by appointment only at the moment please). Please don’t just drop in when passing.
2, Our collection service will still be available, so we can come to you if you require your TVR picking up. (No distance restriction)
3, We will follow the health guidelines and ensure all staff choosing to work are fit and well. We are also keeping on top of hygiene with each car being wiped down with antibac after drop off and before customer collection.
4, …and we politely ask, if you are feeling unwell please stay at home and we look forward to seeing you when you are feeling better.
The most important thing for you to do is look after yourself and the people around you - knowing that we’ll still be here if you need us.

On a positive note its a perfect weekend to get out into the countryside, breath in the fresh air and enjoy some time in your TVR isolation pod.

Jason and the team at Str8six

18/01/2020

Christmas is a distant memory, the New Year festivities are done and we’re all back at work, time to start thinking about dusting off your P&J and planning the summer ahead.

We’ve put together a webpage with various events throughout the year that we at Str8Six feel are a great excuse to get the car out of the garage and explore some A&B roads that you may not have driven before.

Hope this gives you some ideas of how to make the most of your TVR in 2020.

http://str8six.co.uk/events_2020/index.html

26/12/2019

20/12/2019

09/12/2019

Sorry Now Sold!!
1993 – TVR GRIFFITH 500 – “MISSION POSSIBLE”
Str8six does not have the time or manpower to bring this car up to spec in a sensible timescale. So we are offering it as a Trade Sale on a “Spares or Repairs” basis, and with no Warranty implied or given.
As such it is a very inexpensive car - one to buy and to bring back to full operating condition!
There’s Good News and then there’s Some Not so Good News!
On the Plus side, this is an undamaged 1993 TVR Griffith 500, with all componentry present. The car is finished in an attractive colour combination – Black with a Cream interior – and the seats and carpets are in acceptable condition. The engine starts and runs, although it needs a new camshaft. The car will retain its distinctive TVR Registration Number – L4 TVR – valued at some £4000.

On the negative side, the car has been off the road for some 12 years. Unsurprisingly it now needs new Clutch and Brake Master Cylinders. The brakes are binding but the car does roll. Inspection shows the chassis is corroded and holed in the o/s outrigger.

Objectively, the car would benefit from a full body off chassis restoration. That would be a good time to address the corroded suspension components, the coil-bound front springs and the tired suspension bushes.

But this is a fully viable Griffith 500 Rebuild Project ! And it may not be relevant to your plan, but this Griff is eligible for export to Canada - AND even to the USA!!

As this vehicle does not drive and will require trailering to its new home, delivery to your preferred address up to 100 miles is inc in the price.
Viewing is by appointment please.
If you wish, please text or call 07834 739307 or 01844 352 735 to express interest. .