We are excited to be attending the GRRC’s 76th Members Meeting at Goodwood with Dave Griffith’s Triumph TR4. Dave last competed at Goodwood at the 73rd Members Meeting. This follows Dave’s class championship win in the Equipe GTS 2017 season. Over the winter the car has been prepped and has received a freshly developed engine with […]
Griffith’s Triumph TR4 to compete at GRRC 76th Members Meeting Read Post »
Today we had the great pleasure of working on a very special Aston Martin. 1 of only 21, this Aston Martin Ulster was brought in by Pigsty Racing and the cars owner Edward Bradley. The car spent 3 hours on the rolling road for a power gain of 23% over what it came in with.
1935 Aston Martin Ulster. 23% gain on rolling road. Read Post »
Over the past few months we’ve had the great pleasure of building the ultimate fast road MG Midget for Andrew Chenery. We’ve built the car for both fast road use and sprints and hill climbs. Starting at the front, we’ve built a 1380cc engine with Swiftune’s SW23 full race camshaft, Omega pistons and single Weber
Ultimate fast road MG Midget Read Post »
After a few years out of action our own Austin A40 race car gets a new engine. This former Goodwood podium car has now been fitted with a freshly rebuilt Swiftune 1293cc engine. This car is for sale. If you are interested click here.
Our Austin A40 gets an engine Read Post »
The owner of this Lenham project wanted a bespoke weld-in roll cage. The advantage of a bespoke roll cage is that you can make subtle changes to suit your driving position or your favourite seat. The advantage of a weld-in cage is that it provides a little more rigidity for the chassis and it also
Bespoke weld-in roll cage for Lenham build Read Post »
Our trusted Volvo PV544 race car has finally received it’s fresh engine and gearbox. We were so busy last year we’ve had to wait until the winter to finish the rebuild and get it fitted. This Volvo has been racing since the early 60’s and now with a fresh motor it should be back on
Fresh engine and gearbox for Volvo PV544 Read Post »
One of our many tasks this winter is a fresh prep and engine rebuild for the Griffith’s FIA Triumph TR4. Keeping a good car fast and reliable takes constant work and the winter is a good time to get ahead. We’ve been through the suspension and drivetrain, rebuilt the gearbox and are in the process
Winter prep and engine rebuild for FIA Triumph TR4 Read Post »
The Mk1 Lotus Cortina has been in the workshop this week receiving it’s new roll cage. The old bolt in cage was removed and the new T45 lightweight roll cage from Custom Cages has been installed. The new cage saves around 13kg in weight and it has extra tubes to make the car safer. Win,
Lotus Cortina gets T45 roll cage Read Post »
Through continuous development we’ve discovered the need to solidly mount the Muncie gearbox in the FIA Cheetah. We found some excessive wear on the rear bush and slip yoke. The solid mount will prevent any movement or flex and should eliminate the issue.
Solid billet gearbox mount for Cheetah Read Post »
The white TVR Grantura has been undergoing a fairly extensive race preparation. Although the car is already a race car and has been raced recently at Goodwood Revival the level of preparation is not quite up to scratch. For example, the seats were mounted to the fibreglass floor and even though there was a reinforcement
TVR Grantura fresh race preparation Read Post »
