TVR Vixen fast road SuperSprint update

A quick update on the Vixen resto project.
This one is coming along nicely and it won't be long before its test drive time!
Stay tuned for more updates...
#tvr #restoration #classiccars

[@user-ri9ym1dw1k]

All looks very smart and well thought out upgrades. One of the biggest problems with real world use of these cars is ventilation. There’s no exit for cabin fumes, and the Kamm tail seems to hold fumes behind the car which get sucked into the cabin through the tiniest gaps around the tail lights. Unless you use a plastic rear screen with vent holes cut, it’s a problem. All this comes from experience using one as a road and sprint car. It would be great if you could find a solution retaining a glass screen. Venting under the car into the diff area ? Maybe I’m fussy, but on a long run it can leave you with a sick headache.

[@Resto.Nation]

Appreciate the feedback! What about a roof vent like on the Austin Healey race cars? Or an in cabin fan linked to a 12v supply to circulate and push out unwanted fumes?

[@user-ri9ym1dw1k]

The roof vent could look good but you won’t want to mess about with your freshly painted body. I have toyed with the idea of the in cabin extractor fan exiting under the floor. Not yet decided where to cut the hole. May not need a fan if exiting into a low pressure area. Lots of issues to ponder.

[@Resto.Nation]

@@user-ri9ym1dw1k I will keep you updated on the way it unfolds…

[@charlesvanacore7459]

very nice, my only comment , isn't that clutch master a leaker. Maybe a better product is available. Having owned a Spit you always see corrosion under the masters. I saw a GT-6 where the owner had purchased a drip plate mounted under the masters to catch any fluid before it stared to deteriorate the paint and metal body. Just a thought. As a former S-2 owner your restore so far in well done!!!

[@Resto.Nation]

I didn’t realise they were penne to leaks? What would you suggest as a replacement?

[@charlesvanacore7459]

@@Resto.Nation sorry I have no suggestions but if you see any Spits or GT6's close up you will more often than not see corrosion and blistered paint from their masters. I don't know what the issue is my spit was garaged for 20 years before I disposed of it so I never looked into it ..Just a thought. Ask around .I don't want to spread bad information. but I also would hate to see your nice paint get ruined in that area....I just looked at a video on rebuilding the master that the inside where the spring and "plunger" reside tend to get scored which I suspect causes the fluid to pass the seals. then looking at a photo of a spitfire and where the masters reside it makes sense. So if your master is either new or was honed when rebuilt it should be ok ..Just something to keep an eye on I guess

[@user-xh4rn7cf6z]

Great work. All looking good. I'm very curious as to which parts you used for the clutch conversion to hydraulic. Which slave and master cylinders were used, and if it was an easy job and what problems you had, if any. I'm thinking of converting mine from cable. Keep up the good work.

[@Resto.Nation]

The master and slave were off the shelf moss items. A custom bracket was made from the bell housing with adjustability to change biting point. Will see what it’s like to drive when the car is on the road hopefully shortly… I’ve got a few pics if you want to drop me an email.

[@user-xh4rn7cf6z]

@Resto.Nation defo interested in seeing pics. Part numbers as well if possible 😬. I've been looking for your email address, cant find it. May be a bit of old git syndrome, lol. I try to keep up but fail miserably on the odd occasion.

[@Resto.Nation]

@@user-xh4rn7cf6z what’s your email? I will send some pics over.