RV8R, published bi-monthly, is probably the most popular magazine-style internet site dedicated to the Rover V8 and all the cars it has graced over the years.
Initially focusing on the TVR Griffith and Chimaera we soon moved to include useful information for all the other cars fitted with the Rover V8. It is perfect for those with RV8-engined Range/Land Rover, powerful kit cars, and other production sports cars, such as the MGB V8 and the various Triumphs with Rover V8 engines, either fitted originally or as a replacement.
RV8R also includes a number of downloads, including a servicing guide, a wiring diagram, and a very popular parts list for the Chimaera and Griffith, courtesy of Kerridges and John Constable.
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After many requests, RV8R has produced a 40pp downloadable servicing guide in .pdf format. It can be run from a computer, burnt onto disc or printed off. My website software indicates that the most popular time to download it is a little before lunchtime.
Anyone any idea why?
100,000 A0
I set the target of 100,000 hits for 2011 back in February and although I did not really expect to hit it, I thought it something worth aiming for.
As it turns out, we got the magic number in November. I’ve never been one for targets but I’m really chuffed at this success.
It is here
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10% off
RV8R would like to thank Racing Green Cars, Elmwood TVR, ACT Products and Car and Bike Installations for their help in keeping RV8R free to users.
Following the take-up of our offer for Renovo hood cleaning materials last issue (the offer is still available. Click HERE ) we have negotiated another excellent money-off offer. This time is is the startling ACT carbon-fibre dash for both Griffiths and Chimaeras. Again the reduction is 10%, giving a massive saving of £17.50 over the original price of £175. Full details of the offer can be found by clicking on the image below left. Details of the dash can be found HERE. Thanks to ACT Performance Products for their support for this offer.
The Renovo kit is the best way of keeping your hood clean, waterproof and looking like new and your rear screen safe and clear.
Click HERE or on the image, left, to see how to buy.
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We were more than a little surprised at the take-up of the offer of 10% off Renovo hood cleaning so Tim of ACT has kindly let it run for another issue. If you want to take advantage of this offer, click HERE.
The big news is that November has arrived, albeit a litter later on RV8R than most other locations. Whilst my back is not ‘better’ in the sense that it is cured, it is manageable and improving by the day. I now wear a corset when working on my computer and this has the added attraction of being reversible so when the pain does ease I can turn it round and keep my stomach in.
I have not been idle though. Far from it.
The big, big news for this month is the Austec Rover V8 Illustrated Guide.
Following on from a number of comments from readers, indeed back to my days as editor of Sprint, I wanted to produce a picture rich description of the engine. People complained of not knowing what various bits of the engine looked like, what to expect when they start to work on their cars, and of being confused by explanations from garages.
Go to Illustrated Guide for a full explanation of what the Guide is all about.
What is new for December
Firstly, I regret to say that what is not new is my back being back to normal. I am still restricted in the time I can spend in front of a computer keyboard. As my real job is writing I have not been able to dedicate as much time as I normally do to RV8, especially with the Austec illustrated guide to produce as well. Mind you, I have just lost a biggish writing contract so things are not as bad as you might think in some ways. In others, they are worse.
But what we have got:
Firstly there is, at long last, a rebuild series that is likely to get to the end. Southways Automotive are in the process of a full body-off rebuild of a Chimaera. They are generous with their camera as well and we have a fully illustrated body off up to it going away to the shot blasters. More next issue of course. If you want to be notified when the next issue is about to come out, send an email to rveight@btinternet.com with the subject heading Notify. The chassis held one surprise.
Next we have a brief bit on the new MoT test, There’s not much change for us but what there is is significant.
On the mechanical side there is a new video on a simple task, changing the drive belt on a Serpentine Rover V8.
Lastly, something which has been the subject of quite a high percentage of queries to RV8R is Lifting.
One bugbear of the home mechanic is raising the car. Graham Mogford has worked out what would be the best for him and it goes for most home mechanics as well. A two-piston electric lift that runs off main voltage. Further it does not require masses of headroom and can be fitted inside a normal garage, although Graham has a double sized one. Still, no one is perfect.
Lastly we have our regular update on prices. The market seems a little slow at the moment and this is probably due to the Christmas period although some good news for Chim owners.
If I could ask you to keep RV8R in mind if you are ever doing anything to your RV8 engined vehicle. Do not think you job is too simple or too complex. There are all levels of ability in the readership. Businesses too can be featured. Just contact rveight@btinternet.com.
That is right: one hundred thousand hits in a fraction under 11 months.