neilp1
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| posted on 26/5/09 at 06:49 PM |
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Tiger Avon or Super 6
Hi all, this is my first post on the site.
I'm looking to buy either a Tiger Avon or super 6 and would like to now the differences between them, if any. Also how big is the cabin space as
I'm qiute a wide guy!!
Cheers.
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twybrow
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| posted on 26/5/09 at 06:58 PM |
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Welcome Neil! I would suggest you put your location on, then you will probably find people near you with both types. You might even blag a ride or too
if you ask nicely!
As for the two cars you are looking at, I beleive the Super 6 uses the whole Sierra backend, which is heavy. I stand to be corrected, but I believe
the Super 6 will be around 50kg heavier than an equivalent Avon.
The Avon looks like a nice car - there are a few building issues with them, but they will all be covered on here. When finished, I think they look
pretty tidy. I found the Avon to be very spacious (I am tall rather than wide), but I would say the fit and comfort is mostly down to you pedal and
seat choice.
Anyway, enough from me. Good luck with the build(?)/purchase.
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 26/5/09 at 07:14 PM |
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Nope. The Super Six uses a Cortina live rear Axle (its the Cat E1 that uses the complete Sierra rear end) whereas the Avon uses IRS incorporating
bespoke rear wishbones and Sierra diff/driveshafts/brakes.
The Six is heavier and slightly larger than the Avon but, I believe, has a narrower cockpit. It also uses VW golf hubs/uprights on the front whereas
the Avon uses more typical Cortina hubs/brakes and modified Escort steering rack. The Six has now been discontinued by Tiger due to the shortage of
Cortina rear axles.
Look up http://tigerownersclub.co.uk for more comprehensive info on the various models.
[Edited on 26/5/09 by andrew.carwithen]
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afj
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| posted on 26/5/09 at 07:49 PM |
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have you visited any of the other kit car companys yet? i live 10 miles from tiger and went to talk to them about a B6 (with a wad of cash i might
add),what i recieved was a 10 minute rant about how sh*t becs are, that kind of put me of tiger as a company, but the cars do look good
eerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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matt.c
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| posted on 26/5/09 at 09:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by afj
have you visited any of the other kit car companys yet? i live 10 miles from tiger and went to talk to them about a B6 (with a wad of cash i might
add),what i recieved was a 10 minute rant about how sh*t becs are, that kind of put me of tiger as a company, but the cars do look good
Yep i got the same!! 
I now really want to take my indy to an open day lol
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martinq357
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| posted on 27/5/09 at 08:55 AM |
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Yup, Tiger aren't fans of BEC's, that said they did tie up with Z--Cars and produce that twin engined B6 that appeared on 5th Gear a few
years back.....
I tried a Six for size (6'2" and average build) and found it on the narrow side. The Avon has more room and I think with floor mounted
pedals it will have more leg room.
I always thought the Six was better looking but looks are subjective and I bought a Cat anyway!!!
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jamrogers
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| posted on 2/6/09 at 06:08 PM |
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avon - cheeper, lighter, quicker
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 10/6/09 at 03:42 PM |
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Avon...... every time, light, great handling for either track or road
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