The
kit car industry currently seems to be saturated with “Budget
Blasters”, running screaming, high reving motors,
bereft of any creature comforts and often seen only
on twisty B roads (or the local race circuit).
Nothing
wrong with that, but have we forgotten the individual
(and his / her partner) who want to cruise the motorways
or venture further afield or abroad in relative comfort
?
 There
are not many “off-the-peg” kit cars that
fall into this category, but Chester Sportscars know
how to adapt and modify kits and their experience with
the Tiger range and the many custom builds they have
completed, has enabled them to introduce the “Supercat
Touring Collection”.
The
Design Brief for the car was wide reaching; it had
to be comfortable, reliable, economical, weather proof,
attractive, individual, easily maintained and of course
safe.
 The
Tiger Supercat XL, with its wide body and roomy
cockpit,
was chosen as the base car and fitted with adjustable
seats, a luxury interior, stitched & padded side
panels and dash, storage pockets and custom made travel
bags, inertia reel seat belts, electronic
instruments and CD
Tuner, high output heater / demister and interior
map reading light.
The
Running Gear was also carefully selected and assembled,
the long wheel base chassis giving a very smooth ride,
independent suspension with coil springs all round,
Sierra front & rear hubs, drive shafts and high
ratio diff., 5 speed Type 9 gearbox, 17 inch
alloy wheels, disc brakes front & rear and finger-light
steering through a 3 ½ turns lock to lock rack
with all new parts.
 The
Power House is no less understated. A modern, quiet
16 valve Ford Zetec engine with lightened flywheel,
cable operated clutch, economical and smooth Webcon
Alpha Gold Performance kit with throttle
bodies, fuel
injection, short air filters, all neatly fitted under
the bonnett, an efficient cooling system with fan assisted
radiator and stainless steel exhaust system
with swept pipes and touring silencer with heat shield. Engine
Size. For the frugal a 1.6 ltr 90 bhp standard motor,
through 1.8 ltr 130 bhp up to the 2 ltr with performance
upgrade producing 190 bhp, the choice is yours !
Subtle
Changes incorporated to give this Tiger true Touring
Capability are as follows :-
A
40 % larger fuel tank, manufactured in rust free stainless
steel.
An increased ride height to cope with those Ro-Ro ramps and grassy camp
sites.
Wider and longer front wings to cut down spray and road dirt.
An
electronic engine immobiliser for increased security
and reduced insurance premium.
High gearing for low engine revs at motorway speeds.
Reduced noise levels through efficient silencers and engine bay sound-proofing.
Custom
made travel bags, fitting behind seats but removable
for overnight stops.
Custom made weatherproof bag, fitting onto rear boot lid & secured
to roll bar.
3 Kw heater, for in - car warmth and fast windscreen demisting.
Rear
mounted spare wheel; jack & wheel brace with selection
of spares in rear tool box.
Radio CD Tuner with speakers and optional intercom.
12 Volt Auxiliary socket for optional Sat. Nav.
Full instrument display including electronic speedo with trip, tacho,
fuel, oil pressure, water temperature and 12 hour clock.
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