Leven stalks for the S..!

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Just got off the phone to Leven... they ARE going to do the stalks for the S!

No word on cost just yet, but lets face it... nowt in their catalgoue is eyewateringly expensive... so here's hoping!

Anyway... purpose of this thread is to help Leven confirm what functions are on your S... so please state your model (S1, 2, 3, 4, V8S) and the functions on your stalks!

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Model: S3c

Left stalk: Indicators, main beam, horn
Right stalk 1: wipers - 2 positions up, 1 position down, screen washer
Right stalk 2: side lights, headlights

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shnozz said: what is the proposal to get around the horn + windsreen washer controls?

As per the existing arrangement. I've been assured that they can "do" active ends...!

Some of their products are based on the Ford Focus stalks I beleive... which have active ends and rotating rings (variable wiper speed)...

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dangerous said: Same configuration as yours Podie,any news on gear knobs.

I haven;t heard anything on gear knobs... but then I quite like my wooden one! Think it might be a case of measuring the thread and giving them a call!

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markbigears said: podie, 1991 S3C..... same set-up as yours. Any news on when they become avaliable?

I've been asked by Leven if they can borrow mine to measure it up / pull it apart etc etc. This should be happening in the next few weeks.

No idea how long machining takes though... but as I get any info I'll pass it on...!

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OK cool... who's going to stick a spanner in the works then? Bound to be SOMEONE with a different arrangement!

Looking good so far though! - which will make life easier for Leven!

>> Edited by Podie on Wednesday 16th April 11:37

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Psychobert said: This can't last, TVR just aren't this consistent..

I know... I'm worried!

Psychobert said:
Gear knobs were more of a problem.. Last I heard there were several thread sizes which makes manufacturing difficult. Can't make a single pattern you see.. I've a shiny knob, but not sure where it came from..

IIRC they were trying to fabricate a collar that would fit all sorts of sizes...

Psychobert said:
So, switches?

Sounds promising...

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HarryW said: Would it be possible/asking too much if they are going to utilise a more modern setup to make the intermittant wipe variable speed as well..............

Not sure if that would be possible... but I'll certainly ask!

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hmmm... surely there must be some more interested parties...?

Anyone seen Shmern recently?

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AMAZED that all the cars seem to have the same layout from S1 to V8S... surely this must be a first on an S..!

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roy c said: You just get used to all TVRs being different and then they go and spoil it with a rare flash (left stalk) of consistency.

So you can tell Leven that they will fit all* S series TVRs. (* or not! )

certainly looking very promising!

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leventech said: A quick update on progress. My information is telling me that there are 3 versions/part numbers for the stalks. I do not yet know if they share common dimensions for the arms so do not know if it will be 'one size fits all' set. Bare with us, like all things TVR it is not quite as easy as it first looks!

Thought it all seemed too easy..!


Edited 'cos me grammur wurn't write. (Sh'es feeling better now though! )



>> Edited by Podie on Thursday 17th April 10:54

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shmern said:

Podie said: hmmm... surely there must be some more interested parties...?

Anyone seen Shmern recently?

Im here

just fecking busy in work,

Im a 1990 S2 with, shock horror, the same arrangement as yours Podie.

Shmern

You're alive! Rustoni thought you'd been banished to do chores for the misses... given that you were spending time on the S - oh, and YHM!

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Leven are based in sunny Basildon, Essex.

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I'm intending to give Leven a call this week anyway (for some of their nice ally air vents!) so I'll raise the subject then...!

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Spoken to Leven at length about these, and they've had my car in for measuring / nosing about... so it's work in progress...

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NoLongerTVRless said:

I think the little black Escort stalks are quite attractive er, not - count me in! Nice one Podie - keep up the good work! PS - Are you back in UK? Coming to Essex/London meet tonight?

Back in the UK... but can't make the meeting - work's getting in the way!

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Hmm... I must speak to Simon... I've done my level best to get part numbers of the stalks and have offered my car for measuring.

I'm happy to stick mine down as a firm order... and willing to part with cash...

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I'm due to be seeing Simon soon(ish) so will stake the case.... again!

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Simon is more than aware of this thread... but I'll give him a nudge next week when I see him...

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S3 Kieran said:

Podie said: Simon is more than aware of this thread... but I'll give him a nudge next week when I see him... Yeah, but the lady in the office asked me to get this lot from the thread to call/email the office - she chewed Kevin's ear about it, so I still say call, unless you know better mate??

Keep giving it people....

Kieran, my car is the one they've been using for measuring the damn things!