TVR Power 4.3 here I come - great deal!
Discussion
Andy_mr2sc said:
That's where quick reaction times come in! Failing that get some syvecs or similar with traction control. I feel that does defeat the TVR objective a bit though I'll probably eat my words when I'm starting the thread 'Back end broke away. Can anyone recommend a body shop'.....
I have never had any problems with the standard Tam, it is great on the twisties and very predictable, whereas the Chim 450 I had before scared me more, even though it had less power, but more low down torque...
chris watton said:
I have never had any problems with the standard Tam, it is great on the twisties and very predictable, whereas the Chim 450 I had before scared me more, even though it had less power, but more low down torque...
The 350 is still quite predictable but has a very quick rack meaning you really don't have a lot of reaction time if it snaps.
I run T1Rs on mine at the moment but am going to replace them later this year as they're not great, ran BF Goodrich G-Force profilers before and really liked them but no longer available from what I can see.
Yes, definitely!
My seat backs were also silver when I bought mine, and had them changed back to black when I had my re-trim back in May.
I hope mine pumps out a little more than 141bhp though!
I think the next thing (after this) is to get some new rubber and then have my rock ‘ard Nitrons sorted – but for now, I am like a 12 year old coming up to Christmas again!
Also, after this outlay, any other changes/mods will seem like small change.
To me, doing stuff like this is more fun than buying a brand new car – buying a middling Tamora that looked tired inside and slowly making it my own and how I want it.
I must also say that my wife is brilliant! How she puts up with my childish wants, I don't know!
Same as me love to get the car as I want it and it should be there once it gets back from the body shop
As far as traction control goes you could always get Doms put on
he did try and sell me that but that,s another £2500, I have had a couple of titchy moments though so ease the power in coming out of corners , but I think it would take away the pureness of driving a TVR by the seat of your pants silly old sausage I meant 414BHP
Yes, definitely!
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billynobrakes said:
Yes, definitely!
My seat backs were also silver when I bought mine, and had them changed back to black when I had my re-trim back in May.
I hope mine pumps out a little more than 141bhp though!
I think the next thing (after this) is to get some new rubber and then have my rock ‘ard Nitrons sorted – but for now, I am like a 12 year old coming up to Christmas again!
Also, after this outlay, any other changes/mods will seem like small change.
To me, doing stuff like this is more fun than buying a brand new car – buying a middling Tamora that looked tired inside and slowly making it my own and how I want it.
I must also say that my wife is brilliant! How she puts up with my childish wants, I don't know!
Same as me love to get the car as I want it and it should be there once it gets back from the body shop
As far as traction control goes you could always get Doms put on he did try and sell me that but that,s another £2500, I have had a couple of titchy moments though so ease the power in coming out of corners , but I think it would take away the pureness of driving a TVR by the seat of your pants
silly old sausage I meant 414BHP
Yes, definitely!
You really need to get your quotations sorted - that took a while to decipher! My seat backs were also silver when I bought mine, and had them changed back to black when I had my re-trim back in May.
I hope mine pumps out a little more than 141bhp though!
I think the next thing (after this) is to get some new rubber and then have my rock ‘ard Nitrons sorted – but for now, I am like a 12 year old coming up to Christmas again!
Also, after this outlay, any other changes/mods will seem like small change.
To me, doing stuff like this is more fun than buying a brand new car – buying a middling Tamora that looked tired inside and slowly making it my own and how I want it.
I must also say that my wife is brilliant! How she puts up with my childish wants, I don't know!
Same as me love to get the car as I want it and it should be there once it gets back from the body shop
As far as traction control goes you could always get Doms put on
he did try and sell me that but that,s another £2500, I have had a couple of titchy moments though so ease the power in coming out of corners , but I think it would take away the pureness of driving a TVR by the seat of your pants silly old sausage I meant 414BHP
Yes, definitely!
I don't want TC, and I have got used to the quick steering rack, as most of fun I have is between 40-70 on the twisties. Although I can completely understand why the guys in the T-350's and Sags want more power and TC, as I see them as more of a GT car.
I did have the Quaife LSD fitted in anticipation of the 4.3 - I still can't believe I am finally having it done. I cannot wait to drive it after the upgrade!
chris watton said:
You really need to get your quotations sorted - that took a while to decipher!
I don't want TC, and I have got used to the quick steering rack, as most of fun I have is between 40-70 on the twisties. Although I can completely understand why the guys in the T-350's and Sags want more power and TC, as I see them as more of a GT car.
I did have the Quaife LSD fitted in anticipation of the 4.3 - I still can't believe I am finally having it done. I cannot wait to drive it after the upgrade!
Would do you mean decliper I am delastic you know I don't want TC, and I have got used to the quick steering rack, as most of fun I have is between 40-70 on the twisties. Although I can completely understand why the guys in the T-350's and Sags want more power and TC, as I see them as more of a GT car.
I did have the Quaife LSD fitted in anticipation of the 4.3 - I still can't believe I am finally having it done. I cannot wait to drive it after the upgrade!
billynobrakes said:
Really where from
This place:http://www.tvrecosse.co.uk/
If you email them, they will tell you that they can make you one for £18, with a 10 day lead time.
£18 for a rear badge!! You should have talked to me first.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I will be starting the custom dials again soon. either sticke type or plastic cover. prices to be determined I will be approaching suppliers next week.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I will be starting the custom dials again soon. either sticke type or plastic cover. prices to be determined I will be approaching suppliers next week.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Getsis on Saturday 24th January 13:29
Getsis said:
£18 for a rear badge!! You should have talked to me first.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I will be starting the custom dials again soon. either sticke type or plastic cover. prices to be determined I will be approaching suppliers next week.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
The new dial face looks interesting. I already have a new digital screen and clear plastic fascia in my drawer - a dial face with Tamora 4.3 on it would be pretty cool, I think.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I will be starting the custom dials again soon. either sticke type or plastic cover. prices to be determined I will be approaching suppliers next week.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Edited by Getsis on Saturday 24th January 13:29
(I would have to get someone to install it all for me, though - I have a history with borking even the most simple jobs on my Tam....)
Edited by chris watton on Saturday 24th January 17:56
Brew said:
Chris - wow this will be some car when done, the best Tamora in the country? (Probably had the most cash invested in it).
I need to get mine out more, probably only done 100 miles since September. Have serious considered selling lately ...
Cheers! I need to get mine out more, probably only done 100 miles since September. Have serious considered selling lately ...
Although I think I would have a way to go to make it the best - there are quite a few Tamora's out there that have had some superb work and upgrades done.
All I want is for my Tamora to be perfect for me. I sold my first, I won't make that mistake again while I am working..
I haven't used my Tam since about October, too. It's been undercover in the garage, plugged into its battery conditioner life support. As I work from home, the car is mainly on the nice days and driven strictly for fun.
Getsis said:
£18 for a rear badge!! You should have talked to me first.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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Do you do a rear badge with T350c with 4.5 onhttp://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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chris watton said:
Hey gary, you still enjoying your 4.5 upgrade? Your T-350 must really fly!
Wish I had booked the car in earlier - every day now seems like a year!
Yes I love it, wait till you get yours back then you will know why, she is in body shop having some snagging done and I am getting the backs of the seats sprayed black to match the re-trim and get my bonnet mod tidied up then she is where I want itWish I had booked the car in earlier - every day now seems like a year!
You should have listened to me ages ago but never mind it will be worth the wait
billynobrakes said:
Yes I love it, wait till you get yours back then you will know why, she is in body shop having some snagging done and I am getting the backs of the seats sprayed black to match the re-trim and get my bonnet mod tidied up then she is where I want it
You should have listened to me ages ago but never mind it will be worth the wait
When I first bought the car, I did have every intention of having the 4.3 upgrade first. However, the engine was (and still is, TBH) running quite sweet, so I thought I'd sort out that awful cheap and nasty 'Bison' interior and other aesthetic issues first. I had the Nitrons fitted at the same time, and a while after, I had the Quaife LSD fitted and throttle bodies re-bushed at Power.You should have listened to me ages ago but never mind it will be worth the wait
After the 4.3, I would have spent a lot more on upgrades/getting it right than the initial cost of the car - but I knew this when I bought it, so no big surprise - all part of the fun!
I think I will will have to up the value on my insurance when renewed....
Edited by chris watton on Sunday 25th January 12:05
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