Replacement intake pipes - S3

[ukflyboy]

Folks,

Given some of the problems I've been chasing this year, many of which seem related to intake leaks, I have decided I want (rather than need) to change my intake pipes between AFMs and throttle body on my non-cat S3. I currently have black spiral wire reinforced ducting which due to the uneven way it terminates makes me paranoid I'm not getting a good seal. Yes, I could (and have) used self-amalg tape but it feel like a bit of a bodge.

Does anyone have any recommendations for better intake pipe? I found the one linked below which looks like it is perfectly designed to match with the AFMs/TB and take a hose clamp; has anyone tried these to know if they are for the AFM or Cat 2.9?

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...

[TVRees]

These do look like the originals, which are fitted on my S2. I believe the cat cars don't have any AFMs, so they don't need these hoses.

[ukflyboy]

Thanks kindly, might be a bit excessive, but if it gives me a little more intake leak piece of mind it will be worth it! 2 ordered...

[phillpot]

ukflyboy said:

I found the one linked below which looks like it is perfectly designed to match with the AFMs/TB and take a hose clamp; has anyone tried these to know if they are for the AFM or Cat 2.9?

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...

I guess we'll never know...... payment refunded by Paypal?


No explanation from TVR Parts Ltd. can only presume they are out of stock



Did they ever have any?

Did they have just one or two from when they bought back old spares stock from Original Dealers?

Will they be getting any more made?

Will they make the effort to mark as "out of stock" on Website?

Will they ever learn how to run a Parts Service (I've heard nothing but complaints)?

Edited by phillpot on Tuesday 30th August 18:16

[ukflyboy]

Philpott,

Did you order some and have your order refunded? I put my order through and have the "we are preparing your order, we will inform you when it is dispatched" email, so everything is looking good thus far. I'll update if they cancel it!

[phillpot]

ukflyboy said:

Did you order some and have your order refunded?

Yes, looks like you've got the last (only) two?

[ukflyboy]

Well rather selfishly, I hope so, but sorry! If I do get them I will be sure let you know if they are any good so that we can hassle them to make some more if there is demand.

[mk1fan]

Hhmmm, spoke to Mat Smith yesterday who had also ordered a set of induction hoses.

[mk1fan]

Having spoken to a recent purchaser can I recommend the following.

Measure your original hoses - lengths and diameter - if you still have them. Check for part numbers. Write down the information. Then call TVR Parts and check the parts match your details.

The photo shows one of the hoses for a 'C' car - ie no AFMs.

The factory hoses are two different lengths.

[ukflyboy]

Well it might have taken them over a week, but TVR Car Parts have also given me a completely unexplained paypal refund. Not much of a way to run a business, I'll certainly be trying to avoid using them if I can in future!
So back to square one again, anyone know of some good replacement intake pipes for a non-cat S3? I quite fancy getting rid of the coil reinforced pipes that are on there at the moment.

[phillpot]

What a fiasco!

I did email and ask for any explanation the day I got my refund, as you can probably guess, no reply!



I hope they're better at building cars than they are at running a spares business