S3 for sale Sussex. Nice?

[greymrj]

Suspect this is a known car? Sussex, had chassis redone. Massala red £8k.

[Alan461]

8k for an S3 with 99000 miles and ph stickers, reinforces the notion that prices are on the up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S-Convertible-290-S-...

[Alan Whitaker]

And another one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-s1-s2-high-performan...

[greymrj]

Alan Whitaker said:

And another one

Blimey £9K, but modified to 200+bhp and low mileage. Known car? Doesnt say where he is.

[TVRees]

Maybe somewhere in Wales, there's a little red dragon on the number plate.

[greymrj]

TVRees said:

Maybe somewhere in Wales, there's a little red dragon on the number plate.

So there is eagle eyes! I just took the trouble to look at all the pics, it is an E reg 1988 S1 with a 2.8Jetronic. How did he get it to breath well enough to get anywhere like 200bhp? Even Burton Power dont see that as on.

[Alan461]

greymrj said:

1988 S1 with a 2.8Jetronic. How did he get it to breath well enough to get anywhere like 200bhp? Even Burton Power dont see that as on.

I was looking at this wondering how the MFI copes with a high lift cam. Very nice car all the same

[Niiige]

Alan461 said:

8k for an S3 with 99000 miles and ph stickers, reinforces the notion that prices are on the up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S-Convertible-290-S-...

Good point Alan - "this time next year, we'll be millionaires!"

[Tvrs19882004]

Hi new the forum, the car is now in the North East and all mine, whoo hoo!!!!

S

greymrj said:

Blimey £9K, but modified to 200+bhp and low mileage. Known car? Doesnt say where he is.

[glenrobbo]

Tvrs19882004 said:

Hi new to the forum, the car is now in the North East and all mine, whoo hoo!!!!

S

Welcome to our friendly forum Mr.S, hope you are going to have fun in your new S.
It sounds like a good'un! Excellent choice
Will you be turning out for the Cobweb Run on Sunday 12th March? It's organised by the Tees Valley Region TVRCC, and is usually a great start to the year.
Starting from Scotch Corner I believe.

You'll find this forum is an invaluable source of help and advice should you need it, and if you come and join us at our various meets and trips ( See Events Wiki 2017: More busy ), you'll meet some good people.
If you get a moment, please could you enter your car details into our owners wiki? If the previous owner's details are on there, just substitute your own.
Any probs, just shout.

Cheers
Glen

[Kitchski]

greymrj said:

TVRees said:

Maybe somewhere in Wales, there's a little red dragon on the number plate.

So there is eagle eyes! I just took the trouble to look at all the pics, it is an E reg 1988 S1 with a 2.8Jetronic. How did he get it to breath well enough to get anywhere like 200bhp? Even Burton Power dont see that as on.

The last time I said something similar about a car for sale, I was firstly, wrong (it wasn't a TVR S1!) and secondly I got the owner's back up so bad he turned into an 11yr old.

But.....

No chance in hell that is running 204bhp. It looks tidy enough, there is no chance that engine is running 204bhp, and if anyone buys the car I will happily dyno it free of charge to ease their mind.

Put it this way, I've never had a 2.8 Cologne-engined car (of any variant) better 142bhp on the rollers. Burton reckoned that was better than they've ever seen! So that's quite a jump from 140bhp-ish to 200bhp-ish. It's turbo, or go home. Nothing else will get you there, in the real world.

Best 2.9 was 174bhp (I think) but wasn't in an S. Best S 2.9 so far has been 165bhp (again, I think). Most are 160bhp.

[RayTVR]

Tvrs19882004 said:

Hi new the forum, the car is now in the North East and all mine, whoo hoo!!!!

Nice to see another one coming North! Lots of help and advice and friendly folk on here.

[Alan Whitaker]

Like Richard says No way in hell 200+ very slight mods to the heads and cam (stainless exhaust) Not all exhausts give a BHP+ but nothing that would give 50+ upgrade.
Sounds like he thinks it had 200+.

Alan

[glenrobbo]

It can only be the Tickford Turbo 2.8 then?

[Alan Whitaker]

Glen, It's not

[Tvrs19882004]

Hi

It's a little bit like having ones bedroom technique reviewed, obviously in that regard veyron standard.

Not sure about bhp 25k miles big selling point and drives well with a fantastic sound track.

I will pop on the owners does not look like it has been posted before

[Tvrs19882004]

Okay let's start with mine is no bigger than anyone elses.

As sold the description was (direct paste so sorry about the shouting)
WITH A OVER BORE TO 2950CC
HIGH LIFT CAMS
PORTED POLISHED
BIGGER VALVES
FULL STAINLESS EXHAUST
4 BRANCH STAINLESS PERFORMANCE MANIFOLDS WHICH ARE WRAPPED
SPORTS COIL OVER ADJUSTABLE DAMPER SUSPENSION
POLY BUSHED
UPRATED VENTED BRAKES
HIGH PERFORMANCE PADDLE CLUTCH
LIGHTENED AND BALANCED FLYWHEEL
GENUINE 15 INCH DISHED TVR ALLOYS
FULLY REFURBISHED GLAVANISED CHASSIS 6 YEARS AGO

No furry dice?

Not had time to check the above as only had the car a week and had to go away for a week, However friendly garage is going to fix the niggles while I am away as I am dying to go for a run but stuck at work etc, weekends studying for masters. Busy busy. Will be tinkering when time allows or I feel like treating myself.

Any suggestions or advice greatly appreciated.

Stephen

[Tvrs19882004]

Forgot

FULL RECENT SERVICE INCLUDING ALL BELTS, BRAKES ,OIL FILTERS,NEW ALTERNATOR,NEW RADIATOR AND PERFORMANCE COOLING PIPES AND WATER TANK,
DISSY CAP PLUGS AND PERFORMANCE LEADS
NEW PERFORMANCE CONTROL UNIT

Again sorry for the shouting

Stephen

[DamianS3]

Door mirrors!, and LSD then enjoy... or just leave as is.

Cheers and welcome

Damian S3

[Tvrs19882004]

DamianS3 said:

Door mirrors!, and LSD then enjoy... or just leave as is.

Cheers and welcome

Damian S3

thanks