S3 for sale Sussex. Nice?

[yknot]

''FULLY REFURBISHED GALVANISED CHASSIS 6 YEARS AGO''

Interesting that this was deemed 'impossible' without distorting the frame, some years ago!

Has there been a new process applied here that overcomes this problem??

BTW, hello and welcome!

[phillpot]

Kitchski said:

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.

Mine went on the rollers at Austec few years ago, corrected power 184.9 BHP

yknot said:

Interesting that this was deemed 'impossible' without distorting the frame, some years ago!

Has there been a new process applied here that overcomes this problem?

Was that just speculation, did anyone distort a chassis?

I believe there are a Chimaera or two running around with galvanized chassis.










Back to the car, looks nice, enjoy whatever power you have




ETA: Ironic the day I mention Austec (who used to have a good name for sorting Ford Cologne V6's) this thread should get resurrected...Austec Racing

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 22 February 19:43

[Barry S1]

I think themee (Chris) V8 S has a galvanized chassis

[Tvrs19882004]

Thank you everyone, my intention is to enjoy the ride, have some issues and lay my woes at your collective feet to provide assistance.

I intend to drive as quickly as I can without being arrested or being dead. All assistance is gratefully accepted.

Stephen

[Scoobimax]

Barry S1 said:

I think themee (Chris) V8 S has a galvanized chassis

Is that why his body is off centre

[Tvrs19882004]

Scoobimax said:

Is that why his body is off centre

You cannot tarnish his reputation 😁

[v8s4me]

Tvrs19882004 said:

...Any suggestions or advice greatly appreciated....

Thrash the are off it

Welcome and enjoy the most fun car you've ever bought

[glenrobbo]

Scoobimax said:

Barry S1 said:

I think themee (Chris) V8 S has a galvanized chassis

Is that why his body is off centre

No Max, if Chris's body is off centre, it's coz of all those donuts!

[Kitchski]

Tvrs19882004 said:

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

Congrats on the purchase (unless I've misread the slightly cryptic posts ) Regardless of bullst power claims, it looks a very tidy car, and has most of the boxes ticked. Offer still stands of a free dyno!

yknot said:

''FULLY REFURBISHED GALVANISED CHASSIS 6 YEARS AGO''

Interesting that this was deemed 'impossible' without distorting the frame, some years ago!

Has there been a new process applied here that overcomes this problem??

BTW, hello and welcome!

I've got a galvanised chassis, as have all the guys on here whose cars I've done chassis jobs on. Hot-dip galvanising is problematic, yes, but if you spray it on, you get around the issue of distorting things.

[Tvrs19882004]

Kitchski said:

I've got a galvanised chassis, as have all the guys on here whose cars I've done chassis jobs on. Hot-dip galvanising is problematic, yes, but if you spray it on, you get around the issue of distorting things.

thanks I will try and take you up on that.

Yes the power is a little bit of a red herring, important thing is that it has been cared for well.

25k miles is a bit of a find.

[glenrobbo]

Stephen,
You'll be putting a few miles on driving down from oop norf to Fort Fareham and back!
Sounds like you'll fit in with us very well. 150+ miles for breakfast is quite common in the S Club. Oh, plus the return journey.

Richard,
My S3c Percy has over 200 bhp and I claim my free dyno session!
I must go and have a word with Ric Wood just down the road and ask him what's the most power he ever got from his race Capris.

[yknot]

Kitchski said:

I've got a galvanised chassis, as have all the guys on here whose cars I've done chassis jobs on. Hot-dip galvanising is problematic, yes, but if you spray it on, you get around the issue of distorting things.

Ah, I understand now, just thermal zinc sprayed on the outside.