New TVR Parts launched...
Discussion
KimXKR100 said:
Im seriously hoping it's not Rgc behind this new parts venture by Tvr as the last amount of parts I bought from them were terrible we're talking cheap bad quality Chinese copies!
What did you buy exactly. Pack of washers. I've had a fff head, simplex kit, and they are beyond doubt the ultimate speed six engine parts suppliers.
ackbullchang said:
I took my initial post down as maybe it wasn't fair. I'm not negative on anything that can help TvR and keep the brand running. I feel however that this looks like RG rebranding, and with no announcement from TvR (maybe over this weekend?) I am suspicious of the play on genuine parts tag, as it could be construed as misleading. For example, a buyer might buy a helix clutch thinking that it was heritage genuine, or whatever the tag, then find that somewhere like Power might not fit it as it is not AP.
Good grief a clutch is primarily friction material with a spring plate. They had the helix clutch developed to offer the customer more. More longevity through better parts support. You can replace the independent constituents of it unlike the ap. you can still by the AP clutch from them but power some how garnered a monopoly via AP. The helix gives you more choice.
Like brake pads you've chosen an awful example of an original part friction material parts tend to have their own champions.
Matti, yes true but my point being was that it might be misleading for some buyers thinking that these are parts as originally fitted to TvR. Some owners, and this seems to be more true in the classic world, like to keep their cars as original as possible, in order to retain the value of the car. This doesn't bother me in the slightest, I'll use the best application available and I certainly agree that some aftermarket parts are significantly better than the originals that TvR fitted.
I do, though, stand by my point that it is disingenuous to sell none original parts under a heritage genuine banner. I'm not knocking RG. In my opinion, what they have to do is simple, just sell the none original parts in a section firmly labelled as aftermarket. If this is a firm tie up between RG and TvR then call them TvR aftermarket approved or something.
I do, though, stand by my point that it is disingenuous to sell none original parts under a heritage genuine banner. I'm not knocking RG. In my opinion, what they have to do is simple, just sell the none original parts in a section firmly labelled as aftermarket. If this is a firm tie up between RG and TvR then call them TvR aftermarket approved or something.
I think this is great news ie starts to cement the business plan. Also with racing green being relatively upmarket I think this gives clues as to how the 'new' tvr brand wants to position itself. Less about sheds, kit cars and the like and more like a premium sports car brand. Ok it was a bit like that in its last 6 or 7 years pre closing down but I suspect this brand wants to be a couple of steps further up the ladder. Lower volume of cars, premiumish price, higher quality, safety features etc but with the handful of dealers also able to make money from 'heritage' cars. Hopefully they won't sell watches, pens etc. Hopefully we'll see tvr at Le Mans - think it needs something like that...anyway I've gone off topic.
It is announced on the TVR website BTW: http://tvr.co.uk/noise
I must admit I am amazed at the amount of negativity on here to what is let's face it a good news story. TVR Parts is not Racing Green but is a new company set up by TVR to initially service the needs of existing owners. They have bought out the RG parts operation along with Clever Trevor and Multipart to offer owners of Griffith to Sagaris a one stop shop for TVR parts together with guarantees that I am sure that they would not be putting their name to if there was any doubt as to the quality of the parts. There are truckloads of parts to be moved from RG and Multipart to TVR's new facility - the first shipping on Monday - so in the interim it was inevitible that they would have to use the old supply chain infrastrucure
Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
MrChips said:
How do you get the tvrcc discount?
When you register you can enter your TVRCC membership details. The TVR Parts server then handshakes with the TVRCC server to check your membership status. There was a teething problem yesterday I understand owing to case sensitivity but I believe that has now been rectified.
^^ Cheers, i'll give that a go.
One question from your other post above. If this isn't Racing green, then how come it's based at the same address as their current parts warehouse? with a shared director from RG? Not being negative as i've already said that they've been fine for me both in supply and quality, but interested to know how/why this is being positioned as a brand new business when at present it's just a rebranding of existing supply routes?
One question from your other post above. If this isn't Racing green, then how come it's based at the same address as their current parts warehouse? with a shared director from RG? Not being negative as i've already said that they've been fine for me both in supply and quality, but interested to know how/why this is being positioned as a brand new business when at present it's just a rebranding of existing supply routes?
Does it matter if it is or isn't racing green? Does it matter that a director might or might not have an ownership stake?
Am sure all garages have their fans and their dissenters. I've had mixed experiences with RG but even so I think that regardless of how anyone feels about RG that this is good news and we should celebrate this as a milestone on the tvr rebirth journey.
Will be interesting to see how this and future events start to impact us eg will we see new tvr garages, will we see Power change, will we desist notices galore, when will we see the new model(s)...
Am sure all garages have their fans and their dissenters. I've had mixed experiences with RG but even so I think that regardless of how anyone feels about RG that this is good news and we should celebrate this as a milestone on the tvr rebirth journey.
Will be interesting to see how this and future events start to impact us eg will we see new tvr garages, will we see Power change, will we desist notices galore, when will we see the new model(s)...
TVRCC PR said:
I must admit I am amazed at the amount of negativity on here to what is let's face it a good news story. TVR Parts is not Racing Green but is a new company set up by TVR to initially service the needs of existing owners. They have bought out the RG parts operation along with Clever Trevor and Multipart to offer owners of Griffith to Sagaris a one stop shop for TVR parts together with guarantees that I am sure that they would not be putting their name to if there was any doubt as to the quality of the parts. There are truckloads of parts to be moved from RG and Multipart to TVR's new facility - the first shipping on Monday - so in the interim it was inevitible that they would have to use the old supply chain infrastrucure
Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
I can only echo what Ralph has said here.....Once more Les came along to the stand spent about three hours with us ..Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
He might be with us again today (time permitting), we had a lengthy conversation regarding the future and where they envisage the brand sits....must admit was impressed with how things appear to be heading...real thought going into the whole process here, nice that they are recognising what the DNA of TVR is all about....nice that they are recognising what the DNA of the ownership and driving experience is all about too....bear with them....
Steve G
schimg said:
TVRCC PR said:
I must admit I am amazed at the amount of negativity on here to what is let's face it a good news story. TVR Parts is not Racing Green but is a new company set up by TVR to initially service the needs of existing owners. They have bought out the RG parts operation along with Clever Trevor and Multipart to offer owners of Griffith to Sagaris a one stop shop for TVR parts together with guarantees that I am sure that they would not be putting their name to if there was any doubt as to the quality of the parts. There are truckloads of parts to be moved from RG and Multipart to TVR's new facility - the first shipping on Monday - so in the interim it was inevitible that they would have to use the old supply chain infrastrucure
Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
I can only echo what Ralph has said here.....Once more Les came along to the stand spent about three hours with us ..Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
He might be with us again today (time permitting), we had a lengthy conversation regarding the future and where they envisage the brand sits....must admit was impressed with how things appear to be heading...real thought going into the whole process here, nice that they are recognising what the DNA of TVR is all about....nice that they are recognising what the DNA of the ownership and driving experience is all about too....bear with them....
Steve G
Les Edgar seems to be embracing people and trying to bring things back together and having a core BEFORE launching anything new.
People here were all ready for the wake not so long ago, how about we all look forward to the PARTY (Yes, The Launch Party) and get behind the team bringing the Brand we all care for back from the brink.
Daggsy said:
schimg said:
TVRCC PR said:
I must admit I am amazed at the amount of negativity on here to what is let's face it a good news story. TVR Parts is not Racing Green but is a new company set up by TVR to initially service the needs of existing owners. They have bought out the RG parts operation along with Clever Trevor and Multipart to offer owners of Griffith to Sagaris a one stop shop for TVR parts together with guarantees that I am sure that they would not be putting their name to if there was any doubt as to the quality of the parts. There are truckloads of parts to be moved from RG and Multipart to TVR's new facility - the first shipping on Monday - so in the interim it was inevitible that they would have to use the old supply chain infrastrucure
Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
I can only echo what Ralph has said here.....Once more Les came along to the stand spent about three hours with us ..Let's embrace positive news for once!
I spent most of this afternoon with Les on the TVRCC stand at NEC and from what he was saying, I can assure you that this is just the first of many positive news items you'll hear over the next few months.
He might be with us again today (time permitting), we had a lengthy conversation regarding the future and where they envisage the brand sits....must admit was impressed with how things appear to be heading...real thought going into the whole process here, nice that they are recognising what the DNA of TVR is all about....nice that they are recognising what the DNA of the ownership and driving experience is all about too....bear with them....
Steve G
Les Edgar seems to be embracing people and trying to bring things back together and having a core BEFORE launching anything new.
People here were all ready for the wake not so long ago, how about we all look forward to the PARTY (Yes, The Launch Party) and get behind the team bringing the Brand we all care for back from the brink.
Edited by bxlbaz on Sunday 16th November 10:05
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