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PGNCerbera said:
OP, have you spoken to Str8six yet?
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From current stock list
http://www.str8six.co.uk/CAR%20SALES/page26/page26... - T350T
http://www.str8six.co.uk/CAR%20SALES/page14/page14... - Tuscan MK1
http://www.str8six.co.uk/CAR%20SALES/GRIFF%20UB/pa... - Griff 500
PGNCerbera said:
OP, have you spoken to Str8six yet?
Not spoken, but e-mailed them some questions. I'm leaning towards buying from them, my only concern is their limited stock. I will probably go and see them around June and if they have something I like in my budget, I'll put down a deposit.
Zippee said:
Try a T350, the seat squabs can be removed for a little more head room. If you get a targa then it gives even more room. My mechanic is 6' 2 and fits mine a treat 
Crikey, he must have shrunk in the wash.....he was 6ft 7 the last time I peered up into the clouds at him.Willti, can you get along to Burghley House, just off the A1 at Stamford, this Sunday? There will be 100s of TVRs there and we are a friendly crowd. Ask and you will be able to try them for size.
Edited by QBee on Thursday 9th April 09:27
One thought for you.
If there wasn't enough headroom with the seat rake as you like it, then you have a problem.
If the seat wouldn't go far enough back from the pedals, do remember that the pedal box in Speed Six cars adjusts, and the individual pedals in the older cars (Chim/Griff) adjust (just release the nut behind the pedal arm and turn the pedal in or out - its a threaded stem).
If there wasn't enough headroom with the seat rake as you like it, then you have a problem.
If the seat wouldn't go far enough back from the pedals, do remember that the pedal box in Speed Six cars adjusts, and the individual pedals in the older cars (Chim/Griff) adjust (just release the nut behind the pedal arm and turn the pedal in or out - its a threaded stem).
Ok. So went down to see a Cerbera that was described as "stunning condition" all round. My thoughts were that this would be one of the best models around so if I didn't get on with this, the TVR dream endeth!
So first thing I'm told is that they've had to remove the carpets from the drivers well because there has been a water build up, but not to worry as this is a common fault in the Cerbera. The guy selling it didn't know exactly where it was leaking from, but this wasn't a massive concern to me because he wasn't a TVR specialist and I'm sure a specialist could identify the issue and put it right. The car was a 1997 4.2 model and other than a few cuts on the bonnet, the body work was generally in good condition (also some slight kerbing on a couple of the wheels). Whilst looking near the front wheels I noticed that the frame by the wheels was fairly rusty, is this typical for a car of this age or was the "stunning condition" possibly a lie?
I then moved onto the all important sitting in the drivers seat to see whether this was going to work for me. Very happy to report that there is much more legroom and to my delight, the pedals are like a conventional car (coming from the top rather than the bottom like in the Tuscan, which I kind of struggled with for gear changes and braking!). Couldn't find the steering wheel adjustment so had to test drive in the position it came in.
For me, it was much better than the Tuscan and as a result, think I can live with this car. But not this car, another Cerbera. When I tried to adjust the mirrors, neither of them worked. I was also expecting a light to light up when it is time to change up gear, but didn't see this either. The boot release also didn't work and the boot could not stay open and needed re-gassing. "Stunning condition" indeed. I guess the one thing the car did have going for it was that it was "only" 15K, but as it was not sold by an expert and as a total non expert there were a number of items that concerned me, this wouldn't be a bargain for me. But the good news about today's trek is that I now know there is probably a TVR for me.
...and I may have found it. On Saturday I should be going to see a 2000 4.5 light weight (which I prefer anyway, if nothing else for the front lights) and I've also heard that the roof is slightly higher. This is almost twice the price at £28k, but it is sold by a company that have experience with TVRs, will fully prepare the car so it is as immaculate as possible and offer a fairly decent warranty. This is fairly close to the top end of my budget but I'd much prefer a decent example than just picking up a cheap model.
So first thing I'm told is that they've had to remove the carpets from the drivers well because there has been a water build up, but not to worry as this is a common fault in the Cerbera. The guy selling it didn't know exactly where it was leaking from, but this wasn't a massive concern to me because he wasn't a TVR specialist and I'm sure a specialist could identify the issue and put it right. The car was a 1997 4.2 model and other than a few cuts on the bonnet, the body work was generally in good condition (also some slight kerbing on a couple of the wheels). Whilst looking near the front wheels I noticed that the frame by the wheels was fairly rusty, is this typical for a car of this age or was the "stunning condition" possibly a lie?
I then moved onto the all important sitting in the drivers seat to see whether this was going to work for me. Very happy to report that there is much more legroom and to my delight, the pedals are like a conventional car (coming from the top rather than the bottom like in the Tuscan, which I kind of struggled with for gear changes and braking!). Couldn't find the steering wheel adjustment so had to test drive in the position it came in.
For me, it was much better than the Tuscan and as a result, think I can live with this car. But not this car, another Cerbera. When I tried to adjust the mirrors, neither of them worked. I was also expecting a light to light up when it is time to change up gear, but didn't see this either. The boot release also didn't work and the boot could not stay open and needed re-gassing. "Stunning condition" indeed. I guess the one thing the car did have going for it was that it was "only" 15K, but as it was not sold by an expert and as a total non expert there were a number of items that concerned me, this wouldn't be a bargain for me. But the good news about today's trek is that I now know there is probably a TVR for me.
...and I may have found it. On Saturday I should be going to see a 2000 4.5 light weight (which I prefer anyway, if nothing else for the front lights) and I've also heard that the roof is slightly higher. This is almost twice the price at £28k, but it is sold by a company that have experience with TVRs, will fully prepare the car so it is as immaculate as possible and offer a fairly decent warranty. This is fairly close to the top end of my budget but I'd much prefer a decent example than just picking up a cheap model.
Edited by jeremyc on Friday 10th April 07:04
Rusty chassis needs to be investigated very very carefully. Lots of Cerberas needing major chassis work at the moment, I think there was a particularly bad 'era' when the chassis coating didn't seem to stick to the chassis :-( Wheeler Dealers did a Cerbera up for sale ... and it needed a new chassis. Watch the show online.
As for the other bits, that is definitely not a top condition car.
As for the other bits, that is definitely not a top condition car.
My TVR dream........
Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
QBee said:
My TVR dream........
Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
So you want a kit car then Anthony;-)Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
gruffalo said:
QBee said:
My TVR dream........
Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
So you want a kit car then Anthony;-)Tuscan 2 (better handling than Tuscan 1). A TVR must be bright, wacky and convertible
LS engine - V8, loads of grunt, great sound track without revving the nuts off it, reliable, economical (relatively)
6 speed gearbox
Proper pedals, not those hideous floor mounted abhorrances.
Upgraded suspension.
One day I will build it.
I will keep my Chimaera for track days
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