TVR Network launched
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.website says :
Heard rumours about the benefits of re-mapping the engine management system or fitting a new ECU? All these questions and more can be answered by members of the TVR Performance Network, many of whom can then carry out the work you decide upon.
OK who in that list do I ask about remapping my mbe ecu ?
there's only 3 places that can do that and not one is on that list ..
Heard rumours about the benefits of re-mapping the engine management system or fitting a new ECU? All these questions and more can be answered by members of the TVR Performance Network, many of whom can then carry out the work you decide upon.
OK who in that list do I ask about remapping my mbe ecu ?
there's only 3 places that can do that and not one is on that list ..
I can see why Edgar has done this, it's to address the obvious question that anyone looking to buy one of the new cars would have regarding TVR's commitment to the care of their new car, first and foremost an "official" servicing network. I imagine some people would be put off buying into a brand that lacks this fundamental support and instead relies on independents. But for existing owners, who already know and trust their guys, there is less (if any) value to it.
Not sure about parts supply or price fixing, I doubt that will happen. It might be the case that with enough buy-in and cooperation certain scarce parts could be remanufactured and these will only be available from the TVR members. They specifically refer to Heritage, after all. I don't see that as a bad thing.
Not sure about parts supply or price fixing, I doubt that will happen. It might be the case that with enough buy-in and cooperation certain scarce parts could be remanufactured and these will only be available from the TVR members. They specifically refer to Heritage, after all. I don't see that as a bad thing.
bobfather said:
bomb said:
Everything below Cardiff, Swindon and London is FRANCE.
I assume HHC (Harrogate) didn't want to be affiliated. Pity, they are very knowledgeable TVR folk up thereV8 GRF said:
bobfather said:
I do think it's a pity that people think this is north. Physically it's not even half way, the north has no representation at all
It's the North of England so that's the important thing to note.Move further up that map and all you'll find is a mountainous, barren land inhabited by folk who paint their faces blue and are always shouting something about 'Freedom'
(Tongue firmly in cheek BTW)
Ha Ha thats a bit racist, you'll be voting UKIP then?
They bought a name, they build and restructure a company, parts business and network. It's worth more than they bought it for and now has a revenue stream. The foundations for successfully launching a new car are in place. They sell the company to someone who has experience in making a car and has greater funds. Just a thought 
I'm sure the Network will grow, which can't be a bad thing as there should be a reduction in the cost of the parts, given greater economies of scale, rather than an increase which gets passed on to us as owners either directly or as part of work done by garages.
I'm sure the Network will grow, which can't be a bad thing as there should be a reduction in the cost of the parts, given greater economies of scale, rather than an increase which gets passed on to us as owners either directly or as part of work done by garages.
Edited by ShiDevil on Friday 24th April 07:11
Voodoo13 said:
Ha Ha thats a bit racist, you'll be voting UKIP then?
What?!?!So you're suggesting I waste my vote so that Labour can get in a do a deal with the SNP.... I think not.
(Already voted by post anyway)
Like I said it was entirely intended as a joke....... 'humourectomy'?
Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 24th April 10:07
Has anyone considered what the impact of a successful launch of new cars would be on the older models? Would prices start to decrease?
My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
Willtl said:
Has anyone considered what the impact of a successful launch of new cars would be on the older models? Would prices start to decrease?
My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
They have committed to not do this. So if and its a big if they get a new car out, watch the prices rise as they have done with every other car company e.g. Noble.My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
Reviews & 5 Stars ? - No details of said review or opportunity to leave your own review - it's hardly transparent feedback!
I'm sure some of the "names" on this list have an army of happy customers who could of provided genuine feedback, as well as those with a few horror stories of shoddy work/customer service & warranty issues - where is the balance?
I'm sure some of the "names" on this list have an army of happy customers who could of provided genuine feedback, as well as those with a few horror stories of shoddy work/customer service & warranty issues - where is the balance?
blackiepaul said:
alex_gray255 said:
Alex I am sure you do not really mean that? There are plenty of individuals / companies that are more than trustworthy and well respected whom are not on that list?Edited by bad company on Friday 24th April 10:08
Willtl said:
Has anyone considered what the impact of a successful launch of new cars would be on the older models? Would prices start to decrease?
My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
If anything the launch of a new car can only be a good thing for owners of existing cars. When/if anything emerges they're going to be a good deal more expensive than any of the previous cars so people may be made more aware of the marque again but most won't be able to afford a new car so may potentially look to the older cars.My concern is that the new owners have the blueprints to the cars and decide to relaunch them. For example, I'm in the process of buying a Griffith, but suppose a few years down the line the new owners decide to put the Griffith back into production, making very few cosmetic changes but engineering out all of the unreliability issues. People could then buy a brand new, reliable car. Who would want an old one that looks the same, but has many more issues?
That said the originals are all approaching 'classic status' now and prices for all models is firming up, decent Chimaeras are now fetching prices that they deserve and long gone are the days of decently restored Wedges going for £5k.
I can't ever see them building new Griffiths, Chimaeras, Tuscans etc either. Apart from anything else I doubt they'd sell in any numbers that would make it worth the expense of finding and developing new parts for those no longer made by the original manufacturers which in turn would make them expensive.
There's always going to be a strong market for the Blackpool originals. You only need to look at the value of original AC Cobras for example, the multitude of replicas, including good quality ones, hasn't impacted on the value of originals, if anything it's helped re-enforce them.
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