TVR GLEN , any experiences ?

[MRPULLHARD]

as above

[ukdj]

Mr Pullhard indeed...

;-)

[nawarne]

I've sent a PM.

[m4tti]

Hmm the tread on this car and aforementioned dealer seems to have vanished.

http://www.tvr-webmart.co.uk/tvr_full_advert.asp?a...

[N7GTX]

Used to be called TVR Dean I believe.

This should help as the mods will probably end this if bad posts are put up.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=110...

[Incognegro]

I can let you know soon as I've just ordered a set of cerbera alloy foot pedals from him. Response to questions has been prompt and payment made. He's confirmed postage and I should receive next week???

[mk1fan]

I have bought parts from them without issue. Whole cars are a different matter for numerous people. The name and shame 'bot is poised on this thread.

[Incognegro]

Parts arrived today and I am very happy with what I have received! A full set of Alloy pedals for the Cerbera £75.

The throttle is not on its own arm it bolts onto the existing accelerator. Not ideal I first thought but after inspecting my footwell. You are to remove the rubber cover and as if by magic TVR have already put the holes on the plate ready for the alloy pedal? I never thought they would do that but they thought ahead nicely.

Thanks TVRGlen

[greymrj]

A purchaser of an S from this source did raise some significant concerns on that forum.

[magpies]

I purchased brakes and dampers - good stuff at reasonable price - no issues

[TopVpowerRoadste]

greymrj said:

A purchaser of an S from this source did raise some significant concerns on that forum.

That's me.

[Incognegro]

One thing I have noticed when getting costs online, they seem to buy them from somewhere else and mark them up greatly... I won't be using anymore for a source of 'cheaper' parts lol

[TVRholland]

Bought our mk2 tuscan at glenn.
it had its problems but nothing to be afraid off.
over the phone we were told honestly the tuscan had its flaws and needed some work done.
2 years later its better then new and we are more then happy with it.








bottom line is:
for home mechanic who needs parts or searches a nice project car, i dont see why u couldnt buy there.

[MRPULLHARD]

tvr Holland , can you tell us about your car ? interested to know what was needing work and what you had done to get it mint as in pictures

[T4NGO]

One benefit of removing from the UK though is the loss of the CAT C or D status. Whereas with that, status the value of it after fixing it isn't where it would be normally. They're only really viable for a keeper. They are still too expensive for bashed up cars though...

[TVRholland]

there was alot to do, but nothing major or structural.
the car is a cat D after having had an accident in the past.(only bodywork damage)
the chassis is straight and there is no rust or damage whatsoever
the engine (3,6) runs very very well, giving 355HP on the dyno (doing the dynopull before we even did any work to it)
all the numbers (chassis, engine and bodywork) match with the ones in the books (factory)

the guys in northumberland did a truly amazing job with fixing the bodywork
the rest of the work they did was messy and mostly incorrect.
things like.
- headlights the wrong way round
- not fitting the splitters in the right way
- selling the car with leaking shocks, steering pump, bad clutch and worn brakes (wich he told us honestly)

further things needed doing
In no particular order,
- leaking steering pump
- new and improved discs and pads
- sorting out the set up ( new tyres and overall car setup)
- redoing the rims (bought new ones)
- intake cover was cracked (replaced with a new carbon one)
- clutch was old and worn (replaced)
- new 57mm Stainles steel exhaust (ACT)
- changing and replacing every singe rusty bolt with new stainless steel ones
- checking valve clearance and doing the throttle bodies (with bearings)
- replacing shocks and springs
- engine mounts replaced
and i probably forgot about a few things.

we are aware that our car has a marked history and that there was alot to do.
but we loved every step of the way, learning about it and finding all the little niggles of the tuscan.
it found a loving owner who takes good care of it and makes sure this TVR will stay very much alive

[m3coupe]

TVRholland said:

there was alot to do, but nothing major or structural.
the car is a cat D after having had an accident in the past.(only bodywork damage)
the chassis is straight and there is no rust or damage whatsoever
the engine (3,6) runs very very well, giving 355HP on the dyno (doing the dynopull before we even did any work to it)
all the numbers (chassis, engine and bodywork) match with the ones in the books (factory)

the guys in northumberland did a truly amazing job with fixing the bodywork
the rest of the work they did was messy and mostly incorrect.
things like.
- headlights the wrong way round
- not fitting the splitters in the right way
- selling the car with leaking shocks, steering pump, bad clutch and worn brakes (wich he told us honestly)

further things needed doing
In no particular order,
- leaking steering pump
- new and improved discs and pads
- sorting out the set up ( new tyres and overall car setup)
- redoing the rims (bought new ones)
- intake cover was cracked (replaced with a new carbon one)
- clutch was old and worn (replaced)
- new 57mm Stainles steel exhaust (ACT)
- changing and replacing every singe rusty bolt with new stainless steel ones
- checking valve clearance and doing the throttle bodies (with bearings)
- replacing shocks and springs
- engine mounts replaced
and i probably forgot about a few things.

we are aware that our car has a marked history and that there was alot to do.
but we loved every step of the way, learning about it and finding all the little niggles of the tuscan.
it found a loving owner who takes good care of it and makes sure this TVR will stay very much alive

Was that the one that was originally reflex charcoal before the accident? I think I remember it if it is. Looks very good now, credit to you.

[TVRholland]

@m3 coupe
Thanks! As listed there was quite alot of work
It was painted charcoal indeed.
They planned to paint it back in the same colour, but couldnt get hold of the paint
U know this car?

[LionelM]

After 3 tries to share honestly my experience with this company, I have been kindly explained by PH moderators, that it is forbiben to give details of a bad experience with a company as PH could be involved in a legal process as a "publisher"-

So thank you guys for this clear explaination summarised here :

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I understand PH position and hope they will allow me to give a general felling on this company to prevent any other honest buyer to undergo such a poor experience as mine - take care and don't be too confident -

It could be clever to modify the tittle of this topic by "XXX XXXX, any GOOD experiences" as the bad ones can't be published.