Random TVR pics

[QBee]

Sardonicus said:

QBee said:

Totally reliable. That was a myth put about by one J.Clarkson Esq.

Come on be serious if you mean as reliable as your average Euro box then yes but compared to something built in the land of the rising sun then no.

Ok, fair comment maybe, but thinking about it I have had nothing much go wrong that was actually TVR's fault.
It's in for a service right now. Passed the MOT before Mat even started work on it, the faults found so far are new disks and pads needed (service items), front dampers weeping slightly (Gaz are putting them right today), two jubilee clips rotted through (they are 14 years old - just happen to secure the fuel hose to the pump ), bonnet coming loose at the hinge (Ok, bad design) and a slightly sticky passenger door.

In the last two years and 15,000 miles (and 15 track days) I have had the 100 amp fuse fail twice and the otter switch fail once. And lost reverse gear (ball bearing in the gearbox fell out - fixed under warranty). Not bad for a 1999 car.
I have had more trouble with my wife's 2000 reg Merc ML over similar mileage (Injectors, water pump, brake calipers, brakes locking on and catching fire)
Don't own anything from the land of the rising sun currently - the last one I did own was a Lexus LS400, which had £6000 of faults in three years including 5 months off the road while they tried to work out why it wouldn't go backwards in cold weather.....

[im]

Futureclassic said:

What have you done there?!?! It looks great.

[SteveSPG]

phazed said:

Quinny said:

It's a rotten job, but had to have a drive over empty mountain roads to Bala today

Took me over 4 hours to cover 112 miles last Friday

Why does everyone want to live in the South East?

me neither

quinny and I have it right.....

[Sardonicus]

SteveSPG said:

me neither

quinny and I have it right.....

You certainly do ................. Lucky Bleeders

[bomb]

Sardonicus said:

QBee said:

Totally reliable. That was a myth put about by one J.Clarkson Esq.

Come on be serious if you mean as reliable as your average Euro box then yes but compared to something built in the land of the rising sun then no.

Reliability is dependant upon how you look after / use, and maintain your TVR. My cars have all been around Europe on long tours without any major hiccups. Saying that, they are well maintained and carefully monitored. Just jump in and drive it hard, yes : something will give up before long. Take your pick !

[RichB]

QBee said:

Sardonicus said:

QBee said:

Totally reliable. That was a myth put about by one J.Clarkson Esq.

Come on be serious if you mean as reliable as your average Euro box then yes but compared to something built in the land of the rising sun then no.

Ok, fair comment maybe, but thinking about it I have had nothing much go wrong that was actually TVR's fault. It's in for a service right now. Passed the MOT before Mat even started work on it, the faults found so far are new disks and pads needed (service items), front dampers weeping slightly (Gaz are putting them right today), two jubilee clips rotted through (they are 14 years old - just happen to secure the fuel hose to the pump ), bonnet coming loose at the hinge (Ok, bad design) and a slightly sticky passenger door.

In the last two years and 15,000 miles (and 15 track days) I have had the 100 amp fuse fail twice and the otter switch fail once. And lost reverse gear (ball bearing in the gearbox fell out - fixed under warranty). Not bad for a 1999 car. I have had more trouble with my wife's 2000 reg Merc ML over similar mileage (Injectors, water pump, brake calipers, brakes locking on and catching fire)
Don't own anything from the land of the rising sun currently - the last one I did own was a Lexus LS400, which had £6000 of faults in three years including 5 months off the road while they tried to work out why it wouldn't go backwards in cold weather.....

That old chestnut eh! My Griff is a 1999, had it from new and it's only broken down once and that was after we'd replaced the chip and not pushed it home fully! Hardly TVR's fault! I've had to replace 2 x otter switches and that's about it. Other than that it's just been serviced as necessary and driven to Le Mans, all around Europe and used on track days. etc. My wife's 2009 Porsche on the other hand...

[Futureclassic]

im said:

What have you done there?!?! It looks great.

Black Alcantara retrim with nice new purple carpets and black leather tunnel cover. Used to look like this

[A900ss]

From ‘boring’ black….


To ‘bold’ scarlet….

Edited by A900ss on Wednesday 2nd April 14:32

[DEKE]

About to do first run of the year, not a great day though
Deke

[ChilliWhizz]

A900ss said:

From ‘boring’ black….


To ‘bold’ scarlet….

Edited by A900ss on Wednesday 2nd April 14:32

It's great you've posted these pictures, our interiors are (were) indentical, the only apparent difference being I have the wood faced dash not aluminium.. I decided some time ago that when it came time for a carpet refresh I'd go for red, as I thought it would look very very nice.... and it does

Really looks the dogs May I ask if you did it yourself (and if so where you bought the carpet set from) ?

Might have to bring the carpet update forward in the schedule now I've seen that

[A900ss]

ChilliWhizz said:

A900ss said:

From ‘boring’ black….


To ‘bold’ scarlet….

Edited by A900ss on Wednesday 2nd April 14:32

It's great you've posted these pictures, our interiors are (were) indentical, the only apparent difference being I have the wood faced dash not aluminium.. I decided some time ago that when it came time for a carpet refresh I'd go for red, as I thought it would look very very nice.... and it does

Really looks the dogs May I ask if you did it yourself (and if so where you bought the carpet set from) ?

Might have to bring the carpet update forward in the schedule now I've seen that

I wanted it done properly so decided that it was best to get a pro do it for me.

Dave the Trimmer in Milton Keynes. This carpet is from Coverdale but it's not the kit you can buy. Dave bought the roll of carpet and cut and finished it himself. Really good job IMHO.

I'm hoping to get to TITT if you're there and you're more than welcome to have a nosey. Not sure I'll be going to Burleigh as it's a fair distance but I'm not defo out just yet.

[ChilliWhizz]

Thanks for the info Karl, would be good to have look sometime...

Chilli

[A900ss]

ChilliWhizz said:

Thanks for the info Karl, would be good to have look sometime...

Chilli

Chilli, here is a photo midway through the work with seats out.

[TVRJAS]

[quote=Quinny]


From a Chim owner...

That looks beautiful,lovely color in lovely surroundings and the Matt finish on your wheels works very well

Still trying to find where the Griff is in two of the photo's

Edited by TVRJAS on Thursday 3rd April 12:50

[Quinny]

TVRJAS said:

Still trying to find where the Griff is in two of the photo's

Simple...... It's behind me

[TVRJAS]

Quinny said:

TVRJAS said:

Still trying to find where the Griff is in two of the photo's

Simple...... It's behind me

Silly me... I was looking in the hilltops

[blackiepaul]

mmmmm'mmmmmmmm

[Don1]

High fibre diet?

[ajp70]

Don1 said:

High fibre diet?

High Carbs.

[jojackson4]

Not happy