Let's hear about the reliable ones
Discussion
As we mainly use this forum to ask technical questions when things aren't going well I often feel the need to offset the possible negativity that can imply by raving about my cars daily performance,,, mainly in my own mind!
So who's really enjoying owning their Tvr ( any model) and how's it been running so far in 2016
Could be new owners tentatively going further afield as they build confidence in their cars or experienced owners who have fettled and modded and made good their cars over possibly many years,,
Let's hear it from the boys who can testify to the rest of us that they have huge confidence in their cars and feel they could check the oil and drive It anywhere and for any distance without to much concern.
There's a lot of people who have owned Tvr's for many years that probably don't bother posting much as their cars are so sorted,,
I have deep respect for the people and cars I've seen on here that are clearly re engineered with love and tech know how
So for a laugh will you boys get the pics out or just tell us how reliable you've made your Tvr.
You don't have to do big milage to know your cars top draw so all the low milage owners who at least keep the cars running and the wind in the old girls hair during summer months should also post.
This is just to offer some solace to those who strive to learn and discover what they can do to their Tvr's and are trying to believe there's an end goal.
Cars,, classic cars, all cars,,,,need constant maintenance and it's often a lonely road of self belief in yourself and the car that keeps you going when trying to run and maintain and forward the car,, expensive,
It's only by talking and seeing other owners cars on here did I discover what is possible with these great cars, the mods that we should consider etc etc, it was also the motivation and reality I needed to get a grip of what I should do and when,,
Tvr's are born,, Tvr's seem to be one of those few cars that sort of evolve,, you make it what it is as much as buy the finished article,,
Mines going through that evolution, it's a never ending cycle,,
Mines been running well for over 8 months now,,,
High milage and it's a 16 year old car,,
Wheel bearing
Water pump
Upper ball joint are the only maintenance issues I've had.
All very cheap parts so nothing I wouldn't expect on any car of this age.
How's yours running,,,
Am I right in thinking Tvr owners are superstitious,,,,
If so this thread will die on its head.
Show me/us your fantastic chassis and brake upgrades/ your funkie Ecu's and mods to enhance or make the car more reliable,, I'm not bothered about the power figures just how sweet it all seems,, in sync.
It don't have to be clean either.
The guys who get in and drive as much as they can, all weathers, long hauls,
Let's hear it for the painstaking work that you Tvr owners have done to maximixze your cars abilities.
Who's getting more from their Tvr than the public could ever imagine possible.
I'll start with my 4.6 Mbe monster. It's what I'd like to call sorted, well nearly,
I need a chassis but most the electrical gremlins are playing the game right now,,,, well actually most the electrical components in the engine bay are removed or replaced so little or no chance of them failing.
Super reliable at the moment.
So who's really enjoying owning their Tvr ( any model) and how's it been running so far in 2016
Could be new owners tentatively going further afield as they build confidence in their cars or experienced owners who have fettled and modded and made good their cars over possibly many years,,
Let's hear it from the boys who can testify to the rest of us that they have huge confidence in their cars and feel they could check the oil and drive It anywhere and for any distance without to much concern.
There's a lot of people who have owned Tvr's for many years that probably don't bother posting much as their cars are so sorted,,
I have deep respect for the people and cars I've seen on here that are clearly re engineered with love and tech know how
So for a laugh will you boys get the pics out or just tell us how reliable you've made your Tvr.
You don't have to do big milage to know your cars top draw so all the low milage owners who at least keep the cars running and the wind in the old girls hair during summer months should also post.
This is just to offer some solace to those who strive to learn and discover what they can do to their Tvr's and are trying to believe there's an end goal.
Cars,, classic cars, all cars,,,,need constant maintenance and it's often a lonely road of self belief in yourself and the car that keeps you going when trying to run and maintain and forward the car,, expensive,
It's only by talking and seeing other owners cars on here did I discover what is possible with these great cars, the mods that we should consider etc etc, it was also the motivation and reality I needed to get a grip of what I should do and when,,
Tvr's are born,, Tvr's seem to be one of those few cars that sort of evolve,, you make it what it is as much as buy the finished article,,
Mines going through that evolution, it's a never ending cycle,,
Mines been running well for over 8 months now,,,
High milage and it's a 16 year old car,,
Wheel bearing
Water pump
Upper ball joint are the only maintenance issues I've had.
All very cheap parts so nothing I wouldn't expect on any car of this age.
How's yours running,,,
Am I right in thinking Tvr owners are superstitious,,,,
If so this thread will die on its head.
Show me/us your fantastic chassis and brake upgrades/ your funkie Ecu's and mods to enhance or make the car more reliable,, I'm not bothered about the power figures just how sweet it all seems,, in sync.
It don't have to be clean either.
The guys who get in and drive as much as they can, all weathers, long hauls,
Let's hear it for the painstaking work that you Tvr owners have done to maximixze your cars abilities.
Who's getting more from their Tvr than the public could ever imagine possible.
I'll start with my 4.6 Mbe monster. It's what I'd like to call sorted, well nearly,
I need a chassis but most the electrical gremlins are playing the game right now,,,, well actually most the electrical components in the engine bay are removed or replaced so little or no chance of them failing.
Super reliable at the moment.
Five Le Mans trips under 'Ol Gasbag's' belt, in addition to this I've completed five separate big Euro tours all in the last 7 years of ownership.
Countries visited include:
That's not to say I haven't had some moments, I've had my breakdowns but have always managed to fix the old girl myself and she's always made it home under her own power.
There's the kiss of death right there, and I should point out the dreadful Helix clutch is still haunting me even though I ditched it this winter. It seems four years of running this nasty dragging clutch has prematurely worn out my 5th gear synchro 
The Chimaera is a great car, but anyone who thinks running a 15-22 year old TVR is going to be completely without incident is kidding themselves. Saying that it's been my experience a get you home fix usually just requires some calm thinking and creative fixing.
However I always carry:
To be honest my kit just gives me peace of mind but I wouldn't travel in my TVR without it, and to put TVR reliability into context I travel with no tools or spares whatsoever in my Toyota
If I'm honest with myself part of the fun of touring in the TVR is that little nagging doubt in the back of my mind there may be the odd reliability challenge along the way. I see it as all part of the TVR adventure, on the other hand my long suffering wife sees it as as a complete pain in the arsh
Countries visited include:
- France (I've looped the whole country a number of times now)
- Holland
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Italy
That's not to say I haven't had some moments, I've had my breakdowns but have always managed to fix the old girl myself and she's always made it home under her own power.
There's the kiss of death right there
, and I should point out the dreadful Helix clutch is still haunting me even though I ditched it this winter. It seems four years of running this nasty dragging clutch has prematurely worn out my 5th gear synchro The Chimaera is a great car, but anyone who thinks running a 15-22 year old TVR is going to be completely without incident is kidding themselves. Saying that it's been my experience a get you home fix usually just requires some calm thinking and creative fixing.
However I always carry:
- Tools (carefully chosen & compact selection)
- A small multimeter
- Spare battery for multimeter
- Carefully hidden emergency boot entry tools
- Spare key & central locking IR fob
- Spare battery for central locking IR fob
- Two spare spark plugs
- One spare coil pack
- Two long HT leads
- Fuses
- Relays
- Crimp connectors
- Insulating tape
- A 12v switch
- 6ft of coiled up twin core cable
- K-Seal
- Cable ties
- Epoxy putty
- A selection of glues (super glue, epoxy & general)
- Some Velcro tape
- A selection of self tapping screws
- Gaffer tape
- Hose repair tape
- A collapsible 4 litre plastic water carrier
- Length of strong fencing wire
- 4ft of coiled up nylon cord
- Small selection of common nuts, bolts & washers
- A jack, small compressor & 2 cans of tyre sealant
- A 4 litre can of petrol
- Engine oil, ATF & brake/clutch fluid
- Spare petrol only "get me home" Canems ECU
- Mobile phone
- Sat Nav
- Full European breakdown & repatriation cover
- A bunch of other random bits & bobs I cant remember
To be honest my kit just gives me peace of mind but I wouldn't travel in my TVR without it, and to put TVR reliability into context I travel with no tools or spares whatsoever in my Toyota
If I'm honest with myself part of the fun of touring in the TVR is that little nagging doubt in the back of my mind there may be the odd reliability challenge along the way. I see it as all part of the TVR adventure, on the other hand my long suffering wife sees it as as a complete pain in the arsh
Edited by ChimpOnGas on Wednesday 1st June 09:29
While I am waiting for the oil to gravity fill the diff, thought I'd reply to this one.
My first TVR was a Cerb 4.2 which was relatively cheap and cost a bit to get right. Once it was all done, I sold it and this is my problem. I enjoy the challenge of repairing/fettling/renewing more than actually owning the car so once it is 'finished' I look to buy something else.
The Cerb sold very quickly and I was looking to buy another Aston but I kept looking at TVR ads and decided to buy this one with the sole intention of the turbo fit. I was also looking at putting an LS in it but that would have meant someone else doing all the work and I would have become bored with it. I even inquired with Lloyds about an LS in a Rover SD1 but the price frightened me a lot
Once the turbo was fitted it was time to upgrade the brakes, fit new tyres and currently in the middle of poly bushing all the suspension. New rear wheel bearings and new driveshaft CV joints so it is nearly complete.
Last year we drove from Yorkshire to the south coast and toured all over without a hitch. If the weather is dry we go out most weekends and only once did she break down, recovered by the AA. Just a bad earth connection on the fuel pump.
In 2 weeks we are doing the tour of Scotland going to John O' Groats and down the west coast so looking forward to some amazing roads. She (Handbrake) will be sat there constantly telling me to slow down or not overtake
Once the trip is over I will probably sell the car as there is nothing else for me to do apart from polish it. It is not because I don't like the car, its what I do. Another TVR? Probably not as age and health issues are slowing me down.
P.S. The TVR fraternity is definitely the most friendly and helpful of any I have come across.
My first TVR was a Cerb 4.2 which was relatively cheap and cost a bit to get right. Once it was all done, I sold it and this is my problem. I enjoy the challenge of repairing/fettling/renewing more than actually owning the car so once it is 'finished' I look to buy something else.
The Cerb sold very quickly and I was looking to buy another Aston but I kept looking at TVR ads and decided to buy this one with the sole intention of the turbo fit. I was also looking at putting an LS in it but that would have meant someone else doing all the work and I would have become bored with it. I even inquired with Lloyds about an LS in a Rover SD1 but the price frightened me a lot
Once the turbo was fitted it was time to upgrade the brakes, fit new tyres and currently in the middle of poly bushing all the suspension. New rear wheel bearings and new driveshaft CV joints so it is nearly complete.
Last year we drove from Yorkshire to the south coast and toured all over without a hitch. If the weather is dry we go out most weekends and only once did she break down, recovered by the AA. Just a bad earth connection on the fuel pump.
In 2 weeks we are doing the tour of Scotland going to John O' Groats and down the west coast so looking forward to some amazing roads. She (Handbrake) will be sat there constantly telling me to slow down or not overtake
Once the trip is over I will probably sell the car as there is nothing else for me to do apart from polish it. It is not because I don't like the car, its what I do. Another TVR? Probably not as age and health issues are slowing me down.
P.S. The TVR fraternity is definitely the most friendly and helpful of any I have come across.
Bought mine 6 years ago for only £6500 and now at 92,0000 miles.Several trips to Le Mans and other parts of France. One service a year done mostly by Dom at Powers. Only one breakdown ever due to failed belt tensioner. Dom says is a good engine and "fast for a 4.0 HC " and is still on original cam! I may get round to sprucing it up over next few years ( it is a completely original 96 car) and treat it to new carpets, paint job chassis refurb etc but for now I just get in her start her up and drive it whenever I feel like it and it's just as reliable as my old e class Merc! I do get a bit cheesed off with all the usual " isn't it unreliable though?" comments from non TVR owners!
N7GTX said:
While I am waiting for the oil to gravity fill the diff, thought I'd reply to this one.
My first TVR was a Cerb 4.2 which was relatively cheap and cost a bit to get right. Once it was all done, I sold it and this is my problem. I enjoy the challenge of repairing/fettling/renewing more than actually owning the car so once it is 'finished' I look to buy something else.
The Cerb sold very quickly and I was looking to buy another Aston but I kept looking at TVR ads and decided to buy this one with the sole intention of the turbo fit. I was also looking at putting an LS in it but that would have meant someone else doing all the work and I would have become bored with it. I even inquired with Lloyds about an LS in a Rover SD1 but the price frightened me a lot
Once the turbo was fitted it was time to upgrade the brakes, fit new tyres and currently in the middle of poly bushing all the suspension. New rear wheel bearings and new driveshaft CV joints so it is nearly complete.
Last year we drove from Yorkshire to the south coast and toured all over without a hitch. If the weather is dry we go out most weekends and only once did she break down, recovered by the AA. Just a bad earth connection on the fuel pump.
In 2 weeks we are doing the tour of Scotland going to John O' Groats and down the west coast so looking forward to some amazing roads. She (Handbrake) will be sat there constantly telling me to slow down or not overtake
Once the trip is over I will probably sell the car as there is nothing else for me to do apart from polish it. It is not because I don't like the car, its what I do. Another TVR? Probably not as age and health issues are slowing me down.
P.S. The TVR fraternity is definitely the most friendly and helpful of any I have come across.
I entirely get this,, when your planning ahead and fettling to avoid misfortune it's half the fun, once it's done your hobby becomes less of an interest, My first TVR was a Cerb 4.2 which was relatively cheap and cost a bit to get right. Once it was all done, I sold it and this is my problem. I enjoy the challenge of repairing/fettling/renewing more than actually owning the car so once it is 'finished' I look to buy something else.
The Cerb sold very quickly and I was looking to buy another Aston but I kept looking at TVR ads and decided to buy this one with the sole intention of the turbo fit. I was also looking at putting an LS in it but that would have meant someone else doing all the work and I would have become bored with it. I even inquired with Lloyds about an LS in a Rover SD1 but the price frightened me a lot
Once the turbo was fitted it was time to upgrade the brakes, fit new tyres and currently in the middle of poly bushing all the suspension. New rear wheel bearings and new driveshaft CV joints so it is nearly complete.
Last year we drove from Yorkshire to the south coast and toured all over without a hitch. If the weather is dry we go out most weekends and only once did she break down, recovered by the AA. Just a bad earth connection on the fuel pump.
In 2 weeks we are doing the tour of Scotland going to John O' Groats and down the west coast so looking forward to some amazing roads. She (Handbrake) will be sat there constantly telling me to slow down or not overtake
Once the trip is over I will probably sell the car as there is nothing else for me to do apart from polish it. It is not because I don't like the car, its what I do. Another TVR? Probably not as age and health issues are slowing me down.
P.S. The TVR fraternity is definitely the most friendly and helpful of any I have come across.
Having only had my Tvr 4 odd years and two of those were off the road, I'm still in that phaze of just enjoying the mods and work so far completed,,
As a hobby I see these cars as a great investment in my free time,, what else would I do,,, get in bother that's what
The Tvr is a great way to enjoy your free time if your into Wealding spanners about.
It's been a focus for me over these last years as things have upped and downed in life, the downs have been harsh, my car is a way to keep my sanity, if I can stay calm over the car I can cope with most things I reckon.
I'm loving these pics of some of the finest Tvr's around and an inspiration,
First TVR Griff back in 2000, totally stock '94 car went around Italy, EPIC whilst my mates Honda broke down,,,,, TWICE cutting short his trip.
Second TVR Griff 2003, a 2000 car that I did a few mods to. Went to LeMans, then down to Northern Spain, EPIC.
Third TVR 2004 new T350, stock and only problems were that caused by APPALING service from factory otherwise EPIC.
Fourth TVR 2005 to present, a 2000 Chimaera 450 modified extensively over the period.
PS; They can all be reliable if looked after properly.
Second TVR Griff 2003, a 2000 car that I did a few mods to. Went to LeMans, then down to Northern Spain, EPIC.
Third TVR 2004 new T350, stock and only problems were that caused by APPALING service from factory otherwise EPIC.
Fourth TVR 2005 to present, a 2000 Chimaera 450 modified extensively over the period.
PS; They can all be reliable if looked after properly.
Edited by macdeb on Wednesday 1st June 20:05
Edited by macdeb on Wednesday 25th January 10:18
Epic,, it sure is Mac 
Dom's already cleaned me out so turbos can wait
I've decided to learn about my Mbe Ecu install properly first as I don't know it's arse from elbow and that's not a good thing,, what I have learned is it's bloody good at its job.
Keep em coming boys,,
I've managed 9000 miles in the last 8 months can anyone beat that from any year!
My record was 10,000 miles in the first year of ownership so I'm well on the way to smashing that record this year hopefully.
Dom's already cleaned me out so turbos can wait
I've decided to learn about my Mbe Ecu install properly first as I don't know it's arse from elbow and that's not a good thing,, what I have learned is it's bloody good at its job.
Keep em coming boys,,
I've managed 9000 miles in the last 8 months can anyone beat that from any year!
My record was 10,000 miles in the first year of ownership so I'm well on the way to smashing that record this year hopefully.
I've owned my 116,000 mile, £3500, '95 400 since 2010
I've done virtually nothing to it, basic servicing aside and few odd jobs.
It's been to Le Mans three times (although won't be this year as we're taking something bigger ) and numerous trips and track days over the years. It has never let me down, despite probably being one of the most visibly scruffy TVRs on the road. Garage queen it ain't.
It's off the road as of this month so I can take her apart and sort various oil leaks, change the cam (original) and just generally tart it up a bit. A bit over due, but what's point if it just 'works' everytime
I've done virtually nothing to it, basic servicing aside and few odd jobs.
It's been to Le Mans three times (although won't be this year as we're taking something bigger
) and numerous trips and track days over the years. It has never let me down, despite probably being one of the most visibly scruffy TVRs on the road. Garage queen it ain't. It's off the road as of this month so I can take her apart and sort various oil leaks, change the cam (original) and just generally tart it up a bit. A bit over due, but what's point if it just 'works' everytime
40,000 miles my first chim.
Nearly 10 on the current car and never a breakdown including scores and scores of track days, sprints and drag days, (We won't mention the two broken Pistons at Shakespeare Raceway, had a great day and I still drove home with the engine in that condition).
After covering countless hundreds of thousands of miles over the last 45 years of driving I have only been recovered twice. Once when the head gasket blew on a V12 Jaguar XJS on a track day and once when an automatic gearbox exploded on my high mileage discovery on the M25!
Nearly 10 on the current car and never a breakdown including scores and scores of track days, sprints and drag days, (We won't mention the two broken Pistons at Shakespeare Raceway, had a great day and I still drove home with the engine in that condition).
After covering countless hundreds of thousands of miles over the last 45 years of driving I have only been recovered twice. Once when the head gasket blew on a V12 Jaguar XJS on a track day and once when an automatic gearbox exploded on my high mileage discovery on the M25!
I'm off to Zolder in the morning helping a mate out, really want to take the car,,, just so she's been to that track,, felt the place,,, it's spooky and Villes spirit hangs over the place,, it's going to be emotional for me!
It's almost like taking the car would soothe my soul somehow,,
Peters story (Phazed) just fantastic stuff,,, 40,000 miles in the Green one,, respect is going through the roof
Peake torque,,, that's what this thread is all about,,, bloody marvellous stuff.
I think I've started this thread to get a little motivation and focus back myself,,
I sometimes think this is stupid ( spending spending spending ) on my Tvr but I'm just slowly enjoying the rewards of some huge upgrades and reliability changes that are allowing me some grace and a chance to enjoy the car like it's bloody brand fire new,,,
The upgrades have cost but and its a big but,,,
The last 9000 miles have cost me oil changes and plugs, the other bits and pieces can't be more than 200 quid,
Get the car up to standard then it's drip costs to keep her running drop right off.
I used to feel so out my depth coming on here, still do but by just reading these great comments and accurate advice I've learnt enough to get by, I'm not competent enough to change Ecu's without some torture so I've spent a lot with Tvr Power to achieve many of my goals,, thats probably cost me about 3.5 K more than if I'd scratched about and done it hook or crook but I'm feeling vindicated that I went with proven tech and an engine builder who makes em faster than the numbers suggest without risking the components to much, there's some great people in the Tvr world and I thank them for being in business to help us keep running.
Hearing some of the comments here is just confirming my recent thoughts,,, risky business saying this but I've been looking at the car and struggle to think of stuff that needs doing,, serious things I'm talking about,,,
I seem to have got past that feeling of impending doom, realise that with good maintenance and replacement of worn parts I'm getting a car that's simple enough, easy enough to work on,, and when things are working properly the car has a synergy that's quite outstanding,, it feels at one with itself let alone with the driver,, I've done some shock setting changes recently and the cars loving it,,, it has this brilliance I can't describe but it just is,,, it does everything with ease when it's set up correctly,, I drive it almost every day yet it leaves me a gasp,,, it's way ahead of so many cars around me that cost similar 20K to get my car this good??? But it's way better to me than almost any other car of its ilk,
I think I'll just marry the car at this rate
It's almost like taking the car would soothe my soul somehow,,
Peters story (Phazed) just fantastic stuff,,, 40,000 miles in the Green one,, respect is going through the roof
Peake torque,,, that's what this thread is all about,,, bloody marvellous stuff.
I think I've started this thread to get a little motivation and focus back myself,,
I sometimes think this is stupid ( spending spending spending ) on my Tvr but I'm just slowly enjoying the rewards of some huge upgrades and reliability changes that are allowing me some grace and a chance to enjoy the car like it's bloody brand fire new,,,
The upgrades have cost but and its a big but,,,
The last 9000 miles have cost me oil changes and plugs, the other bits and pieces can't be more than 200 quid,
Get the car up to standard then it's drip costs to keep her running drop right off.
I used to feel so out my depth coming on here, still do but by just reading these great comments and accurate advice I've learnt enough to get by, I'm not competent enough to change Ecu's without some torture so I've spent a lot with Tvr Power to achieve many of my goals,, thats probably cost me about 3.5 K more than if I'd scratched about and done it hook or crook but I'm feeling vindicated that I went with proven tech and an engine builder who makes em faster than the numbers suggest without risking the components to much, there's some great people in the Tvr world and I thank them for being in business to help us keep running.
Hearing some of the comments here is just confirming my recent thoughts,,, risky business saying this but I've been looking at the car and struggle to think of stuff that needs doing,, serious things I'm talking about,,,
I seem to have got past that feeling of impending doom, realise that with good maintenance and replacement of worn parts I'm getting a car that's simple enough, easy enough to work on,, and when things are working properly the car has a synergy that's quite outstanding,, it feels at one with itself let alone with the driver,, I've done some shock setting changes recently and the cars loving it,,, it has this brilliance I can't describe but it just is,,, it does everything with ease when it's set up correctly,, I drive it almost every day yet it leaves me a gasp,,, it's way ahead of so many cars around me that cost similar 20K to get my car this good??? But it's way better to me than almost any other car of its ilk,
I think I'll just marry the car at this rate
N7GTX said:
In 2 weeks we are doing the tour of Scotland going to John O' Groats and down the west coast so looking forward to some amazing roads.
Last week I did the NC500 in my Griff (actually starting in Southampton and ending in Felixstowe), but the Scottish bit started in Edinburgh, then anti-clockwise around the Highlands. I have a bundle of notes - including waypoints etc - in Powerpoint that I can ping to you; as I went though the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines first, the notes may help. Got the best (I think) driving routes from numerous sources. If interested, drop me a line through PH.
If the weather is good for you, as it was for me, then the NC500 is an amazing drive.
Loving mine at the moment. After years of spending lots of money on mods and gaining a few BHP here and there the cam had been wearing away and subtracting BHP. New cam fitted now and everything has now clicked into place. Lots more power and even a few more MPGs.
New Cerbera seats are supportive on track days and the heating elements mean I can enjoy the roof down even when it is cold outside.
It was smoking a bit on the overrun but trashing the car around the Lotus test track sorted that out strangely. Temperature gauge failed that day, turned out to be a bit of dirt on the spade connection, cleaned that and now works perfectly. Got Snetterton booked in a couple of weeks. Happy days!
New Cerbera seats are supportive on track days and the heating elements mean I can enjoy the roof down even when it is cold outside.
It was smoking a bit on the overrun but trashing the car around the Lotus test track sorted that out strangely. Temperature gauge failed that day, turned out to be a bit of dirt on the spade connection, cleaned that and now works perfectly. Got Snetterton booked in a couple of weeks. Happy days!
phazed said:
That is a lovely car Matt, (for a griff ) and I'm jealous of Snetterton in a couple of weeks when I think I am going to be away, (back on 20th of June).
If that is the case then we must book something up soon so as we can smoke those tyres!
LOL, thanks Peter. I forgot this is the Chim forum, sacraldge posting a picture of a Griff! ) and I'm jealous of Snetterton in a couple of weeks when I think I am going to be away, (back on 20th of June).If that is the case then we must book something up soon so as we can smoke those tyres!
Yes definitely up for some more trackdays this year, had some great fun last year and always a good laugh when you get a group us.
ClassiChimi said:
The upgrades have cost but and its a big but,,,
The last 9000 miles have cost me oil changes and plugs, the other bits and pieces can't be more than 200 quid,
Get the car up to standard then it's drip costs to keep her running drop right off.
I used to feel so out my depth coming on here, still do but by just reading these great comments and accurate advice I've learnt enough to get by, I'm not competent enough to change Ecu's without some torture so I've spent a lot with Tvr Power to achieve many of my goals,, thats probably cost me about 3.5 K more than if I'd scratched about and done it hook or crook but I'm feeling vindicated that I went with proven tech and an engine builder who makes em faster than the numbers suggest without risking the components to much, there's some great people in the Tvr world and I thank them for being in business to help us keep running.
I think I'll just marry the car at this rate
Cool, I do upgrades because I can. I take my hat off to anyone who wants to spend money on these cars at whatever budget they may have, be it self done or otherwise. Especially when disposable income is taken into account as £100 to one is £1000 to another.The last 9000 miles have cost me oil changes and plugs, the other bits and pieces can't be more than 200 quid,
Get the car up to standard then it's drip costs to keep her running drop right off.
I used to feel so out my depth coming on here, still do but by just reading these great comments and accurate advice I've learnt enough to get by, I'm not competent enough to change Ecu's without some torture so I've spent a lot with Tvr Power to achieve many of my goals,, thats probably cost me about 3.5 K more than if I'd scratched about and done it hook or crook but I'm feeling vindicated that I went with proven tech and an engine builder who makes em faster than the numbers suggest without risking the components to much, there's some great people in the Tvr world and I thank them for being in business to help us keep running.
I think I'll just marry the car at this rate
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