Discussion
No probs.
In a nutshell, don't let the car idle from cold, just get in and drive off straight away, or at least as soon as poss if you need to demist the screen. Then keep revs below 2k until the oil is above 30deg, then keep under 3k revs until engine is up to 40deg. Then keep taking it steady until oil is up to 60degrees before raising revs beyond 4k. This should prevent unnecessary wear.
Compared to a Chim, the powerband is much wider so if you're driving quite quickly then don't be fooled into thinking that it won't break traction above 5k rpm. You can have grip low down and then lose it once the engine gets really into its stride. I guess just take it easy and build up your familiarity with the car.
It's a late mk1 so suspension setup should be fine. I had my geo done by Ron (well his local alignment place did) as part of my respray and I think he went and changed his settings to mirror mine as it was/is very planted.
Depending on what exhaust cans are on it, then it you want some more volume then look on eBay for powertech Tuscan cans and give him a call. Good quality and sound great!
Have a good read of the mytuscan.co.uk website and there's loads of info on here already or wait until you've settled with the car and then ask away!
Most of all, enjoy it! I really miss my old Chim but the Tuscan is s different car altogether and you'll love it!
In a nutshell, don't let the car idle from cold, just get in and drive off straight away, or at least as soon as poss if you need to demist the screen. Then keep revs below 2k until the oil is above 30deg, then keep under 3k revs until engine is up to 40deg. Then keep taking it steady until oil is up to 60degrees before raising revs beyond 4k. This should prevent unnecessary wear.
Compared to a Chim, the powerband is much wider so if you're driving quite quickly then don't be fooled into thinking that it won't break traction above 5k rpm. You can have grip low down and then lose it once the engine gets really into its stride. I guess just take it easy and build up your familiarity with the car.
It's a late mk1 so suspension setup should be fine. I had my geo done by Ron (well his local alignment place did) as part of my respray and I think he went and changed his settings to mirror mine as it was/is very planted.
Depending on what exhaust cans are on it, then it you want some more volume then look on eBay for powertech Tuscan cans and give him a call. Good quality and sound great!
Have a good read of the mytuscan.co.uk website and there's loads of info on here already or wait until you've settled with the car and then ask away!
Most of all, enjoy it! I really miss my old Chim but the Tuscan is s different car altogether and you'll love it!
KSV said:
Thanks for the sound advise guys, will definitely be taking it easy for a while, totally different drive compared to my Chim.
One more question guys what do you carry in the boot in case of a puncture.
Colin
Should be a can of the tyre sealant stuff...normally under the velcroed flap in boot above the petrol tank.One more question guys what do you carry in the boot in case of a puncture.
Colin
I'm aware of all the pros & cons regarding theses aerosol tyre sealants, but, bottom line, if you're out in the sticks, it's dark and raining, you're going to use it to get back to civilisation/home.
Driving....well, recall letting my 26 year old son have a go a few weeks after I'd bought mine December 2009. Came off the M27 onto the M271, thought he was pretty straight, think he was in 3rd gear, gave it some throttle....tank slapper started. Luckily, declutching allowed all 4 wheels to rotate at same (road)speed and he caught it - - but we both had white faces. A mile or two further on he said "yes, Dad, see what you mean about a rear wheel drive car".
Nick
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