tuscan purchase advice...

tuscan purchase advice...

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TUS 373

4,441 posts

280 months

Tuesday 14th February 2006
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Thanks. Problem looks like its going to be the width of the garage door aperture. I have a double garage that has 2 single doors rather than 1 large one. Friend with a C5 has been measuring up his car for me and it looks a really tight fit to get through the door. Need to do some more checks on things like height of the mirrors. In contrast, the Tuscan is a breeze to get in and out.

If a C5 is a no go, might have a think about another TVR or something else for that matter.

ScottBN3

33 posts

228 months

Wednesday 15th February 2006
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Just out of interest how wide are your garage doors? Mine is 7' with an angled approach - Elise gets in fine but not sure about a Tuscan.

Mustang Baz

1,632 posts

233 months

Friday 24th February 2006
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In the spirit of assistance -

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=237690&r=2944983&hm=38660#2944983

contains a few more links and guidelines.

Mustang Baz

1,632 posts

233 months

Friday 24th March 2006
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Some observations on early ownership:

- handling; if the car feels overly "twitchy" or tramlines badly, then may be worth the investment for geometry to be checked out. This could lead to you purchasing Nitrons - more expense

- idling revs; I had quite a few issues with mine initially with v low revs/almost stalling, which was fixed through work on the throttle bodies.

- seals on the car; I found early on that mine needed replacement as rain soon found its way into the boot and drivers door seals. Replacement was app £120.

- internal fans; I think on several cars (may be all?), the drivers direct fans only ever pump out cold air, and the windscreen ones hot or cold. A classic TVR quirk.

- water temp/oil pressure sensors; a classic issue which befalls many of us with Sp6 engines. Water temp issue can lead to fans not kicking in and overheating.

- frost indicator; winter is now hopfully leaving us, but enjoy the constant beep from the pod when days fluctuate between 2-3c. Whenever the temp bridges these two figures, the pod emits a little beep which can get very annoying!!

oggs

8,813 posts

253 months

Sunday 26th March 2006
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Well this thread and others are gonna help me when I move across

ChelseaTractor

761 posts

238 months

Monday 10th April 2006
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oggs said:
Well this thread and others are gonna help me when I move across


Gawon Dave, do it do it do it!!!!

oggs

8,813 posts

253 months

Tuesday 11th April 2006
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O/T Jon that pic on your profile..

I'll be trying to join your gang....

Mustang Baz

1,632 posts

233 months

Saturday 20th May 2006
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May be of assistance - Mk1 stats.

lockhart flawse

2,040 posts

234 months

Monday 22nd May 2006
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Hi Adam

Just been watching your dad on a YES dvd (35th anniversary tour) and enjoyed it a lot. I was a big fan in the 70s and getting back into it again now. No idea about Tuscans (Chimaeras are very easy to own and drive!) but thought I would say hi.

You or your Pa planning any gigs in North Yorks by any chance?

L.F.

spartacus

2,878 posts

269 months

Sunday 3rd September 2006
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S1X OK said:

My advice is suck it and see. What have you got to lose?
Like the Prodigy say "It's better to regret something you have done, than regret something you haven't"


Good advice, except think you will find it was not the Prodigy, but Orbital who said that!

adamwakeman

Original Poster:

32 posts

246 months

Sunday 3rd September 2006
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lockhart flawse said:
Hi Adam

Just been watching your dad on a YES dvd (35th anniversary tour) and enjoyed it a lot. I was a big fan in the 70s and getting back into it again now. No idea about Tuscans (Chimaeras are very easy to own and drive!) but thought I would say hi.

You or your Pa planning any gigs in North Yorks by any chance?

L.F.


hi ! nope, no plans at the moment. Going to Russia with him in November though! Just got back from a long tour with Mr Osbourne which was good. Start up again in January.

Was sad to the the tvr go in December, Id get another in a shot - Had a blast with my Chimaera.

Dad's touring with Jon Anderson soon and I'm sure he's up in York too.

adam x

honda-mini

8 posts

218 months

Saturday 24th March 2007
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hi... just tried to d/l the tuscan guide from carfurniture.com and its asking for a network password???

TSS

1,129 posts

267 months

Thursday 5th April 2007
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honda-mini said:
hi... just tried to d/l the tuscan guide from carfurniture.com and its asking for a network password???


It's www.carfurniture.co.uk Go straight to www.carfurniture.co.uk/TVR%20Tuscan%20Buying%20Checklist.htm

If you still have problems email me through my profile and I'll send you a copy.

TSS

tuscaneer

7,738 posts

224 months

Tuesday 17th July 2007
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for what its worth mate here`s my 2pence worth.had a chim on the x reg.great car/couple of niggles.then changed it for a tuscan 02 plate.hairy but devastatingly fast and fantastic although more minor problems than the chim.changed that for a brand new tuscan s(2005) and quite frankly it was aload of boocks . spent more time in the shop than on the road.must have had oil/fuel leaks repaired 7 or 8 times and to cap it all off a goosed clutch after 4500 miles(not trak driven or even ragged).overall a big letdown.felt like it had been sellotaped together.maybe it was bad luck because the mk1 on reflection seemed every bit as quick and much better put together all round.sad to say it but this last car successfuly put me off the marque for life.

James_Surridge

34 posts

198 months

Monday 8th October 2007
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So do Tuscan "s" come in the same colours as normal Tuscans?? What exactly are the differences?? I know about the front and rear spoilers, what else??

BigJL

563 posts

200 months

Tuesday 9th October 2007
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Hi James,

Yes, all Tuscans come in the same colours regardless of model. The rear light layout is different on the S and there's the front and rear spoilers. Also the S produces more power (I think it's about 20-30 bhp extra) and there's a few more engine tweaks.

Just have a browse through the Tuscan forum and you'll find all the info you need.

Cheers,
J

CANDYMAN666

1 posts

197 months

Monday 15th October 2007
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TSS said:
Adam,

I produce a Tuscan Buying check list. Email me through my profile and I can send you a copy. It covers just about all (I think) the common problems you need to look for on a 2nd hand Tuscan and quite a few less common ones as well!
Hi is there any chance you could forward me a copy of your Tuscan buyers check list please. My E Mail address is simon.forsdyke@tiscali.co.uk.

Regards Simon

BigJL

563 posts

200 months

Monday 15th October 2007
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Candyman, You Have Mail.

James_Surridge

34 posts

198 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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Can someone please tell me why this has not been "snapped up"?? Surely it ticks all the right boxes??

When I get my Tuscan in the near future surely this is a steal??


James_Surridge

34 posts

198 months

Sunday 11th November 2007
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AGAIN, Give me reason to not snap this up

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/288641.htm