What on your Sagaris annoys you and would want to "fix"?
Discussion
On the T350 the rear light covers mist up. I solved this by drilling the smallest possible hole at the bottom of each cover. You cannot see the hole unless you know it is there/you go looking for it. Not sure this would be so hard to spot on a Sagaris due to the position of the cover and the 'top' of the rear.
I seem to remember the sealing used for the back is almost like a black tape which people need to cut into and remove when
access is need to the light cluster.
If that is so, then maybe the solution is to create a more permanent type of back cover that can be screwed in and out.
Need to think about this one... Not seen the back of the light cluster for ages.
access is need to the light cluster.
If that is so, then maybe the solution is to create a more permanent type of back cover that can be screwed in and out.
Need to think about this one... Not seen the back of the light cluster for ages.
Targarama said:
On the T350 the rear light covers mist up. I solved this by drilling the smallest possible hole at the bottom of each cover. You cannot see the hole unless you know it is there/you go looking for it. Not sure this would be so hard to spot on a Sagaris due to the position of the cover and the 'top' of the rear.
Sounds a simple solution 
Just lets the condensation out. Could put it into the bottom of the lights out of sight.
Hollowpockets said:
1. Air con/fan isn't powerful enough.
2. Washer/wipers are crap even with aero blades.
3. Fogging light lenses. (Being sorted)
4. Exhaust doesn't sound as good as my old t350 (ACT being fitted now)
The car drives great, stops great and handles brilliant. Also comfortable enough to drive a few days a week.
That's all I expect of it and it does the job perfectly well!
Graham how are you resolving the misting lights?2. Washer/wipers are crap even with aero blades.
3. Fogging light lenses. (Being sorted)
4. Exhaust doesn't sound as good as my old t350 (ACT being fitted now)
The car drives great, stops great and handles brilliant. Also comfortable enough to drive a few days a week.
That's all I expect of it and it does the job perfectly well!
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Hollowpockets said:
I'm not, Str8 Six are though 
not sure what they are doing but I'm getting new lenses too.
Oh and they're fitting the 4.3 this week!
I'm sure I spotted your 4.3 whilst I was there yesterday ..... If it goes as well as it looks you'll be flying! not sure what they are doing but I'm getting new lenses too.Oh and they're fitting the 4.3 this week!
I'll have to ask them for there secret on the lights
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As an aside I thought I'd interject with some thoughts on how the Tuscan Convertible stacks up against the Sag/T350 in some of these areas:
1. Headlights are great.
2. Wipers and screen-wash system work really well. I'd be surprised if it's not the same system as the Sag/T350 tho.
3. Oil/water levels - the car hasn't used a drop of oil or water in 3,500 miles, including one track day.
4. Dashboard is completely legible in all conditions.
5. Heating/ventilation - blows hard, and the a/c is very cold/the heater is roasting once up to temp. The heater even makes a significant difference with the roof off on a cold day.
6. Headroom - instead of a rollcage there are roll-over hoops behind the seats so headroom is great.
7. Bonnet doesn't lift at high speeds.
8. Roof comes off OK that one wasn't on the Sag/T350 gripe list but it should be.
Bear in mind that my previous TVR was a Chimaera which I loved but which felt very old compared to the Tuscan, so some of my thoughts are relative to the Chim's performance.
Now the things which aren't so good:
1. Horn IS girly-sounding.
2. Interior light IS rubbish, although it's almost never used so not a massive issue for me.
3. Front lights DO mist slightly.
4. Bonnet DOESN'T open properly. May get this changed next service.
5. No sun visors - why the hell not?! The winter sun is proving problematic when driving towards it at the wrong time of day...
6. My doors leak
Going to sort with new seals soon.
7. Could do with a more comfortable door armrest - circulation past my right elbow is non-existent after around 60 mins of cruising.
8. Putting the roof panel in the boot without damaging the corners is impossible - the boot aperture through which the roof must pass is the most accurate feat of measurement ever pulled off by TVR, allowing only 0.000005mm of clearance.
Aside from the above, after 7 months of ownership I can only describe the car as perfect.
1. Headlights are great.
2. Wipers and screen-wash system work really well. I'd be surprised if it's not the same system as the Sag/T350 tho.
3. Oil/water levels - the car hasn't used a drop of oil or water in 3,500 miles, including one track day.
4. Dashboard is completely legible in all conditions.
5. Heating/ventilation - blows hard, and the a/c is very cold/the heater is roasting once up to temp. The heater even makes a significant difference with the roof off on a cold day.
6. Headroom - instead of a rollcage there are roll-over hoops behind the seats so headroom is great.
7. Bonnet doesn't lift at high speeds.
8. Roof comes off
OK that one wasn't on the Sag/T350 gripe list but it should be.Bear in mind that my previous TVR was a Chimaera which I loved but which felt very old compared to the Tuscan, so some of my thoughts are relative to the Chim's performance.
Now the things which aren't so good:
1. Horn IS girly-sounding.
2. Interior light IS rubbish, although it's almost never used so not a massive issue for me.
3. Front lights DO mist slightly.
4. Bonnet DOESN'T open properly. May get this changed next service.
5. No sun visors - why the hell not?! The winter sun is proving problematic when driving towards it at the wrong time of day...
6. My doors leak
Going to sort with new seals soon.7. Could do with a more comfortable door armrest - circulation past my right elbow is non-existent after around 60 mins of cruising.
8. Putting the roof panel in the boot without damaging the corners is impossible - the boot aperture through which the roof must pass is the most accurate feat of measurement ever pulled off by TVR, allowing only 0.000005mm of clearance.
Aside from the above, after 7 months of ownership I can only describe the car as perfect.
Lets see
The light plastic covers steaming up all the time - that's about it. I have the 4.3litre converted engine from str8six in it, 19in alloys, re-sprayed flip flop white from back by S&D Blackpool, and just added big bore exhaust from ACT - sounds lovely - CR box, diff, think that's all I have done
But the light covers, interior light (don't use) maybe only fault I could go with is air con, but this has been redone recently and working fine
The light plastic covers steaming up all the time - that's about it. I have the 4.3litre converted engine from str8six in it, 19in alloys, re-sprayed flip flop white from back by S&D Blackpool, and just added big bore exhaust from ACT - sounds lovely - CR box, diff, think that's all I have done
But the light covers, interior light (don't use) maybe only fault I could go with is air con, but this has been redone recently and working fine
alex_gray255 said:
Cool. Some great thoughts there
Nice to see that most of the issues are more or less the same types
and all fixable.
Yes, I do love the Sag, but they are what they are and my philosophy is - if you can
fix an issue - why not fix it?
Depends on your definition of fix...Nice to see that most of the issues are more or less the same types
and all fixable.
Yes, I do love the Sag, but they are what they are and my philosophy is - if you can
fix an issue - why not fix it?
Mine is; put something right
Yours is; change it into something completely different!!!
I drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of the rear light cluster lenses and it has all but cured the misting problems... still happens occasionally but my Sag lives outside..... I would recommend the drilling is done before sticking the lenses in, as I now have a little bit of perspex dust inside.
Think I'll be getting new lenses put on over the winter front and back and will drill the fronts too before fitting...
Think I'll be getting new lenses put on over the winter front and back and will drill the fronts too before fitting...
Targarama said:
T350 owner here, but I think we have the same issues across the T-car range. My issues are generally all 'comfort' related since my car has had the suspension sorted and has various other minor mods which make life better such as the anti-heaksoak gearstick, bump steer adjustment, non-return valves on the washer fluid etc.
Things I'd like to fix one day:
- Rubbish headlights
- Rubbish interior light
- Crap radio reception
- Girly sounding horn
You should drive up north a bit more. Don't use the horn up here, just watch for the finger!Things I'd like to fix one day:
- Rubbish headlights
- Rubbish interior light
- Crap radio reception
- Girly sounding horn
From a Chimaera owners point of view, yes there are some points I find a bit annoying (crap lights etc). I like it for what it is, without the annoying niggles it would be build in Germany and be very civilised indeed. If I wanted civilised I would buy another Audi.
The only point that would put me off a Sag is the very low front spoiler over speed humps and any ongoing issues with the speed 6.
For the record I think the Sagaris' is one of the most awesome cars I have ever seen. A member of the public looking at a Sag ripping up the tarmac isn't thinking how girly your horn is, and you only need a radio when your'e stuck in a traffic jam! Enjoy them for what they are.
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