TVR Power 4.3 here I come - great deal!
Discussion
shep1001 said:
Have you got a new badge plinth too? I don't think it will fix securely or look right stuck to the original cast badge
No - I wasn't sure how to fix it. So a new plinth would be the best option?The sticky pad on the reverse is quite soft and thick, about 2mm deep, I assumed this was to ensure the original raised lettering would 'sink' into the sticky pad?
chris watton said:
No - I wasn't sure how to fix it. So a new plinth would be the best option?
The sticky pad on the reverse is quite soft and thick, about 2mm deep, I assumed this was to ensure the original raised lettering would 'sink' into the sticky pad?
Don't think so, they sell a plinth designed for the resin badges that is recessed. Only a few quid but requires the old plinth to be removed by removing the 2 nuts accessed via the flap in the boot under where the boot light is.The sticky pad on the reverse is quite soft and thick, about 2mm deep, I assumed this was to ensure the original raised lettering would 'sink' into the sticky pad?
shep1001 said:
Don't think so, they sell a plinth designed for the resin badges that is recessed. Only a few quid but requires the old plinth to be removed by removing the 2 nuts accessed via the flap in the boot under where the boot light is.
Ah, OK, do you know where/who sell the special plinth?alex_gray255 said:
You can trim them down to fit. Done it in the past with a grinder
OK, if I need to, I can do that. Just ordered this plinth:http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/b1216-tvr-car-part...
chris watton said:
OK, if I need to, I can do that. Just ordered this plinth:
http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/b1216-tvr-car-part...
That's the onehttp://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/b1216-tvr-car-part...
clive f said:
you should have some of those bigger bore manifolds fitted while its in
I've seen the price of them I may have to get ACT's big bore exhaust system for when the car goes back for its service, though. Couldn't really stretch to buying it with the 4.3...
Edited by chris watton on Tuesday 24th February 09:48
Zippee said:
Chris - Did they say why the ACT hoses were no good? I have a set due to be fitted to my 4.3 next week as part of my service.
The email I got said that ACT hoses 'kink', so it's advisable to install the Power's version instead! (But I have never seen Power silicon hoses advertised, otherwise I would have got them in the first instance!)I am a little pissed off with this, as the ACT hoses are not cheap (and the rad wasn't, too, TBH..)
Didn't think I'd have to spend money on yet another hose kit and another rad! What's that, another £800 at least? The parts are expensive enough buying once - but having to buy the same things twice....!
I will ring up tomorrow to confirm.
I was just about to go out the door when I recieved the emails from Dom, so couldn't really do anything earlier...
Edited by chris watton on Wednesday 25th February 20:11
mk1fan said:
I found there was a lot of excess hose on the ACT hoses that needed trimmimg off to fit - but then again given the variances in each build there has to be some 'float' added to patterned parts.
I hope the Aaron rad fits as I have one to fit.
I'll find out this Saturday if its dry.
I was informed that the radiator supplied (Aaron) doesn't fit unless they grind loads of fibreglass away from the chassis area to fit!I hope the Aaron rad fits as I have one to fit.
I'll find out this Saturday if its dry.
Bit of a 'mare - not like I'm asking them to fit stuff I bought off EBay!
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