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glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Just wanted to say hello to you all on the forum, been hanging around a while and now a poster! ;0) Live on the Suffolk/Essex border. s

I previously owned a black Griffith 4.3 pre-cat (L503/6 BWC) about twenty years ago and had to get rid due to impending baby daughter and mortgage...

Well today I bought another TVR, this time I have got a Tuscan S MK 1, in fact some of you are probably aware of the car I have purchased, it is T66 TUS from macky17, who by the way is an amazing bloke / nothing I asked was too much for him... If you guys on here are half as friendly with both advice and knowledge to impart, then I will be a happy owner.

Still got a stupid smile on my face, just from the drive home this afternoon, with the amazing engine sound and the poping exhaust.

Looking forward to attending one of the events that seem to be held on here... rain free days only though ;0)

Glenn.


glow worm

5,798 posts

226 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Welcome to the mad house wavey

Milky400

1,960 posts

177 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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Welcome, pics?

Recently put deposit down on a Tuscan as well, and coming from a chimaera, they are totally different cars. Looking forward to picking mine up next month

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Thursday 10th April 2014
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I will post some pics tomorrow, haven't taken any yet... Thx for the welcome!

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Welcome to Tuscan ownership.

Coming from a Chimaera, you may find a dip in joy, say, in a months time when the buzz of a new car has worn off. They ARE very different cars in terms of engine characteristics. However, work through it, use the 'box and they really tingle your senses.

Don't know if you are aware of this site, some good info on the cars.
www.mytuscan.co.uk

Nick

im

34,302 posts

216 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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nawarne said:
Coming from a Chimaera, you may find a dip in joy, say, in a months time when the buzz of a new car has worn off.
confused I came from a Chim and haven't noticed any "dip in joy". Quite the opposite and I had a supercharged Chimaera.

The Tuscan gets far more public attention than the Chim ever did as well.

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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im said:
nawarne said:
Coming from a Chimaera, you may find a dip in joy, say, in a months time when the buzz of a new car has worn off.
confused I came from a Chim and haven't noticed any "dip in joy". Quite the opposite and I had a supercharged Chimaera.

The Tuscan gets far more public attention than the Chim ever did as well.
Agree with above, but, IMVHO, the Speed 6 and RV8 are very different engines.

What I wanted to say is that in real world day to day use, a good RV8 500 car is not completely outclassed by a Sp6 car....up to say, 100 leptons. Sure, after that, the Sp6 car really comes on the cam and forges ahead.
I guess its all about your expectations...I did have a brief period when I wondered if I had made the right choice....Spending a fair bit extra on another car - or should I have chucked the same amount of dosh at my Chimaera and gone the Emerald/Supercharged route??

All in the past now - more than happy with the Tuscan, and it is a car with huge road presence - never fails to get thumbs up from every age group.

Nick

Cliffedge

219 posts

177 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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glennamy said:
Just wanted to say hello to you all on the forum, been hanging around a while and now a poster! ;0) Live on the Suffolk/Essex border.
Hi and welcome, I also came from a Chim to a Tuscan, and although they are both very different you can't compare, two totally different cars and different driving characteristics, I've never regretted the move though.

I'm also in the Suffolk Essex border near Haverhill, are you anywhere near?

Are you going to the Burghley House event on Sunday?

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Milky400 said:
Welcome, pics?

Recently put deposit down on a Tuscan as well, and coming from a chimaera, they are totally different cars. Looking forward to picking mine up next month
Will take some pics at the weekend, been very busy today taking my (72 year old) mother house hunting... She does not like the car much, too loud / too low / too much attention... scary was her overall verdict... So the car is perfect! ;0)

glennamy

Original Poster:

63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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nawarne said:
Welcome to Tuscan ownership.

Coming from a Chimaera, you may find a dip in joy, say, in a months time when the buzz of a new car has worn off. They ARE very different cars in terms of engine characteristics. However, work through it, use the 'box and they really tingle your senses.

Don't know if you are aware of this site, some good info on the cars.
www.mytuscan.co.uk

Nick
Hi Nick,

I must admit I loved the sound of my Griff 4.3 RV8 engine, it was such a throaty burble, the neighbours at the time were not so happy though. When I first heard the sound of the S6 engine I did notice the higher sounding note, however after 2 days of hearing the pitch & popping from the exhaust ;0) It is just as intoxicating.

I think the Griff had 280 bhp whereas the SP6 engine has 380+ bhp. My memory is fading in regards to performance of the Griff but the SP6 engine when pushed is just incredible, and faster, it gets just as many people turning around to see what beast is approaching.

I was given your site details by macky17, who I purchased the car from. The info is fantastic and I am referencing it so much and has been a godsend.
Thanks!

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Cliffedge said:
Hi and welcome, I also came from a Chim to a Tuscan, and although they are both very different you can't compare, two totally different cars and different driving characteristics, I've never regretted the move though.

I'm also in the Suffolk Essex border near Haverhill, are you anywhere near?

Are you going to the Burghley House event on Sunday?
Hi Cliffedge,

I live 2.5 miles East of Sudbury, so not too far from you, been through Haverhill a few times when visiting a friend in Whittlesford...

I didn't know about the Burghley event, only just got the car, will not be able to make this one, prior engagement... is it a TVR club event - members only, how often do they meet? I would definitely attend the next one.


Edited by glennamy on Friday 11th April 20:42

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Hello!

I am a real fan of the tuscan, if there is any justice in the world (or injustice in my favour) I will hopefully be getting one next year.

I am only in Bulmer so you'll have to stop by some time so I can salivate over your car!

James

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Milky400 said:
Welcome, pics?

Recently put deposit down on a Tuscan as well, and coming from a chimaera, they are totally different cars. Looking forward to picking mine up next month
Nice one, I bet you cannot wait for the day to arrive. Yes the SP6 engine is different to the RV8, but the Tuscan has insane performance. What size engine did you have in your chimaera?

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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glow worm said:
Welcome to the mad house wavey
Cheers glow worm!

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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jayemm89 said:
Hello!

I am a real fan of the tuscan, if there is any justice in the world (or injustice in my favour) I will hopefully be getting one next year.

I am only in Bulmer so you'll have to stop by some time so I can salivate over your car!

James
Hi James,

You are just around the corner mate... wait until Summer arrives June/July and on a weekend I will take you for a spin, just stay in touch.

What Tuscan are you hoping to get Tuscan or Tuscan S?

Glenn

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Hi Glenn

Got my sights set on a Mk1 S, hopefully in GTS blue. There is one really close to me, but it is a bit suspect, being sold by suspect people and it is way too much money for a car without a rebuild.

glennamy

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63 posts

120 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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jayemm89 said:
Hi Glenn

Got my sights set on a Mk1 S, hopefully in GTS blue. There is one really close to me, but it is a bit suspect, being sold by suspect people and it is way too much money for a car without a rebuild.
Just wait for the right one. The MK1 I purchased is an S in black, also I have seen lots of debate on here in regards to rebuilds, however the one I just purchased has not had one, maybe a risk but the owner (2 back) had a pre-oiler installed, and clutch/slave fitted, (both Race Proved).

Also I asked in regards to the full service and the condition of the finger followers /valves and was told there were excellent, so 32500 miles / 11 years, I am hoping I have a good one that has not been abused.

Milky400

1,960 posts

177 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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glennamy said:
Nice one, I bet you cannot wait for the day to arrive. Yes the SP6 engine is different to the RV8, but the Tuscan has insane performance. What size engine did you have in your chimaera?
had the 400, was an amazing car, loved every day of owning it, but after having to sell it I always knew I would be back. the only option was a Tuscan....I was suppose to be picking my Tuscan up on the 10th May, but my rubbish company have decided to hold of on my redundancy payment until 20th, so hope to collect that evening.

cannot wait, I only worry that I will miss the awesome Sleeved RV8 noise...

im currently based in Newmarket, so close to you all. Saying that im moving back to Cambridge in a few weeks.

missing this weekends festivities, as I have a 96th birthday party. Normally I would put the birthday on hold, but at 96, I believe we should celebrate every year.

enjoy the the weekend, and when my car arrives, I will be out there enjoying it

Edited by Milky400 on Friday 11th April 22:37

benny4x

203 posts

131 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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hi
your all talking about wether the sp6 or rv8 is best!but i bought my tuscan on the looks!dare i say it but the chimera looks 'ordinary'!

mattus

160 posts

199 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Hi Glenn, congratulations....I was the owner (and originator of the plate) T66 TUS, 3 owners ago , before the receproved oil cooler was fitted .
During my year with it, it was faultless (apart from a window endcoder issue) and I always warmed it up properly and pampered to it's every whim. It was a fanatastic car ...the original 'batmobile' .
It would be nice to see it again in the flesh ...I'm now in another MK1 Tuscan ...M77TUS.
Have alot of fun .
From 2007 ...





Edited by mattus on Friday 11th April 23:17