S2, here I come !
Discussion
Finally done it, after 6 months of searching I have found an luvly S2, pick it up on Saterday. But before I do, can you help me with the following
I checked out the chassis the best I could, and it looks like it has not been treated. Most of the plastic coating is loose, and the chassis rails are rusty, both under the car and around the engine. You would expect this, but as it has just passed an MOT, it must be basically sound. As long as this is only surface rust, I can rub it down and hammerite it. I checked the outriggers, suspension mounting points, and it looks solid. Where else should I check to make sure it is a good one ? The car is low mileage and has been garaged.
The suspension has drooped, so much that the bonnet hits the floor before the bonnet stay can be fitted. I was planning on fitting adjustable shocks to raise the ride height to a sensible level. AVO have been very helpfull with my questions. Is this an easy job? There is currently only 80mm clearance under the exhaust.
Look forward to joining all you S owners.
Cheers Pete (Herts)
I checked out the chassis the best I could, and it looks like it has not been treated. Most of the plastic coating is loose, and the chassis rails are rusty, both under the car and around the engine. You would expect this, but as it has just passed an MOT, it must be basically sound. As long as this is only surface rust, I can rub it down and hammerite it. I checked the outriggers, suspension mounting points, and it looks solid. Where else should I check to make sure it is a good one ? The car is low mileage and has been garaged.
The suspension has drooped, so much that the bonnet hits the floor before the bonnet stay can be fitted. I was planning on fitting adjustable shocks to raise the ride height to a sensible level. AVO have been very helpfull with my questions. Is this an easy job? There is currently only 80mm clearance under the exhaust.
Look forward to joining all you S owners.
Cheers Pete (Herts)
Yo Guys,
After a lot of stress with the bank and insurance over the weekend, I finally picked up the car Monday evening. Driving it easy for a while, but its GREAT !!!! Surprised to say that my first fill up only took 20L for 150 miles (34mpg!!!) but that won't last once I get my foot down.
It has the usual faults, like a fuel guage that goes up and down faster than a roller coaster. But the sun is out and the top is down, and I have a smile on my face. Needs some TLC, but I think it is a good one.
I'll put some pics up to show you. It certainly draws a crowd.
After a lot of stress with the bank and insurance over the weekend, I finally picked up the car Monday evening. Driving it easy for a while, but its GREAT !!!! Surprised to say that my first fill up only took 20L for 150 miles (34mpg!!!) but that won't last once I get my foot down.
It has the usual faults, like a fuel guage that goes up and down faster than a roller coaster. But the sun is out and the top is down, and I have a smile on my face. Needs some TLC, but I think it is a good one.
I'll put some pics up to show you. It certainly draws a crowd.
OK OK, I get the hint. Being new to this posting thing, it has taken a while to some piccies for you all. Anyway, hope you like the results.
[pic] www.dfrazer.dsl.pipex.com/tvr/DSCF0090.JPG [pic]
[pic] www.dfrazer.dsl.pipex.com/tvr/DSCF0091.JPG [pic]
[pic] www.dfrazer.dsl.pipex.com/tvr/DSCF0092.JPG [pic]
[pic] www.dfrazer.dsl.pipex.com/tvr/DSCF0095.JPG [pic]
(Note my mates TR7 in the background)
The tyres are 60 profile, so I guess that the suspension is very low. The exhaust is only 80mm above the road. Can someone tell me the height of their chassis outriggers from the road as a check, to see if the exhaust is slung low, or the whole car is low.
The bonnet hinges look like they need adjusting up, so this may solve the bonnet opening issue.
I note that the TVR handbook with the car states ground clearance as 140mm. What a load of jokers.
Cheers
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