Tuscans on the Autobahn
Discussion
Hi all,
Very seriously considering a Tuscan as my next weekend car, the reality is I will be able to afford a Mk1, probably an S if I find the right car.
I do like to take my cars abroad and that will involve a lot of Autobahn - has anyone done it and how do they fare at sustained 100mph+ cruising?
My main concerns are:
- Noise
- Fuel economy
- Handling
I know the first two will be "loud" and "not great", but how loud and how bad? I just need to know if it is something I can live with.
I am sure people on here must have done similar trips.
Thanks1
Very seriously considering a Tuscan as my next weekend car, the reality is I will be able to afford a Mk1, probably an S if I find the right car.
I do like to take my cars abroad and that will involve a lot of Autobahn - has anyone done it and how do they fare at sustained 100mph+ cruising?
My main concerns are:
- Noise
- Fuel economy
- Handling
I know the first two will be "loud" and "not great", but how loud and how bad? I just need to know if it is something I can live with.
I am sure people on here must have done similar trips.
Thanks1
That's not so bad.
Having been out in a few cars i expect I would probably get a decat, or sports cats (assume you can get them for the Tuscan), but wouldn't sleeve the exhaust. Fun for five minutes, but not for me generally.
Does the "S" spoiler make a big difference to stability? I heard it did
Having been out in a few cars i expect I would probably get a decat, or sports cats (assume you can get them for the Tuscan), but wouldn't sleeve the exhaust. Fun for five minutes, but not for me generally.
Does the "S" spoiler make a big difference to stability? I heard it did
Well I ask these things because a general lack of Autobahn in England means I can't test one at 130mph if I want to be able to keep my licence. I really want a Tuscan, but I want to take my time to ask and check I will be able to live with one for the main thing I'll use it for (holidays abroad).
I'm used to relatively noisy and relatively thirsty cars (911s), the Tuscan to me has always been fairly comparable on these fronts (the wind noise and tyre roar from a 911 can be pretty bad)
Noise is my primary concern, for these kinds of things I would probably have the roof up (maybe remove the rear screen), but I have been on plenty of motorbikes that are really good fun at UK speeds (<80ish) but they get very boring or annoying at 100mph cruising - whereas others just love it.
The TVR's top gear is very long isn't it? Would anyone be able to tell me what they are geared for? I suspect in an S at 100-ish mph you won't actually be revving much at all - I think 2nd tops out at 100 doesn't it? (With the CR box)
I'm used to relatively noisy and relatively thirsty cars (911s), the Tuscan to me has always been fairly comparable on these fronts (the wind noise and tyre roar from a 911 can be pretty bad)
Noise is my primary concern, for these kinds of things I would probably have the roof up (maybe remove the rear screen), but I have been on plenty of motorbikes that are really good fun at UK speeds (<80ish) but they get very boring or annoying at 100mph cruising - whereas others just love it.
The TVR's top gear is very long isn't it? Would anyone be able to tell me what they are geared for? I suspect in an S at 100-ish mph you won't actually be revving much at all - I think 2nd tops out at 100 doesn't it? (With the CR box)
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