Seats and steering..
Discussion
Bit back I drove a tuscan at racing green. Seriously considering going for one - can't come up with anything else that has the sense of occasion for similar money.
Few things I noticed that I wasn't too keen on:
Steering - odd feel, almost over-centre. Seemed to initially lighten either side of centre before loading up, and not want to go in a straight line. Normal?
Seats - I'm not 'powerfully built', and seemed to rattle from one side to the other on every corner. Other than spoiling it by putting a bucket in, any suggestions - presumably all the seats are the same?
Few things I noticed that I wasn't too keen on:
Steering - odd feel, almost over-centre. Seemed to initially lighten either side of centre before loading up, and not want to go in a straight line. Normal?
Seats - I'm not 'powerfully built', and seemed to rattle from one side to the other on every corner. Other than spoiling it by putting a bucket in, any suggestions - presumably all the seats are the same?
Thanks - yes, the car was quiet (sorry, rattle free - not sure I could describe a tuscan as quiet!), but my backside is too small for the seat; surprised me 'cos I've never been accused of being skinny before 
Was indeed a mk1 - tbh, although I hear the 2's are a lot better, 1) they're a heap more money, 2) I don't think they look as good from the back, or the inside the newer dash I saw in the sag and some of the later tuscans (I think) just seems a bit dull.
Familiar with the 4 wheel alignment drill, that's fine. Don't really want to be going down the line of substantially modifying it tho, much more inclined to keep cars stock.
Was indeed a mk1 - tbh, although I hear the 2's are a lot better, 1) they're a heap more money, 2) I don't think they look as good from the back, or the inside the newer dash I saw in the sag and some of the later tuscans (I think) just seems a bit dull.
Familiar with the 4 wheel alignment drill, that's fine. Don't really want to be going down the line of substantially modifying it tho, much more inclined to keep cars stock.
Yup, all advice appreciated
OK, taking a step back..
Liked the tuscan when I first saw it. Still think it looks the nuts. Sag maybe more modern, but there's something about the Tuscan, and none of the others come close. Love the (mk1?) interior. Brass, ally, crazy console. Bit 'steampunk', and really different. Just sitting in it makes me smile. Don't like the spoiler they put on some, or the 'modern' flush rear lights. For me it looses cohesiveness. Never even considered owning one until a couple of months ago one of the 100k garage articles made me fall off my chair and go 'how much?' Damn... since then the idea's kinda taken hold!
As to modifying cars, I tend to be of the opinion that the guys who screwed it together know more than most of us, and what 'feels' fast isn't necessarily so. Some folks have a compulsive need to 'improve' cars - that's their business, but 'improve' is very very subjective - hence my concern/skepticism wrt modification. In terms of significant car history, Impreza, Boxster, and (oddly) a cheap as mx5. All been totally stock, and been able to lap all of them faster than most modified examples; boy have I seen some nasty things done to the first and last of those.. (oh, and I've *never* ridden in a car where I thought polybushes improved it
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Realistically I'd not want to spend much more than 20k, ideally a bit under, but negotiable - that's what I have sitting in the bank and I'm not inclined to use finance.
Now, I appreciate they're not exactly japanese reliable, but I'm fairly handy with spanners, and not too intimidated. Ideally looking for something with some kind of rebuild in it's past, recent clutch, and plenty of history. Not bothered about age, but interior colours may be a show stopper (seriously, who specified some of these combos!?)
Spec wise, I guess with any car it's 'on condition' at this kind of age, but I would kinda like a 4.0 vs the 3.6 - I had also assumed that anything with that sort of power and drivetrain layout would have an LSD, though something I saw (here?) recently is causing me to question that. Anyone clarify?
Other thing I'm wondering is what values are doing? Had heard a rumour they're on the up (very skeptical, never had a car that's not depreciated), aside of running costs am I likely to loose a ton in depreciation, or just a steady decline?
All thoughts welcome - anything I'm missing, ought to consider, etc.
Cheers.
Mark.
OK, taking a step back..
Liked the tuscan when I first saw it. Still think it looks the nuts. Sag maybe more modern, but there's something about the Tuscan, and none of the others come close. Love the (mk1?) interior. Brass, ally, crazy console. Bit 'steampunk', and really different. Just sitting in it makes me smile. Don't like the spoiler they put on some, or the 'modern' flush rear lights. For me it looses cohesiveness. Never even considered owning one until a couple of months ago one of the 100k garage articles made me fall off my chair and go 'how much?' Damn... since then the idea's kinda taken hold!
As to modifying cars, I tend to be of the opinion that the guys who screwed it together know more than most of us, and what 'feels' fast isn't necessarily so. Some folks have a compulsive need to 'improve' cars - that's their business, but 'improve' is very very subjective - hence my concern/skepticism wrt modification. In terms of significant car history, Impreza, Boxster, and (oddly) a cheap as mx5. All been totally stock, and been able to lap all of them faster than most modified examples; boy have I seen some nasty things done to the first and last of those.. (oh, and I've *never* ridden in a car where I thought polybushes improved it
)Realistically I'd not want to spend much more than 20k, ideally a bit under, but negotiable - that's what I have sitting in the bank and I'm not inclined to use finance.
Now, I appreciate they're not exactly japanese reliable, but I'm fairly handy with spanners, and not too intimidated. Ideally looking for something with some kind of rebuild in it's past, recent clutch, and plenty of history. Not bothered about age, but interior colours may be a show stopper (seriously, who specified some of these combos!?)
Spec wise, I guess with any car it's 'on condition' at this kind of age, but I would kinda like a 4.0 vs the 3.6 - I had also assumed that anything with that sort of power and drivetrain layout would have an LSD, though something I saw (here?) recently is causing me to question that. Anyone clarify?
Other thing I'm wondering is what values are doing? Had heard a rumour they're on the up (very skeptical, never had a car that's not depreciated), aside of running costs am I likely to loose a ton in depreciation, or just a steady decline?
All thoughts welcome - anything I'm missing, ought to consider, etc.
Cheers.
Mark.
Ok, so what kinda stuff are we looking at? I've no problem with the lip spoiler (wouldn't have realised that wasn't standard), can see they could've used an off the shelf rack that lead to funny geometry changes.. Presumably short of major surgery you're stuck with existing suspension pickups, wishbones etc., so it's down to what you can do with the adjustment, and fitting different spring/damper units doesn't change much?
Or to put it another way, what are the desireables that mark out a 'sorted' tuscan vs one that is not?
Or to put it another way, what are the desireables that mark out a 'sorted' tuscan vs one that is not?
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