Greetings!

[ripskin]

Hi all,

I am A new member and initially I was dead set on buying a cerebra, but upon going to the Virginia Water meet on Saturday, I saw the cerebra but was not blown away like I thought I would be, but I WAS blown away with the tuscans, Particularly A nice chap called Graham's Blue tuscan. (PM me graham as I forgot your user name!)

So now I need to reset and re-learn all the things about Tuscans like I did in preparation for buying a cerebra. I have found a great website called mytuscan.co.uk (I'm sure you guys know it) and I am currently reading up and drooling over pictures.

Any help advise is welcome as I was previously looking at common faults, things to look at and be aware of with the AJPV8 but now I need to learn about the SpeedSix. Some picture from Tuscan owners on here would be awesome!
anyway,
Hello to you all.

Edited by ripskin on Sunday 5th April 21:13

[ripskin]

fullpull said:

Cerebra?
Will this be the new model from TVR Manufacturing Ltd.? Sounds promising to me.

HaHa, apple auto correct got it wrong again

Thanks guys, I will keep digging, I have spoken to a few people since the change of mind and have heard quite a few nasty stories of engine rebuilds into the thousands, and a fair few incidences where a Tuscan has been bought only to need a rebuild of engine or worse!

Are these rumours validated? Are these engines really that bad? I was told previously that the AJP V8 was bad but apparently the speedsix is even more unreliable? stories of insufficient oil feeds leading to catastrophic failures etc.

So I am asking those that know, and people that actually have Tuscans right now and use them (you guys )

I currently have a Nissan skyline and it has been without a doubt the most reliable car I have ever owned (touch wood ) So I do not expect the same level of reliability or build quality due to it being a hand build TVR with little R&D of parts pre production etc but in my view thats all part of the fun. (it is only gonna be a weekend car at the end of the day).

Guys please give me some pictures for eye candy!!

[ripskin]

wongthecorrupter said:

hi,brought my tuscan red rose 3 years ago.the car has had a tvr power rebuild in 2007.it has now covered 25 k since rebuild
It does not use any oil or water, 3 years on this care still keeps me on my toes, pics to follow



Awesome, can't wait for pictures, So if you don't mind me asking, why did it need a rebuild?? and how much was the rebuild? how many miles did it cover before it need the rebuild? (Sorry for all the questions )

Is it inevitable that all speed six engines will need rebuilding?

Jack.

[ripskin]

R7EBO ---- She is gorgeous! lovely colour, very....vibrant what have you called her??
Seems like 5 grand was far too cheap, although at least you now know her intimately and you have a great end result. I am very adept at most aspects of car repair as as it has been my hobby since I was a kid. Also I am a electromechanical engineer now working in the electronics trade so I don't mind getting stuck in, But saying that there are still things I wouldn't/couldnt do myself (i.e.; engine rebuild) as I do not currently have the space/time/tools to do it properly, and my means would not allow me to fork out 5-10 grand for a rebuild after purchase. So I will definatley need one with a solid engine, Other things I can manage myself and enjoy doing it (hopefully)


stevieeg ---- WOW you have spend some money!! So the "bad" expirience didn't put you off owning one? Do you use it everyday?

Its crazy 7 grand in 7000 miles in just nuts to my mind, seems like these are much worse than the cerberas Does your new one have the benefit of a rebuild also?

tvrchim500 ---- I can't see your picture pal

[ripskin]

de Sade ---- I agree, once around the track and all that I am gonna get one, but really wanna do my research and get a good one, so I'm on the learning curve at the moment. Even at this early stage, I'm certain I want a rebuild or late model. for engine reliability.


stevieeg ---- I hope you can't be that unlucky twice my friend ! It's nice to know that you have had a plethora of problems it has not dampened your spirits.

So, Preferable things;

Engine rebuild
Shock/springs replaced or uprated.
Geometry done.
No chassis rot.

Say, Anyone who when the next meet is? I heard its once a month in bracknell at a pub? any more details? As I want to pop along.

[ripskin]

RichNeale1982 ---- Your Tuscan is amazingQ what colour is that?


Thanks for the advice, It is exciting to know that they respond well to being used more not just saved for sunny sundays.

I will follow your advise and look for a good chassis. I wonder if there are any key areas to look for on the chassis?? I know out riggers are common like cerebras but any "danger" areas I should look for?

Also, If I get a MK1 with rebuilt engine and uprated suspension, surely there then won't be hardly any difference between that and the "s" or MK2? aside from a couple of styling points. Or am wrong? as I personally prefer the MK1 looks.

Thanks!!

[ripskin]

Cheers Macey ---- I will try to be there in my skyline instead of the family wagon

stevegg ---- NOOOOOO! so sorry to hear that pal, hope I didn't jinx you! How much is it going to set you back and who done the last rebuild?? and how long ago. Perhaps other people who used the same place may have trouble.

I must be mad because I still want one, although I could not afford one rebuild let alone two. Be nice to get a pole going of owners/rebuild/failures ratio and compile some data on likely or forecast failures through statistics.