Drifting off the original factory spec on all marks?

Drifting off the original factory spec on all marks?

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CHIMV8

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2,768 posts

220 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Even though i do not disagree with upgrades and modern day improvement.

I personally dont agree with straying to far away from the original factory spec of any particular model.

What are your personal thoughts.

Bluebottle

3,498 posts

239 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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No comment paperbag

ChilliWhizz

11,990 posts

160 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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Please define 'too far away' wink

350Matt

3,733 posts

278 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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Come off it, there's no such thing as a 'standard' TVR

if the old firm was still running today they still would be using whatever came to hand and making changes as they went along, same as they ever did

what wrong with taking advantage of more modern tyre techology, dampers, brakes, engine ECU, better cams, bush material , paint etc etc

I agree about not changing the styling but these were modified cars in their day and they will continue to be modified, because thats what a lot of car nuts like doing

CHIMV8

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2,768 posts

220 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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Agreed

but does turbos and Superchargers push the limits from what especially Chim/Griff makes were meant to be...beautiful sounding V8's


portzi

2,296 posts

174 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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CHIMV8 said:
Agreed

but does turbos and Superchargers push the limits from what especially Chim/Griff makes were meant to be...beautiful sounding V8's
No,I think a well looked after Turbo or Supercharged chim or griff only adds to the lure of owning a TVR. I am sure Bristol Avenue would have released V8's with turbo's or supercharges fitted smile.

Chuffmeister

3,597 posts

136 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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shout Goaty! smile

CHIMV8

Original Poster:

2,768 posts

220 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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Not sure

The modified club and you know who you are LOL,to be honest risk the resale value of your cars..

In all honesty i dont think the modified cars will future proof themselves on price

DJR 7

1,413 posts

256 months

Thursday 5th March 2015
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So my modified Tuscan doesn't meet with you approval :-)

CHIMV8

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2,768 posts

220 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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DJR 7 said:


So my modified Tuscan doesn't meet with you approval :-)
She looks beautiful,but to me no longer a Tuscanrolleyes

snorky

2,322 posts

250 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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you'll not be looking to buy a Singer any time soon then

V8 GRF

7,294 posts

209 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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CHIMV8 said:
DJR 7 said:


So my modified Tuscan doesn't meet with you approval :-)
She looks beautiful,but to me no longer a Tuscanrolleyes
I think cars like Darren's Tusgaris will be seen in a similar light to the coachbuilt Rolls Royces of the 1930s in the future.

Yes obviously not a standard 'Factory car' but interesting and cars as well built/converted will always have value.

Edited by V8 GRF on Friday 6th March 11:15

Chuffmeister

3,597 posts

136 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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The best thing to do is keep all your original parts, so that the car can be returned to standard. This is what I'm doing. Obviously, major bodywork mods will be in a different league.

The Surveyor

7,576 posts

236 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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People have their own opinion on what they want from a TVR, and thankfully they have the freedom to do whatever they like to their own cars.

My Tuscan suits what I want from a TVR and I'm therefore happy with the spec and configuration that the factory provided so no modifications for me. If I wanted more power, more bling, or wanted to shave a few tenths of my track time then I'd happily modify for that purpose.

Don't be under any illusion that we are the guardians of purity and have to keep them entirely original for the sake of future values, TVR's are rare but not 'that' rare. I'd much prefer to see a LS engine Tuscan or supercharged Chimaera out on the road being driven, than a perfectly preserved one sitting under a dust cover in the back of a garage.

OutlawFlat4

697 posts

146 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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CHIMV8 said:
She looks beautiful,but to me no longer a Tuscanrolleyes
Let me tell you that if this car was for sale and I had the cash I would buy it over any other TVR out there.....

I love that people continually push whats possible with new tech on these cars to improve them or make them more powerful.

Generally the work of the engineering and design of the guys who upgrade or modify their cars is above and beyond anything you see in any other car circle.

I would possibly agree with you if the workmanship was shoddy or the cars were bodged, but this doesn't seem the be the case (although I'm sure there are some exceptions)




sgrimshaw

7,311 posts

249 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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CHIMV8 said:
The modified club and you know who you are LOL,to be honest risk the resale value of your cars..
Of no importance whatsoever if there's no intention to sell it.

I'm working on a way of taking mine with me ...... biggrin

WinstonWolf

72,857 posts

238 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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Yup, I'm definitely keeping the Ford brakes and Vauxhall switchgear smile

Brummmie

5,284 posts

220 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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My Cerbera was not built giving a damn about resale value, but if i took you out in my 202mph, 10 second quarter car, you will be impressed.
Mine had a snapped crank and the chassis needed refurbing, i probably saved it from certain death!

Walford

2,259 posts

165 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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I wanted

1 a car that was fun to drive

2 something that would keep up with modern sports cars

3 something cheap to run, that I could repair myself

4 not to offend anybody

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Chuffmeister

3,597 posts

136 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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Walford said:
I wanted

1 a car that was fun to drive

2 something that would keep up with modern sports cars

3 something cheap to run, that I could repair myself

4 not to offend anybody

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Its covered in daisies