Buying an S2 tomorrow....
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Everybody stop buying "s" there wont be any left for me
house...!
The gauges mist up too, so it must be a TVR according to what I've learnt so far...
They all do that,Sir! Time to start worrying when they don't!! Enjoy you r new motor mate, I've enjoyed every minute of owning mine over the last 2 years......so much so that although I'm on the lookout for a decent griff/chimp, (surprisingly few good ones about....) I will find it hard to part with my 's' as it has never gone wrong, and when I mot'd it the other day it passed first time with no fettling after a 4 month lay-up. Minghis, will you use it all year round, or lay it up in cack weather? My 2p is that it is better to keep these cars well used and servicable than lay them up and have to spend time p*ssing around re-commisioning them when you could be out for a good blast. Saying that, work required me to be away for 4 mths as I say, and the old girl doesn't seem to have suffered too badly.
Top tip for amusement value... Buy a St. George's cross big enough to clip onto your roof for big England games then go for a drive past pubs and watch the reaction...
the only decent excuse for leaving the roof up if it's not raining
Cheers, chin up.
Welcome to TVR ownership - not long now untill you become an ADDICT! Late nights searching the webb, hours on PH every day, traveling miles for parts, spending all your spare time and spare cash whenever possible - and of course a good dose of 'cold turkey' whenever you cant get out driving or fixing!!!
You will love it!
Cheers
DT
You will love it!
Cheers
DT
As my dad is fond of saying "it's all relative".
minghis said: Chin up - I'm intending to use it as much as possible - one of the reasons I bought it was that I could do just that. My other car (toy) is a Westfield, so you'll appreciate I'm looking forward to the decent roof, heater, space and practicality!
Have fun
Mark
heathyboy said: Let us know how you think the Tivva compares with the Westie.
Well, I've just driven the TVR to the garage to top up with Optimax and it was an interesting experience. The TVR is incredibly more 'normal' than the Westy, however still, in my opinion has the 'kit car' or 'hand built' feel to it in so much as you are at one with the road.
It is, in all honesty, more difficult to drive as I found the throttle to be a lot less responsive, and the gear lever has a lot longer (and more vague) throw. Also it's quite far back for me making me fumble for it a couple of times. The Westy is a much more natural driving position and requires less concious effort.
The throttle doesn't seem to shut quickly enough when changing up, it's almost like the return spring is not strong enough - I'll have a look at the linkage tomorrow. I found myself less inclined to accelerate quickly through the gears due to the throttle/gear/clutch thing that I will get used to I hope......
As far as handling there's no contest, the TVR is running standard springs/shocks as far as I know, and to this end feels a lot less nimble - but as I say this was the first time I'd driven it 'properly'.
If I were to put Mrs Minghis in it and take her for a drive she would be comfortable and feel more secure, she'd have a heater and a stereo and somewhere to put the shopping - there is no way this would happen in the Westy and it is for this reason that I bought the TVR. I have to say that I think it's a great car, and the noise is better than the I expected. You have a lot more road 'prescence' and would not feel out of place (or vulnerable) on the motorway.
To sum up at this stage I would say the TVR is a fast cruiser and the Westy is the greyhound.
I'll update as I explore further, I'm going to go for a good scuff tomorrow and I'll let you know how the handling compares on some familiar roads.
Minghis.
Hi Minghis
I did exactly the same swap as you about two years ago. I had a westie up until then but it finally became too impractical. The Mrs wasnt keen on going out without a heater & (as i liked it) without the doors.
the more you drive the 'S' the more you'll enjoy it. Ive done 2 cruises through France in my 'S' and I certainly wouldnt of got the Mrs to do that in the Westie
However i agree that the compromise is the power to weight ratio and the handling.
I have upgraded my springs & put adjustable AVO's on, this has made a significant difference. You'll be suprised how well the Tiv will hold on even though it feels like your cornering on the door handles.
I also dont have as much sideways fun on roundabouts as i did in the Westie, sitting on the axle was such a laugh in the wet.
To sum up tho, i wouldnt go back..... except maybe for a Seight !
I did exactly the same swap as you about two years ago. I had a westie up until then but it finally became too impractical. The Mrs wasnt keen on going out without a heater & (as i liked it) without the doors.
the more you drive the 'S' the more you'll enjoy it. Ive done 2 cruises through France in my 'S' and I certainly wouldnt of got the Mrs to do that in the Westie
However i agree that the compromise is the power to weight ratio and the handling.
I have upgraded my springs & put adjustable AVO's on, this has made a significant difference. You'll be suprised how well the Tiv will hold on even though it feels like your cornering on the door handles.
I also dont have as much sideways fun on roundabouts as i did in the Westie, sitting on the axle was such a laugh in the wet.
To sum up tho, i wouldnt go back..... except maybe for a Seight !
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