So I got one...
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Yes I bought one. 1990 TVR S3 in bright red and she is lovely. I'll get some pics up in a sec if you like, but in the mean time, I need a couple things sorted on her.
1) I need to source a front indicator...I know what you're going to say, very hard to find. One is cracked and could do with replacing.
2) In the dash, there are metal stripes as 'decor'. They are a little rusty and would prefer changing this to either same material as the rest of the interior or some vanished wood effect.
3) Star crack on the bonnet, all the way through, quite large about 3-4" in diameter (some fella left something under the bonnet and shut it over it). I'd love this out, but I don't really want to pay for a whole bonnet respray. Apparently I can get this done with proper techniques.
4) Suspension is really low and really hard. They are adjustable shocks, how hard is it to adjust them?
5) I'd love to clean up my engine bay. Paint some bits, customise, nice hoses. Can I see your 2.9 V6 engine bays as for inspiration?
Thank you all very much indeed. And thanks for giving me a bit of drive to get this, it really is amazing!
PS what is the usual location for S club heaven?
1) I need to source a front indicator...I know what you're going to say, very hard to find. One is cracked and could do with replacing.
2) In the dash, there are metal stripes as 'decor'. They are a little rusty and would prefer changing this to either same material as the rest of the interior or some vanished wood effect.
3) Star crack on the bonnet, all the way through, quite large about 3-4" in diameter (some fella left something under the bonnet and shut it over it). I'd love this out, but I don't really want to pay for a whole bonnet respray. Apparently I can get this done with proper techniques.
4) Suspension is really low and really hard. They are adjustable shocks, how hard is it to adjust them?
5) I'd love to clean up my engine bay. Paint some bits, customise, nice hoses. Can I see your 2.9 V6 engine bays as for inspiration?
Thank you all very much indeed. And thanks for giving me a bit of drive to get this, it really is amazing!
PS what is the usual location for S club heaven?
Original front indicators were from a sherpa van and are now very rare - you do see them at extortionate prices on ebay from time to time. Alternatives are Kia Pride, Nissan Terrano, Ford Maverick, BMW E30.
Adjustment of shocks depends on type. Height adjustment will be by turning the bottom spring cup on the threads on the shock body. Softness / hardness is normally adusted by a knob or screw above the bottom mounting, unless they are Koni in which case you have to take them off the car.
You've just missed S Club Heaven, it was last weekend as you can probably guess from the innumerable threads.
Engine bay pics:
Adjustment of shocks depends on type. Height adjustment will be by turning the bottom spring cup on the threads on the shock body. Softness / hardness is normally adusted by a knob or screw above the bottom mounting, unless they are Koni in which case you have to take them off the car.
You've just missed S Club Heaven, it was last weekend as you can probably guess from the innumerable threads.
Engine bay pics:
Nice one, all those jobs... they are for winter. Summer is for driving it!
How are the indicators broken - is it just the edges?
Ketvrin ground the broken edges off his - just leaving the main centre part intact.
The star crack might take quite a bit of effort to get rid of - if your car is solid red that will help - non metallic paint is far easier to repaint than metallic.
Read lots and know what you're doing before you start gouging away at the bonnet cracks!
Hard suspension might just be a case of turning the shocks down - but if it has really hard springs you might want to swap them for softer ones. A set of springs is about £100. If you can work a spanner fitting is free.
TVRGIT has a fine looking engine bay there, despite the fact that there's 2 cylinders missing
Most importantly enjoy the car - make sure safety critical items are in order and do everything else when the mood takes you.
You can stop smiling now!
Chris
How are the indicators broken - is it just the edges?
Ketvrin ground the broken edges off his - just leaving the main centre part intact.
The star crack might take quite a bit of effort to get rid of - if your car is solid red that will help - non metallic paint is far easier to repaint than metallic.
Read lots and know what you're doing before you start gouging away at the bonnet cracks!
Hard suspension might just be a case of turning the shocks down - but if it has really hard springs you might want to swap them for softer ones. A set of springs is about £100. If you can work a spanner fitting is free.
TVRGIT has a fine looking engine bay there, despite the fact that there's 2 cylinders missing
Most importantly enjoy the car - make sure safety critical items are in order and do everything else when the mood takes you.
You can stop smiling now!
Chris
My face is hurting. Yeah those jobs are for the winter. I want her mint! I tell ya, I'm laughing everytime I think of that car. I'm so happy. It's stupidly fast (on the straight) and sounds the nuts and looks almost as good. I'm grinning still and my heart has worked harder today than I can remember. That car is evil. Thanks for the engine bay pics.
Orophin said:
My face is hurting. Yeah those jobs are for the winter. I want her mint! I tell ya, I'm laughing everytime I think of that car. I'm so happy. It's stupidly fast (on the straight) and sounds the nuts and looks almost as good. I'm grinning still and my heart has worked harder today than I can remember. That car is evil. Thanks for the engine bay pics.
That sums up how i feel too!! Great car.. FULL STOP! Congrats Orophin!Edited by wanacoop on Sunday 29th June 09:08
Orophin said:
My face is hurting. I'm laughing everytime I think of that car. I'm so happy. It's stupidly fast (on the straight) and sounds the nuts and looks almost as good. I'm grinning still and my heart has worked harder today than I can remember. That car is evil.
I've had mine 5 years. I remember when I last felt like that. It was last weekend coming home from S Club. I know I'll get that feeling again - probably later today after I've fixed the steering joint. It just never goes away!
Orophin said:
I need to source a front indicator...I know what you're going to say, very hard to find. One is cracked and could do with replacing.
I will shortly be replacing my indicators with the Teranno ones I have bought and have three to go - one perfect (used), one with a small bit missing from the lower edge and one only suitable for use of the black backing. If you want them (when I finally get round to removing them - gearbox work has distracted me of late) let me know (PM me) and I'm sure we can do a deal. Otherwise they'll be on fleabay, but I'd rather they went to a sensible PH contibutor.Mark
Orophin said:
5) I'd love to clean up my engine bay. Paint some bits, customise, nice hoses. Can I see your 2.9 V6 engine bays as for inspiration?
Glad you got sorted and I'm sure you will enjoy ownership...not sure about inspirational but heres my engine bay...
before:
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
and recently...
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
I'm pleased with the change...
K
ketvrin said:
Orophin said:
5) I'd love to clean up my engine bay. Paint some bits, customise, nice hoses. Can I see your 2.9 V6 engine bays as for inspiration?
Glad you got sorted and I'm sure you will enjoy ownership...not sure about inspirational but heres my engine bay...
before:
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
and recently...
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
http://ketvrin.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set...
I'm pleased with the change...
K
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