hi every one im a real novice to the tvrs

[petes stuff]

hi could any-one tell me what 2.8i wedge shape goes like and what to look for thanx

[rico]

You'll get a better response in the Wedge part of Pistonheads. General Gassing is for general banter...

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=12&h=0

[jvaughan]

Looks kinda wedgie .. with a 2.8 V6 engine in it!...

check out www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/ for the full rundown of Wedges

>> Edited by jvaughan on Sunday 30th May 17:27

[wedg1e]

Errr... it looks a lot like your brother's 350...

Ian

[streaky]

It goes like a 2.8 V6 engined Wedge. Ie., not as quickly as a Tasmin Turbo, 350i, 350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC, 500SE or 60SEAC.

Almost as many 280i convertibles produced (862 against 869 for the 350i convertible) and 140 Tasmin S2/280i FHCs were produced.

But, hey, it's a Wedge ... so who's counting?

Hope you find what you want.

Streaky

[jss777]

depends how good u r wiv a spanner !

[19560]

streaky said:

It goes like a 2.8 V6 engined Wedge. Ie., not as quickly as a Tasmin Turbo, 350i, 350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC, 500SE or 60SEAC. Almost as many 280i convertibles produced (862 against 869 for the 350i convertible) and 140 Tasmin S2/280i FHCs were produced. But, hey, it's a Wedge ... so who's counting? Hope you find what you want. Streaky

They are however faster than the 200i are are still good fun. NB the 500SE and 60SEAC were not built by TVR. Oh and Streaky, what is a 60SEAC?

[streaky]

19560 said:

streaky said: It goes like a 2.8 V6 engined Wedge. Ie., not as quickly as a Tasmin Turbo, 350i, 350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC, 500SE or 60SEAC. Almost as many 280i convertibles produced (862 against 869 for the 350i convertible) and 140 Tasmin S2/280i FHCs were produced. But, hey, it's a Wedge ... so who's counting? Hope you find what you want. Streaky They are however faster than the 200i are are still good fun. NB the 500SE and 60SEAC were not built by TVR. Oh and Streaky, what is a 60SEAC?

Although there was no 'official' 500SE, TVR Power converted a 450SE to 5 litres. "60SEAC" should have read 660SEAC ... sometimes my fingers are faster than my brain, sometimes the way other round - Streaky

Edited to remove typos - S

>> Edited by streaky on Tuesday 1st June 14:16

[wedget]

i find my 280 quick enough.. it has a lighter engine so less weight at front to help with understeer, it is also alot easier to insure as anything bigger unless had brake conversion is considered by many classic insurers to be a bit deadly. not too bad on fuel either. and the general public think because its a TVR is goes like a robbers dog...People always say to me cor i bet thats quick..

[B19 JAE]

You kud by my 350 i its for sale V8 an that duz go like robbers dog

[tcpc]

hey if you do manage to get a wedge that would be cool,
but you will never be as cool as your brother,


regards :

[wedg1e]

wedget said:

i find my 280 quick enough.. it has a lighter engine so less weight at front to help with understeer, it is also alot easier to insure as anything bigger unless had brake conversion is considered by many classic insurers to be a bit deadly. not too bad on fuel either. and the general public think because its a TVR is goes like a robbers dog...People always say to me cor i bet thats quick..

Eh? Lighter than what? The Ford V6 is 40lbs HEAVIER than the Rover V8. I used to struggle to get better than 22 mpg from my 2.8, now I average 18 from the 3.9... not that much of a difference.
I have the 390SE on a limited-mileage Classic policy: 3000 miles, fully-comp., protected no-claims, me and our lass to drive: change from £300.
A standard 350i has the same brakes as a 280i. It's easy enough to upgrade to the vented setup from the Granada/ Capri.
Don't buy a 2.8 thinking that you can drop a 3.5 in later; the chassis is wider on the 3.5. I've heard that the very late 280s used the 350 chassis with extra engine mounts, so maybe in that case you could upgrade, but I wouldn't go assuming it. With the amount of work involved, you may as well go for a Ford Cosworth 2L or 2.8L instead - more of a direct swap for the 2.8 V6.

Ian

[B19 JAE]

I had no bother insuring my 350i fully comp with recovery n homestart on classic polict I got change from 300 kwid aswell, no one even mentioned the brakes?
Carole Nash 0800 298 5500

[jvaughan]

Shhhping! ... Classicline, 5000 miles a year, £228.64 with my dad on the policy as a named driver

[bobble350]

petes stuff said:

hi could any-one tell me what 2.8i wedge shape goes like and what to look for thanx

Drives like an 80s plastic kit car.
Values now so low they don't get the money spent on them that they need to keep in fighting condition.
If you must have one go for an enthusiast owned SE or better that has recently had a shed load of money spent on it. - Or be prepare to have a fat wallet turned into a thin one.
Mark.

[19560]

bobble350 said:

petes stuff said: hi could any-one tell me what 2.8i wedge shape goes like and what to look for thanx go for an enthusiast owned SE Mark.

Which model are you referring to Mark?

[19560]

wedget said:

i find my 280 quick enough.. it has a lighter engine

You might like to read:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=47975&f=66&h=0&hw=v8+weight+rover+ford

[bobble350]

19560 said:

bobble350 said: petes stuff said: hi could any-one tell me what 2.8i wedge shape goes like and what to look for thanx go for an enthusiast owned SE Mark. Which model are you referring to Mark?

350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC
The people who own these tend to know TVR wedges and have bought them because they look better, have special engines (in theory) and consider them a bit special compared to the Tasmin, 200i, 280i or 350i - They have paid more for them and will continue to spend, even if not strictly necessary. If it needs it, it gets it. If it looks better, it gets it. etc. CHEAP DOES NOT MEAN GOOD VALUE

200 and 280i owners, and to some extent 350i owners may as well sell and buy one of the above rather than spend ££££££ on engine, gearbox suspension and chassis rebuilds. AND THEY DO! - It's cheaper and they get what they want with the knowlede to tell a good one from a duffer.


TVR virgins are seduced by the performance and noise and are easily ripped off. These machines are be a pig in a poke to the uninformed.

Mark

[19560]

bobble350 said:

19560 said: bobble350 said: petes stuff said: hi could any-one tell me what 2.8i wedge shape goes like and what to look for thanx go for an enthusiast owned SE Mark. Which model are you referring to Mark? 350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC Mark

In other words not a 2.8i.

[19560]

bobble350 said:

350SE, 350SX, 390SE, 400SE, 420SE 420SEAC, 430SE, 450SEAC 200 and 280i owners, and to some extent 350i owners may as well sell and buy one of the above rather than spend ££££££ on gearbox suspension and chassis rebuilds. AND THEY DO! - It's cheaper and they get what they want with the knowlede to tell a good one from a duffer. TVR virgins are seduced by the performance and noise and are easily ripped off. These machines are be a pig in a poke to the uninformed. Mark

Would you like to mention the differences in gearbox, suspension and chassis? It's better to buy the car that you like. A couple of people are dropping Cosworths into 200s and the 2.8s are cheaper to buy for those on a limited budget as well as having a ready market in the race series. All TVRs are potentially a risk to the uninformed.