New Tamora purchase
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MJW

Original Poster:

17 posts

276 months

Monday 7th April 2003
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I've just purchased a new Laser Blue Tamora from John @ Racing Green TVR (coffee's good!) & hope to take delivery on Friday. Any do's / don'ts / advice for this young TVR virgin?

paul.davies

86 posts

289 months

Monday 7th April 2003
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DO have a bloody good time!!!
I've had mine for a year and it still scares/excites me everytime I drive it...EXCELLENT.
Always warm the engine up before ragging it, that's probably the best advice.
We should have some excellent topless weather coming up, there's nothing like it!!

dicky

928 posts

308 months

Monday 7th April 2003
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as said before,let her warm up fully,oil temp that is, nice and steady then go for it.
Glad to hear you got it from Racing green, they are a good bunch. Say high from Richard and Netta for us, he'll know us!!

enjoy the new toy

alt

1,879 posts

306 months

Tuesday 8th April 2003
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MJW, good choice!
Check out the "Tamora and T350" section for all you need to know.
Or if you have any specific questions then let us know?
Cheers.... Andrew

DYLANP

146 posts

295 months

Tuesday 8th April 2003
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MJW,
Welcome!

Great choice! Great timing as well - I've had mine since November and I'm only now starting to really enjoy the topless motoring...

Let us have some pics please?

Cheers,
Dylan

Robertm

253 posts

287 months

Tuesday 8th April 2003
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As a couple of the other owners have already said, one of the most important points seems to be getting the oil up to temperature before using excessive revs.

I always try to get my oil up to 60/65 degrees before exceeding 3000rpm. This can be a little tedious, particularly in cold weather when it can take ages, but it seems to have paid off, as my car has not consumed any oil at all in the 2000 miles since it was last serviced.

It may also be worth adjusting the change-up lights, (if your dealer hasn't already done so), so that they are set around 3000/4000rpm. This should help you stay within the suggested rev range during the first 1000 miles.

One of the must frustrating things I found as a new owner was getting the roof panel in and out of the boot without scuffing the mohair or ripping the rubber strips off the sides. A number of owners have now added spacers or washers between the gas strut and the boot lid to increase the opening. I finally carried out this modification on mine recently and I can now almost lift the roof panel in and out of the boot with just one hand.

The following link may be of use:

www.tvrcars.biz/boot_opening.htm

There are also a few other mods which may be of interest on:

www.tvrcars.biz/upgrades_modifications.htm

SpudGunner

472 posts

283 months

Tuesday 8th April 2003
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dicky said: Say high from Richard and Netta for us, he'll know us!!




Once met never forgotten mate and yes I am still stalking you...........

dicky

928 posts

308 months

Tuesday 8th April 2003
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can't you go and gas on the SRi site for achange,I'll get my mails taped soon coz of you