All TVRs do that!
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5LitreRita

Original Poster:

41 posts

271 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Every time I mention a small problem I'm greeted with 'that's normal, all TVRs do that!'
Do they?
Mine leaks but apparently 'they all.....ect ect.
What else have you lot had this response to?

lazyitus

19,931 posts

294 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Mine goes like stink!

GreenV8S

31,008 posts

312 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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5LitreRita said:
Every time I mention a small problem I'm greeted with 'that's normal, all TVRs do that!'
Do they?
Mine leaks but apparently 'they all.....ect ect.
What else have you lot had this response to?


Yes, they all do that unless you fix the leak, then they stop doing it. Same with most of the common problems.

pies

13,116 posts

284 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Seat belt jams when putting on

Lights not much cop

wipers dont wipe very well

rear tyres wear out quick

sun visors droop




yellow peril

5,131 posts

300 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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lazyitus said:
Mine goes like stink!






Hi Rita.......looking forward to the racing season?...

You won't get too much of response about negative TVR things on this forum.
Every car has it's little foibles......they are hand built after all.

We all prefer to state just how amazing they all are......

Hope to see you at a race track soon.....

...//P//

tvrbob

11,197 posts

283 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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lazyitus said:
Mine goes like stink!

ALL TVRS DO THAT!

5LitreRita

Original Poster:

41 posts

271 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Oh God
I didn't mean for it to sound negative!
Just one of those thing we all talk about on
TVRCC night. Generally a bonding thing for us TVR owners.
I really could forgive my car anything!
Absolutely THE best thing I have ever bought.

Hi Pauline Happy new racing year

bjwoods

5,018 posts

312 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Either of mine leak - never.
One jammed belt fixed first week of warranty...
On par with other minor faults in various Bmw's, vw's,vauxhall's fords I've driven.

I think what is being said is (on any car) some can do that, and of the things they can do, these are the things that can happen with TVR's..

Of course it makes a huge difference if it is a year old Tvr (ie griffith) or an 10 year old car (i.e another griffith.

If the 10 year old one leaks, has the roof every been reproofed, ie autoglym cabriolet fabric conditioner, or thomsons seal, have the seals around master/cylinders, lights,etc been redone (both very small jobs, but necessary.

If newer, and/or window seal not adjusted quite right, the galass can be adjusted in the dorrs, roof not quite on right. if left out all the time just use the roof reproofer once a year or more often.

B

>> Edited by bjwoods on Saturday 10th January 16:50

yellow peril

5,131 posts

300 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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5LitreRita said:
Oh God
I didn't mean for it to sound negative!

Absolutely THE best thing I have ever bought.



Hiya Rita......

Don't panic....I just thought I'd mention it because I notice you have only just joined the forum.

Good to have you on board...........it's a very friendly place to chat TVR and the Tuscan Challenge forums are a real hoot, especially in the summer when there is some racing going on.

...//P//

pies

13,116 posts

284 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Just a note Rita,i took no offence but a little pointer use these,they help convay your emotions










wrinkly

755 posts

274 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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pies said:
Just a note Rita,i took no offence but a little pointer use these,they help convay your emotions












I've gone dizzy!

yellow peril

5,131 posts

300 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Pies......you need to get out more sweety....

....//P//

5LitreRita

Original Poster:

41 posts

271 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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Hi Pies, thanks for the advice but how do I get to use those little critters?

Paul 2000

1,080 posts

295 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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5LitreRita said:
Hi Pies, thanks for the advice but how do I get to use those little critters?

Rita
When you're typing a posting just look to the left and you'll see 'smiles legend', click on that and banzai
Paul

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

276 months

Saturday 10th January 2004
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GreenV8S said:

5LitreRita said:
Every time I mention a small problem I'm greeted with 'that's normal, all TVRs do that!'
Do they?
Mine leaks but apparently 'they all.....ect ect.
What else have you lot had this response to?



Yes, they all do that unless you fix the leak, then they stop doing it. Same with most of the common problems.


Wol used to use a little oil, went for a service with those nice chaps at Autotune, hasn't used a drop since.
And the oils nice and clean too!

V8 Archie

4,703 posts

276 months

Sunday 11th January 2004
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This thread was an attempt to compile a complete TADTS list.

>> Edited by V8 Archie on Monday 12th January 19:09