RE: Marcos GTC

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XTR2Turbo

1,533 posts

233 months

Friday 28th July 2006
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Has anyone sat in the revised car yet? I'm interested in the cabin space for a lanky 6 footer. I understand the prototype cars were quite snug.

David

Tripps

5,814 posts

274 months

Monday 31st July 2006
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Should be having a test drive in the targa in a few weeks time, so will be able to report back then...

tvrred

62 posts

266 months

Monday 9th October 2006
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Sat in one at the David Geralds open day. Very nice car with shades of maserati/aston about it. It is very snug when sat in the drivers seat. The similar size TVR Sagaris next to it seemed much roomier inside. I think anyone who is tall/wide might find it a bit tight.

XTR2Turbo

1,533 posts

233 months

Tuesday 10th October 2006
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tvrred said:
Sat in one at the David Geralds open day. Very nice car with shades of maserati/aston about it. It is very snug when sat in the drivers seat. The similar size TVR Sagaris next to it seemed much roomier inside. I think anyone who is tall/wide might find it a bit tight.


That's what still concerns / disappoints me - may end up keeping the T250c in that case.

Tripps

5,814 posts

274 months

Tuesday 10th October 2006
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XTR2Turbo said:
That's what still concerns / disappoints me - may end up keeping the T250c in that case.
It's a heck of a lot better than it was has various features changed (lowered seat etc.) to provide more space for the driver.

I never had any problems in the old car, so I'd say its very an question of your body shape.

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Thursday 19th October 2006
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MMMM just put a deposit on a new marcos yesterday,so taken the plunge & a very sad goodbye to tvr for me im afraid.Will find out as soon as possible how she goes on the track after a build time of 20 weeks so ready for next spring i hope fingers crossed.

Tripps

5,814 posts

274 months

Thursday 19th October 2006
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V800MPH said:
MMMM just put a deposit on a new marcos yesterday,so taken the plunge & a very sad goodbye to tvr for me im afraid.Will find out as soon as possible how she goes on the track after a build time of 20 weeks so ready for next spring i hope fingers crossed.
clap Well done that man.

Which have you gone for, Targa or Coupe?

Edited by Tripps on Friday 20th October 07:30

neilmac

567 posts

264 months

Thursday 19th October 2006
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V800MPH said:
MMMM just put a deposit on a new marcos yesterday,so taken the plunge & a very sad goodbye to tvr for me im afraid.Will find out as soon as possible how she goes on the track after a build time of 20 weeks so ready for next spring i hope fingers crossed.


Good for you mate!

Can't wait for Guadix now can yer? hehe

Cheers

Neil

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

250 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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V800MPH said:
MMMM just put a deposit on a new marcos yesterday,so taken the plunge & a very sad goodbye to tvr for me im afraid.Will find out as soon as possible how she goes on the track after a build time of 20 weeks so ready for next spring i hope fingers crossed.


I wondered how long it would be before the first post from a TVR Owner ordering a new Marcos would be. What TVR are your moving from? Would you have bought another TVR or not? I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it, I know I enjoyed my drives in the prototype immensely, and can't wait to try the uprated GTC.

Tripps

5,814 posts

274 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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mrmaggit said:
What TVR are your moving from?
The best of the best - not that I'm biased

James - how did you find the handling and speed of the Marcos compared to your RR?

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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OK to answer coupe sports pack,great to hear from you Neil & yep Guadix will be the first track day (ironic as thats the first for me in the cerb as well)To be fair the handling etc very difficult to know when you think about it,not easy to find out with the owner sat next to you so no spinning tyres or sideways action but felt great,pulls like a train a little light on the steering,but what a great package.

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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very sad bye bye to a rr cerb,but no other tvr can replace the cerb (v8 & all that)I dont expect to simply replace it with a Marcos either as its a very different animal but hope to move on & enjoy a different style of motoring

Tripps

5,814 posts

274 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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V800MPH said:
OK to answer coupe sports pack
Sports pack - good choice

What colour combo did you go for?

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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not that far yet,but i think steel gray exterior with a light interior but hope to have some help from Marcos with this

chrisj

517 posts

257 months

Friday 20th October 2006
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Well done that man, keep us posted on progress!

4WD

2,289 posts

233 months

Thursday 26th October 2006
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It looks great. I love the understated colours, particuarly carbon silicon lick

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Thursday 26th October 2006
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sounds good,also thinking gun metal gray but keep an open mind.Ive always liked the cerb in a burgandy so will look at that as well.Anyway visiting the factory a week today so hope to see some pre painted panels etc

V800MPH

146 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd November 2006
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chrisj said:
Well done that man, keep us posted on progress!

Well had a great day at the factory yesterday,realy laid back bunch of guys (& girl)sorted everything out in about an hour.Doug came up from inkberrow in the gtc to help,but after again trying to fit inside with the helmet on (im just over 6 ft) had to opt for the targa top for unlimited head room!what a shame

V8 EOL

2,781 posts

224 months

Friday 3rd November 2006
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I was wondering about helmet size in what looks like a small cabin. I too am 6" so looks like I need the Targa also .

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

250 months

Friday 3rd November 2006
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V800MPH said:
chrisj said:
Well done that man, keep us posted on progress!

Well had a great day at the factory yesterday,realy laid back bunch of guys (& girl)sorted everything out in about an hour.Doug came up from inkberrow in the gtc to help,but after again trying to fit inside with the helmet on (im just over 6 ft) had to opt for the targa top for unlimited head room!what a shame


The Targa still has an approved rollcage though, doesn't it?