Be gentle with me....newbie!
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Hi all
Been lurking for a week or two (you know, looking at luverly Tuscan pictures and clicking off when the wife walks in the room!) and I think I have the Tuscan bug! Budget would only stretch to a Mk1, which is no great shame as I think it looks better anyhow!
Couple of questions arise from what I have read;
1. Can the Mk1 have a splitter fitted and does it help with the braking from high speed as this is something which I read can be an issue? Obviously decent dampers and a full geometry set up would be the first move. Would the splitter be worth considering?
2. If a splitter was to be fitted would you have to fit the rear boot spoiler too? Would the car become unbalanced with just a splitter?
3. Can the later steering rack be fitted to the Mk1, as that appears to be a bit of an issue too with it being so fast?
4. Is it difficult to remove the bonnet (which is bolted on?) to inspect a potential purchase? Is is something that an owner would be happy to do (i.e. it is straight forward and won't take long!)?
5. I've seen the buying guide by TSS and that looks pretty comprehensive, thanks for taking the time to compile it.
6. Insurance. I'm 40, full clean licence and 10 years NCB. Only had a couple of quotes so far, but the first was £1100 and the next £958, but that was with a £600 excess, although it does include full EU breakdown and Home Start....which would seem a good move with a Tuscan.
Any thoughts on these quotes? I have just joined the TVR Car Club today, yet to get my login details. Is their insurance provider a better bet?
So many questions. Thanks for taking the time to offer advice.
Cheers
PP
Been lurking for a week or two (you know, looking at luverly Tuscan pictures and clicking off when the wife walks in the room!) and I think I have the Tuscan bug! Budget would only stretch to a Mk1, which is no great shame as I think it looks better anyhow!
Couple of questions arise from what I have read;
1. Can the Mk1 have a splitter fitted and does it help with the braking from high speed as this is something which I read can be an issue? Obviously decent dampers and a full geometry set up would be the first move. Would the splitter be worth considering?
2. If a splitter was to be fitted would you have to fit the rear boot spoiler too? Would the car become unbalanced with just a splitter?
3. Can the later steering rack be fitted to the Mk1, as that appears to be a bit of an issue too with it being so fast?
4. Is it difficult to remove the bonnet (which is bolted on?) to inspect a potential purchase? Is is something that an owner would be happy to do (i.e. it is straight forward and won't take long!)?
5. I've seen the buying guide by TSS and that looks pretty comprehensive, thanks for taking the time to compile it.
6. Insurance. I'm 40, full clean licence and 10 years NCB. Only had a couple of quotes so far, but the first was £1100 and the next £958, but that was with a £600 excess, although it does include full EU breakdown and Home Start....which would seem a good move with a Tuscan.
Any thoughts on these quotes? I have just joined the TVR Car Club today, yet to get my login details. Is their insurance provider a better bet?So many questions. Thanks for taking the time to offer advice.
Cheers
PP
Afternoon Pete, and welcome to the Tuscan forum.
Best advice you'll ever be given is take your time with your purchase, don't rush in and buy the first one you find in your budget. Get along to a couple of local TVRCC meetings and talk to the owners, they'll tell you if a splitter is needed etc. Unless you're buying from a reputable known TVR dealer, get the car independantly inspected. There are people recommended on here who will inspect any potential purchase, it'll pay for itself many times over if it helps you avoid buying a problem car.
As for insurance, try A Plan, they've been competative for me, but what you'll find is that unless you have insured TVR's (or similar) before, you'll be hit hard for your first year. The records confirm most claims with TVR's are single vehicle accidents within the first 6 months of ownership....
Oh, if you buy the right one, be prepared for it to take over your whole life... !
Paul
Best advice you'll ever be given is take your time with your purchase, don't rush in and buy the first one you find in your budget. Get along to a couple of local TVRCC meetings and talk to the owners, they'll tell you if a splitter is needed etc. Unless you're buying from a reputable known TVR dealer, get the car independantly inspected. There are people recommended on here who will inspect any potential purchase, it'll pay for itself many times over if it helps you avoid buying a problem car.
As for insurance, try A Plan, they've been competative for me, but what you'll find is that unless you have insured TVR's (or similar) before, you'll be hit hard for your first year. The records confirm most claims with TVR's are single vehicle accidents within the first 6 months of ownership....
Oh, if you buy the right one, be prepared for it to take over your whole life... !
Paul
1. yes - but if geos and suspension properly adjusted there aren't any braking issues (i've not noticed any)
2. if you do prob best to
3. you get used to the steering, then drive some thing else and wander why they have such slow racks, (hopefully before crashing said shopping trolley at the first bend you come to
)
4. 4bolts + two latches to undo, easier to lift with 2 people, i would insist on it being taken off, otherwise walk away. have a look at airbox condition and chassis rails by the exhaust (LHS)
5.
6. insure it as second car on classic insurance
make sure you have 5k in a fund for when the engine / clutch / any thing else expensive breaks... or you rip the grill off by hitting a pot hole at speed
good luck
Custard
2. if you do prob best to
3. you get used to the steering, then drive some thing else and wander why they have such slow racks, (hopefully before crashing said shopping trolley at the first bend you come to
)4. 4bolts + two latches to undo, easier to lift with 2 people, i would insist on it being taken off, otherwise walk away. have a look at airbox condition and chassis rails by the exhaust (LHS)
5.
6. insure it as second car on classic insurance
make sure you have 5k in a fund for when the engine / clutch / any thing else expensive breaks... or you rip the grill off by hitting a pot hole at speed
good luck
Custard
Hi,
I'm new too, so I thought my recent purchase experience may help...
Insurance: I went with A-plan after recommendations on this site. Should be a lot cheaper than what you've been quoted.
Buying: I went to a "main" dealer. They let me have loads of test drives - alone aswell. They let me see under the bonnet and got it up on the ramps to walk me through all the bits. I also went through all the servicing invoices (they supplied it from new, and did all servicing).
Handling: I wouldn't think about changing anything like steering racks until you drive a few. I was pleasantly surprised by the handling of the one I selected.
Bonnet removal: I managed to do this on my own. Masking tape down sides of wing edges for protection. Soft sheet on roof. Undo bolts and lift to place on roof. Reverse procedure for putting back on. (I'm 6ft3" so the reach I have may be an advantage!). It would be a doddle for two people.
There are many more on this forum with better experience in these matters than me, but this is my experience from buying/ownership so far!
Good luck!
I'm new too, so I thought my recent purchase experience may help...
Insurance: I went with A-plan after recommendations on this site. Should be a lot cheaper than what you've been quoted.
Buying: I went to a "main" dealer. They let me have loads of test drives - alone aswell. They let me see under the bonnet and got it up on the ramps to walk me through all the bits. I also went through all the servicing invoices (they supplied it from new, and did all servicing).
Handling: I wouldn't think about changing anything like steering racks until you drive a few. I was pleasantly surprised by the handling of the one I selected.
Bonnet removal: I managed to do this on my own. Masking tape down sides of wing edges for protection. Soft sheet on roof. Undo bolts and lift to place on roof. Reverse procedure for putting back on. (I'm 6ft3" so the reach I have may be an advantage!). It would be a doddle for two people.
There are many more on this forum with better experience in these matters than me, but this is my experience from buying/ownership so far!
Good luck!
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