Cerbera Ownership Hints & Tips

[5teve]

Guys,

I was hoping to get some helpful hints and tips from you fellow Cerbera owners to help me (a new 4.2 owner in 6 days) when my new car arrives.

Im sure there are lots of do's and dont's out there, and finding out all of these before I get my new lady would be really helpful.

Anything you can think of which might help a new owner would be very much appreciated.

Thanks guys.

Steve

[robscim]

Steve,

Welcome to the cerby world!!

I'm sure there's lots of people on here who will be along with much better advice but mine would be:

- Take it easy when you get it - don't underestimate the power!
- Use your speedo when you get going - you won't believe its going that fast!
- Get an accumate if you're not using it every day.
- Get the know the secret way in when the battery is flat.
- Find out where each of the control units are on the petrol tank - when you get problems, these are the first places to look, disconnect and re-connect (you'll understand later!!).
- Get used to not moving your hands on the wheel - you won't find the buttons when you need them.
- Take care with the windows - the A pillar catching should the windows get out of sync with the door opening.
- Save more money for Optimax, tesco 99 RON etc...

But most of all - get out there and enjoy it!

Cheers

Rob

[gbbird]

Keep an eye on the oil level - some tend to use a fair bit, while others don't
Have a slush fund for a new clutch - you are likely to need one at some point
Purchase some good car polish and wax and leather conditioner

Other than what has already been said, enjoy

PS - i cannot reiterate enought the need for an accumate battery charger

[carl_w]

I offered to write a guide to ownership for the TVRCC's "Sprint" magazine, but got no reply

Bit busy at work at the moment, but I could put something together in a couple of weeks.

[5teve]

That would be fantastic Carl, many thanks.

[5teve]

Thanks for all the info guys, anymore from anyone would be most welcome.

On the topic of battery charging, is it advised to always have the car on charge when its in the garage or can this lead to issues?

Thanks

[cerealsurfer]

You can use a plug-in timer that cut's in twice a day for 3 hours or so... The time duration really depends on the individual car...

[njw 77]

I would recommend an Accumate. It monitors the battery and tops it up when needed. Leave it plugged in all the time.

Dont forget to warm the fluids thoroughly before giving it Large Potatoes. Try not to go above 3000rpm from cold. Wait until everything is up to temp first.

And enjoy it

[5teve]

Why do Cerbera's have issues with the battery? What is it that runs the battery down when the cars not in use?

Thanks for advice re: Accumate.

Thanks

[robscim]

5teve said:

Why do Cerbera's have issues with the battery? What is it that runs the battery down when the cars not in use? Thanks for advice re: Accumate. Thanks

Steve,

Its not so much the clock, alarm etc... but the fact that they can get left for days and then you're trying to turn a 4+litre racing engine into life.

And whilst you may have enough juice to start it, if the starter takes all the available charge, it can trip the central locking system out (hence the earlier advice )

Accumate it is then!

Rob

[byff]

If you need an accumate, your not using it enough.

[robscim]

byff said:

If you need an accumate, your not using it enough.

Byff,

You're right but what's the option? I can't use it every day (the job sees to that!) so its either more occasional use with an accumate or no cerb

Simple really, if not ideal!

Rob

[cramorra]

Thanks for all this advice guys is very interesting for me as well (mine came with an accumate in the boot, so I better get that screwed together/plugged in to it up
I have one question about the polish- for the pearleffect (atlantis halcyon) and the fibreglass- is there any special polish- or just go down halford's and get what's on offer- and I know the car doesn't like powerwashing, but what about the wheels (my cul the sac is gravelled so they look like already....
Thanks again for your help
Oliver

[5teve]

Hows your first weekend been with the cerb Ollie?

: 0 )

[cramorra]

Hi Steve,
Look @ the "can't wait' thread regardless of the weather I was - what a experience - if you are not careful with the throttle it breaks away in any gear- thank good for hydratrack--but if you pick yours up in nicer weather you can rally go for it plus you do not ruin the work of 2 days valeting- thanks @ fernie- it is the will that counts... See U