More faults than the state of California...
Discussion
Two years on from starting my search, I finally find myself with the keys to a T350c. So, greetings like-minded people! 
I have (very knowingly I should add) bought a car which had fallen into the wrong hands and needs a lot of TLC to make good, but beneath all the faults I am sure there is a good car. Definitely more rescue dog than a Crufts puppy!
My intention is to discuss the engine with Dom at TVR Power in the new year. He's been extremely helpful and informative over the phone and I feel they are the natural choice for a rebuild... is this generally agreed? I also have a long list of 'non-engine' faults, most of which I'll attempt to solve myself prior to going to Dom. Whilst I have a budget I'd like everything to fall within, the more I can do myself (and learn about the car on the way) the less chance the engine work will become restricted by a lack of £££!
So, I suppose this is just a hello, and a 'please bear with me as I may be posting many questions (lets call them knowledge tests!?)' in the next few months. Any pointers you can offer on the way would be much appreciated
Ciao for now
AOK
I have (very knowingly I should add) bought a car which had fallen into the wrong hands and needs a lot of TLC to make good, but beneath all the faults I am sure there is a good car. Definitely more rescue dog than a Crufts puppy!
My intention is to discuss the engine with Dom at TVR Power in the new year. He's been extremely helpful and informative over the phone and I feel they are the natural choice for a rebuild... is this generally agreed? I also have a long list of 'non-engine' faults, most of which I'll attempt to solve myself prior to going to Dom. Whilst I have a budget I'd like everything to fall within, the more I can do myself (and learn about the car on the way) the less chance the engine work will become restricted by a lack of £££!
So, I suppose this is just a hello, and a 'please bear with me as I may be posting many questions (lets call them knowledge tests!?)' in the next few months. Any pointers you can offer on the way would be much appreciated
Ciao for now
AOK
Sounds like a great project and well done on the T350 purchase. Come on, post up some pictures 
I think you're spot on with your choice of engine builder, Dom at Power has an excellent reputation based on many years of first class service to the TVR community. The other company with a similar solid reputation for TVR engines is Str8six down south. Good luck, get it sorted, then drive the doors off it
Paul
I think you're spot on with your choice of engine builder, Dom at Power has an excellent reputation based on many years of first class service to the TVR community. The other company with a similar solid reputation for TVR engines is Str8six down south. Good luck, get it sorted, then drive the doors off it
Paul
Warm welcome Arthur. If that is a pseudonym and the picture in your profile shows you sitting on the Landie then I'm sure any and all questions will be answered quickly! 
Power and Str8six have an equally good name for quality of work and customer care. As you've found out they are also happy to discuss your needs, but at some stage you really should get to them with the car and go on your own instinct after talking to them, as at the end of the day you will be paying a considerable amount of money and you'll want to know that you can have a good working relationship.
Alternatively there are a number of excellent independents out there who may be able to advise the best solution if a complete rebuild is not required.
What are the other issues you have with the car, mechanical or cosmetic?
The Surveyor said:
Sounds like a great project and well done on the T350 purchase. Come on, post up some pictures
Thanks! Here's a teaser... sadly all I have and not with the car right now. I will take some more before I put it into hibernation until I can get working on her in late Jan / Feb
s6boy said:
Warm welcome Arthur. If that is a pseudonym and the picture in your profile shows you sitting on the Landie then I'm sure any and all questions will be answered quickly! s6boy said:
What are the other issues you have with the car, mechanical or cosmetic?
Mostly electrical actually. I will post a list when I do a full inspection, and maybe there will be some which can be identified easily. The other area is somewhat cosmetic in that the doors are sagging, but I've already found a thread on here which discusses how to get to the bolts and adjust using shims. So I'll see how I get along... who knows, I might even get the fog lights, both windows, dipped beam, aircon, bonnet release and rear hatch button working whilst I'm at it!! See what I meant about rescue dog?! 
AOK said:
Two years on from starting my search, I finally find myself with the keys to a T350c. So, greetings like-minded people!
I have (very knowingly I should add) bought a car which had fallen into the wrong hands and needs a lot of TLC to make good, but beneath all the faults I am sure there is a good car. Definitely more rescue dog than a Crufts puppy!
My intention is to discuss the engine with Dom at TVR Power in the new year. He's been extremely helpful and informative over the phone and I feel they are the natural choice for a rebuild... is this generally agreed? I also have a long list of 'non-engine' faults, most of which I'll attempt to solve myself prior to going to Dom. Whilst I have a budget I'd like everything to fall within, the more I can do myself (and learn about the car on the way) the less chance the engine work will become restricted by a lack of £££!
So, I suppose this is just a hello, and a 'please bear with me as I may be posting many questions (lets call them knowledge tests!?)' in the next few months. Any pointers you can offer on the way would be much appreciated
Ciao for now
AOK
I bought a couple of TVR,s that needed some work and I find very rewarding getting the work done and back to how they should be, I picked up my T350 last night from a trimmers as I had new carpets through out the seats re-trimmed and the centre consul and the gaiters could not see much as it was dark when I picked it up, his workshop was full, so I,am going to give it a once over this morning and post up some photos on here later, see my post. Good luck with the car and keep us posted on the work and once it is all done it is such a nice thing to have done and puts a smile on my face getting a car back to how they should be, then drive it as they are meant to be drivenI have (very knowingly I should add) bought a car which had fallen into the wrong hands and needs a lot of TLC to make good, but beneath all the faults I am sure there is a good car. Definitely more rescue dog than a Crufts puppy!
My intention is to discuss the engine with Dom at TVR Power in the new year. He's been extremely helpful and informative over the phone and I feel they are the natural choice for a rebuild... is this generally agreed? I also have a long list of 'non-engine' faults, most of which I'll attempt to solve myself prior to going to Dom. Whilst I have a budget I'd like everything to fall within, the more I can do myself (and learn about the car on the way) the less chance the engine work will become restricted by a lack of £££!
So, I suppose this is just a hello, and a 'please bear with me as I may be posting many questions (lets call them knowledge tests!?)' in the next few months. Any pointers you can offer on the way would be much appreciated
Ciao for now
AOK
Dom has a very good reputation on here, and for good reason. Other places that deliver the goods are Str8-Six, and I've not had an issue with Racing Green (others wouldn't be so nice!). There are good independents around, covering everything from modifying the body to retrimming the interior, so don't despair.
And finally welcome to the mad house.
And finally welcome to the mad house.
Right guys, thanks for the warm reception, took her for a spin today and now slotted neatly into my garage for the winter. I now grin uncontrollably every time I open the garage door 
Regarding laying up / battery maintenance, what's the best formula?
Firstly, is it wise to keep a TVR locked or unlocked? And is it worth keeping (for example) the rear hatch off its catch so that you can get back in if for some reason the central locking / key / battery / trickle charger fail? Obviously I would turn the interior light to the off position if I was doing that.
On the topic of trickle chargers etc, the car came with Anderson leads although if possible I would prefer not to use these for charging as I only have a few inches of space on that side of the car. I suppose I could attach before rolling the car in, but meh seems overly complicated. As such, is it better to hard wire a connection point for a trickle charger for easy access, or use a cigarette lighter one? Are there pros/cons to both methods?
Under the dash the car has 2 unattached cables. One is a two pin connector behind the pedals and the other is a 3 pin connector neatly cable tied near the fuse board... Could this potentially be a trickle charger connector put in by the previous owner? Please see...
Lastly, is Accumate the best way to go? Any particular version to buy?
Thanks in advance everyone
Regarding laying up / battery maintenance, what's the best formula?Firstly, is it wise to keep a TVR locked or unlocked? And is it worth keeping (for example) the rear hatch off its catch so that you can get back in if for some reason the central locking / key / battery / trickle charger fail? Obviously I would turn the interior light to the off position if I was doing that.
On the topic of trickle chargers etc, the car came with Anderson leads although if possible I would prefer not to use these for charging as I only have a few inches of space on that side of the car. I suppose I could attach before rolling the car in, but meh seems overly complicated. As such, is it better to hard wire a connection point for a trickle charger for easy access, or use a cigarette lighter one? Are there pros/cons to both methods?
Under the dash the car has 2 unattached cables. One is a two pin connector behind the pedals and the other is a 3 pin connector neatly cable tied near the fuse board... Could this potentially be a trickle charger connector put in by the previous owner? Please see...
Lastly, is Accumate the best way to go? Any particular version to buy?
Thanks in advance everyone
3-pin looks like the ECU/lap top connection. There's a down-load of the software around P/Heads somewhere (look at the Wiki?) for your laptop.
I doubt the 2-pin would be for the "charger" ? Is there one fitted?? There are quite a few "unconnected plug/sockets" which adorn the Wiring Harness.
Most use the cigarette socket and any "Intelligent" charge left on permanently is the way to go - I would NOT get hung-up with Accumate? Lots of alternatives that are much cheaper and just as functional - Aldi for example have had "Intelligent" chargers on sale for around £16 or so??
HTHs
T
I doubt the 2-pin would be for the "charger" ? Is there one fitted?? There are quite a few "unconnected plug/sockets" which adorn the Wiring Harness.
Most use the cigarette socket and any "Intelligent" charge left on permanently is the way to go - I would NOT get hung-up with Accumate? Lots of alternatives that are much cheaper and just as functional - Aldi for example have had "Intelligent" chargers on sale for around £16 or so??
HTHs
T
Thanks in advance everyone
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They are not charging points. The 3 pin connector is the diagnostics connector. I have the two pin one too. Nothing has been connected to it in the last 5 years and nothing bad has happened so just ignore it.
I would charge through the cig lighter with an Accumate or CTeck charger. Brand is just personal choice I guess. Check carefully what your insurance says before you leave the car unlocked even in the garage
Shep
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They are not charging points. The 3 pin connector is the diagnostics connector. I have the two pin one too. Nothing has been connected to it in the last 5 years and nothing bad has happened so just ignore it.
I would charge through the cig lighter with an Accumate or CTeck charger. Brand is just personal choice I guess. Check carefully what your insurance says before you leave the car unlocked even in the garage
Shep
Ok, so I'm locking her up and using a cigarette lighter style trickle charger. Sorted, thanks.
As for the cables, sounds unanimous that the 3-pin is the diagnostics port... Explains why it's so neatly tied back. I guess I'll just tuck the other one away and not worry about it
As for the cables, sounds unanimous that the 3-pin is the diagnostics port... Explains why it's so neatly tied back. I guess I'll just tuck the other one away and not worry about it
gacksen said:
btw. is it the grey T350 recently sold in ebay ?
That's the one, although I wasn't the high bidder or pay that price. Despite the trader's hazy story about it being a part exchange, I'm 99% sure he got it at auction because of the bar code sticker on the windscreen which you could just about see in the photos. That really irritates me as I've been scanning every possible channel for the last 2 years and missed it!AOK said:
That's the one, although I wasn't the high bidder or pay that price. Despite the trader's hazy story about it being a part exchange, I'm 99% sure he got it at auction because of the bar code sticker on the windscreen which you could just about see in the photos. That really irritates me as I've been scanning every possible channel for the last 2 years and missed it!
If it is the one from The Netherlands dealer then it has been for sale for over 2 years. Break it in gently and enjoy!Targarama said:
If it is the one from The Netherlands dealer then it has been for sale for over 2 years. Break it in gently and enjoy!
That's not the one, although I can dig up all the paperwork for that one as I inquired about it last year. He tends to have cars which fall into my search remit so I also have paperwork for a few Z3M's, the pea green Saggy and some Lotus's.Funny old set up... a lot of people on here think its a scam but it really is a genuine (albeit odd) dealer. Anyone remember the Pea Green Saggy being 37,000 euros? That was about a year ago... now at 55k, and rising!!
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