Sagaris Vents ???????

[erikje]

yust cal my Belgium dealer and he told
me that the 4 vents above the wheels are no more ???

[_dobbo_]

They were never vents on the production cars, just slashes on tbe bodywork. I'd be surprised if they are gone as well now.

[erikje]

_dobbo_ said:

They were never vents on the production cars, just slashes on tbe bodywork. I'd be surprised if they are gone as well now.

yes they are gone now thats what hi told me !

>> Edited by erikje on Wednesday 20th July 08:53

[_dobbo_]

If that's true then it's s shame. I know they didn't actually serve a purpose, but it's been sad to watch the sagaris slowly become more and more watered down from the original concept.

I would consider those with an early sagaris lucky to have the slashes if this is the case!

[AlexRWD]

erikje said:

yust cal my Belgium dealer and he told me that the 4 vents above the wheels are no more ???

I think what your dealer is probably talking about is that fact the slashes/vents are no longer "open", but they're still there in the bodywork, just that they're purely cosmetic and pointless now as they're closed

[erikje]

AlexRWD said:

erikje said: yust cal my Belgium dealer and he told me that the 4 vents above the wheels are no more ??? I think what your dealer is probably talking about is that fact the slashes/vents are no longer "open", but they're still there in the bodywork, just that they're purely cosmetic and pointless now as they're closed

No there are no vents in the front any more !!!

[stevenleith]

Yes, i think we understand!

not convinced....

[_Deejay_]

stevenleith said:

Yes, i think we understand! not convinced....

The Sagarii on the production line on the 7th July all definately had the vents done. Why would they change the moulds, after a couple of months of production when the car is selling so well anyway?

They'd just make the Saggy closer to the t350c in looks, what's the point in that (unless they discontinued the t350 first).

I'd be really, really suprised if there were any truth in this at all....

[_Deejay_]

stevenleith said:

Yes, i think we understand! not convinced....

The Sagarii on the production line on the 7th July all definately had the vents done. Why would they change the moulds, after a couple of months of production when the car is selling so well anyway?

They'd just make the Saggy closer to the t350c in looks, what's the point in that (unless they discontinued the t350 first).

I'd be really, really suprised if there were any truth in this at all....

[erikje]

_Deejay_ said:

stevenleith said: Yes, i think we understand! not convinced.... The Sagarii on the production line on the 7th July all definately had the vents done. Why would they change the moulds, after a couple of months of production when the car is selling so well anyway? They'd just make the Saggy closer to the t350c in looks, what's the point in that (unless they discontinued the t350 first). I'd be really, really suprised if there were any truth in this at all....

My dealer whent to Blackpool for the LHD sagaris
and the had no vents any more !
And yes the have change the moulds !!!!!!!!!
Now a'm thinking to cancel my order


>> Edited by erikje on Wednesday 20th July 12:00

[_Deejay_]

Ah, but the LHD moulds are different from the RHD ones anyway (the raised roof will be on the other side).

Post a picture and I'll be convinced....anyone?

[chris watton]

So, basically, what you're getting for the 12K over the T350 is an 'S' version of the same car, with slightly wider tracking?

[_Deejay_]

Ah, but the LHD moulds are different from the RHD ones anyway (the raised roof will be on the other side).

Post a picture and I'll be convinced....anyone?

[BT52]

chris watton said:

So, basically, what you're getting for the 12K over the T350 is an 'S' version of the same car, with slightly wider tracking?

Whereas a few fake vents in the front makes all the difference?
Bit sad if they are the reason people are buying the Sagaris...

[erikje]

_Deejay_ said:

Ah, but the LHD moulds are different from the RHD ones anyway (the raised roof will be on the other side). Post a picture and I'll be convinced....anyone?

There wil be picture post after the Factory holiday.
It's for LHD and RHD

>> Edited by erikje on Wednesday 20th July 13:56

[kmpowell]

I think we have have a bit of a language translation/misunderstanding here, nothing more than that...

Eric, can you confirm which of the following you believe to be true...

1. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The vents have been filled in, however the slices still appear on the arches (albeit they are not functional).

2. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The filled slices have also been removed, so the arches appear to be smoothed over just like the T350 appears.

If it is the former, then this is how we have the Sagaris in the UK, and what differes it(amongst other things) to the prototype model.

>> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 13:58

[erikje]

kmpowell said:

I think we have have a bit of a language translation/misunderstanding here, nothing more than that... Eric, can you confirm which of the following you believe to be true... 1. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The vents have been filled in, however the slices still appear on the arches (albeit they are not functional). 2. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The filled slices have also been removed, so the arches appear to be smoothed over just like the T350 appears. If it is the former, then this is how we have the Sagaris in the UK, and what differes it(amongst other things) to the prototype model. >> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 13:58

No a have just caled the dealer again !!!!!!!!!!!!
No vents any more.
www.tvr-belgium.be/index.html

>> Edited by erikje on Wednesday 20th July 14:04

[kmpowell]

erikje said:

kmpowell said: I think we have have a bit of a language translation/misunderstanding here, nothing more than that... Eric, can you confirm which of the following you believe to be true... 1. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The vents have been filled in, however the slices still appear on the arches (albeit they are not functional). 2. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The filled slices have also been removed, so the arches appear to be smoothed over just like the T350 appears. If it is the former, then this is how we have the Sagaris in the UK, and what differes it(amongst other things) to the prototype model. >> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 13:58 No a have just caled the dealer again !!!!!!!!!!!! No vents any more.

Erik.

Production Sagaris' have NEVER had 'functional' vents, apart from when it appeared on the prototype model. My question to you is simple...

Is your dealer telling you that the filled vents have been removed and the arches completely smoothed over? Or is he simple stating what we already knew, which is the prototype functional vents have been filled on production models?

>> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 14:06

>> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 14:08

[erikje]

kmpowell said:

erikje said: kmpowell said: I think we have have a bit of a language translation/misunderstanding here, nothing more than that... Eric, can you confirm which of the following you believe to be true... 1. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The vents have been filled in, however the slices still appear on the arches (albeit they are not functional). 2. The sagaris no longer has functional vents. The filled slices have also been removed, so the arches appear to be smoothed over just like the T350 appears. If it is the former, then this is how we have the Sagaris in the UK, and what differes it(amongst other things) to the prototype model. >> Edited by kmpowell on Wednesday 20th July 13:58 No a have just caled the dealer again !!!!!!!!!!!! No vents any more. Erik. Production Sagaris' have NEVER had 'functional' vents, apart from when it appeared on the prototype model. My question to you is simple... Is your dealer telling you that the filled vents have been removed and smoothed over? Or is he simple stating what we already knew, which is the prototype functional vents have been filled on production models?

He telling me that the are smoothed over.If you dont believe just cal and ask

[sideways mostly]

If the vents are no more I think this is a very good move and well done TVR.

I would prefer the Sagaris with fully functional vents-the RT version as shown in the original prototype but if these are not cost effective to manufacture ( My guess as to the real reasn why they are no more) then I much prefer to have smooth wings. TVR have always been a mix of functionality and beauty-the current filled in vents always made me very uncomfortable as they were 'fake'. Sagaris back on my list now-fantastic news!!!