Considering a Wedge - Please read and advise me!!!
Discussion
:Laugh: 
"Even a 350i is awesome" you bet! Went for a blat yesterday and had a play with some German stuff (still waiting for that Allagro Turbo!) - no contest! The Merc Kompressor owner even pulled up alongside at the next roundabout and said "that's never happened before". How was I to know he was trying?
As for the BMW - nuff said!
As for the BMW - nuff said!
OK, just got back from PH 5 (GREAT day out!)
I compared the heater layout of my 400se with Nick Heppinstals 400se. My car is a couple of years younger than Nicks. My heater works, his doesn't (he says)
The only difference I could spot in the layout is the position of the water shut off valve under the bonnet. On mine, its close to the bulk head and the by pass pipe is down stream (ie, further away from the bulkhead) where as Nicks valve is nearer to the engine and is downstream of the bypass pipe. (Sorry if thats not very clear! )
My valve is fitted to the top most hose as it passes through the bulkhead. forgot to check which hose Nicks was on. (knowing TVR build standards I don't suppose thats too much of a clue!)
If anyone wants any more details just e mail me.
Cheers
Andy 400se
I compared the heater layout of my 400se with Nick Heppinstals 400se. My car is a couple of years younger than Nicks. My heater works, his doesn't (he says)
The only difference I could spot in the layout is the position of the water shut off valve under the bonnet. On mine, its close to the bulk head and the by pass pipe is down stream (ie, further away from the bulkhead) where as Nicks valve is nearer to the engine and is downstream of the bypass pipe. (Sorry if thats not very clear! )
My valve is fitted to the top most hose as it passes through the bulkhead. forgot to check which hose Nicks was on. (knowing TVR build standards I don't suppose thats too much of a clue!)
If anyone wants any more details just e mail me.
Cheers
Andy 400se
Rich,
I run both – I have 1990 400SE and a 1989 325 touring.
I’ve had BMW’s for the last 5 years and rate them very highly but they are soleless. Even the M3, although devastatingly quick, still didn’t have anything like the “Grin Factor” you get from the TVR. I’ve insure them both for less that the M3. I bought them both from the sale of the M3 and so far they have cost me very little to run.
I would strongly advise against considering the 400 for every day use. It don’t like the commute, you invariably get stuck in traffic and end up pulling your hair out in 3rd gear. It has a small fuel tank and disposes of petrol faster than Saddam Hussein in Kuwait with a box of matches. The noise is fantastic on a bright summers day but not always what you want at the end of a long day at work.
In the wet Traction is kind of:
"Woh that was fun"
- "Wo-at the f**k" 
The wiper is cosmetic (although rather cool) and the heater; makes a noise, but that is the only evidence I have that even suggests there is one.
Buy one because you want a car that is going to be great fun to own and in that sense it won't let you down.
Be prepare to have to own a TVR for life
I run both – I have 1990 400SE and a 1989 325 touring.
I’ve had BMW’s for the last 5 years and rate them very highly but they are soleless. Even the M3, although devastatingly quick, still didn’t have anything like the “Grin Factor” you get from the TVR. I’ve insure them both for less that the M3. I bought them both from the sale of the M3 and so far they have cost me very little to run.
I would strongly advise against considering the 400 for every day use. It don’t like the commute, you invariably get stuck in traffic and end up pulling your hair out in 3rd gear. It has a small fuel tank and disposes of petrol faster than Saddam Hussein in Kuwait with a box of matches. The noise is fantastic on a bright summers day but not always what you want at the end of a long day at work.
In the wet Traction is kind of:
"Woh that was fun"
- "Wo-at the f**k" The wiper is cosmetic (although rather cool) and the heater; makes a noise, but that is the only evidence I have that even suggests there is one.
Buy one because you want a car that is going to be great fun to own and in that sense it won't let you down.
Be prepare to have to own a TVR for life
My 280 didn't and 350 doesn't have a water valve, unles I have missed the obvious. Could someone confirm as I suppose it is possible there is one buried somewhere that is not opening fully.
I always though the amount of heat (did I really just say that!) was controlled by a flap in the air flow.
I always though the amount of heat (did I really just say that!) was controlled by a flap in the air flow.
Is this what you mean? Its decorative as far as my feet are concerned 
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Pettsie said: Is this what you mean? Its decorative as far as my feet are concerned
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Thats the beasty in mine. Stuck open so toasty tootsies.
I plan a forth expedition to the rear of the dash soon to sort the levers out. Last time I lost Jenkins and Alsop in the swamp after they were attacked by a Jap soldier who thought the war was still on
Pettsie said: Yes - I too have to face the 'dash' expedition. One, to put an earth directly from the instruments to the battery earth ( ala Bible ). Military experience may help!!!
I want to find an alternative to the cheap and nasty veneer, that is not alloy, also.
Had a look a your pictures. Nice car...but as a 350i owner myself that seems normal.
What did not seem normal to me is the gauge between the centre vents on your dash. What is it? Oil temperature?
And like many others no valve on my TVR 350i 1987. But the heater is definately working! But also in the summer.
Rob
Yup its a clock. Thanks for the 'nice car' it will be when I hav removed both sills and epoxy mastic'd the chassis. And replaced the dash veneer, and had the seat belt covers and gear lever gaiter re-leathered... and .... and and then theres .......
Wanted Griff / other TVR woodrim steering wheel!!!
Wanted Griff / other TVR woodrim steering wheel!!!
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