Dissassembly of Tuscan is complete... what now????
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I've only really paid attention to a friends Mk1 2000 but I have seen the S with low level indicators and a high level brake light.
Just looking at the photo it's apparent there is no high level brake light, just thought changing the badge for a brake light would follow the theme.
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Just looking at the photo it's apparent there is no high level brake light, just thought changing the badge for a brake light would follow the theme.
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Edited by DJR 7 on Tuesday 26th June 19:45
Mine has a brake light in between the high level indicators, it was fitted aftermarket by the previous owner. When I get a retrim I'm going to get one integrated the same as the 2001 onwards cars.
I've also read on here before that some owners have changed the outer LED's in the high level indicators to red and used them as brake lights as well as indicaors. That would be a great addition but I wouldn't know which way is up with a soldering iron!!!
I've also read on here before that some owners have changed the outer LED's in the high level indicators to red and used them as brake lights as well as indicaors. That would be a great addition but I wouldn't know which way is up with a soldering iron!!!
DJR 7 said:
For safety you could be really clever and turn the Tuscan badge into a smoked brake lights .....
Really like the look you've achieved but I'd be worried with the lights being so low.
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They are in the same place as the standard lights! But I agree they could be missed/not seen. I agree with everyone re the benefits of a 3rd brake light in between the indicators.Really like the look you've achieved but I'd be worried with the lights being so low.
D
My Pal Plasticman has almost finished the body mods! Just a small tweak to get the lights pointing straight backwards instead of outwards (otherwise it would look cock-eyed) and the removal of the reflectors, because the reverse and fog light assemblies have reflectors built into them.
The intent:
The work in progress:
Then its onto the electrics. Getting the basics working after 2 years+ of inactivity!
I seem to remember one can use a special electrical contacts paste to help make a better connection. Any pointers guys?
I'm going to try to apply some mobile device integration. I'll have a decent bluetooth hands free head unit, but I'm going to provide a dock for an iPad for music, sat nav info, track day data and other apps.
I'm also going to fit something like this to replace the slow and unreliable cluster:
http://www.motec.com/displayscdl3trackkits/display...
http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_2_31.html
Whilst I'm playing with the electronics, I'll be sending the engine and gearbox off to be upgraded by Dom at TVR Power (??Powers Performance??) to convert to a 4.3 and a new clutch assembly and hydrolic cylinders.
The intent:
The work in progress:
Then its onto the electrics. Getting the basics working after 2 years+ of inactivity!
I seem to remember one can use a special electrical contacts paste to help make a better connection. Any pointers guys?I'm going to try to apply some mobile device integration. I'll have a decent bluetooth hands free head unit, but I'm going to provide a dock for an iPad for music, sat nav info, track day data and other apps.
I'm also going to fit something like this to replace the slow and unreliable cluster:
http://www.motec.com/displayscdl3trackkits/display...
http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_2_31.html
Whilst I'm playing with the electronics, I'll be sending the engine and gearbox off to be upgraded by Dom at TVR Power (??Powers Performance??) to convert to a 4.3 and a new clutch assembly and hydrolic cylinders.
Almost there with the fitting and shaping of the pods. Its amazing how your eye can pick up the smallest difference. One light was misaligned by 5mm and it was so obvious. Its now all sorted and I think I'll leave it to the body shop experts to give the body the final skim. They'll get it sorted 10x faster than I can.
Its now time to bolt the body to the chassis and start plugging everything in to the wiring loom to see what works and what doesn't.
Martin
Edited by MPETT on Sunday 12th August 22:03
Basil Brush said:
TBH I probably wouldn't have had them frenched in as far. I think they'd look better flush with the body work to not interrupt the curve so much. Also preferred the photoshop with subtle colouring of the lights rather than all white.
I have the option to bring them out towards the curve of the body by putting spacers behind the lights. This is something I've considered. It would make it look more "S" like.I'll try that, take a photo and paste on some colour where there is currently filler showing.
heightswitch said:
It looks like a puckered a
hole!!
sorry don't like it at all. lamps look out of scale with rear size wise!!
Just my opinion..its your car but make sure you are happy with it.
N.
Dude which way do you lean? I have no experience of a puckered ahole!!sorry don't like it at all. lamps look out of scale with rear size wise!!
Just my opinion..its your car but make sure you are happy with it.
N.
holes and have now desire to find out watch you mean! 
argoose said:
heightswitch said:
It looks like a puckered ahole!!
sorry don't like it at all. lamps look out of scale with rear size wise!!
Just my opinion..its your car but make sure you are happy with it.
N.
Dude which way do you lean? I have no experience of a puckered ahole!!sorry don't like it at all. lamps look out of scale with rear size wise!!
Just my opinion..its your car but make sure you are happy with it.
N.
holes and have now desire to find out watch you mean! 
you said it i thought it 
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