Modified Tuscan

[RichB]

quote:...All Tuscans have really bad stability problem at high speeds (140+) when lifting off only to find it takes 3 lanes to keep it under control...

Now there's a contentious statement Rich...

[ajvmoore]

Re the throttle spindles - mine are kerry packered, a better bearing solution would be very handy - any details - come on.... can't show us this and then keep mit to yerself Yahoo! PS me and the breadknife made a film featuring the Tuscan - will not be on general release tho!

[MB.]

quote:

quote:...All Tuscans have really bad stability problem at high speeds (140+) when lifting off only to find it takes 3 lanes to keep it under control...

Now there's a contentious statement Rich...

Indeed! Me and my lowly Red Rose spec Tuscan managed to hit 165+ on a Belgian motorway and also a German Autobahn and lift off was not a problem at all - I only had 2 lanes to use (and only used the one I was in) so to say it needs 3 is "an overstatement" to say the least

I am sure things can be improved but dont put down the Tuscans high speed stability, it really isnt so bad that you need 3 lanes - unless of course you were eating and on the phone and so steering with your knees!!

I'll get me coat

MB. - the new name for Graham and Rosie

[sixspeed]

I'll second that. I didn't have any problems holding the car in a straight line in *that* video...

I do remember early reports of the first Tuscan's wandering around the road a bit though. But I think this was sorted quite quickly, esp with the introduction of the RR/S suspension setup and revised tyre-profiles.

Actually tyre's may play a part in this. The car wasn't as stable with the S03's on the back as it is with Toyo's (yes I am on my 3rd set of rear tyres now in 10,000 miles... oops!)


-andy-

[RichB]

quote:...All Tuscans have really bad stability problem at high speeds (140+) when lifting off only to find it takes 3 lanes to keep it under control...

Don't get me wrong, I like the look of the under-tray (there was pictures of a Griffith with one a few days ago) but I wonder if there is a little self-justification for spending a few grand on it going on here! Rich...

[YAHOO]

ajvmoore. will let you know more about the moded t/bodies but need to speek to claire scot,she's the brains behind it.
And all tuscans lift at the back at high speed and you do need space to slow down,trust me i've driven a few.
PS anyone going to France for the TVR track day on the 12 13 OCT AT circuit du Laquais TVR France club !

[phips]

Yahoo,

Do you have details on where you got the diffuser done please? Interested in contacting the company to get one done, looks fantastic and a bit more stability on my standard 4.0 would be useful!

--Phips

[tuscan_s]

The Tuscan R race car has a NACA duct in the same place

Also, has anyone wondered if the Tuscan would look better with the front grille from the Tuscan R as opposed to the cheesegrater (Which I don't dislike)