New Tuscan Owner – Where can I get spare Pedal Box Bolts

[Gewy]

Hi All,
This is my first post here having finally scratched the itch and changed from a 996 Turbo to this:



Anyway, I like to tinker and have recently been checking for signs of any of the normal Tuscan issues. This included the accelerator cable which has been changed to the later cable and bracket with no signs of fraying But the bad news was I had to butcher one of the domed headed allen bolts to remove the pedal box cover. I’ve looked for replacements on various TVR parts websites without success.

So, could anyone point me in the right direction of where I can get them, or alternatively tell me what pitch the bolts are?

Cheers
Paul

[JagerT]

K L nuts and bolts,Kings Lynn.
Norfolk fasteners, Dereham.
Kebrell nuts and bolts Ltd ,Ttetford.
Take the bolt to one of these suppliers ?

[Gewy]

JagerT said:

K L nuts and bolts,Kings Lynn.
Norfolk fasteners, Dereham.
Kebrell nuts and bolts Ltd ,Ttetford.
Take the bolt to one of these suppliers ?

Thanks for suggestions. I was thinking of Norfolk Fasteners as a back-up plan, not sure they'd stock chrome plated domed headed allen bolts but switching all 3 to s/steel is an option

[Tonymg]

Glad to see another Tuscan Owner Tinkering about

[Belle427]

Gewy said:

Hi All,
This is my first post here having finally scratched the itch and changed from a 996 Turbo to this:



Anyway, I like to tinker and have recently been checking for signs of any of the normal Tuscan issues. This included the accelerator cable which has been changed to the later cable and bracket with no signs of fraying But the bad news was I had to butcher one of the domed headed allen bolts to remove the pedal box cover. I’ve looked for replacements on various TVR parts websites without success.

So, could anyone point me in the right direction of where I can get them, or alternatively tell me what pitch the bolts are?

Cheers
Paul

Stunning colour, how are you finding the switch from 996 to Tvr?
Two cars I’d love to own.

[TR4man]

Isn't that one from James Agger?

[pblake]

I swapped mine out for unbrako bolts so they would not fall apart when you take them out next time. Got them from Westfield fasteners great company and only cost a few pounds including postage.

[mab1]

Gewy said:

Hi All,
This is my first post here having finally scratched the itch and changed from a 996 Turbo to this:

Anyway, I like to tinker and have recently been checking for signs of any of the normal Tuscan issues. This included the accelerator cable which has been changed to the later cable and bracket with no signs of fraying But the bad news was I had to butcher one of the domed headed allen bolts to remove the pedal box cover. I’ve looked for replacements on various TVR parts websites without success.

So, could anyone point me in the right direction of where I can get them, or alternatively tell me what pitch the bolts are?

Cheers
Paul

My old car Feel free to drop me a PM if you have any questions about it.

[Gewy]

Belle427 said:

Stunning colour, how are you finding the switch from 996 to Tvr?
Two cars I’d love to own.

The 996 Turbo is an awesome car, mine was ballistic being a re-mapped X50. The interior was a nice place to be with plenty of leather and optional carbon fibre trim. For all-weather cross-country performance, they’re still fairly near the top of the heap. For me this also ended up being Turbo’s Achilles heel; the performance limits are that high that you rarely have opportunity to get anywhere near them, below them the Turbo’s that competent it’s not that engaging to drive, and you could be in any high-end German offering. Overall, I had a great time with the Turbo, keeping it a lot longer than I intended, but I don’t think there will be any desire to return to one in the future.

A Tuscan has been on my bucket list for a long time and still the honeymoon period, but so far, I only wish I made the switch sooner. Although the all-round performance is lower it’s a more engaging and rewarding car to drive. Unlike the Turbo I’m working up towards finding where the limits are, but even bumbling along in traffic it puts a smile on your face. I’ve seen the interior described as low-rent - it may not have all the toys, but it doesn’t have all the hard plastic switch gear either. I think of the interior as engineered rather than designed and the more I drive the car the more I like it. Then there's the Speed 6 trump card - that noise! As my wife says, its bonkers but in a good way.

[Gewy]

TR4man said:

Isn't that one from James Agger?

Yes it is.

[Malcster]

Reminds me of that Tiff quote at the end of the Fifth / Top Gear review.

"Money being no object, I'd have a 996 Turbo for the daily, and a little Tuscan for the weekend"

https://youtu.be/nE7CGEjSJWE

[Gewy]

pblake said:

I swapped mine out for unbrako bolts so they would not fall apart when you take them out next time. Got them from Westfield fasteners great company and only cost a few pounds including postage.

Thanks for your suggestion.
I'd originally thought they were M8 bolts but couldn't get a new bolt to thread. Having seen the bolts you'd suggested were metric ran a M8 tap through the captive nut and problem solved.
I think I'll get some of those unbrako bolts to save any future butchering.
cheers
Paul

[Gewy]

mab1 said:

My old car Feel free to drop me a PM if you have any questions about it.

Hi and thanks.
JA said it had previously been owned by a couple of people involved with TVRCC (and I therefore guess probably also on PH).
Looking at the history file and your username am I correct in thinking you bought it in July 2014?
cheers
Paul

[mab1]

Gewy said:

Hi and thanks.
JA said it had previously been owned by a couple of people involved with TVRCC (and I therefore guess probably also on PH).
Looking at the history file and your username am I correct in thinking you bought it in July 2014?
cheers
Paul

Yep that’s me. Your the 3rd time James has sold it now so it does well for him!

When I bought it I made contact with the two previous owners before me, both were serial TVR owners.

[Gewy]

Malcster said:

Reminds me of that Tiff quote at the end of the Fifth / Top Gear review.

"Money being no object, I'd have a 996 Turbo for the daily, and a little Tuscan for the weekend"

https://youtu.be/nE7CGEjSJWE

Thanks for the link, I'd forgotten all about that review

[Gewy]

mab1 said:

Yep that’s me. Your the 3rd time James has sold it now so it does well for him!

When I bought it I made contact with the two previous owners before me, both were serial TVR owners.

It does in deed. Might just be his sales patter, but seems to have a genuine affection for it having used it for the LM classic previously.

[mab1]

I think he does.

Anyway it was a great car for me, never had any major issues, enjoy it.