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Following my Tamora buying thread - we collected the car from TrackVRoad yesterday.
I can't praise the guys at TrackVRoad enough. When we visited to look at the car Richard and Craig spent ~ 2.5 hours with us, a lot of time talking about TVRs and then taking us both out for long test drives. Both of us driving was important, as this is very much a joint car with my wife, not "my car", and she should be driving it as much as me.
In the week since seeing the car they sorted out all the paperwork, fixed a few tiny imperfections (marks on wheel rims) and put it through their workshops again, 12 months MoT and fresh oil/filter despite the last service being very recent.
We spent over 2 hours collecting the car. Paperwork, then a tour of everything from end to end, inside and out, every function and button. A talk around the engine, the things to check, and the warm-up procedure.
The car is in great condition. 2002, 13,500 miles, good TVR service history, and the previous owner spent a lot on it despite driving very little - that was nice of him. The only niggle is that the bison interior isn't as nice as the interior on some of the later cars, but that counts as a minor cosmetic in my opinion.
The car behaved impeccably on the drive back down the M6, including some traffic. As first drives of ownership go, it was dull, but at least it was sunny and dry so the car could go into the garage clean. 150 miles in heavy traffic with some stop-start. When we got close to home and on to county roads I was happier
Water temps set in the low 70s when cruising, up to the high 80s when in traffic (never had to stop for long). Oil temps followed suit, oil pressue was in the 40s when cruising. I like having all this information available.
The engine does give off a bit of heat - and I noted the heated gearstick, a nice extra for winter driving. The AC works, which was useful when I had the roof on and sun was streaming in as well as the engine warmth.
I find the ride (new Gaz Gold Pro) on motorway and country roads is fine, firm, but not jarring. I also think the seats are quite comfortable, which could make this a good car in which to cover distance. However, the exhuast (from ACT) is a bit loud for motorway use - it makes me want to drive slowly. This is my first properly fast car, and maybe the noise is something I will get used to. But I do want to do a trackday next year and can't see it passing noise tests at most circuits.
It is now tucked-up in the garage, but I don't want it to be a garage car as it seems to have been for much of its life. My target is 4500 miles next year, including one European trip. I hope the weather is good at the weekend so we can do some top-down November motoring on our favourite roads
I can't praise the guys at TrackVRoad enough. When we visited to look at the car Richard and Craig spent ~ 2.5 hours with us, a lot of time talking about TVRs and then taking us both out for long test drives. Both of us driving was important, as this is very much a joint car with my wife, not "my car", and she should be driving it as much as me.
In the week since seeing the car they sorted out all the paperwork, fixed a few tiny imperfections (marks on wheel rims) and put it through their workshops again, 12 months MoT and fresh oil/filter despite the last service being very recent.
We spent over 2 hours collecting the car. Paperwork, then a tour of everything from end to end, inside and out, every function and button. A talk around the engine, the things to check, and the warm-up procedure.
The car is in great condition. 2002, 13,500 miles, good TVR service history, and the previous owner spent a lot on it despite driving very little - that was nice of him. The only niggle is that the bison interior isn't as nice as the interior on some of the later cars, but that counts as a minor cosmetic in my opinion.
The car behaved impeccably on the drive back down the M6, including some traffic. As first drives of ownership go, it was dull, but at least it was sunny and dry so the car could go into the garage clean. 150 miles in heavy traffic with some stop-start. When we got close to home and on to county roads I was happier
Water temps set in the low 70s when cruising, up to the high 80s when in traffic (never had to stop for long). Oil temps followed suit, oil pressue was in the 40s when cruising. I like having all this information available.
The engine does give off a bit of heat - and I noted the heated gearstick, a nice extra for winter driving. The AC works, which was useful when I had the roof on and sun was streaming in as well as the engine warmth.
I find the ride (new Gaz Gold Pro) on motorway and country roads is fine, firm, but not jarring. I also think the seats are quite comfortable, which could make this a good car in which to cover distance. However, the exhuast (from ACT) is a bit loud for motorway use - it makes me want to drive slowly. This is my first properly fast car, and maybe the noise is something I will get used to. But I do want to do a trackday next year and can't see it passing noise tests at most circuits.
It is now tucked-up in the garage, but I don't want it to be a garage car as it seems to have been for much of its life. My target is 4500 miles next year, including one European trip. I hope the weather is good at the weekend so we can do some top-down November motoring on our favourite roads
Edited by Sevenman on Wednesday 2nd November 20:31
ACT do some bolt on track day silencers which I have to quieten it down for track use.You have bought from one of the best TVR specialists in the country.. You can be rest assured that car will of been thoroughly checked from the inside out.. They only buy the best cars to begin with, then they make them even better, They are also great guys to deal with which also helps.
Enjoy your motor.
Enjoy your motor.
The gear knob getting hot is a common feature. Not so bad now, but I've had mine too hot to touch during the summer. I've heard of two solutions:
1 - a heatsink of some kind to dissipate the heat. Not seen one of these so it could be folklore.
2 - a ceramic gearstick section to replace the metal part. I have this on my tuscan and it works a treat. Search the Tuscan forum for more info.
1 - a heatsink of some kind to dissipate the heat. Not seen one of these so it could be folklore.
2 - a ceramic gearstick section to replace the metal part. I have this on my tuscan and it works a treat. Search the Tuscan forum for more info.
The little knob to adjust intermittent wiper speed was indeed discussed
But, when reading through the handbook yesterday evening, I realised we hadn't covered:
- The brake/clutch fluid refill - although I imagine we won't need it, which is good given the convenient location
- How to reset the fuel cut-off if that gets triggered.
But we had been through everythig else, and many more things that aren't in the handbook.
It really was a comprehensive handover, and made me glad we have bought the car from a specialist.
But, when reading through the handbook yesterday evening, I realised we hadn't covered:
- The brake/clutch fluid refill - although I imagine we won't need it, which is good given the convenient location
- How to reset the fuel cut-off if that gets triggered.
But we had been through everythig else, and many more things that aren't in the handbook.
It really was a comprehensive handover, and made me glad we have bought the car from a specialist.
Sevenman said:
The little knob to adjust intermittent wiper speed was indeed discussed
But, when reading through the handbook yesterday evening, I realised we hadn't covered:
- The brake/clutch fluid refill - although I imagine we won't need it, which is good given the convenient location
- How to reset the fuel cut-off if that gets triggered.
But we had been through everythig else, and many more things that aren't in the handbook.
It really was a comprehensive handover, and made me glad we have bought the car from a specialist.
Good stuff.But, when reading through the handbook yesterday evening, I realised we hadn't covered:
- The brake/clutch fluid refill - although I imagine we won't need it, which is good given the convenient location
- How to reset the fuel cut-off if that gets triggered.
But we had been through everythig else, and many more things that aren't in the handbook.
It really was a comprehensive handover, and made me glad we have bought the car from a specialist.
Brake fluid you probably will never need to. If you do you use a syringe and a length of tube to access it.
The Tam does not have an inertia cut off switch despite its mention in the handbook. I think it may be a cut and paste job from a previous models handbook.
rcvaughan said:
Car looks great
I'm very much looking forward to my trip to TrackVRoad next week to collect my 4.5 T350!
SUPER EXCITED!
That engine, ready to go back in, was pointed out to us when were shown around the garage at the weekend. At the moment I have to get used to 350 bhp in a light car. The need for extra power on top of that is something I don't understand yet, but I guess it is possible to get used to anything and decide the only way is more...I'm very much looking forward to my trip to TrackVRoad next week to collect my 4.5 T350!
SUPER EXCITED!Quite right Targaman! rallycar
Ah, you saw my shiny new engine... :wub:
My last car was an 800kg supercharged VX220 with lightened everything and CR box - it felt quicker than the Terv TBH so something had to be done about that!
also my head gasket went which seemed like a good excuse :lol:
Enjoy your lovely looking Tam thumbsup
Ah, you saw my shiny new engine... :wub:
My last car was an 800kg supercharged VX220 with lightened everything and CR box - it felt quicker than the Terv TBH so something had to be done about that!
also my head gasket went which seemed like a good excuse :lol:Enjoy your lovely looking Tam thumbsup
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