Getting withdrawal already

[Ironballs]

Dropped the car off at Track v Road earlier for its first MoT and service in my care (though it's been to TvR many times before and already feeling a little loss. Garage seems very large and empty now...

It's going to be away for a couple of weeks as the shop is busy and they also need to drop it off at D&C for a new rear window. If we have a heatwave now I'm not going to be impressed!

On the plus side it was a lovely drive over there and there were plenty of drool worthy TVRs on show. Very nice Tuscan 2 convertible in and a Tuscan 1 in the best paint I've ever seen, nice dark metallic red that apparently was the end result of a 10K paint job. If the Tuscan 2 had been that colour then I'd be on ebay now selling kidneys.

Check back in 2 weeks time for an entirely different feeling of loss involving my wallet

One thing I did notice as it was very nice and sunny is that the paint has a lot of swirls and scratches, so I think it's time to take some beers to my neighbour (and owner of cleanmycar.co.uk) and get a paint correction done

[franky dB]

Mines been down at TVR Power for months now. It should be ready for collection the end of the week, cant wait to get it back, although my wallet could probably do without the bill.lol.

[LeeT350c]

Hi Damian

Just noticed your other post. Are they going to fit your washer bottle or did you manage it ok?

Cheers. Lee.

[natben]

franky dB said:

Mines been down at TVR Power for months now. It should be ready for collection the end of the week, cant wait to get it back, although my wallet could probably do without the bill.lol.

What type of rebuild did you choose, 4.0L, 4.3L or 4.5L?.

[SpeedBuzz]

franky dB said:

Mines been down at TVR Power for months now. It should be ready for collection the end of the week, cant wait to get it back, although my wallet could probably do without the bill.lol.

Was up at Power over the weekend, your t350 looks lovely!

[C3BER]

No need to worry about swirls on the paint, just get it dirty . Richard loves dirty cars. NOT!

[franky dB]

natben said:

What type of rebuild did you choose, 4.0L, 4.3L or 4.5L?.

I have gone for a standard 3.6 rebuild. Unfortunately it came at the wrong time for me. Car needed a clutch and service as well, plus I've just had to pay for my wedding. Would have liked to upgrade, but just couldn't stretch my finances that far. Maybe another time.

[franky dB]

SpeedBuzz said:

Was up at Power over the weekend, your t350 looks lovely!

Thank you. I haven't seen it since the 8th May, hoping its still as clean as when I dropped it of. lol.

[Ironballs]

They're adjusting the bonnet for me Lee and fitting it with a quick release type hinge so the bonnet can be removed easily, so I'll whip the bonnet off when I get it back and then should be an easy job. Will also make checking/filling the oil easier

[natben]

franky dB said:

I have gone for a standard 3.6 rebuild. Unfortunately it came at the wrong time for me. Car needed a clutch and service as well, plus I've just had to pay for my wedding. Would have liked to upgrade, but just couldn't stretch my finances that far. Maybe another time.

Hey, nothing wrong with standard rebuild, I find my 4.0l plenty fast enough and TBH an extra £3k for a 4.3 is a lot of cash although I haven,t driven one maybe it is well worth it, those who have parted with £8.5k seem happy enough.
Good luck with the wedding and I hope you get your car back soon.