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Dookie

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334 posts

282 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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OK,I know that this might be old hat, but now that Ben is back and at the helm of TVR, I need questions to ask him and his new team. The questions and points will be put in questionare format and it is our intention to get them all answered.

Points on how you feel about TVR at present, what you think should be added or taken away. What issues do you have with TVR etc. What you think would make TVR more appealing. The reason for this thread, to finally answer some of the questions and cut out the usual negativity which seems to be going. I will make a list and put it forward to TVR on Monday. When the answers arrive I will post them for everyone to comment.

swindorski46

1,017 posts

312 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Dookie said:
what you think should be added or taken away.


Take 'Orgasmic Living' away. Now.

PetrolTed

34,468 posts

332 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Dookie said:
...now that Ben is back and at the helm of TVR...


I didn't know that. What's the score then?

bona8-2

117 posts

278 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Yeah he's back,
at least in the short term, David Saxton has moved on.

I think this is great news as i think it needs someone who really knows the TVR culture to steer.

Big Al.

69,336 posts

287 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Question

Does a V8 of any decscription, feature in any future build of TVR?

deeen

6,398 posts

274 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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To what extent will they be supporting which race series?

How far will they go to help owners with cars out of warranty (positive for resale values)?

Supersonic

1,163 posts

291 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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What's the score with the Typhon/Sagaris and will the Sagaris be receiving the supercharged treatment any time in the near future?

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

277 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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swindorski46 said:

Dookie said:
what you think should be added or taken away.



Take 'Orgasmic Living' away. Now.


And don't even think of using such a silly tag line again. I was surprised to read that many of the employees at Bristol Ave have never even been in a TVR. Is this likely to be put to rights?

Are there any plans to offer a bought-in V8 (or in-house) option on future cars?

How different are the models likely to be to be able to meet the 500 per model before replacement criterion?

RichB

56,208 posts

313 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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bona8-2 said:
Yeah he's back,
at least in the short term, David Saxton has moved on.

I think this is great news as i think it needs someone who really knows the TVR culture to steer.
If true I think this is good news, (and I know he has his detractors on here) but I believe he has a feeling for the history of the marque. Rich...

bona8-2

117 posts

278 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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RichB said:

bona8-2 said:
Yeah he's back,
at least in the short term, David Saxton has moved on.

I think this is great news as i think it needs someone who really knows the TVR culture to steer.

If true I think this is good news, (and I know he has his detractors on here) but I believe he has a feeling for the history of the marque. Rich...




blueyes

4,799 posts

281 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Added? S.Wales dealership please!

Like he promised when we spoke!

sacha

509 posts

283 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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500 per model, is that 500 t350c and 500 t350t? or 500 combined models?

tubbystu

3,846 posts

289 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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What is the real deal with the "auction" of the containers of parts for non-current models ? Specifically the S series stuff, but it'll be the Griff stuff next no doubt.

It is alleged there is no longer stock of replacement windscreens available for the S, because they are in the container/s

Wacky Racer

41,251 posts

276 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Would they consider fitting an American V8 motor like the Chevrolet LS1 (or similar) in the future.....?

bobfrance

1,323 posts

296 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Pardon my ignorance Dookie, but why would TVR be more candid with you rather than the press or anybody else?
Surely they'll just take the standard line with you.

Do you have some some kind of special relationship with them?

Or vayz of making them talk!

(Just to be clear. I'm not having a go - I'm just curious)

Bernard100

8 posts

262 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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[quote=Dookie]OK,I know that this might be old hat, but now that Ben is back and at the helm of TVR, I need questions to ask him and his new team.

Surely the only person to ask is the owner of the train set (NS) Did not Ben gain the title of "Baldrick" to the original owner of TVR (PW)?, and that he is only filling in until a new MD can be found ?

s27

501 posts

313 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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1. Over what period do TVR honour to supply factory parts for any model that they cease production on.

May be interesting in view of problems S owners are now having, which I presume may affect owners of later models as time passes.

2. Will TVR sell copies of donor parts lists for models for which they no longer hold parts for.

SP

bongotvr

164 posts

270 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Why are TVR not keeping customers (especially those with orders placed (for the Sagaris/Tuscan Mk2)) up to date with what is going on??

There seems to be no communication, surely this would be possible to do on their website?

TVRWhoa

349 posts

289 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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Question

As a Cerbera owner with kiddie, and now that TVR have or soon will cease production of the Cerbera , do TVR have plans for a replacement 2+2 ?

PetrolTed

34,468 posts

332 months

Thursday 11th November 2004
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So the new MD lasted a week or so and the new press officer lasted a few weeks.