Starting with some simple upgrades.
Discussion
It's funny how things go, I wanted original and found a lovely original example. Now I feel the car could/should handle and brake better. I've decided to do something about it. I've just ordered some Gaz Gold Pros and a HiSpec Billet 4 Brake Kit and pads. I'm looking forward to getting these on my car and the geometry all set up. I really hope to notice a difference, the car is a bit unnerving at the moment, I just want it to feel more planted on the road. I do not track the car so this should be good enough. Sorry to Ole Vix for going against your advice, the Nitrons were just a bit too expensive and from looking at an old thread on here (Opinions divided) I came to the conclusion the Gaz would be good enough for fast road use. I's now just a waiting game.
Once done where next? I'm not looking to add any kind of forced induction but that ECU will need upgrading later on, will probably go for a Mark Adams Tornado? However advice is always welcome.
Once done where next? I'm not looking to add any kind of forced induction but that ECU will need upgrading later on, will probably go for a Mark Adams Tornado? However advice is always welcome.
^^ yea maybe we have, I was a bit annoyed with the comical handling nature of a "sports car" I've heard these simple mods should help. Why was I hell bent on a "Unmolested" - Salesman speak, which translates to will need improvements!! 
I do like to keep my mods as tasteful upgrades though, so won't mess too much with the engine.
I do like to keep my mods as tasteful upgrades though, so won't mess too much with the engine. I've had Gaz Gold Pro's on my car for 5 years now and they are excellent. Car was set up correctly and is in "fast road" mode (read quite firm) but handles exactly as I want it to and does indeed feel planted.
In a few weeks I'm having a new trumpet set fitted, smooth bore induction and possibly a ported trumpet base. These could be upgrades for you to consider before you get a remap as they are known to help the car at lower revs. Mine still has a little bit of shunting at low speeds after a recent camshaft replacement and the ACT bits will dial this out according to Tim at ACT and my engine man
In a few weeks I'm having a new trumpet set fitted, smooth bore induction and possibly a ported trumpet base. These could be upgrades for you to consider before you get a remap as they are known to help the car at lower revs. Mine still has a little bit of shunting at low speeds after a recent camshaft replacement and the ACT bits will dial this out according to Tim at ACT and my engine man
I went to Gaz Nickels, then Gaz Gold Pros, now Racing Reds. The adjustability of the dampers allows me full adjustment of ride height, and stiffness of suspension. I also increased the spring weights. Never regretted it. So a good call on your part.
I am just saying that you can spend getting on for £1000 changing parts, but these cars are sensitive to misaligned wheels and a full alignment only costs around £100.
As for next stages, the things mentioned above sound good to me, especially if your car shunts. After market ECU can improve fuel consumption and bhp, but do your research thoroughly first. The factory 14 CUX only controls fuelling, so introducing spark control too is bound to help. I do wonder about keeping the 14 CUX - my car runs fine on it - but adding Megajolt to control the spark.
These things leave the car looking factory standard, and many would say improve its drivability.
I am just saying that you can spend getting on for £1000 changing parts, but these cars are sensitive to misaligned wheels and a full alignment only costs around £100.
As for next stages, the things mentioned above sound good to me, especially if your car shunts. After market ECU can improve fuel consumption and bhp, but do your research thoroughly first. The factory 14 CUX only controls fuelling, so introducing spark control too is bound to help. I do wonder about keeping the 14 CUX - my car runs fine on it - but adding Megajolt to control the spark.
These things leave the car looking factory standard, and many would say improve its drivability.
Yea that's what I want, looking standard + engine to remain normally aspirated, don't feel I need more power (Well maybe a little) but smoother acceleration and a bit more low end torque, takes a little winding up to about 3500/4000 rpm then it goes well enough. And yes I'll get the wheel alignment done once I've fitted the new brakes + coilovers.
Peter, I, on your advice, ordered some R1R's from a local tyre place (See I do listen (Read) I was running Dunlop 9000's before this. I was a bit annoyed when I returned to see they had fitted T1R's and I said I'd asked for T1R's to be told, it's OK, R1R's are finished and T1R's are what replaced them, so I thought no more of it. I've since found out this to be total bulls***!!! 
however they are a massive improvement on what was on there before and I'm not going to be tracking them so not too annoyed. I won't be going back there next time I need new tyres but that'll be a couple of years yet.
The same co. that fitted the wrong tyre and lied to me also pumped them up to 33 psi all round, this I've since corrected. Bunch of jokers I tell ya!
I was running Dunlop 9000's before this. I was a bit annoyed when I returned to see they had fitted T1R's and I said I'd asked for T1R's to be told, it's OK, R1R's are finished and T1R's are what replaced them, so I thought no more of it. I've since found out this to be total bulls***!!! however they are a massive improvement on what was on there before and I'm not going to be tracking them so not too annoyed. I won't be going back there next time I need new tyres but that'll be a couple of years yet. The same co. that fitted the wrong tyre and lied to me also pumped them up to 33 psi all round, this I've since corrected. Bunch of jokers I tell ya!
Danattheopticians said:
Peter, I, on your advice, ordered some R1R's from a local tyre place (See I do listen (Read) I was running Dunlop 9000's before this. I was a bit annoyed when I returned to see they had fitted T1R's and I said I'd asked for T1R's to be told, it's OK, R1R's are finished and T1R's are what replaced them, so I thought no more of it. I've since found out this to be total bulls***!!! however they are a massive improvement on what was on there before and I'm not going to be tracking them so not too annoyed. I won't be going back there next time I need new tyres but that'll be a couple of years yet.
The same co. that fitted the wrong tyre and lied to me also pumped them up to 33 psi all round, this I've since corrected. Bunch of jokers I tell ya!
Not checked lately but T1Rs should be a chunk cheaper. Hopefully, they didn't charge you for the dear ones? I was running Dunlop 9000's before this. I was a bit annoyed when I returned to see they had fitted T1R's and I said I'd asked for T1R's to be told, it's OK, R1R's are finished and T1R's are what replaced them, so I thought no more of it. I've since found out this to be total bulls***!!! however they are a massive improvement on what was on there before and I'm not going to be tracking them so not too annoyed. I won't be going back there next time I need new tyres but that'll be a couple of years yet. The same co. that fitted the wrong tyre and lied to me also pumped them up to 33 psi all round, this I've since corrected. Bunch of jokers I tell ya!
Danattheopticians said:
It's funny how things go, I wanted original and found a lovely original example. Now I feel the car could/should handle and brake better. I've decided to do something about it. I've just ordered some Gaz Gold Pros and a HiSpec Billet 4 Brake Kit and pads. I'm looking forward to getting these on my car and the geometry all set up. I really hope to notice a difference, the car is a bit unnerving at the moment, I just want it to feel more planted on the road. I do not track the car so this should be good enough. Sorry to Ole Vix for going against your advice, the Nitrons were just a bit too expensive and from looking at an old thread on here (Opinions divided) I came to the conclusion the Gaz would be good enough for fast road use. I's now just a waiting game.
Once done where next? I'm not looking to add any kind of forced induction but that ECU will need upgrading later on, will probably go for a Mark Adams Tornado? However advice is always welcome.
Hello, before you start splashing the cash, you say you car is unnerving you and not inspiring you with confidence when driving, why not book you car into someone like Matt Smith for the southerners or Paul and Heath for the northerners for them to give it the once over, they will probably tell you with afew minutes of test driving what your cars symptoms are, and upgrades to go for with mainly spirited road use,these guys are that good with TVR'S.Once done where next? I'm not looking to add any kind of forced induction but that ECU will need upgrading later on, will probably go for a Mark Adams Tornado? However advice is always welcome.
He's somewhere on the south coast. Colin at TVRSSW, in Somerset, is good and knowledgable. Runs a number of TVR race cars and has been working on TVRs for a long time.
Otherwise I reckon Mat Smith is worth the trip, and if you warn him in advance he will do the check over and alignment while you wait, with a running commentary.
In the words of the song, he's "simply the best"
Otherwise I reckon Mat Smith is worth the trip, and if you warn him in advance he will do the check over and alignment while you wait, with a running commentary.
In the words of the song, he's "simply the best"
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