new chim windscreen ........not happy :(

[sodall2doo]

Hi guys I took my chim in to have a new windscreen fitted yesterday as the old one had a like 18 inch crack across it .... anyhow I did what had been suggested and checked that they knew what they were doing ie they had worked on TVR's before ......all no problem according to them ...... I got the call to pick up the car 4 hours later and when I went to get said weapon I was horrified to find that the rubber seal across the top and down the sides now finished like 2 inches short of the door on both sides of the screen ! also a bubble on the turn at the top of the screen.

When I asked what was going on I was told that the rubber seal is no longer available and they had to use my old one ..... anybody any comments on this ? Looks like a f#@*^+g dogs dinner at the moment and i'm kinda unsure what to do about it.

I guess what I am actually asking is ...... is the rubber still available or am i being bullshitted ?

Edited by sodall2doo on Wednesday 30th August 19:54

[DADAMSV8]

Hi got my windscreen replaced on my chim earlier this year they sourced brand new tvr windscreen rubbers from local tvr dealer waldenway in kent sop what you are being told is complete rubbish

[DADAMSV8]

just seen you are also in kent so try giving the dealer a ring get the surround and take it back to your windscreen fitter and tell them to do a proper job!!!

[DADAMSV8]

Post I put up with the intention of people avoiding what you are suffering now sorry you did not read it earlier:

''Had my screen replaced yesterday and took lots of advise from this forum ( thanks to all) and made sure I did my homework spoke to local TVR dealer who recomended Autoglass at stroud kent.

The guy did a fantastic job ( over 4 hours work) no damage what so ever and the screen looks a real treat ready for the summer.

Rather than get into names on the forum if any of you want more details such as branch phone number, directions and name of fitter then send me a mail

Happy Days ''



>> Edited by dadamsv8 on Sunday 19th March 12:24

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Got my new screen from Glenvarigill TVR in 2003 and it came with a new rubber seal

vv0148 screen strip £5.88
vv0150 windscreen seal £18.75

Screen fitter made a good job of replacement.

[sodall2doo]

I hear what you are saying Dad ......but i thought Waldenway TVR were no longer ? .... confused of whitstable .....but i would be very interested in a number for somebody who could do a decent fit although I think I am now gonna end up getting into a shit fight with the canterbury branch lol.

Chris @ WYC

[sodall2doo]

Out of interest and while I have your attention Adam ......you got anybody locally who may know how to replace the door solenoids ? ....i'm getting kinda fed up with having to leave my boot open LOL ! every time it blows a hard northerly here I have to get out of bed to shut the boot !

chris

[blujay10]

sodall2doo said:

......but i thought Waldenway TVR were no longer ? ....

They are still doing servicing etc in their new premises. Call 01622 885800 and ask for Paul who is always very happy to help and never let me down.
Good luck with getting your screen sorted.

[TVR keith]

Or if you want a good independent try James Motor Sports at Ditton near Maidstone.(About 1 mile from Walldonway)
The owner used to be in charge of the workshop at Walldonway TVR. His name is Chris Baldock 01732 874 756 mobile [phone].
Had someone shunt the rear of the Chim in January, Chris made a superb repair job.
Also does servicing at sensible prices, the building isn't posh but they are passionate about TVR's

[DADAMSV8]

door solenoids are easy to repalce yourself I've done both of mine without any issues (30 mins max per door)

[sodall2doo]

@ Keith

thanks very much for that info ......rang Chris today and was totally amazed to find that he lives round the corner (nearly) from me..... so it looks like you made me a new customer of his ! lol cheers again eh

[sodall2doo]

@ Dave

Are there any guides to the job here on PH that you can point me towards ?
thx

[DADAMSV8]

Try a search I'm sure there are some posts on the subject more importantly get the solonoids as I heard they were in short supply