Discussion
Picked up my 54 reg T350C at the weekend, and first impressions are that it's perfect! 
The styling is just beautiful (see profile) and the interior is cosy and very comfortable. The power delivery is something I'm still getting used to! It seems it can be driven smoothly and sanely just like I've been driving my mum's Polo for the last three months, and pottering along at 40 in 5th I was wondering how the hell it could ever get to 140 (and beyond!). However, it just seems to need winding up a bit! Knock it down a gear or two, and it just pulls and pulls! I bought it from a guy in Norfolk, and had to follow my mate back in his 911, but kept up easy peasy (though I don't usually drive fast!). It corners completely flat - absolutely no roll whatsoever! The air-con works a treat (needed that on Saturday!) and the noise in the cabin is surprisingly low with the windows up... though obviously it sounds better with them down!
I was concerned I'd miss the Chim's roof-off option, but don't at all. I was also worried about the lack of boot space, but we got a full load of shopping in, and plenty more space in there, so reckon I'll be OK with that.
Couple of niggles:
1. Going over bumps I can hear a knocking that seems to be coming from the driver-side door. Any ideas?
2. The alarm is particularly sensitive at the rear! Are there sensors out the back that can be adjusted?
3. Occasionally, on start-up, a fault code pops up on the display. I'm assured this is a display pod issue rather than an engine issue, and can be cleared easily by pressing both buttons.
4. It's a bit rattly when first started on a cold morning! Soon warms up and growls nicely though. I've read lots of views on the correct warm-up procedure, but if someone here is more knowledgeable than all the others, your views would be much appreciated!
Doh! Please could somebody move this to the T350 section! Sorry!
The styling is just beautiful (see profile) and the interior is cosy and very comfortable. The power delivery is something I'm still getting used to! It seems it can be driven smoothly and sanely just like I've been driving my mum's Polo for the last three months, and pottering along at 40 in 5th I was wondering how the hell it could ever get to 140 (and beyond!). However, it just seems to need winding up a bit! Knock it down a gear or two, and it just pulls and pulls! I bought it from a guy in Norfolk, and had to follow my mate back in his 911, but kept up easy peasy (though I don't usually drive fast!). It corners completely flat - absolutely no roll whatsoever! The air-con works a treat (needed that on Saturday!) and the noise in the cabin is surprisingly low with the windows up... though obviously it sounds better with them down! I was concerned I'd miss the Chim's roof-off option, but don't at all. I was also worried about the lack of boot space, but we got a full load of shopping in, and plenty more space in there, so reckon I'll be OK with that.
Couple of niggles:
1. Going over bumps I can hear a knocking that seems to be coming from the driver-side door. Any ideas?
2. The alarm is particularly sensitive at the rear! Are there sensors out the back that can be adjusted?
3. Occasionally, on start-up, a fault code pops up on the display. I'm assured this is a display pod issue rather than an engine issue, and can be cleared easily by pressing both buttons.
4. It's a bit rattly when first started on a cold morning! Soon warms up and growls nicely though. I've read lots of views on the correct warm-up procedure, but if someone here is more knowledgeable than all the others, your views would be much appreciated!
Doh! Please could somebody move this to the T350 section! Sorry!
Edited by tobeee on Monday 13th August 07:45
I had a T350C for a year and can answer your questions :
1. Going over bumps I can hear a knocking that seems to be coming from the driver-side door. Any ideas?
Yep - the window mechanish .. it's annoying.
2. The alarm is particularly sensitive at the rear! Are there sensors out the back that can be adjusted?
Yep - mine was too.. adjuster for alarm in under centre console (mine was).
3. Occasionally, on start-up, a fault code pops up on the display. I'm assured this is a display pod issue rather than an engine issue, and can be cleared easily by pressing both buttons.
Warning codes : The bane of a T350 owners life.. press both buttons as the same time to clear.
4. It's a bit rattly when first started on a cold morning! Soon warms up and growls nicely though. I've read lots of views on the correct warm-up procedure, but if someone here is more knowledgeable than all the others, your views would be much appreciated!
Yep and it's even worse in the winter .. wait until 50 degrees before moderate revs are used and 60 degrees .. more revs. We seemed to spend our lives waiting for the T350 to warm up.
At least it sounded better than my neighbours 430 Fezza when cold (what a dog..).
1. Going over bumps I can hear a knocking that seems to be coming from the driver-side door. Any ideas?
Yep - the window mechanish .. it's annoying.
2. The alarm is particularly sensitive at the rear! Are there sensors out the back that can be adjusted?
Yep - mine was too.. adjuster for alarm in under centre console (mine was).
3. Occasionally, on start-up, a fault code pops up on the display. I'm assured this is a display pod issue rather than an engine issue, and can be cleared easily by pressing both buttons.
Warning codes : The bane of a T350 owners life.. press both buttons as the same time to clear.
4. It's a bit rattly when first started on a cold morning! Soon warms up and growls nicely though. I've read lots of views on the correct warm-up procedure, but if someone here is more knowledgeable than all the others, your views would be much appreciated!
Yep and it's even worse in the winter .. wait until 50 degrees before moderate revs are used and 60 degrees .. more revs. We seemed to spend our lives waiting for the T350 to warm up.
At least it sounded better than my neighbours 430 Fezza when cold (what a dog..).
The door rattle can be caused by door not fitting tightly, look for tell tale scratches on the base of door surround and under bottom edge of the door. Can be fixed by adjusting door stricker pin, but need a special tool and its fiddly. TVRs way of fixing is to tighten the fit by putting plastic tubing in the rubber door trim near the door catch, thereby making the door a tight fit. Easy on a Tuscan convert but might be more difficult on a T350 since the rubber is probably continuous around the whole door frame.
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