A sagaris living in London
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I am biting the bullet, and all things being equal will be buying a (cheaper!please God!)Sagaris to celebrate what I hope will be good news in the next 4 months.
Like a good little lawyer, I have researched the car, and now I want to research what I plan to do it to make it easier to live with out of its natural enviourment...
As someone who lives and works in London I am going to make the following modificiations to the car on purchase.
1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
2. Instal extra fans as per other thread (have not been able to find... link would be appreciated)- £300 if i recall?
3. Possibly look into racelogic traction control, as I am aware my right fot is not always directly connected to my brain at the end of a long day, in pissy London weather.
4. Anything possible to increase the turning circle?
5. Some decent aftermarket speakers for the jams I will going through back-doubles to avoid!
6. Not the biggest fans of the seats in the car. Is there the possibility of fitting aftermarket seats?
Any other suggestions to make the most of out of what will be sizeable, long term investment for me, would be most appreciated.
As always recommendations of who to go to, what to expect to pay and any other gold - much appreciated
Hope its not too late to wish you all the best for 2008!
Like a good little lawyer, I have researched the car, and now I want to research what I plan to do it to make it easier to live with out of its natural enviourment...
As someone who lives and works in London I am going to make the following modificiations to the car on purchase.
1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
2. Instal extra fans as per other thread (have not been able to find... link would be appreciated)- £300 if i recall?
3. Possibly look into racelogic traction control, as I am aware my right fot is not always directly connected to my brain at the end of a long day, in pissy London weather.
4. Anything possible to increase the turning circle?
5. Some decent aftermarket speakers for the jams I will going through back-doubles to avoid!
6. Not the biggest fans of the seats in the car. Is there the possibility of fitting aftermarket seats?
Any other suggestions to make the most of out of what will be sizeable, long term investment for me, would be most appreciated.
As always recommendations of who to go to, what to expect to pay and any other gold - much appreciated
Hope its not too late to wish you all the best for 2008!
Edited by AdvocatusDiaboli on Saturday 5th January 11:28
AdvocatusDiaboli said:
I am biting the bullet, and all things being equal will be buying a (cheaper!please God!)Sagaris to celebrate what I hope will be good news in the next 4 months.
Like a good little lawyer, I have researched the car, and now I want to research what I plan to do it to make it easier to live with out of its natural enviourment...
As someone who lives and works in London I am going to make the following modificiations to the car on purchase.
1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
2. Instal extra fans as per other thread (have not been able to find... link would be appreciated)- £300 if i recall?
3. Possibly look into racelogic traction control, as I am aware my right fot is not always directly connected to my brain at the end of a long day, in pissy London weather.
4. Anything possible to increase the turning circle?
5. Some decent aftermarket speakers for the jams I will going through back-doubles to avoid!
6. Not the biggest fans of the seats in the car. Is there the possibility of fitting aftermarket seats?
Any other suggestions to make the most of out of what will be sizeable, long term investment for me, would be most appreciated.
As always recommendations of who to go to, what to expect to pay and any other gold - much appreciated
Hope its not too late to wish you all the best for 2008!
Buy a 911 Like a good little lawyer, I have researched the car, and now I want to research what I plan to do it to make it easier to live with out of its natural enviourment...
As someone who lives and works in London I am going to make the following modificiations to the car on purchase.
1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
2. Instal extra fans as per other thread (have not been able to find... link would be appreciated)- £300 if i recall?
3. Possibly look into racelogic traction control, as I am aware my right fot is not always directly connected to my brain at the end of a long day, in pissy London weather.
4. Anything possible to increase the turning circle?
5. Some decent aftermarket speakers for the jams I will going through back-doubles to avoid!
6. Not the biggest fans of the seats in the car. Is there the possibility of fitting aftermarket seats?
Any other suggestions to make the most of out of what will be sizeable, long term investment for me, would be most appreciated.
As always recommendations of who to go to, what to expect to pay and any other gold - much appreciated
Hope its not too late to wish you all the best for 2008!
Edited by AdvocatusDiaboli on Saturday 5th January 11:28
I ended up finding the T350 a burden on London. Not at all relaxing. You are surrounded by the highest density of morons in the UK who will not see you, understand why you are slowing down for bumps or swerving for pot holes. You will also age the car dramatically.
I've ended up buying a Range Rover for all the off road driving in London and keeping the TVR for the smooth roads and smarter drivers of the country.
Not sure how low a Sagaris is. But I would not expect much problems in London. [I've owned Tamora, Tuscan, Chim and have lived in Central/East London for years].
I don't think 1-4 are much to worry about in my experience. Although the state of London roads is shocking - broken tarmac, pot holes, raised / sunken man-hole covers: this is a pain.
I always get let into traffic (my porsche driving friends have the opposite experience sadly), and reaction from fellow drivers / public in general is positive. The fact that the cars are so loud helps other people know you are there too.
Comments:
1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
I don't think 1-4 are much to worry about in my experience. Although the state of London roads is shocking - broken tarmac, pot holes, raised / sunken man-hole covers: this is a pain.
I always get let into traffic (my porsche driving friends have the opposite experience sadly), and reaction from fellow drivers / public in general is positive. The fact that the cars are so loud helps other people know you are there too.
Comments:
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1. Increase ground clearance to max possible (speed breakers, etc)- suggested 20mm?
- I doubt this will be required. Just take them slow, pick an approach that minimises issues. I've never had any problems.. although it no doubt irritates some people behind you.
- multi story car parks / underground car parks likely to be more of an issue - IMHO. I had to raise my Tamora for my own car park ramp to avoid catching the front of the car, from an earlier setting to the last factory settings (Late 03 Tam)
- I've never had any problems with Tam / Tuscan.
- I don't think this is required - I find the speed six easy to drive in trafic - they have a super long accelerator travel, so its easy to modulate power delivery. I had problems with standing water in my Chim, not in any of the T cars.
- Don't think so. You learn to work round it: not a problem if you are patient.
Edited by MTY4000 on Tuesday 8th January 12:44
Burba said:
adv - you chucked in the idea of a 355 now?
Mate, I am being such an idiot about my next purchase. I have never agonised over anthing so much in my life!! Plus, I have no doubt most of PH is going to kick me if I ever ask another question!There are so many boxes I need to tick and I am a little picky about the exact bits. Unfortunately, a major health snag stopped me from actually looking very seriously at DJC's old sag, but things are starting to look up so am thinking hard again!
I still love the F355 but every test drive has been a dissapointment. I am still looking out for a good one and that life changing drive. The shape is still something I adore, the rear 3/4 is gorgeous. However, performance wise the Sag is just another league and that really weights in its favour - wonderfully involving car.
To tide me over till all the various planets and celestial beings are in alignment, am upgarding my Turbo to 300bhp on 24 Jan to celebrate my 30th!!
To anyone reading this, I promise I am actually going to get off the pot as soon as the right car at the right price turns up! Been looking for a year and a bit now.
As always, PH continues to be a huge source of info and sympathy for all our motoring yearnings!
Edited by AdvocatusDiaboli on Friday 11th January 19:40
MTY4000 said:
In short, you can work round all the -'ves, and the +'ves are priceless. Take her out for a blast every weekend.
iEdited by MTY4000 on Tuesday 8th January 12:44
I think that sums its up perfectly actually. I am definitely a weekend/"occassion" driver. I always use the bike for a commute.
Ground clearance and the overheating are the most important issues I think. The rest are certainly things that can easily be worked around.
In my Lancia, traffic and heat just kills the poor clutch. It actually sticks to the floor and I have to toe it up sometimes.
Edited by AdvocatusDiaboli on Monday 14th January 20:07
My car has the seats similar to the T350 but with the little 'ears' and with the base cushion out they are superb for both support and comfort. I am over 6 ft tall and often find car seats poor for longer journeys but the Sag is great. They lack the option to fit a 4 point harness which is a shame for track days!
AdvocatusDiaboli said:
Sorry for the bump. Anyone put in other seats by any chance?
Cobra Special modified design Imola S made for 'tail slide' on here 
Cobra seats have manufactured a set of Imola S seats which are complete with the correct sub frame, TVR colour coded and logo'd as required;
contact:
Marc Pidgeon
Cobra Seats
Phone +44 (0) 1952 684020
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