400SE for a first TVR?

[KingRichard]

Hi all,

I was very taken with dickieandjulies 350SE last night, but I'd really like to try out a 400SE before making a decision.

Is there anything I should look out for in addition to the 350?

Cheers
Dave

[pwd95]

Much the same car really. Subtle differences in the bodywork, chassis & interior but the advantage with the 350 is you can remoove the sill covers to get access to the outriggers without lifting the body, so maintaining or replacing them is far easyer. Personal choice really.

[rev-erend]

Thought you wanted a V6 'S' ... and the V8's were to powerful.

Have you been seduced by the darkside

[KingRichard]

rev-erend said:

Thought you wanted a V6 'S' ... and the V8's were to powerful.

Have you been seduced by the darkside

And the V8's are soft as puppy ste compared to the S6's

[jagdpanther]

Theres nothing to be affraid of

I like to do things as balls deep as I can like the first TVR I drove (never driven a sportscar prior to this) was a 4ltr Chim and in no time I was hooning happily with the owner beside me and yes.....the roof was off!!!!

When you throw yourself in the deep end, you quickly learn to breathe underwater

You'll be fine pal

Be carefull though......Wedging is addictive

[jmorgan]

Go for it.

[mightymouse]

jagdpanther said:

Be carefull though......Wedging is addictive

[JR]

If it's this one it looks good value: www.pistonheads.com/sales/405141.htm
I bought the first 350 that I saw and loved it. (I went to see another six or so and then came back to the first one.)
This looks interesting also: www.pistonheads.com/sales/401870.htm

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

My 1st TVR was a 400SE, and that was 13 year's ago at 25, and still have it and still love it.
As said most of the differance from a 350SE and 400SE and even 390SE's are styling. All the car's can varry in tune. due to age and mods and how bothered the guy was on the day who was building the engine. all should be above 200BHP if not there's somthing wrong. 220-240 is avarage, Seen one 400SE on a RR at over 270. and owner is 90% sure its a standard 400SE with a 3.9. mine was 240 on a RR before the re-build. not had it on a RR since. may try and get down to the RR shoot out.


Also the 400SE on PH www.pistonheads.com/sales/401870.htm seem amazing value.

Edited by TVRleigh_BBWR on Tuesday 22 April 14:06

[matt-man]

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

[rev-erend]

matt-man said:

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

Also - don't listen to Matt when he says that wedges ought not to have a rear wing..

They just look naked

[jagdpanther]

rev-erend said:

matt-man said:

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

Also - don't listen to Matt when he says that wedges ought not to have a rear wing..

They just look naked

It should be law that all wedges have the rear spoiler

Barring the Speed 8 project, Nelly and FHC's

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

I've not got one on mine either.

Well I've got the underneath one.

[JamieG]

My 400SE was my first Tiv - liked it so much, i bought it twice!

[matt-man]

jagdpanther said:

rev-erend said:

matt-man said:

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

Also - don't listen to Matt when he says that wedges ought not to have a rear wing..

They just look naked

It should be law that all wedges have the rear spoiler

Barring the Speed 8 project, Nelly and FHC's

Nope, nope and.....NOPE!!!

Mullets and spoilers all in room 101 please!

[jagdpanther]

matt-man said:

jagdpanther said:

rev-erend said:

matt-man said:

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

Also - don't listen to Matt when he says that wedges ought not to have a rear wing..

They just look naked

It should be law that all wedges have the rear spoiler

Barring the Speed 8 project, Nelly and FHC's

Nope, nope and.....NOPE!!!

Mullets and spoilers all in room 101 please!

Agree on the mullets, but spoilers are a must

[jmorgan]

Mullets go with golf clubs don't they?

Anyway, got to practice sans mullet first time in months even if it was to the shops. Took my spoiler for a ride as well.

[350zwelgje]

matt-man said:

jagdpanther said:

rev-erend said:

matt-man said:

As im sure its been said before, dont under estimate a 350i, 390 or any other model...in fact, any of the same models!!they are all different!every wedge seems to be unique from the factory!

My first TVR was (and still is) my 400se which i bought when i was 21...somehow ive managed to buy a flat and lots of other expensive things and managed to find the funds to keep her in the garage!! I do miss that left testicle and kidney though......

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:14

Edited by matt-man on Tuesday 22 April 16:22

Also - don't listen to Matt when he says that wedges ought not to have a rear wing..

They just look naked

It should be law that all wedges have the rear spoiler

Barring the Speed 8 project, Nelly and FHC's

Nope, nope and.....NOPE!!!

Mullets and spoilers all in room 101 please!

+1

Rob