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Hi all,
Just joined the forum as I'm starting on the journey to purchase a Cebera(prob a late 90's one).
The Cebera seems offer what I'm looking for from a TVR including the 2+2 to keep herself on side!!I've visited some of the buyers guide and will join the TVR club.
I just wanted to get idea of the basic layout of the cockpit/dash instruments- what everything does and how can I tell what options have been fitted - before I start test driving.
Any recommendations or book suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Des
Just joined the forum as I'm starting on the journey to purchase a Cebera(prob a late 90's one).
The Cebera seems offer what I'm looking for from a TVR including the 2+2 to keep herself on side!!I've visited some of the buyers guide and will join the TVR club.
I just wanted to get idea of the basic layout of the cockpit/dash instruments- what everything does and how can I tell what options have been fitted - before I start test driving.
Any recommendations or book suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Des
I hope this doesn't sound like I'm discouraging you - I'm not - but to ask questions like 'What is the basic layout of the dash, and what does everything do' leads me to suggest you need to go and look at one first. The Dash layout is one of the big 'Wow' things about a Cerbera, you need to look at one. What does everything do? Well the light switch turns the light's on etc etc 
Go onto the TVR site and find out when and where the local region meet up, and go along and talk to a few owners.
Options? Not all cars had Full leather, some just had the seats in leather, others were all Vinyl, some had 1/2 leather. Interiors can be 2 tone, single tone, some had lovely tweed fitted to door panels and the rear shelf. They were a bespoke car and when ordered from new the Owners specfied what they wanted, they are all basically the same car, but cosmetically different.
Most cars had Air Con fitted.
Buying a Cerbera is very different from buying a 'normal' car, you really do need to go and have a look at some, and talk to the owners. I'm sure someone on here who lives close to you will be along make an offer to drive round and show off his P&J to you. Were a freindly bunch, and this forum is an essential part of Cerbera ownership.
Go onto the TVR site and find out when and where the local region meet up, and go along and talk to a few owners.
Options? Not all cars had Full leather, some just had the seats in leather, others were all Vinyl, some had 1/2 leather. Interiors can be 2 tone, single tone, some had lovely tweed fitted to door panels and the rear shelf. They were a bespoke car and when ordered from new the Owners specfied what they wanted, they are all basically the same car, but cosmetically different.
Most cars had Air Con fitted.
Buying a Cerbera is very different from buying a 'normal' car, you really do need to go and have a look at some, and talk to the owners. I'm sure someone on here who lives close to you will be along make an offer to drive round and show off his P&J to you. Were a freindly bunch, and this forum is an essential part of Cerbera ownership.
Des - welcome and enjoy the search. A slightly unusual place to start with questions. You first of all need to research engines and chassis. A late 90s car COULD be one with a chassis in need of attention.
you also need to ensure you understand that they are like owning a classic ferrari or aston - ie need very regular attention and plenty of cash.
If you can, dont worry so much about 4.2 v 4.5, blue v's black, spiders v's RL7s etc - find the best one you can afford.
Ensure you can afford £3K ish servicing/repair costs (I have rarely got anywhere near a figure that LOW in 9 years of (3 x) cerb ownership whereas there are others who have spent less).
If you NEED 4 seats then again tread carefully - they are closer to a 2 + 1 seater.
you also need to ensure you understand that they are like owning a classic ferrari or aston - ie need very regular attention and plenty of cash.
If you can, dont worry so much about 4.2 v 4.5, blue v's black, spiders v's RL7s etc - find the best one you can afford.
Ensure you can afford £3K ish servicing/repair costs (I have rarely got anywhere near a figure that LOW in 9 years of (3 x) cerb ownership whereas there are others who have spent less).
If you NEED 4 seats then again tread carefully - they are closer to a 2 + 1 seater.
Following on from the above posts only toddlers or very small children will fit behind the driver, make sure it has aircon as i think it came as standard, but could be deleted. Options i know of apart from trim types and colours are gear knob, handbrake, pedal upgrades and stainless steel ring round the gearstick gator, that's about it i think, most upgrades are under the skin.
Unfortunately I'm working today so sorry for the delay in response.Thanks for your help so far.
I understand its a bit of a 'dumb' question but what I really trying to get was an idea of the cockpit layout/controls and what you should know about them from the point of view of a regular user.
I'm based in Dublin and will need to travel over to view/test and as there are none advertised for me even to view so I just wanted to get a heads up. (Is there anyone on this forum in Dublin area?).
I own an early 911(1972) so have some idea of costs etc in the upkeep of that and a 2+1 seating configuration is ideal.
I will contact the TVRCC Irish region to check with them, although I must say I haven't seen many TVR's in Dublin.
Des
I understand its a bit of a 'dumb' question but what I really trying to get was an idea of the cockpit layout/controls and what you should know about them from the point of view of a regular user.
I'm based in Dublin and will need to travel over to view/test and as there are none advertised for me even to view so I just wanted to get a heads up. (Is there anyone on this forum in Dublin area?).
I own an early 911(1972) so have some idea of costs etc in the upkeep of that and a 2+1 seating configuration is ideal.
I will contact the TVRCC Irish region to check with them, although I must say I haven't seen many TVR's in Dublin.
Des
The cockpits are different for pre 2000 and post 2000 ("MK2") cars. It is mostly the roll bar and windscreen size (on and the seats). The later ones having tuscan seats and a taller screen.
All the post 97 cars have the same dash stuff (the earlier ones having a speaker in the centre 'key store').
The later cars had more options avail eg alloy behind the rev/speedo.
The options include no-smoker package (ie no ashtray).
Later cars have digital milometer.
earlier 4.2s had a speedo that went to 190 (?) whereas 4.5s had 220 mph.
The dash has water temp, oil pressure, clock, speedo, petrol and rev. Aftermarket options are avail for oil temp and digital replacements for water temp etc. sometimes the 'crotch cold supply' is replaced with a oil temp gauge.
The steering is height adjustable.
The steering has buttons for horn, flash and wipers.
there are switches for lights, rear fog, rear demist (sometimes also fron demist), aircon and hot n cold air.
There is an appeture for a radio with lx window buttons either side.
There is a hidden key for the immobiliser plus a push hole for the immobiliser stick.
There are two emotional control buttons (!) - one for starter and one to cut the ignition.
There is a turn wheel for the bonnet.
There is only one stalk - indicators, with a button for hazards.
The seats sometimes have a squeezy thing for pumping up the back support.
The Red Roses have an extra button to switch for fuel quality.
phew.
All the post 97 cars have the same dash stuff (the earlier ones having a speaker in the centre 'key store').
The later cars had more options avail eg alloy behind the rev/speedo.
The options include no-smoker package (ie no ashtray).
Later cars have digital milometer.
earlier 4.2s had a speedo that went to 190 (?) whereas 4.5s had 220 mph.
The dash has water temp, oil pressure, clock, speedo, petrol and rev. Aftermarket options are avail for oil temp and digital replacements for water temp etc. sometimes the 'crotch cold supply' is replaced with a oil temp gauge.
The steering is height adjustable.
The steering has buttons for horn, flash and wipers.
there are switches for lights, rear fog, rear demist (sometimes also fron demist), aircon and hot n cold air.
There is an appeture for a radio with lx window buttons either side.
There is a hidden key for the immobiliser plus a push hole for the immobiliser stick.
There are two emotional control buttons (!) - one for starter and one to cut the ignition.
There is a turn wheel for the bonnet.
There is only one stalk - indicators, with a button for hazards.
The seats sometimes have a squeezy thing for pumping up the back support.
The Red Roses have an extra button to switch for fuel quality.
phew.
I thought it was just me!! 
JensenA said:
FarmyardPants said:
If you're going round a roundabout and someone is about to cut you up, you will not be able to find the horn.
And if someone else in a TVR flashes you, you will NOT be able to find the button until 1 miilisecond after thay have passed you,
mikethebike1127 said:
JensenA said:
FarmyardPants said:
If you're going round a roundabout and someone is about to cut you up, you will not be able to find the horn.
And if someone else in a TVR flashes you, you will NOT be able to find the button until 1 miilisecond after thay have passed you,Actually you don't need to be cornering, acceleration should be enough to launch the fob. I keep it in the door pocket for that reason
Edited by FarmyardPants on Monday 10th May 14:37
Gazzab said:
The cockpits are different for pre 2000 and post 2000 ("MK2") cars. It is mostly the roll bar and windscreen size (on and the seats). The later ones having tuscan seats and a taller screen.
All the post 97 cars have the same dash stuff (the earlier ones having a speaker in the centre 'key store').
The later cars had more options avail eg alloy behind the rev/speedo.
The options include no-smoker package (ie no ashtray).
Later cars have digital milometer.
earlier 4.2s had a speedo that went to 190 (?) whereas 4.5s had 220 mph.
The dash has water temp, oil pressure, clock, speedo, petrol and rev. Aftermarket options are avail for oil temp and digital replacements for water temp etc. sometimes the 'crotch cold supply' is replaced with a oil temp gauge.
The steering is height adjustable.
The steering has buttons for horn, flash and wipers.
there are switches for lights, rear fog, rear demist (sometimes also fron demist), aircon and hot n cold air.
There is an appeture for a radio with lx window buttons either side.
There is a hidden key for the immobiliser plus a push hole for the immobiliser stick.
There are two emotional control buttons (!) - one for starter and one to cut the ignition.
There is a turn wheel for the bonnet.
There is only one stalk - indicators, with a button for hazards.
The seats sometimes have a squeezy thing for pumping up the back support.
The Red Roses have an extra button to switch for fuel quality.
phew.
The steering wheel is also adjustable for reach. Slacken off the lever and pull the steering wheel.All the post 97 cars have the same dash stuff (the earlier ones having a speaker in the centre 'key store').
The later cars had more options avail eg alloy behind the rev/speedo.
The options include no-smoker package (ie no ashtray).
Later cars have digital milometer.
earlier 4.2s had a speedo that went to 190 (?) whereas 4.5s had 220 mph.
The dash has water temp, oil pressure, clock, speedo, petrol and rev. Aftermarket options are avail for oil temp and digital replacements for water temp etc. sometimes the 'crotch cold supply' is replaced with a oil temp gauge.
The steering is height adjustable.
The steering has buttons for horn, flash and wipers.
there are switches for lights, rear fog, rear demist (sometimes also fron demist), aircon and hot n cold air.
There is an appeture for a radio with lx window buttons either side.
There is a hidden key for the immobiliser plus a push hole for the immobiliser stick.
There are two emotional control buttons (!) - one for starter and one to cut the ignition.
There is a turn wheel for the bonnet.
There is only one stalk - indicators, with a button for hazards.
The seats sometimes have a squeezy thing for pumping up the back support.
The Red Roses have an extra button to switch for fuel quality.
phew.
Gazzab said:
One to avoid -
dont start the car, walk inside your house, put the key fob down, return to car, drive to the shops or garage, turn engine off and realise that you have no way of restarting it....
dont start the car, walk inside your house, put the key fob down, return to car, drive to the shops or garage, turn engine off and realise that you have no way of restarting it....
That must have been a pain! I have my key fob on one of those things that go round your neck that you hold identity passes on.
Gazzab said:
One to avoid -
dont start the car, walk inside your house, put the key fob down, return to car, drive to the shops or garage, turn engine off and realise that you have no way of restarting it....
dont start the car, walk inside your house, put the key fob down, return to car, drive to the shops or garage, turn engine off and realise that you have no way of restarting it....
Always worried me with the company car that. Trouble is if you do leave them behind it tells you that you have been a numpty. Now you have said this, when my Cerb arrives, I'll always be double checking!Gassing Station | Cerbera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff