Drifting off the original factory spec on all marks?

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Even though i do not disagree with upgrades and modern day improvement.

I personally dont agree with straying to far away from the original factory spec of any particular model.

What are your personal thoughts.

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Agreed

but does turbos and Superchargers push the limits from what especially Chim/Griff makes were meant to be...beautiful sounding V8's

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Not sure

The modified club and you know who you are LOL,to be honest risk the resale value of your cars..

In all honesty i dont think the modified cars will future proof themselves on price

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DJR 7 said:

So my modified Tuscan doesn't meet with you approval :-)

She looks beautiful,but to me no longer a Tuscan

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sgrimshaw said:

CHIMV8 said:

The modified club and you know who you are LOL,to be honest risk the resale value of your cars..

Of no importance whatsoever if there's no intention to sell it.

I'm working on a way of taking mine with me ......

Fishing rod got yer...wondered who would be the first out of the famous bunch LOL

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Walford said:

I wanted

1 a car that was fun to drive

2 something that would keep up with modern sports cars

3 something cheap to run, that I could repair myself

4 not to offend anybody

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There are a few neighbourhoods, we could all say you have just driven through for your beauty to look like that LOL

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DJR 7 said:

I'm open minded when it comes to upgrades, most Tvr owners I've met have carried out an upgrade of
Some form or another.
When I undertook my project I was mindfull not to use an immaculate Mk1 Tuscan, it would certainly have been a cheaper alternative but I didn't want to alter an already pristine example.
I sourced a car that in reality was only fit for spares and feel that had I not have carried out my project this car would have been lost to one of the infamous Tvr breakers.
I didn't really set out with resale value in mind, I wanted to do something different and I must say the car has been well received by most that I meet.
I'm guessing as the years past it will get harder to source some parts and upgrades will become an acceptable addition to
Keep these cars alive.

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Dont take me the wrong way on here,my point was, it was no longer a Tuscan,but the actual car i would snap up in an instant

The topic brought up some interesting views/comments though

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macdeb said:

CHIMV8 said:

Agreed

but does turbos and Superchargers push the limits from what especially Chim/Griff makes were meant to be...beautiful sounding V8's

Errm, well I have a turbo Chimeara, sounds the same as it did before
Also, TVR IIRC produced the first turbocharged road going car

Really....no turbo sound?

Although i have made a statement on this,i can honestly say i have never heard one from the inside or a drive by..

End of the day, its each to their own, and there will be plenty of standards left to choose from against the modifieds,due to peoples perception on how the TVR(especially the older ones)should now be