General FAQ

[mjc]

Hi all,

I've collated a load of info on spec's, upgrades, problems/issues etc for my own purpose & thought about posting it on here as a FAQ page..? I did try to do something similar last year but nothing came of it..

Its a bit basic so far, and obviously biased towards the T350 at the mo, but I can add Tamora stuff etc to it, and update it as we go with your help?

If you think its any good, perhaps Ted could also put a sticky thingy on it to keep it at the top of the forum....

Please let me know what you think...?

MJC


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Further FAQs may be found here (in due course) by clicking on the FAQ link on the menu above.

[mjc]

NOTE - The intention of this thread is to collate all the usefull information contained in this forum into one place for easy reference. Although believed correct, some information is only based on opinions and suggestions from the forum members and should therefore no be taken as "Official" or "TVR Approved". It is also the latest information at the time of writing, although some brands (eg. Oils/Fluids/Tyres) and specifications may differ slightly to the handbook dependant on age and year of manufacture of car.

Any additional information / suggestions / corrections are welcome!

GENERAL

Make TVR
Model T350C


Engine 6-cylinder inline alloy engine with 4 valves per cylinder and dry sump lubrication
Capacity 3605cc
Bore/stroke 93mmx83mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Max Power 350 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque 290 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power to Weight Ratio 304 bhp/ton
Performance:
0 to 60 mph: 4.4 seconds
0 to 100 mph: 9.5 seconds
Max Speed 175 mph+

Weight: 1150kg

Length Overall 3974mm
Wheelbase 2361mm
Width Overall 1835mm
Height Overall 1195mm
Front Track 1448mm
Rear Track 1492mm
Ground Clearance 100mm


Suspension
All round independent – double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars


Braking
Front: 304mm ventilated disc brakes with 4 piston alloy callipers
Rear: 282mm ventilated disc brakes with single piston sliding callipers

Apparently SEAT Leon Cupra R pads fit the front – If so, preferred aftermarket pads are:
Mintex (part number is MDB 2207)
Ferodo DS2500

Steering - Electro Hydraulic Power assisted rack and pinion

Wheels
Front: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver
Rear: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver

Tyres
Front: Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3 225/35 ZR18 tyres @ 24psi
(30psi Track/sustained high speed / fully laden)
Rear: Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3 235/40 ZR18 tyres @ 24psi
(32psi Track/sustained high speed / fully laden)

Recommended alternatives:

• Toyo Proxes T1-S
• Pirelli P-Zero Rosso
• Yokohama AVS Sport



Bulb Specifications:
Headlamps (Main Beam & Dipped) 55W H7
Sidelights (Front) 5W
Indicators (Front) 21W
Side Repeaters 5W Capless
Brake Lights 21W
Tail Lights 5W
Indicators (Rear) 21W
Number Plate Lights 5W
Fog Light 21W
Interior Light 5W

(Headlamps upgraded to 50% Brighter Osram Silver Star H7 from www.powerbulbs.co.uk


OIL/FLUIDS:

ENGINE – Capacity 6Litres

• 0 to 6000 miles:
o Carlube Triple R 10W-40 Semi Synthetic (Factory recommended)
o Mobil Semi Synthetic 10W-40 (Common used alternative)

• After 6000 miles:
o Car Lube Triple R Fully Synthetic 0W-40 (Factory recommended)
o Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 0W-40 (Common used alternative)

• Track Day Use:
o CarlubeTriple R Fully Synthetic 15W-50 (Factory recommended brand)
o Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 10W-50 (Common used alternative)


GEARBOX – Capacity 1.4 Litres
Carlube ATF-Q3

DIFFERENTIAL – Capacity 1.6 Litres
Mobil SHC 80W 140 ID

COOLING SYSTEM – Capacity 12 Litres
CarPlan Blue Star / Carplan Five Star Long Life

BRAKES and CLUTCH
Carlube Dot 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid

C.V. JOINTS
Carlube Molybdenium Grease No.2


UPGRADES

Engine:

•3.6 litre Blueprint
Engine rebuilt to exacting specifications and individual components matched / balanced
www.tvrpower.co.uk/sp6.blueprinted.php

•4.0 litre Upgrade
3.6 Litre Engine upgraded to 4.0 Litre
www.tvrpower.co.uk/sp6.3.6to4.upgrade

Exhaust:

•Super Sports Individual Silencers
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php

•Factory Large Bore
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php

•Blue Flame
www.blueflameperformance.com/car/exhausts/after_market_blueflame_t350.asp

•ACT
www.actproducts.co.uk

•Silverstone TVR - Standard Box Modification / Re-tuning
www.silverstonetvr.co.uk

•De-catting
www.tvrpower.co.uk


Suspension:

•Nitron NTR Monotube Suspension Units
www.nitron.co.uk


Interior:
•UK aftermarket source for Lamonta:
www.rmdaudio.co.uk

UPDATES:


•Petrol filler ring - glued in place on earlier models, but had tendency to fall off - Factory fix was to screw it to the body
•Fuel filler nozzle – New type to prevent “Splash-back” when filling up
•Luggage cover – added
•Tail-gate - finger recess added.
•Tail-gate - Modification to hatch catch to include Allen-key adjustment
•Sun-visors – added
•Targa Panels (T350T) - Seal and securing system updated.
•Glovebox - press catch changed for magnetic one and glovebox has finger recess


KNOWN ISSUES / PROBLEMS


• Gaiter around gear stick has tendency to become unstuck.

• Condensation in all light clusters – especially front.

• Speed Sensor - often failed or gave spurious readings - replacement type introduced approx May 04 ‘

• Oil Pressure Sensor - often fails or gives incorrect warning errors.

• EFI warning on start-up - common problem - new chip introduced approx May 04

• Air Con Fault Code 26 - very common and not a problem - just an annoyance in having to cancel it!

• Seatbelts very temperamental and prone to sticking .

• Water leak from windscreen.

• Wind noise from around top of door seals – esp. drivers side.

• Stress fractures around the hinge mounts for the hatch which can lead to failure.

• Panel joins visible through paint on front a rear wings.

• Reports of the enging pinking under full throttle even when using Optimax


USEFUL LINKS


Doors -

Removing panel
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=103671&f=7&h=0&hw=removing+

Noise (rubber wedges)
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=114643&f=7&h=0&hw=wedge

Rattles
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=147832&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=126605&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle

Noisy power steering -

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=148489&f=7&h=0

Fog lights -

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=140014&f=7&h=0&hw=fog+light


Stereo upgrades -

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=117483&f=7&h=0&hw=speaker

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102740&f=7&h=0&hw=speakers



>> Edited by mjc on Friday 15th April 12:02

[mjc]

maddog-uk said:

Happy to host it here if you want: www.tvrtamora.com/faq.cfm

No problem! - its there to help everyone!

[mjc]

hilti said:

Great idea, but i think you need to ba carefull about stating things like oil specs, tyres etc..... My manual states that i should use Mobil oil at all times, ie/ running in ,pre and post 6,000 miles, makes no reference to Carlube?? Also car was and is fitted with TOYO tyres from new, they aren't a recommended alternative, they are on it OE spec! I know it's nit picking, but should either keep it generic or be as accurate as possible. Hilti.

Hi Hilti,

The Oil Specs were from the latest Owners manual - I believe I was carefull with my wording, but perhaps I should put a disclaimer at the front?

Also, the tyres are the ones fitted to all CURRENT models - I know TOYO's were oem, but they now fit Goodyear as standard... having said that some people prefer the Toyos, so thats why I put them down as an alternative...


MJC

>> Edited by mjc on Friday 15th April 06:52

[mjc]

Snakes said:

Hi mjc, I don't think you have received the praise you should have done for such a superb piece of work! Just a few additions - GENERAL Power to Weight Ratio 304 bhp/ton Wheels Front: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver Rear: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver UPDATES: • Glovebox press catch changed for magnetic one and glovebox has finger recess KNOWN ISSUES / PROBLEMS • Air Con Fault 26 Code after 20 minutes use (even without air con on!) • Pinking on full throttle even when using Optimax

Thanks Snakes!

I'll add those in later this morning when I get chance....

[mjc]

Ok, latest comments incorporated, and formatting completed now

Does anyone have a list of warning codes? - That might be a usefull addition...

[mjc]

admoss said:

MJC Dont know if you wanted to add some of these links !!?! www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=7&h=0&t=148570 I think a central place for common new/not so new owners question and suggested answers could be ideal. Maybe that way when the same questions keep getting asked, a common resource can be referred to. Knowledge is power and all that.

Yep, that was the idea!

Thanks for the links, they are exactly the sort of thing I was going to try and include! (I've added them to the main section now)

Any more anybody?

[mjc]

hilti said:

MJC, Great idea to develop this info. Wasn't having a pop, just wanted to make sure that someone didn't try and come back with any claims based on the info contained in the FAQ page, particularly with the oils and all the problems the S6 has experienced in the past. Can either word the info so its generic and covers all specs or stick in a disclaimer as you say. Perhaps along the lines off; info and specification may differ due to age and year of manufacture of car? Keep up the good work. Hilti. >> Edited by hilti on Friday 15th April 10:35

No problem - I understand where you are coming from! I've now added a secion at the beggining which will hopefully cover all bases? Let me know what you think..?

MJC

[mjc]

I would also be very interested in this "retro-fit frame... I had the velcro and rubber wedges fitted as a cure which improved it a lot (it was EXTREMELY bad before!!), but its still not perfect.... please keep us informed on how you get on / price / effectiveness etc..?!

[mjc]

tail slide said:

Useful bit of work, MJC, IMO especially the list of individual options/tweaks that others may be interested in. Suggest that it may give a more accurate picture to buyers wanting to check things out, for the 'known problems' to also have a note to say that most cars only suffered a few of these (mine had 2) and many should have already been fixed under warranty?

LOL - Most cars perhaps, but mine had pretty much the full list you see there..!!

[mjc]

alloypearltam said:

What an excellent thread. Has anyone any experience of the Fuel Sensor error. I had that appear yesterday. I am fairly certain I have read about that issue frequently on here. I have been and refulled to check that the readings were correct (which they were) so I am guessing it was a blip.

Yes, I think most of us have had that - especially when the tank gets to about 1/4 full. Its due to the fuel sloshing around in the tank. The more annoying feature of the sensor though is that it doesnt give accurate readings when the tank is low either. The most I have ever been able to fill the tank up by is 45ltrs - and that was when the gauge showed 2 litres left..! :O)