TVR Tuscan

[Jon 944S2]

I know the proof required has to be a piece of paper over the gear shift but I have a real problem with writing (i.e almost impossible to read but I will try if people really want that) and I'm very self concious of it so if you don't mind I'll just post up a picture of me by the car. I think that's enough proof as you wouldn't want to own up to looking like me lol.

I apologise for not being online for a while I've been very busy of late and had not much spare time, all spare time involve drving or cleaning the car. I also apologise for the quality of the photos they were taken on my iPhone as I have mislaid my D300.

[t3ku]

I see the 944's RR quarter in the second picture, so ;l

[Jon 944S2]

The 944 was sold in February sadly. That there is my neighbours really crappy Volvo 240, which is in appalling state and hasn't moved for 2 weeks. I suspect that once the tax runs out at the end of this week it will continue to sit outside their garage in the awkward position it's in.

[OZ]

and.... what happened to your garage door?

[Jon 944S2]

Originally Posted by OZ

and.... what happened to your garage door?

Previous neighbours reversed a bus into it which is real nice of them and no one will pay up

[GT5]

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

Previous neighbours reversed a bus into it which is real nice of them and no one will pay up

Hell naw, you better sue their asses! that isn't right? if suing doesn't work, drive a bus into their garage for brotherly payback.

[t3ku]

Btw how much was the Tuscan? I've been eying the Sagaris for some time :l

[Nik.]

Volvo 240 isent crappy!

Oh nice TVR you got.

[DJMantis]

Jon 944S2 no longer owns a Porsche 944S2?



Nice Tuscan. My personal preference is the Tuscan 2, but who's complaining?

[Jon 944S2]

The Tuscan cost me just under £15,000 and I think the Sagaris is between £30,000 and £50,000 but they do look awesome though.

that Volvo 240 is crappy, it's the 1st one I've seen that has bits falling off it and interesting mould growing on and inside it also appears to have a bit of an oil leak too.

Nope I no longer have the Porsche I got a little bored with it, so I sold it and started to save for a 996 turbo at 1st, then changed my mind several times and ended up with the Tuscan possibly the most interesting car of all my choices.

I've always preferred the look of the Tuscan over the Tuscan 2 not sure on the lights of the 2.

[big_muppet996]

i'll see you going backwards through the gates of heaven in a ball of fire soon then yeah?
nah very nice car, im pretty jealous!

[Jon 944S2]

Hope not, but judging by the wet weather handling which is at best dubious it may well be true.
There's no need to be jealous everyone has/ will achieve something that someone else will be jealous of at some point in there life, I'm just trying to get some of the things I've dreamed of owning whilst I can afford it.

The car has currently got an EFI fault coming up on the dash so I'll hopefully find out what it is tomorrow when it goes in for service and possible decat.

[Sander]

Finally, some new pics of the Tuscan

Great car Jon, I'm jealous

[Jon 944S2]

I'm on holiday this week from work so hopefully I can take some more pictures soon.

[OZ]

Originally Posted by big_muppet996

i'll see you going backwards through the gates of heaven in a ball of fire soon then yeah?
nah very nice car, im pretty jealous!

10.000 internets for you sir for the top gear quote.

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

Hope not, but judging by the wet weather handling which is at best dubious it may well be true.
There's no need to be jealous everyone has/ will achieve something that someone else will be jealous of at some point in there life, I'm just trying to get some of the things I've dreamed of owning whilst I can afford it.

The car has currently got an EFI fault coming up on the dash so I'll hopefully find out what it is tomorrow when it goes in for service and possible decat.

be sure to check the brake pads/lines, on TVR's those are the most used itens for some unknown reason . If you have time later, plan a upgrade on them, better be safe than sorry...

[t3ku]

Now if we're gonna pull out Top Gear quotes ;l

"owning a TVR in the past was like owning a bear, it was nice till it pulled your head off... and one day it would"
XD

[Jon 944S2]

One of those Top Gear quotes I believe is for the Koenigsegg and the other the Sagaris I believe, how sad is that I know what cars the quotes come from?

I'm planning on getting the Alcon 6 pots for them and upgrade the suspension to Nitrons but that will depend on whether or not I want to keep it I've had a couple of ideas for the next car already but I'm in no hurry.

[Nik.]

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

that Volvo 240 is crappy, it's the 1st one I've seen that has bits falling off it and interesting mould growing on and inside it also appears to have a bit of an oil leak too.

BUT!

It works.

[t3ku]

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

One of those Top Gear quotes I believe is for the Koenigsegg and the other the Sagaris I believe, how sad is that I know what cars the quotes come from?.

Yes mine was from the Sagaris review, and it's not sad cause we know them too ;l

[Jon 944S2]

Originally Posted by Nik.

BUT!

It works.

Actually I have my doubts about that, it's disappeared now and there is a huge puddle of oil left on the drive where it used to be.

Originally Posted by t3ku

Yes mine was from the Sagaris review, and it's not sad cause we know them too ;l

That's OK then that means for once I'm not sad then

[big_muppet996]

the quote i used was from the Koenigsegg, however it does apply for the TVR too. But like with any car, so long as you drive it steadily, then its not goin to hurt you.

[TheCarTester]

how many horses?
NICE car!

[Jon 944S2]

Originally Posted by big_muppet996

the quote i used was from the Koenigsegg, however it does apply for the TVR too. But like with any car, so long as you drive it steadily, then its not goin to hurt you.

You're right it does apply very well to the TVR and I think it will hurt me even if I'm sensible with it in the wet it was trying to get the tail out around a roundabout at a mere 15MPH with a light throttle, was good fun though.

It's in Red Rose spec so the full 400 Horses 0-60 3.8 seconds, 0-100 8.3 seconds and top speed 196MPH (I certainly wouldn't like to find that out though)

[t3ku]

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

You're right it does apply very well to the TVR and I think it will hurt me even if I'm sensible with it in the wet it was trying to get the tail out around a roundabout at a mere 15MPH with a light throttle, was good fun though.

lol thats why Clarkson said every TVR he has ever driven has scared the hell out of him XD

[GTR]

Originally Posted by t3ku

Yes mine was from the Sagaris review, and it's not sad cause we know them too ;l

I watch the show religiously and I have no idea wtf you guy are on about lol

Nice car there. Can we have some proof now? I mean come on, it's a ****ing TVR...

[Jon 944S2]

Originally Posted by GTR

Nice car there. Can we have some proof now? I mean come on, it's a ****ing TVR...

I will try my best when I get my car back from it's expensive service tomorrow (needed a little more work doing to it than I thought) Does the writing have to be readable? because I can't really write very well, bit of a retard apparently I've been informed.

[GTR]

Originally Posted by Jon 944S2

I will try my best when I get my car back from it's expensive service tomorrow (needed a little more work doing to it than I thought) Does the writing have to be readable? because I can't really write very well, bit of a retard apparently I've been informed.

Retarded writing will do just fine, I am a retarded person myself.

[Jon 944S2]

OK will get it done when I collect it, I suppose it'll be later on today it being 1:17 in the morning here (hardcore me lol)

[t3ku]

Originally Posted by GTR

I watch the show religiously and I have no idea wtf you guy are on about lol

Nice car there. Can we have some proof now? I mean come on, it's a ****ing TVR...

Educate yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbO_CaGJXZ4

[GTR]

Originally Posted by t3ku

Educate yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbO_CaGJXZ4

That hardly passes as "education"...

[GT5]

You both are lame k..so STFU.

lol That was a good ol' episode. Although I would only own a TVR for its looks. Not for it's performance. yes, I know; I fail...but fuwk you. lol

[MuscleCarFreak]

Originally Posted by GT5

Although I would only own a TVR for its looks. Not for it's performance. yes, I know; I fail...but fuwk you. lol

LOL... thats the opposite of what I think... Performance would be the only reason to want it, because Im not ok with the looks at all... just my opinion... As for owning the TVR altogether. Good job. It's not everyday a young man gets his hands on something so special.

[Jon 944S2]

I've got the car for both reasons looks and performance plus the noise it makes which is awesome I'll post a video up when I get around to making one for all to hear.

There are people around here who would think it's a blessing that youngsters don't get their filthy mits on something so special. I've had several people saying 'you do realise we're in a recession?' etc. I just respond by saying 'really? I've been living elsewhere for a while'

[Mach_5]

*HOT* I'm getting jealous!! LOL Too bad it wasn't a Sagaris.

[Jon 944S2]

Looks like I'm not getting the car back today so now I've got to wait until I have transport available to go get my car.

[Civic_Undercover]

Holy crap, 196 mph top speed and 0-60 in 3.8 seconds!? Autobahn or GTFO. That will be its proving ground. Have fun with it Jon, it's got power on demand when you need it!

[Jon 944S2]

I would love to take it on an Autobahn one day that would be great fun.
I'm getting it back tomorrow can't wait, although the weather outlook isn't so great though, no surprises there then.

Saw a really nice 1967 Mustang Fastback the other day and I'm thinking of getting one, anybody here know much about them?

[t3ku]

I had a 68 California Coupe, was a piece of junk. Parts were impossible to find and expensive as hell. Course that is just my experience from owning one

Imo the only good mustangs were ones tuned by Shelby.

[Jon 944S2]

Oh well it'll be just like TVR and porsche ownership except that the parts are more difficult to find. I guess they're more reliable than a TVR though.

[Sage]

Not in my experience. I had a 78 911 Turbo that gave me no problems at all. My Cougar has required much work and it a pain in the ass most of the time.