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The TVR
Apr 23, 2018 17:03:32 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 23, 2018 17:03:32 GMT
Is it still on its original springs and dampers? If so it’s not surprising they’ve got a bit baggy over time. No, they are only 6 years old - I am marginally disappointed they haven’t lasted longer TBH. |
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Post by Alex on Apr 23, 2018 18:44:47 GMT
That is disappointing given that it was off the road for some of that time. Did they get damaged during the chassis rebuild?
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The TVR
Apr 23, 2018 20:02:50 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 23, 2018 20:02:50 GMT
That is certainly a possibility, I suppose.
In the meantime, I’ve had an email from the chassis/suspension engineer and have decided to go for the Chimaera sports suspension setup.
Tuscan 2S front damper with Chimaera front spring and Tuscan 2S rear springs on revalved Chimaera dampers. This costs less than buying standard suspension from the TVR specialists.
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Post by Tim on Apr 24, 2018 9:46:44 GMT
I have vague memories of the original road tests mentioning softer suspension and bump stop usage when the car was new.
Maybe that's what its meant to be like, especially on typical modern bumpy country roads rather than Queef friendly racetracks?
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 24, 2018 9:53:18 GMT
I have vague memories of the original road tests mentioning softer suspension and bump stop usage when the car was new. Maybe that's what its meant to be like, especially on typical modern bumpy country roads rather than Queef friendly racetracks? It has only just started doing it, so most definitely not. When it was launched, it had softer suspension than the Griffith (which ran a Koni set up), but then the suspension was made the same across both models in about 1996 with the application of an Eibach & Bilstein setup. The guy I'm dealing with was chief suspension engineer for TVR, Noble and Ariel amongst others, so I trust that he know what he is saying. |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 24, 2018 14:52:02 GMT
Sports suspension kit now ordered. Lead time is about two weeks as it comes directly from Bilstein.
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Post by LandieMark on May 4, 2018 19:08:26 GMT
Shiny things arrived and fitted. The difference is ludicrous. Fitting was fairly easy apart from one one of the fronts. The bottom shock bolt had fused to the bush sleeve. No room inside the bottom wishbone to get a grinder in, so a small hacksaw and lots of swearing ensued. Thankfully, the other front came undone without an issue. I’ve liberally coated all the bolts with anti seize! Took it for a drive afterwards and the difference is amazing. The car feels really smooth and the body control is excellent. I can’t push on at the moment as it had a set of new tyres the other day and they need scrubbing in!  |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 5, 2018 13:59:57 GMT
Will you need an alignment as well now or should it all be in the same position? New shocks do make an amazing difference.
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The TVR
May 5, 2018 15:41:11 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on May 5, 2018 15:41:11 GMT
Will you need an alignment as well now or should it all be in the same position? New shocks do make an amazing difference. No need - I haven’t touched anything that effects the geometry. |
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The TVR
May 6, 2018 15:06:00 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on May 6, 2018 15:06:00 GMT
New suspension is awesome. Had a really good run out over the Pennines this afternoon with the club. Annoyingly, I’ve managed to remove my front splitter when is hit a small pile of chippings at speed. As a result, the car is running hot as the air flow through the engine bay has changed.
Luckily I have a spare which I will fit once I have straightened it from he last time I hit something.
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Post by LandieMark on May 8, 2018 10:52:56 GMT
Front splitter replaced yesterday morning. Just as well, as we were invited to a BBQ at a local pub by some friends and when two of the people there realised I had the TVR with me, they wanted to go out for a hoon. It is a rare experience to have a female passenger squealing at me to faster - it's usually the other way around!  |
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 4, 2018 8:46:59 GMT
Splitter got removed again while crossing the field at Bywell Show. Luckily I realised and picked it up. I need some better screws.
Of more concern is a tapping sound from the engine. It has been doing it a while and not getting any worse. It’s not down on power and doesn’t use any more oil than a Rover V8 should so I’m not massively concerned.
I have to to go to Hull today and with the Mazda out of action due to the exhaust hanging off and the Land Rover is filthy inside, I will take the TVR.
When end I get back I’m going to pull the rocker covers off and inspect the rockers. I suspect a rocker pad may have come off (in which case it can have a set of steel rockers) or a tappet/lifter is stuck, in which case the inlet will have to come off and it can hav a set of tappets. It will most likely be the tappets as that is a very typical Rover V8 problem, but I’m hoping it’s just a rocker as that is an easier job!
Not ending there, it is also running a little rich which I suspect is the AFM due to the time it takes to reach a stable voltage and the idle is erratic. I’ve replaced the stepper motor, but the problem seems to be the ECU speedo interface which lets the ECU know whether the car is moving or not.
When the car car is moving, the stepper holds the revs at about 1100 and drops to 8-900 at idle. I’ve had the laptop plugged in and occasionally the ECU sees a speed reading while stationary. Most likely down to electrical interference which I may be able to solve without resorting to a new sensor at £90!
I was was going to send it to Hexham to sort out, but they don’t know when they can fit me in as they are short staffed so I am going to have a go myself.
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 4, 2018 19:58:51 GMT
Interestingly, the car did 300 miles today and didn’t miss a beat. Apart from the tapping at idle.
28mpg mostly motorway and me behaving.
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Post by PetrolEd on Jul 5, 2018 8:46:21 GMT
Can't argue with 28MPG
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The TVR
Jul 5, 2018 18:40:27 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 5, 2018 18:40:27 GMT
No, I can’t. I plugged the laptop back in this afternoon to check the fuel trim after a long run and it is completely back to normal. I suspect heat soak affecting sensor readings in the high temperatures we’ve been having lately. I’ve decided to wait until after Silverstone then I will pull the intake and rockers to fix the tap. |
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 11, 2018 22:46:03 GMT
I’ve been busy.
Did an engine flush and oil change. There is no change to the tapping. It isn’t the lifters though as they really tap when they haven’t got oil in them (startup after oil change). I suspect I’ve lost a couple of rocker pads or the preload needs looking at (loose pushrods).
Feeling happier with that. Will do it when it get back from Silverstone (infield pass arrived today).
In order to rule out leaking manifold gaskets, I fitted a new set and took the opportunity to smash out the pre cats. This will reduce under bonnet temperatures, improve running and release a little burble. It will still be MOT compliant as the pre cats only work prior to the lambdas taking over.
I really don’t ever want to take the manifolds off ever again. The passenger side wasn’t too bad, but the drivers side was a pig. The bottom bolts have to be removed and replaced from underneath and the is next to no room for a spanner.
The cats took some bashing and manipulating to get out but that was easy by comparison.
Car all back together. Sounds nice. A little more vocal at idle and marginally more V8 noise. It should help the AFM temperatures too.
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Post by Tim on Jul 12, 2018 8:18:02 GMT
What you need is a proper 4 post lift!
Excellent spannering though.
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 12, 2018 9:48:03 GMT
I would love a lift, but garage space is at a premium. A scissor lift would fit and I have considered one.
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Post by Martin on Jul 12, 2018 9:54:42 GMT
I would love a lift, but garage space is at a premium. A scissor lift would fit and I have considered one. Would make a big difference for you, can’t be easy without one and it would be safer as well. |
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 12, 2018 10:03:28 GMT
It would make life easier, but only for the Mazda or TVR. The Land Rover is too tall for the garage.
A friend is having a two post professionally installed so I may be able to borrow that when needed.
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Post by Tim on Jul 12, 2018 10:52:20 GMT
It would make life easier, but only for the Mazda or TVR. The Land Rover is too tall for the garage. A friend is having a two post professionally installed so I may be able to borrow that when needed.
We had a mix of 2 and 4 post lifts when I worked at the garage and I'd always prefer the latter.
Seeing something like a Toyota HiLux on a 2 post lift that was rated at 3 tonnes was rather scary, especially when you pressed upwards or downwards with 1 finger and made it rock (done simply because the techs said 'of course it's safe'  ).
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 16, 2018 19:49:20 GMT
My newly retrimmed Cerbera seats are finally ready. I am off to Blackpool tomorrow to go and collect them.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2018 20:16:05 GMT
Sounds good, pics after?
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Jul 16, 2018 20:19:26 GMT
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 16, 2018 20:19:26 GMT
Will do.
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 17, 2018 16:27:36 GMT
Ooh, I’m very happy with these. The colour match is excellent too all things considered.   |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 16:32:31 GMT
They look like they belong there, nice. I was pretty chuffed when I got the high backs refitted but it took a while.
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Post by Martin on Jul 17, 2018 18:09:45 GMT
They look really good Mark! Are they quite a bit more supportive than the originals?
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Post by Boxer6 on Jul 17, 2018 18:13:29 GMT
Very nice indeed!
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 17, 2018 18:55:45 GMT
They look really good Mark! Are they quite a bit more supportive than the originals? Thanks, the difference is night and day. I sat in a Mk3 Chimaera which had Cerbera seats from the factory and it has been a modification that has been on my must do list for a long time. OK, my old seats are 18 years old and these are effectively brand new with new foam and bolsters, but they are so comfortable and I sit in them as opposed to sitting on them and sliding around. They seat me a touch higher, but I’m not overly concerned. Again, that may be down to the new padding. |
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Post by Martin on Jul 17, 2018 19:01:54 GMT
They look really good Mark! Are they quite a bit more supportive than the originals? Thanks, the difference is night and day. I sat in a Mk3 Chimaera which had Cerbera seats from the factory and it has been a modification that has been on my must do list for a long time. OK, my old seats are 18 years old and these are effectively brand new with new foam and bolsters, but they are so comfortable and I sit in them as opposed to sitting on them and sliding around. They seat me a touch higher, but I’m not overly concerned. Again, that may be down to the new padding. Excellent. Must be worth a few seconds a lap! |
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