57 replies to this topic

[Bumblebee]

Expensive but awesome!

It certainly likes to rev! It's like chalk and cheese to a Turbo Vx

As good as the LS engines are il be sticking to TVR's own engines......bloody expensive though!

  Go on, do it!  15k sees you well over 1000bhp.  You know it makes sense!

Blimey! That would be crazy!

[Bumblebee]

Previous to the interior re trim I took it for it's MOT. I took it a month early due to my car been at Trim Unique and I'm pleased to say it passed with no advisory's

[Potatoes]

Seriously nice car!

[christhegasman]

That is one really nice tidy car

[Bumblebee]

It looks like it's a had nice life previously. Used a full tank of fuel from York to near Blackpool including a bit of a detour (there and back) which equates to 30mpg which I didn't think was too bad not that it matters but was intrigued none the less

Edited by Bumblebee, 04 December 2014 - 07:18 PM.

[denno]

Go on then which is quicker?!

[Andy_VX]

Oh yes, think I got a quote from them already. Your chassis looks very tidy!! Has it been treated recently? Looks really sorted. I'm planning on a body off restoration next winter but it doesn't really need it. Refreshing all bush's and ball joints this winter.

[Bumblebee]

Prices will depend on what quality carpet your wanting No it's not been treated it's just clean. As I won't be using it through winter I don't plan on wax oiling it etc Sounds like you've got a busy winter!

[Bumblebee]

Go on then which is quicker?!

I've not had them side by side but I would of thought the Vx is quicker lower down and the TVR quicker top end. I find the the vx220 feels quicker than it is even though it is a quick car, I find turbo cars feel quicker than they are. where as the Tvr is the opposite Maybe with it been naturally aspirated so it can get you into trouble!

Edited by Bumblebee, 04 December 2014 - 08:27 PM.

[Mopeytitan]

New interior 

 

Cracking looking car you've got there!!!!

[Bumblebee]

New interior    Cracking looking car you've got there!!!!

Thank you

[Bumblebee]

Decided to have the cam cover polished. I was tempted with a carbon fibre plug cover but went for Candy Apple Red finish.Still not sure wether to keep it this colour or go for a carbon fibre plug cover...anyway Just waiting for my Titanium bolts and then I can fit it (Not the best of pics)

Edited by Bumblebee, 14 December 2014 - 04:07 PM.

[Ormes]

Nice work

[TazN]

this does not help getting rid of this damn tvr itch :/

 

look forward to seeing which car you end up choosing more in the spring.

[Bumblebee]

Il probably use the Vx more and use the TVR for car shows (if it makes it lol) and the odd blast out

[Bumblebee]

Santa's been very generous this year and has bought me these (GAZ Monotubes) I find the Tam quite soft but maybe it's me comparing it the Vx anyway these should firm it up a little (hopefully not too much as I don't want to turn it into a bone shaker)

Edited by Bumblebee, 28 December 2014 - 01:09 PM.

[Tibbles Stryker]

So how is progress going with this, have you had any mither with it, just started to look and I am pretty smitten, especially with that ls lump

[TazN]

Yeah would be great to hear how you are getting on with it, this year has been a real challenge to not sell up and get a straight 6.