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TVR Tamora Project



  S4, Tamora, Conti GT
Annoyed as i took to long to write my first post that some "token" expired when I went to submit it, so here goes again, a few weeks ago I bought a TVR Tamora that was in need of some tlc, the car is an 02 plate, and for those that don't know these cars it weighs just over a ton, has a 3.6L straight 6 which produces around 350bhp, also has no traction control/abs/airbags, but does have double wishbone suspension on each corner.
So here is the car
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It has a few minor problem most of which I can sort myself buy some things will need a specialist to fix, this is a little list of the small things I have found that need doing so far:

1:While driving the car onto the trailer I hired for pick up (car was in manchester I live in portsmouth) the trailer wasn't design for low vehicles, so when driving the car up saw it was close but made a small hole in the fibreglass bumper
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2: The car is in desperate need of a smaller number plate or a stick on one, as these engine can suffer from overheating, and the standard size plate uses up a large amount of the grill
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3:The centre caps for the wheels have vanished should just read TVR, only about £5 each
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4:One of the more expensive jobs the digital speedo lcd screen, contrast on the screen doesn't really work, passenger can read it but the driver can't, been told this is due to a loose connection, will check tomorrow, if not a new screen is around £200
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5:The passenger door button under the mirror doesn't work, it makes a noise but the door doesn't pop open
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6:The interior carpet has faded very badly currently a greeny type colour, originally was dark blue, going to get all this replaced either dark blue or black, undecided on which.
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7: The bonnet raiser bar has come out of its mounting, only a 5 min fix
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8: Rear window has split, I've had this done on a chimaera before by a person who made boat covers did a fantastic job so going back to him
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9: Not sure what this wire is but needs resetting as the cable has come out
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10: On both the seats the trim has come off, need to scrape out the old sealant and re-glue into place
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11: Along with replacing the carpets the driver footwell is needed as well
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12: This is the biggest job car is going for a full engine rebuild, one of the only cars where a rebuild makes them worth more as the aftermarket parts are better than the standard tar parts.
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Heres a few pics of the rest of the car after a quick clean
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Car is going in for an mot this week, I'm sure i will get a few surprises, any comments or questions welcomed
 
  Fiesta ST-3
Wow tidy purchase. I like that a lot. Did you get it at a good price? I have to admit that blue interior is f**king horrible. I'd have it all done in black.
 

Daniel

ClioSport Moderator
  Whichever has fuel
That interior looks like something out of a cartoon!

Apart from that, love the project. :D
 
  Ph2 172 Flamer
I love the colour and the rear end, very jealous...:eek:

Have fun restoring to its former glory
 
  Mk5 golf gti
Interior looks like wacky warehouse Lol

Plenty of things to to keep you busy :)
 

Owen

ClioSport Admin
Looks good mate, interior is a little bright, but then I guess it matches the outside.

Looking forward to seeing it all come together.
 
I love this so much! Mechanically sound?... All the bits that have fallen apart or perished are stuck on with glue in the first place lol so not too bad!!

Very jealous!
 
  S4, Tamora, Conti GT
sorry didn't read where i posted this, thought it just said projects, if needed could an admin move this to other marques, will try my best to keep this thread updated, sorry about the pics just easier taking them with iPhone, also I don't have a proper camera currently.
 
  2014 Clio 200t edc
Love these. Definately on my wish list for the future. Might be able to afford to buy and insure it then!!
 
  Turbos.
Blimey, what's it like driving Terry's chocolate orange?

Certainly a lot of performance for the money, but for me it is a helluva ugly car. It's also a bit 'dainty' looking, with the diffuser looking totally out of place. Maybe paint it black? Literally looks like a surfboard hanging of it's arse.

Good luck with the project anyway, you taking it out on track?
 
  Disastra Coupe
Awesome. I love TVR's... Okay, perhaps a bit kit car-ish but they have so much drama about them.

Shall keep an eye on this :)
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
How the hell has it got into that state?

Why are you sending it for a rebuild? No more adjustment in the shims or has it dropped a valve? Who is doing the build? Dom at Str8Six?

Also get the shims on top of the rear struts checked, they are only about £8 each but they get over looked all the time.
 
  Ph2 172 MB 77/468
tvr build quality is how it got into that state.

sound great, but i just do not like TVRs.

i'd have a cerbera speed 12, but only to look at.

good luck with the project!
 
  340i
It certainly looks rough around the edges, assume the previous owner didn't look after it?

I hope you got it for a GOOD price?

Hopefully you will restore it to it's former glory :)
 
  Italian 3.2 V6
Awesome. I would get whole interior re-trimmed in black leather. Get rid of the blue and orange, reminds me of max power lol. Other than that mate, lovely!
 
  Megane R26.R No 26
Nice one, i sold one of these earlier this year, there mental cars and it never once let me down! You can alter the contrast of the lcd screen so it might just need altering not replacing. Ive got some bits and pieces knocking about for a Tamora as well like kick plates wheel centres and some seat belt pads. Give me a shout if your interested or just to ask me questions had mine for 2.5 years so know the tamora pretty much inside out.
 
  S4, Tamora, Conti GT
You can alter the contrast of the lcd screen so it might just need altering not replacing.

Thanks for the advice, I have tried changing the contrast/brightness controls as you can just about read what is on the screen if you look at it from a side view, but no luck with that, also I have been told that it could have been a loose connection as it does work just without any contrast, I removed the dash and tried tightening the cables but again still no luck, looks like it will be needing a new screen. Going to order one today and get it fitted next weekend.
 
  Megane R26.R No 26
Thanks for the advice, I have tried changing the contrast/brightness controls as you can just about read what is on the screen if you look at it from a side view, but no luck with that, also I have been told that it could have been a loose connection as it does work just without any contrast, I removed the dash and tried tightening the cables but again still no luck, looks like it will be needing a new screen. Going to order one today and get it fitted next weekend.

Ah right, it took me ages to get mine set to the way i wanted but got there in the end. There the best handling car TVR made other than the Sagaris. I had mine to the ring and all over europe and it was a great car, not everyone one likes the looks of it but hey each to there own, yours looks like its got the jp sports exhaust that mine had on it - sounds amazing on full throttle and proper pops and bangs on the overun!
 
  S4, Tamora, Conti GT
I'm not sure on the exhaust, sounds awesome, lots of pops an bangs, like fireworks on the overrun. Will go and have a look to see exactly what it is.
 
  Saab 93 Aero Wagon
This should be an interesting read. Brave man but respect is due. Mate of mine owned a Chimaera for a year and it damn nearly bankrupted him!

That front end is all one piece so make sure it gets a proper fibreglass specialist repair on that lower splitter damage. We can do it here so if you wanted me to put together an Estimate, PM me. Our place is in Weybridge so not a million miles from you.
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
tvr build quality is how it got into that state.

sound great, but i just do not like TVRs.

i'd have a cerbera speed 12, but only to look at.

good luck with the project!

Build quality is good. In fact it was one of the better screwed together car's I've owned.
 

Waitey

ClioSport Club Member
  Alpina D3, AC Cobra
I'm not sure on the exhaust, sounds awesome, lots of pops an bangs, like fireworks on the overrun. Will go and have a look to see exactly what it is.

Its a JP matey. It shouldn't have any writing on it.
 

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Hmmmm! I feel like I know this car... History of accident damage?
 


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