tuscan57

Time for a change so back to scoobies it is after not being too impressed with the tvr. looking at spec 'c' differences etc as just seen there are two versions. anyone looked at both versions? are the differences huge? i know the wheels and brakes are different and seats but other than that is there anything else? being a scooby freak i will most likely change wheels,brakes etc anyway so they offer no difference to me really.if i get half hour i will call litchfields to have a chat but no time yet!

steve

ScoobywagonGl

thought you needed to rob a bank first steve?

tuscan57

who says i havent already???? there are ways tams

Gangsta Smurf

Steve ... give old Ian Litchfied a call. I spoke to him at the Autosport for ages re: WR1 vrs Type 25 vrs Spec C - always willing to give you a test drive and tells you straight with no messing around.

If I was going to go for a Spec C, I would go for the stripped out version mate - you've had the TVR for a while now so luxurys you are used to doing without!

tuscan57

you know me gash! these luxuries are too much nowdays! gonna try get a few minutes to call them/have mailed them already too! they cheltenham way if im correct so a weekend in gloucester is called for! (sis im coming to see you for the weekend)

kin quick

iTrader: (2)

Like I said Steve, stripped out, full de-cat, GEMS and a fluffy Dice - Gangsta will have to check he isnt in reverse!!!!



Good luck mate

Gangsta Smurf

Gangsta will just have to send his car back for modifications!! Can't believe you doubt me Ross!

tuscan57

waiting on a call from ian now as he was on a teast drive! hopefully get some info etc and maybe even arrange a plod over for a t/d!

NotoriousREV

From an old e-mail of Ian's:

Daz34

Cannot believe you know who hasn't contributed to this thread yet

S.B.

I am sure i remember someone on here mentioning in passing that they have got a spec c.

tuscan57

now then where is mr burns?

just having another look it says that the 12l tank is fitted to both!

NotoriousREV

Maybe 2004's have it and 2003's dont? Maybe, not too sure

tuscan57

mr litchfield words were 16" version is pure rally bred! c*ap seats,brakes and steel wheels and no auto on the dccd! altho on that note makes it stand out me to me as the brakes and wheels can be changed and leave as a real raw edge car! things are defo lookin as if i will go that way!

so on that note, anyone want to buy a tvr tuscan????????????? 390bhp rwd

Edcase

Out of interest, why were you not impressed with the Tuscan? Look at buying one recently because everywhere had sold out of 350C's , but never got round to the test drive. I just love the way they look.

tuscan57

i feel its not what i was really looking for out of a car! dont get me wrong its an awesome car in fact can be brutal as gangsta will agree but too raw and unpredictable for wot i want! in the wet its lethal and i really dont want just a sunny weather car!

hawkeye

LOL i took out a Tuscan r the other day (in a moment of madness) luckily for me the sales(woman) didn't come with me..


unpredictable in the wet pahhhh it was brown trouser scary in the dry lost it TWICE going round the SAME roundabout.................. mind you the 540 degree (ish) spin must have looked awesome..


Mental note Hawk and rear wheel drive + loadsa power just don't just won't just shouldn't EVER go.....

tuscan57

well yeah but im kinda used to how it reacts so dont really do throttle around roundabouts even in the dry! as for when it wet you shouldnt even WOT when in a straight line as a few ppl from the brighton run will agree with!

hawkeye

that's about the only time ive ever REALLY REALLY thought this is it i'm screwed now.............luckily the roundabout was 2 lanes wide and there wasn't much traffic about.... the council workers in the middle of it did applaud me though so as you do I smiled wave and drove off......smelling of something unmentionable but smiling all the same..

tuscan57

i not as yet managed to lose mine but im sure if i continue o use it in any weather that will definately happen and most likely hurt a huge amount! so time for a spec 'c' to keep me alive!

tuscan57

even managing to take corners better just talking about it!

Edcase

is it not predictable when it oversteers then?

I'm looking to go back to rwd as I find 4wd too boring.

No I'm not being a hero before anyone makes any sarcy comments. As anyone who comes in the car with me will say, its become like playing a computer game, and I worry I will become complacent and then it bite me back when I least expect it.

tuscan57

oh it is predictable in the dry no end but i want something i can use any weather and as the spec'c' has dccd im sure it can be enjoyed to the full as much a any rwd car!

Gangsta Smurf

his tuscan is crazy in the dry ... spun up in 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th when I was in it with him. The heat was unbelievable as well. Although I also had the moment of madness and nearly bought one - just for the looks alone!!

Crazy brutal mentally unpredictable and f.in fast motor!!

Spec C it all the way mate ... just so I can take it out and see what being 25 and being able to get insured on a spec c will be like!!

tuscan57

so edcase, you want to buy a tuscan red rose?????????

gatty

who?

tuscan57

was kind of hoping that HE would at least i can get a view on his!

Nevetas

When I replace the Sti late next year it will be a spec c

Just HAS to be done!

My STi is from Lichfields, and no doubt I'll be using him again.

I'll be going for the Spec C Ltd £27,995 OTR including CAT1 Alarm, RAC Trackstar and UK fuel ECU remap

tuscan57

at the top of page they advertise at 27,495!!!!

Nevetas

Well spotted that man! You just saved me £500!