Help and advice- V8S

[Lofty Lad]

Have been looking at a '93 V8S with the intension of buying. A couple of concerns. When the car is cold the speedo needle drops to 'quarter past', quite normal according to the current owner, it returns to normal when engine started. When first viewing the car the battery-solenoid/starter motor lead had become HR and only 4volts was being seen. It turns out this feed goes through the rear wheel arch and is then run under the car. Is this the norm for cars of this year because when checking a /91 vintage in remained internal. All advice/comments would be appreciated.

[LeeBee]

Yes quite normal for the needles to drop and then reset once the car is running.It could be a dodgy earth on the back of the gauge or just the norm!.I have seen this on at least 5 cars so I wouldn't worry Cheers LeeBee + S2

[Lofty Lad]

Owner of said V8S allowed me an hours solo test drive today.......my first experience of TVR grin! I have to say I'm hooked. Only current concern is the state of the chassis, not rotten but requiring a fair bit of attention. LeeBee, thanks for your comments. Any idea about the battery feed? LL

[HarryW]

Lofty or is it K400 now?

Picked up on your post for the Dorset meet:-

"NB Peninsular fitted the exhaust to the V8, sounds OK
but does cause certain unwanted vibrations occasionally"


I take it you picked up a V8S then??

Lets have the details then...or info on any that weren't quite right for you but may suit me..I am still looking

[HarryW]

Just realised I'm a whole year out on that one ...

7Th Jan 2001 not 2002!!!! doh

I'll get my coat

[K400]

Hi HarryW,

I see you're in Hampshire why not come along to the DORSET TVRCC meet next month. I believe it's the first Sunday. It was my first and really enjoyed a good chat with a lot of like minded people. It's held at The Railway located on the Avon Causeway near Hurn.

re the V8S, I did buy sleepy dials after having it checked over by Peninsular. It has certainly livened up the neighbourhood!!

Happy motoring

Roger T

Edited by K400 on Tuesday 8th January 12:52

Edited by K400 on Tuesday 8th January 12:54