NEGATIVE TVR OWNERS...WHY?????
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We are in the colonies and PROUD OWNERS of a 73 supercharged 2500M, a 78 V8 Taimar5000M, and my Spousal Units 79 V8 Taimar. I do not have one bad thing to say about my service or my parts suppliers as they usually do more than what is expected of them. What I hear on PHs about your parts suppliers and service departments in the UK is rubbish. If you have nothing good to say about these people, than say NOTHING. Lack of word of mouth will fix All problems. You are trying to keep fairly new cars on the road and because of import laws we have nothing newer than 1994 TVRs over here. Now that is something to complain about. With people like John Wadman in Canada and Marshall Moore in the US ( And your parts suppliers in the UK.) we can keep our cars on the road. Our faithful bunch of TVR owners over here stick together and help one another do any modifications with whatever parts that are available to do the job at hand. It also helps to have a good mechanic to do the work like Todd at SportsCarParts here in Calgary,Alberta.Canada. We may pay alittle extra this time and we may wait alittle longer next time but every time I step on the throttle in any of our cars, the sound of that engine and exhaust brings a smile to my face. That is what counts and nobody can disagree with that comment. Everyone of us can have a bad day and that includes partsmen and servicemen. What the Russian has done to us is bad enough and we don't need to be shooting ourselves in the foot also. Sorry to all about being so strong on this post but it had to be done so we ALL can get back to enjoying what we all have in common. ( Owning and driving TVRs.)
Wayne/Sherry Leppard.
Wayne/Sherry Leppard.
thole country. 
I don't think it is because we are nicer people but some of us appreciate what we have and deal with the situation. A neighbor down the street is a new $25.00 Canadian from the UK and he says that if he could have the job there that he has here then he would still be in the UK. He is building a car that looks like an Ultima with a LS7 engine to beat the smog laws here and every
time somebody visits from the UK he gets car parts in their suitcases to beat the kit car regulations. He just about feel over when he saw 3 TVRs in my driveway.
time somebody visits from the UK he gets car parts in their suitcases to beat the kit car regulations. He just about feel over when he saw 3 TVRs in my driveway.
This kind of stuff ten generate negativity:
After the awards, our special guest for the weekend, Adam Burdette, one of the two new managing directors of TVR Global, spoke to the group. Burdette outlined the plans of the new group, explaining how and where TVRs will be built in the future and that the North American market will be one of the key components to this plan.
Burdette said the game plan of TVR Global is to “work smarter, more cost effectively and with a wider range than ever before”. He went on to say this would be accomplished through a process called “production partnering”. He said they will be working with some of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry to build the new TVR, while maintaining the essence of the classic brand. That plan includes the following:
* Bodies and chassis to be manufactured by Hi-tech Automotive of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, who currently produce the bodies and chassis for the Superperformance line of Cobra and Cobra Daytona Coupe replicas and who have won accolades in the motoring press for their quality;
* The engines will be produced by Ricardo, a highly respected powertrain specialist in England. Ricardo will be building the Generation 2 version of the Speed 6 engine, which will be completely redesigned from the pistons up. They will feature a new twin-cam, 4 valve with variable timing design, all controlled through the new Bosch engine management system, that features a driver-selective traction control and ABS system, both of which are firsts for TVR.
* The interiors for the new TVRs will be provided by I.M. Kelly of Britain, internationally known for hand leathercraft skills for more than 30 years. Kelly has been creating well-appointed interiors for McLaren, Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin.
* After all that work, the chassis, body, interior, engine, etc will be shipped to Bertone in Turin, Italy for final assembly and for shipment to customers throughout the world. TVR joins the list of Bertone clients that include Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.
Burdette went on to outline the plans for dealerships throughout the world. He said TVR Global will consist of a network of 30 exclusive, high-end dealerships in the United States and Canada. There will also be dealers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as well as Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East, Europe and the UK. The plan is for this network of dealers to offer approximately 4,000 TVRs that TVR Global plans to manufacture in the year 2008.
He said each new TVR will feature the Speed 6 Mk. II engine, with engine output increased to 400 bhp. These cars will be built to worldwide homologation standards, including Euro V and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. In addition to the Bosch electronics system with traction control and dual airbags, each TVR will also have a bespoke DVD-based navigation system with full touch-screen programming by Alpine.
In addition, Burdette said TVR Global will be sending out an electronic newsletter monthly to TVR owners, car clubs and members of the TVR Team, which will not only keep TVR people up to date with the latest developments but it will be interactive so that owners and enthusiasts can discuss their needs and wants with each other and the company.
Burdette closed by saying he looks forward to working with everyone and to involvement with the TVRCCNA in North America.
After the awards, our special guest for the weekend, Adam Burdette, one of the two new managing directors of TVR Global, spoke to the group. Burdette outlined the plans of the new group, explaining how and where TVRs will be built in the future and that the North American market will be one of the key components to this plan.
Burdette said the game plan of TVR Global is to “work smarter, more cost effectively and with a wider range than ever before”. He went on to say this would be accomplished through a process called “production partnering”. He said they will be working with some of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry to build the new TVR, while maintaining the essence of the classic brand. That plan includes the following:
* Bodies and chassis to be manufactured by Hi-tech Automotive of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, who currently produce the bodies and chassis for the Superperformance line of Cobra and Cobra Daytona Coupe replicas and who have won accolades in the motoring press for their quality;
* The engines will be produced by Ricardo, a highly respected powertrain specialist in England. Ricardo will be building the Generation 2 version of the Speed 6 engine, which will be completely redesigned from the pistons up. They will feature a new twin-cam, 4 valve with variable timing design, all controlled through the new Bosch engine management system, that features a driver-selective traction control and ABS system, both of which are firsts for TVR.
* The interiors for the new TVRs will be provided by I.M. Kelly of Britain, internationally known for hand leathercraft skills for more than 30 years. Kelly has been creating well-appointed interiors for McLaren, Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin.
* After all that work, the chassis, body, interior, engine, etc will be shipped to Bertone in Turin, Italy for final assembly and for shipment to customers throughout the world. TVR joins the list of Bertone clients that include Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.
Burdette went on to outline the plans for dealerships throughout the world. He said TVR Global will consist of a network of 30 exclusive, high-end dealerships in the United States and Canada. There will also be dealers in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as well as Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East, Europe and the UK. The plan is for this network of dealers to offer approximately 4,000 TVRs that TVR Global plans to manufacture in the year 2008.
He said each new TVR will feature the Speed 6 Mk. II engine, with engine output increased to 400 bhp. These cars will be built to worldwide homologation standards, including Euro V and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements. In addition to the Bosch electronics system with traction control and dual airbags, each TVR will also have a bespoke DVD-based navigation system with full touch-screen programming by Alpine.
In addition, Burdette said TVR Global will be sending out an electronic newsletter monthly to TVR owners, car clubs and members of the TVR Team, which will not only keep TVR people up to date with the latest developments but it will be interactive so that owners and enthusiasts can discuss their needs and wants with each other and the company.
Burdette closed by saying he looks forward to working with everyone and to involvement with the TVRCCNA in North America.
1.Negativity? Don't forget that these guys are being paid to provide a service to TVR owners - we are paying them!
2.You don't appear to have been on PH long enough to have seen all the plaudits for the good guys, and there are plenty.
3.There is also purpose in highlighting supply problems, in that often people here will know of an alternative supply.
4.It is just as much about keeping our cars on the road and enjoying them as it is for you.
HTH
2.You don't appear to have been on PH long enough to have seen all the plaudits for the good guys, and there are plenty.
3.There is also purpose in highlighting supply problems, in that often people here will know of an alternative supply.
4.It is just as much about keeping our cars on the road and enjoying them as it is for you.
HTH
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