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Sorry, just read your post again - more carefully! Ignore me please, not enough coffee yet!
The pod is a bit of a wobbly effort in my car but it does not vibrate. Maybe time to invest in some little pieces of velcro under the 'feet' - but not had this so not tried it.
Crystal Topaz - great colour! ( so is mine!).
The pod is a bit of a wobbly effort in my car but it does not vibrate. Maybe time to invest in some little pieces of velcro under the 'feet' - but not had this so not tried it.
Crystal Topaz - great colour! ( so is mine!).
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No - not a normal quirk from what you describe. Mine sits solid at that speed (and higher 
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Go for the badges - I got blue and silver enamelled front and back from Leven - looks great with Crystal Topaz. Cost £70 exchange for the 2 badges. Also got the Leven fuel filler cap - much easier to get off than the TVR original.
Noted that you are interested in a blue rear screen from Richard (RCA). I got a sample of the perspex from him but it looked a little odd compared to the rest of the car's glass, so I stuck with the normal green tint. It would be interesting to see though.
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) Go for the badges - I got blue and silver enamelled front and back from Leven - looks great with Crystal Topaz. Cost £70 exchange for the 2 badges. Also got the Leven fuel filler cap - much easier to get off than the TVR original.
Noted that you are interested in a blue rear screen from Richard (RCA). I got a sample of the perspex from him but it looked a little odd compared to the rest of the car's glass, so I stuck with the normal green tint. It would be interesting to see though.
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TUS 373 said: No - not a normal quirk from what you describe. Mine sits solid at that speed (and higher
TUS 373, Has your pod always been rock solid or did your dealer sort it out for you? Mine has always had a bit of wobble above 95 just like Lady Topaz's. According to my dealer "they all do that sir". They improved quite a bit by rebalancing the wheels but it's still annoying.
Never even thought about 'pod wobble' because it has never been a problem. If I touch the pod, then it certainly has the capacity to wobble - it is not a rigid fixing at all. Then again, it does not shake at speed either, cannot say why not, just...well...doesn't? I've always been pleased with my car because of the lack of rattles, wobbles, shakes and creaks. Much better than my old Chimaera - but then the Tuscan chassis will be more rigid with having front and rear roll bars. Only rattle/shake I get is from either the roof or rear window - but strangely only when the car is cold. Once it is warmed up and running - it is fine ?! Maybe the GRP has to warm up a little bit too???
TUS 373 Mine has always had a bit of wobble above 95 just like Lady Topaz's. According to my dealer "they all do that sir". They improved quite a bit by rebalancing the wheels but it's still annoying.
I use to get a bit of pod wobble at higher speeds & it seemed to get worse with more mileage however after a four wheel lazer alingment it was much better, & then after fitting new 18" wheels & tyres it has disapeared.So maybe a wheel balance & re-alingment is all thats required.
Nick
TUS 373,
I think you're spot on with the warm up theory on the GRP. I've only ever had a squeak from any other body part, mainly around the doors when it's been cold, my garage gets extremely cold and also retains the lower temp when it's warm outside. I also had this problem with the S3 when I split the rear window screen, it was @13oC and sunny "winter season" outside and I made the mistake of taking the roof etc off inside the garage, a £210 repair bill but now a whole lot wiser. I never take the Tuscan out now without warming it up, although others might say that this could cause other problems, at present it seems to have resolved the ones that I had experienced. The only other squeak to note was the contact on the roof panel where the rubber seal could dry up, and the rear screen contact points, but the lads at Blackpool showed me where to lubricate these areas.I now use "very seldomly" a Silicon lubricant "Hepworth 2o" only because I can pinch it from our stores, but it works a treat, it's a little messy as it never dries up, however I keep a kitchen roll in the boot to clean up after each use.
I think you're spot on with the warm up theory on the GRP. I've only ever had a squeak from any other body part, mainly around the doors when it's been cold, my garage gets extremely cold and also retains the lower temp when it's warm outside. I also had this problem with the S3 when I split the rear window screen, it was @13oC and sunny "winter season" outside and I made the mistake of taking the roof etc off inside the garage, a £210 repair bill but now a whole lot wiser. I never take the Tuscan out now without warming it up, although others might say that this could cause other problems, at present it seems to have resolved the ones that I had experienced. The only other squeak to note was the contact on the roof panel where the rubber seal could dry up, and the rear screen contact points, but the lads at Blackpool showed me where to lubricate these areas.I now use "very seldomly" a Silicon lubricant "Hepworth 2o" only because I can pinch it from our stores, but it works a treat, it's a little messy as it never dries up, however I keep a kitchen roll in the boot to clean up after each use.
Ah, not just me then?
I find it a little embarrassing when taking people out for a run in the Tuscan. They come to my house, I back it out of the garage and off we go. I take it easy whilst the engine warms and the body of the car is rattly. Its only 15-20 minutes later that everything is warmed up, smooth and quiet - by which time we are usually on our way home. So the main thing that people remember from their first trip - is all the wrong stuff! I must take people on longer drives - or warm the car up thoroughly first before they come round!
I find it a little embarrassing when taking people out for a run in the Tuscan. They come to my house, I back it out of the garage and off we go. I take it easy whilst the engine warms and the body of the car is rattly. Its only 15-20 minutes later that everything is warmed up, smooth and quiet - by which time we are usually on our way home. So the main thing that people remember from their first trip - is all the wrong stuff! I must take people on longer drives - or warm the car up thoroughly first before they come round!
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