Rear Number Plate.
Discussion
Hi to you all
1st time on so will be brief as I can so as not to bore!
I have had my Tamora for approx 3 weeks and the main problem (fortunately) has only been the rear number plate falling off. I believe TVR put the rear number plate on as an after thought, the design of putting a straight edge on a curved protector is liken to a squre peg in a round hole. That along with the heat generated by the exhaust (which is liken to a furnace even whilst I am running in)which appears to melt the adhesive glue as opposed to hardening it. After much cleaning with white spirit and reapplying said sticky back adhesive strips (now up to 8 holding the thing on) I am still not satisfied with it.
Through contact with my dealer, a bracket is now being made which will be attached to the exhaust protector and then the plate will be screwed to that, this is to stop vibration and prevent the number plate from melting onto the protector. Apparently the bracket will be made and supplied by The Tvr Centre (I assume Barnet)
Other than that the car has been absolutely awesome, the more miles I put on the better it sounds, whenever I park up peolple flock to it, few niggles but all worth for the grin it gives me when I hit the go faster pedal.
1st time on so will be brief as I can so as not to bore!
I have had my Tamora for approx 3 weeks and the main problem (fortunately) has only been the rear number plate falling off. I believe TVR put the rear number plate on as an after thought, the design of putting a straight edge on a curved protector is liken to a squre peg in a round hole. That along with the heat generated by the exhaust (which is liken to a furnace even whilst I am running in)which appears to melt the adhesive glue as opposed to hardening it. After much cleaning with white spirit and reapplying said sticky back adhesive strips (now up to 8 holding the thing on) I am still not satisfied with it.
Through contact with my dealer, a bracket is now being made which will be attached to the exhaust protector and then the plate will be screwed to that, this is to stop vibration and prevent the number plate from melting onto the protector. Apparently the bracket will be made and supplied by The Tvr Centre (I assume Barnet)
Other than that the car has been absolutely awesome, the more miles I put on the better it sounds, whenever I park up peolple flock to it, few niggles but all worth for the grin it gives me when I hit the go faster pedal.
hi. we've all had this one I think. various solutions are:
1. use a bit of silicone mastic (a non-permanent "stick") to aid the screws
2. Insert rawlplugs thru the holes and screw thru them - this works very well but leave the plastic spacers in place for heat protection
3. remove the heat protector completely (allen screws underneath and under carpet in boot and attach plate with nuts and bolts.
Having frigged around with mine for ages I can tell you 2. is the easiest and quickest (that works!)
Out of curiosity, since yours is only 3 weeks old, does the drivers A-pillar seal work at speed and do your seatbelt feeders have any protection from the roof when folded? Sorry but these are long-term gripes for us all.......
Any other probs let us know, we've fixed most of them
1. use a bit of silicone mastic (a non-permanent "stick") to aid the screws
2. Insert rawlplugs thru the holes and screw thru them - this works very well but leave the plastic spacers in place for heat protection
3. remove the heat protector completely (allen screws underneath and under carpet in boot and attach plate with nuts and bolts.
Having frigged around with mine for ages I can tell you 2. is the easiest and quickest (that works!)
Out of curiosity, since yours is only 3 weeks old, does the drivers A-pillar seal work at speed and do your seatbelt feeders have any protection from the roof when folded? Sorry but these are long-term gripes for us all.......
Any other probs let us know, we've fixed most of them
COOPS, welcome aboard, my number plate's currently sitting in the boot!
The off-side screw was always working itself lose so I'd keep an eye on it and tighten when necessary. No problem for nearly 8,000 miles including a track day. Then after tightening it it came off on a relatively short journey!
Car's back to the dealer's this week for a load of mods (hopefully the set belt mod's available?) so I'll let them sort it.
Cheers..... Andrew
The off-side screw was always working itself lose so I'd keep an eye on it and tighten when necessary. No problem for nearly 8,000 miles including a track day. Then after tightening it it came off on a relatively short journey!
Car's back to the dealer's this week for a load of mods (hopefully the set belt mod's available?) so I'll let them sort it.
Cheers..... Andrew
Thanks for the suggestions, probably will let garage do their thing 1st as don't want to invalidate warranty but will pass on your suggestions to them.
As regards to your other questions I have had no problems with A pillar seals (sorry I am assuming this is towards the front of the drivers side window)
I have and am having the usual problems with the seat belts. I can't believe that TVR still haven't sorted this one out. My everyday car has never given me a probelm with seatbelts yet from day 1 I have been saying to anyone who gets in "you must be gentle with the belts or they will lock". I have found that with the targa down both belts are prone to locking and are open to the elements: I will be pointing this out to the dealer at the 1000 mile service plus requesting full adjustment to passenger side belt.
As regards to your other questions I have had no problems with A pillar seals (sorry I am assuming this is towards the front of the drivers side window)
I have and am having the usual problems with the seat belts. I can't believe that TVR still haven't sorted this one out. My everyday car has never given me a probelm with seatbelts yet from day 1 I have been saying to anyone who gets in "you must be gentle with the belts or they will lock". I have found that with the targa down both belts are prone to locking and are open to the elements: I will be pointing this out to the dealer at the 1000 mile service plus requesting full adjustment to passenger side belt.
COOPS, my dealer admitted to me they've had to replace ALL the tamora passenger side seatbelts due to over-sensitive locking so you're not alone. the other problem we've got (very well covered so sorry to bore the rest of you) is the roof jamming the belt preventing it from recoiling rather than extending. far more dangerous because you dont notice it. Be aware of this with the roof down for your own safety! Will let you know as soon as the factory sorts it (under pressure from us now)
See my discussion thread titled "CHK YR MFLR (FOR DAMAGE DUE TO GASH FIT OF PLATE)" at www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=14694&f=7&h=0
I have been running with this fix for 1200 miles with no problems!
>> Edited by canUcK on Tuesday 20th August 17:03
I have been running with this fix for 1200 miles with no problems!
>> Edited by canUcK on Tuesday 20th August 17:03
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