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OK, I'm the guy responsible for the Myths and Misconceptions thread on the S6 and I see that things of this nature are starting to cross-pollenate over onto the TVRCC forums.
I want to point out that the information I posted in the M&M thread was genuine information given to me face to face by a representative of TVR at a meeting in Blackpool.
My reason for posting it was to try to put a more objective angle on the subject of engine reliability as it is the hot topic on here and many newbies ask about it and existing owners have an interest in it.
Yes the engines have had problems, we all know that. My personal feeling was that we needed better information on this so people can make more informed decisions when going into ownership rather than getting this "bloke down the pub knows someone who's brother said this and that about Speed Six engines".
I don't wish to appear as a biased TVR Speed Six worshipping slave who views life through the rose tints - I just want to see a bit more truth on the matter which I believed was long overdue, and less extremisim from the trolling camp.
I don't want to dwell any more on this matter - but it was getting to the point that I am fed up with owning a TVR. Not because there is anything wrong with the car, but because of the fighting that appears to be going on over this subject.
Chill everyone, life's too short. Enjoy the cars and put the weapons down please.
I want to point out that the information I posted in the M&M thread was genuine information given to me face to face by a representative of TVR at a meeting in Blackpool.
My reason for posting it was to try to put a more objective angle on the subject of engine reliability as it is the hot topic on here and many newbies ask about it and existing owners have an interest in it.
Yes the engines have had problems, we all know that. My personal feeling was that we needed better information on this so people can make more informed decisions when going into ownership rather than getting this "bloke down the pub knows someone who's brother said this and that about Speed Six engines".
I don't wish to appear as a biased TVR Speed Six worshipping slave who views life through the rose tints - I just want to see a bit more truth on the matter which I believed was long overdue, and less extremisim from the trolling camp.
I don't want to dwell any more on this matter - but it was getting to the point that I am fed up with owning a TVR. Not because there is anything wrong with the car, but because of the fighting that appears to be going on over this subject.
Chill everyone, life's too short. Enjoy the cars and put the weapons down please.
I bought mine under a month ago, I saw all the postings on this forum, and took it with a pinch of salt. The Tusc is great (until it got smashed) I expect an engine problem, but will probably be pleased that it does not happen. I look after the car and I'm sure the previous owners did too.
The rain leaks are more annoying, not that I suffered from them until some person smacked me from behind in the rain and I sat there waiting for the RAC in the worst rain I've seen for ages. There was a small trickle down the passenger door. Looking at the design you can see how this can happen. The back window can leak if it is not in straight, but all it takes is a push and a shove to sort.
Rattles are fine, I'm currently driving a BMW 325i cabrio ('the ultimate driving machine') rattles much much worse than my Merc CLK430 after 70k miles and the BMW is sloppy as anything, gear box is loose .... in fact everything is loose! The car is complete B*ll*x. The tusc had a rattle in the roof, but I'm sure I could get that fixed.
You need to try driving other performance cars, not mass produced things, but some other manufacturer's elite cars. Then you can pass judgement on the poor TVR. Anyway this forum is for TVR drivers, if you do not like the car you are driving then get rid of it and move on. Please do not bother us again.
David
PS this has been fuelled by the deep loss of my car and plenty of
The rain leaks are more annoying, not that I suffered from them until some person smacked me from behind in the rain and I sat there waiting for the RAC in the worst rain I've seen for ages. There was a small trickle down the passenger door. Looking at the design you can see how this can happen. The back window can leak if it is not in straight, but all it takes is a push and a shove to sort.
Rattles are fine, I'm currently driving a BMW 325i cabrio ('the ultimate driving machine') rattles much much worse than my Merc CLK430 after 70k miles and the BMW is sloppy as anything, gear box is loose .... in fact everything is loose! The car is complete B*ll*x. The tusc had a rattle in the roof, but I'm sure I could get that fixed.
You need to try driving other performance cars, not mass produced things, but some other manufacturer's elite cars. Then you can pass judgement on the poor TVR. Anyway this forum is for TVR drivers, if you do not like the car you are driving then get rid of it and move on. Please do not bother us again.
David
PS this has been fuelled by the deep loss of my car and plenty of
Hi James,
A bit O/T on this thread, but the incline I was on was really steep. The only thing I can liken it to is the Hardknot Pass up in the Lakes. Seriously, a 1:3 or 1:4. I couldn't even pull it on tight enough with 2 hands to stop it rolling. I'll be getting the factory to have a look at that at the next service and seei f it can be tightened or needs new cable.
A bit O/T on this thread, but the incline I was on was really steep. The only thing I can liken it to is the Hardknot Pass up in the Lakes. Seriously, a 1:3 or 1:4. I couldn't even pull it on tight enough with 2 hands to stop it rolling. I'll be getting the factory to have a look at that at the next service and seei f it can be tightened or needs new cable.
If it makes you feel better, had that problem with the handbrake on my MG in Feb. Didn't know I had a problem with the handbrake, wilthire/berkshire, my usual haunts being quite flat.
Had to stop on that very tight 1/3 bend on the hard knot as a landrover was charging down the hill. Put the handbrake on, got to the end of the handbrake travel (no way it would go further with any number of hands!), but the car was still rolling back, requiring foot brake. By this time I had another landrover parked up right behind me.
Cue lots of tyre smoke, squealing of tyres, and a genuine brown trouser moment...
Now that's a bad handbrake.
Had to stop on that very tight 1/3 bend on the hard knot as a landrover was charging down the hill. Put the handbrake on, got to the end of the handbrake travel (no way it would go further with any number of hands!), but the car was still rolling back, requiring foot brake. By this time I had another landrover parked up right behind me.
Cue lots of tyre smoke, squealing of tyres, and a genuine brown trouser moment...
Now that's a bad handbrake.
dvpeace said:
You need to try driving other performance cars, not mass produced things, but some other manufacturer's elite cars. Then you can pass judgement on the poor TVR. Anyway this forum is for TVR drivers, if you do not like the car you are driving then get rid of it and move on. Please do not bother us again.
David
Welcome aboard David and sorry to hear about what's happened to your car.
Not sure how to take the comment above and if it is directed at me? Guessing that you are really new around here, I need to point out to you that I have been one of those trying to defend the Tuscan's reputation and I'm hardly likely to slag them off. Just seems that I can't win. If I defend and try to put forward an honest account of S6 engine problems, I get called for apparently being blind to the problems that have affected some owners. I make a comment about my bad luck with poor/poorly adjusted handbrakes - and I'm seen as dissing the Tuscan!
I was trying to point out this fact out to others on here and appeal for some peace after the storms of late. My comment was that I am getting peeved at the negativity and fighting that seems to have plagued the forum of late - which does not enhance Tuscan ownership! I want to get back to the days of useful posts, constructive comments and shared experiences of owning this supercar.
I hope that clears things up a little.
Bryan / TUS 373
TUS 373 said:
Not sure how to take the comment above and if it is directed at me? / TUS 373
Sorry Bryan
It was not directed at you I was agreeing with your sentiment. This forum does seem to be full of negativity on some aspects of the cars. My comments were directed at those who seem to complain all the time about their TVR, noone makes them drive it. If they prefer another make I cannot understand what they are doing in a TVR in the first place. It was slightly drink induced and that fact that I was somewhat upset at mine being smashed.
I have driven a number of Ferrari's and found them to be quite bad too. I only had my TVR for 20 days and was already converted to the driving experience.
A bit of good news is that I have now got a hire car a Cerb.
Cool.... I'll be able to comment on that model too now. I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to learn about it whilst mine is being fixed. Regards
David
Cheers David. A fellow Tuscaneer through and through then. 
. Sorry to pose the question, I wasn't sure where you were coming from, a case of the written word being different from the spoken.
I'm gutted for you with what's happened to your car, she looks a beauty in your profile. Hope you get it sorted really quickly, in the meantime have fun in the Cerbie and just think of it as getting 2 cars for the price of one!
. Sorry to pose the question, I wasn't sure where you were coming from, a case of the written word being different from the spoken. I'm gutted for you with what's happened to your car, she looks a beauty in your profile. Hope you get it sorted really quickly, in the meantime have fun in the Cerbie and just think of it as getting 2 cars for the price of one!
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