What does it come with?
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Hi everyone,
Just upgraded from a Griff 500 to a 02 chianti starmist Tuscan 4L today. Will be picking it up on the weekend, can't wait!
Can anyone tell me what it should come with? any tool kits, jack etc. As I only saw a roof bag in the boot of the car today. What should I expect to get as standard with it?
Just upgraded from a Griff 500 to a 02 chianti starmist Tuscan 4L today. Will be picking it up on the weekend, can't wait!
Can anyone tell me what it should come with? any tool kits, jack etc. As I only saw a roof bag in the boot of the car today. What should I expect to get as standard with it?
onny said:
Hi everyone,
Just upgraded from a Griff 500 to a 02 chianti starmist Tuscan 4L today. Will be picking it up on the weekend, can't wait!
Can anyone tell me what it should come with? any tool kits, jack etc. As I only saw a roof bag in the boot of the car today. What should I expect to get as standard with it?
Upgraded ? Might need a turbo for the missing power in the 4L
You will learn it always takes a while to get a serious reply on here. Thats what makes it fun. My 2002 came with a small tool kit bulbs fuses etc. Also 2 cans of tyre inflator. No jack, you dont need one as no spare wheel. Oh and a warning triangle. Would suggest you make up your own spares kit from Halfrauds. Also worth getting from dealer a battery charging lead as not standard. Good luck.
Di
Di
Make sure you get the bonnet access keys as well as the ignition keys. (There is a lock to keep the front bonnet secure.) Also ensure that you get your alarm/immobiliser codes - probably on a "credit card" inside the handbook.
As Lady Topaz says, it's well worthwhile making up a little spares kit yourself including a selection of replacement fuses and bulbs, some screwdrivers, and a socket (cannot remember exactly what size but 13mm comes to mind) for removing the service bonnet. A spare throttle cable (about £60) may be worthwhile if you are planning long distance touring.
As Lady Topaz says, it's well worthwhile making up a little spares kit yourself including a selection of replacement fuses and bulbs, some screwdrivers, and a socket (cannot remember exactly what size but 13mm comes to mind) for removing the service bonnet. A spare throttle cable (about £60) may be worthwhile if you are planning long distance touring.
Following a serious heart-over-head moment that resulted in an early Tuscan S, this thread is rather handy in the run up to collection...so what should I be making sure I get:
Tyre Weld
Warning Triangle
Window Bag
Bonnet Access keys
Immobiliser code
Is there also a roof bag?
re: Throttle cable - seen a few mentions of this - is it a frequent failing? And why the hell does it cost £60?!
Cheers
Paul
PS. I guess you may be seeing a bit more of me over in the Tuscan forum now!
Tyre Weld
Warning Triangle
Window Bag
Bonnet Access keys
Immobiliser code
Is there also a roof bag?
re: Throttle cable - seen a few mentions of this - is it a frequent failing? And why the hell does it cost £60?!
Cheers
Paul
PS. I guess you may be seeing a bit more of me over in the Tuscan forum now!
Should be a bag for the back window, roof just stores in the top of the boot so no bag required for that.
Dunno why a throttle cable costs £60, it does seem extortionate for what it is - but then that goes for all car parts. First think what the part is really worth, then triple it, then add VAT. It is the earlier cars that have suffered from failures on this and there is a later design that TVR switched to, and I'm guessing, around 2002. I would personally carry a spare though (whatever)if I was planning some continental jaunt, just in case.
Something I have carried in the boot but never used, is a pair of cotton gloves that came in a lease car courtesy pack. I had this idea that they would be useful for when taking out/fitting the removable rear window to stop it getting fingermarked. I keep forgetting to do it though!
Have fun.
Dunno why a throttle cable costs £60, it does seem extortionate for what it is - but then that goes for all car parts. First think what the part is really worth, then triple it, then add VAT. It is the earlier cars that have suffered from failures on this and there is a later design that TVR switched to, and I'm guessing, around 2002. I would personally carry a spare though (whatever)if I was planning some continental jaunt, just in case.
Something I have carried in the boot but never used, is a pair of cotton gloves that came in a lease car courtesy pack. I had this idea that they would be useful for when taking out/fitting the removable rear window to stop it getting fingermarked. I keep forgetting to do it though!
Have fun.
Tuscaholic said:
Whats this "Make sure you get the bonnet access keys "
Just got a Tuscan didnt get one of these !?
Thought you just hit the lock then pulled it up each side, thought mines being a pig and not releasing. Do I need to get a Key then ?
Clive
The key just locks the central catch, I don't usually lock mine as it's a bit difficult to get to. If the central pin is not retracting enough it will need adjusting ,although you have to remove the main bonnet to do this.
NCE 61 said:
Whats this "Make sure you get the bonnet access keys "
Just got a Tuscan didnt get one of these !?
Thought you just hit the lock then pulled it up each side, thought mines being a pig and not releasing. Do I need to get a Key then ?
Clive
The key just locks the central catch, I don't usually lock mine as it's a bit difficult to get to. If the central pin is not retracting enough it will need adjusting ,although you have to remove the main bonnet to do this.
The other problem is if you drop your keys when trying to unlock the bonet. Key go down deep into the fans lock for ever and you cannot open the bonet to get then out!
I don't bother to lock mine.
David
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