advice on possible purchase

[str4nger]

Hi Guys

Ive recently sold my 991 turbo which I didn't find much fun at all.

currently looking for something more involving and I started to look into tvr's.

I cam across a t350 with an ls7 conversion.

The car has done 10k miles since the conversion and utilises an ls7 with tko600 transmission. Upgraded brakes, suspension and fits what I'm looking for.

I plan to use the car as a daily.

Heres the link to the car

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Would you suggest anything in particular to watch out for?

Many Thanks

Dave

[billynobrakes]

Purists that's what you need to look out for as they will say it's not a TVR with an LS Engine in

Can't help with what to look out for as it would be all the upgrades to accept the LS engine so other than check the chassis

And if it's what you are looking for just buy and enjoy

[str4nger]

thanks billy

I'm going to try and view this weekend hopefully

[griffdude]

TopCats have a good reputation.

That LS engined T350 will be the polar opposite of a 991....

[olliete]

Have you tried a standard T350 or perhaps even a 4.0 litre red rose?

Personally, the originality and responsiveness of the speed six should be tried before opting for an LS7

[coco79]

The LS powered TVR will be simply brutal The Topcat conversions are second to none. Search on PH, you will find plenty of threads.

Edited by coco79 on Friday 19th May 13:18

[monty quick]

str4nger said:

Hi Guys

Would you suggest anything in particular to watch out for?

Many Thanks

Dave

For any T350 you will need new underpants - for the TopCats conversion I should look out for bulk packs of underpants

[Don1]

They are simply intoxicating to drive. Topcats do have a very good reputation for this.

Check that the geometry has been set up to Sagaris or better configuration.

Be aware that the floor hinged pedal is the best traction control known to man. In other words if you are putting your foot down, then you will be at license losing territory very quickly!

If you are planning on using it daily, check the chassis is good and protected. I assume it would be, but better safe than sorry.

Hope you enjoy it.

[mk1fan]

I saw this car last year at the BBWF meet at Topcats.

It is not a garage queen, and there are plenty of mods. Personally, I loved it. £50k loved it, er, no.

[str4nger]

thanks for the replies guys

I do think the price is steep but willing to go take a look first before I judge.

Thanks for the tips Don1

My f80 m3 was 550 hp which I used as a track car/family/daily and my turbo was 660hp albeit 4wd.

The 4wd was just too safe hence wanting something rwd for more fun and possibly a euro trip this year.

TVR is a make I have admired for some time and I have a deposit on the new model but that wont come until 2019.

[Don1]

Also, the paint is not Spectraflair Silver.

The car in question:


Spectraflair Silver


It looks like a pearl white to me?

[str4nger]

wow now that is stunning, never seen that colour before

[Don1]

Heh - one of the more famous/infamous modern TVRs in Spectraflair Silver is the LS9 engined Sagaris, owned by a PH'er and done by TopCats. I went in it as an LS7 - that was quick enough!
This is the car as an LS7 - you can see the Spectraflair Silver best here:


Other spectraflair coloured cars are out there.....

[ShiDevil]

Hi

I've seen the car several times. In terms of the conversion you won't find better than Topcats for LS conversions and Warren and Charlotte are very easy to talk to. The car itself is unique and will be great looking for one person and not for another. Personally I would remove the wing, remove the canards at the front and sort the bonnet out too as the vents don't really do it for me tbh. That's my view though and others may love it

The car will be brutal in terms of power. I've been in the LS9 sag and it's bloody mental so this is likely to be of a similar vein.

The price reflects the engine, the interior and exterior upgrades and therefore the maintenance costs will be much lower hopefully. So a little prettying up and you'll have a fantastic car with Topcats mental performance!

Steve

[Willfin]

I must admit I do like this car. Keep the wing for track days with the Porsche RS3 boys!!

It will fly! Get it bought!!

[DuncV8]

The car will be awesome and the price looks about right. I'd check the insurance cost just in case but it should be OK given that Top Cats is such a professional outfit. Reliability and running costs should be better than standard as well. Go for it.

[str4nger]

Thanks guys

Going to try and pop down today and see the car if warren is available.

Does any know what the maintenance is like on a car with an ls7 conversion?

I plan on doing 6-12k miles per year and a few euro trips

Looking at getting a second car as a mile beater and enjoy this as more of a weekend evening car

[Don1]

str4nger said:

Thanks guys

Going to try and pop down today and see the car if warren is available.

Does any know what the maintenance is like on a car with an ls7 conversion?

I plan on doing 6-12k miles per year and a few euro trips

Looking at getting a second car as a mile beater and enjoy this as more of a weekend evening car

Cheap as hell - very reliable engines, don't need much more than oil and plug services IIRC.

[unclemark123]

str4nger said:

Thanks guys

Going to try and pop down today and see the car if warren is available.

Does any know what the maintenance is like on a car with an ls7 conversion?

I plan on doing 6-12k miles per year and a few euro trips

Looking at getting a second car as a mile beater and enjoy this as more of a weekend evening car

Hi str4nger. My 600 bhp LS7 Tamora is about to go up for sale. A very well buillt car, and will be significantly cheaper than the Topcats car. PM me if interested.

[unclemark123]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNaUk28jbwc