The differences between the T-Series models

[MisterAU]

This applies to T3 models only. T1 and T2 had fewer differences between the models and I will leave it for owners of those models to set out the differences if they wish.

TS and TL over TE

Exterior - not a lot:-

5-spoke mags with staggered rear offset by 8mm,

Red brake calipers front and rear in place of charcoal/silver calipers on TE.

Interior - quite a bit here:-

Fairmont style dash with Climate Control A/C and multifunction driving computer,

White faced instrument panel,

Headlights auto-off function with time delay,

ESS auto with steering wheel shift buttons,

6-stack CD player in place of single,

Optional Satnav has colour display in place of monochrome,

Plush pile carpet,

Chrome door handles, chrome handbrake release button, chrome dress ring top of gearshift boot (manual), chrome release button on T-bar shifter (auto),

Leather handbrake cover,

Padded sunvisors with mirrors in both (TE has mirror passenger side only),

Sound deadening lining in glovebox.

Mechanicals - in order to shift the bias from hard edged towards more comfortable tourer:-

Progressive rate rear springs,

Koni (Series 82 red) adjustable shocks,

Lighter front anti-roll bar,

Fairmont spec (lighter) power steering (TE has specific steering rack not available on any other model),

TL over TS

The differences are virtually all interior:-

Obviously with longer wheelbase the extra legroom for rear passengers,

10 way power adjustable driver's seat with memory for 3 drivers including rear view mirror settings (for forward and reverse),

6 way power adjustable passenger seat with manual adjustment for back rest angle and lumber,

Door trims with carpeted kick panels,

Front doors with courtesy lights,

Front door armrests incorporate storage compartments,

Rear seat contoured towards higher comfort for two occupants,

Premium Sound standard which included cassette player and amp/sub-woofer and dual cone speakers,

Optional Sunroof has additional features with two memory positions and instant close function.

[Falc'man]

Quite handy, thanks Jeff.

[FTe217]

Onya Jeff lucky you have much time to spend in front of the pc, your typing must be getting up in pace I hope for yourself, I'm still at 2finger pace

[project 064]

Very informative, can anyone explain what the "Herrod Package" included?
BBS Wheels, Herrod exhaust, & 300 kw upgrade?
No info available on his website, & I thought the kw increase was not mandatory to all his "packages"
I have been told the camshaft was changed & increase in compression ratio with some headwork?

[MisterAU]

My TL has the 300kW upgrade - it included different cam, new valve springs, possibly some extra port matching on the heads (Tickford already did some but the degreee of "matching" seemed to vary), a K&N or BMC air filter, DePhillipo exhaust (2.5" right through), and SCT tune box.

It was an engine only upgrade - he offered other options for brake, wheel and suspension upgrades if the customer wanted ... and had deep pockets.

There was also a 330kW upgrade which I believe included the above plus new alloy heads and even bigger cam.

[project 064]

Thanks for that Jeff, I thought the guy that owned the car was pulling my leg!!!