RE: PH Fleet: TVR Chimaera/ Lexus LS400/ Mazda MX-5
Discussion
billzeebub said:
always an interesting read. The first pic of the Chim it looks brand new!.. I really, really want one!..
Thank you, was only taken a few weeks ago...told you I pamper it 
Thanks for all the comments, it's been great to read through them all. I'll try and take the MX to a few PHSS meets so you can see decent it looks for the cash paid
Oh, and stop telling me how much I'll miss the LS. I know, because I am!
I had similar sill issues on my '93 MR2. Are you sure that the internal structure of the sill is ok and you haven't simply put a cover plate over a load of rust?
I am sure you have had the job done properly but my repair (including some work to the strengthening plates within the sill and new cover plate) cost £600 for one side only.....
Consider spraying some Bilt-Hamber Dynox S50 corrosion inhibitor inside the sills!
Looks a tidy '5 for that money though!
I am sure you have had the job done properly but my repair (including some work to the strengthening plates within the sill and new cover plate) cost £600 for one side only.....
Consider spraying some Bilt-Hamber Dynox S50 corrosion inhibitor inside the sills!
Looks a tidy '5 for that money though!
Zircon said:
I had similar sill issues on my '93 MR2. Are you sure that the internal structure of the sill is ok and you haven't simply put a cover plate over a load of rust?
I am sure you have had the job done properly but my repair (including some work to the strengthening plates within the sill and new cover plate) cost £600 for one side only.....
Consider spraying some Bilt-Hamber Dynox S50 corrosion inhibitor inside the sills!
Looks a tidy '5 for that money though!
Yeah it's pretty strong, I had a look and they have dealt with all the problem areas for me. I did get a great deal for over a week of work in the shop. I am sure you have had the job done properly but my repair (including some work to the strengthening plates within the sill and new cover plate) cost £600 for one side only.....
Consider spraying some Bilt-Hamber Dynox S50 corrosion inhibitor inside the sills!
Looks a tidy '5 for that money though!
Definitely need to use the Dynox stuff you mention though.
Blimey, reading the start of the article I also thought you were going to say you'd got rid of the TVR.
I also have a Chimaera/MX5 combination, the Mazda makes an excellent day to day car and just thinking about driving the TVR always brings a smile.
Don't worry about the perceived wisdom (or lack of it) in having two two-seaters. The Mazda regularly makes trips to the tip and the log-man and I rarely have to worry about getting up at silly o'clock to do an airport run.
Trouble is, I now can't sell either of them. I'm very attached to the MX5 as I've had it for thirteen years from new and I positively adore the TVR. So the only way I'm going to get to drive something else is if I buy a third car!
I also have a Chimaera/MX5 combination, the Mazda makes an excellent day to day car and just thinking about driving the TVR always brings a smile.
Don't worry about the perceived wisdom (or lack of it) in having two two-seaters. The Mazda regularly makes trips to the tip and the log-man and I rarely have to worry about getting up at silly o'clock to do an airport run.
Trouble is, I now can't sell either of them. I'm very attached to the MX5 as I've had it for thirteen years from new and I positively adore the TVR. So the only way I'm going to get to drive something else is if I buy a third car!
Garlick said:
thirsty said:
Who needs a heater on a TVR ?
Really? I like the heat provided on a cold roof down drive, I'm certainly noticing the lack of it.Each to their own through, but I prefer mine hot when I want it to be.
or perhaps yours still has effective insulation under the bonnet - remove it - you won't need the heater then !
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