Chim to Tamora

[Milky400]

not great driving from the Tuscan...... not really a fair comparison. the griff seems quick, is it standard?

[EGB]

Milky400 said:

not great driving from the Tuscan...... not really a fair comparison. the griff seems quick, is it standard?

Yes agree. Sagriff knew how to drive his standard Griff. He said he did not rev before take off to limit wheel spin, just drop clutch and full throttle.

[phazed]

My old 4.6, (not a 500) V Tuscan 2S.


http://youtu.be/xUWNKEgrwPk

And against Longbazs 500. Not relevant but............

http://youtu.be/b6BxvHrHQFk

[mart 63]

[quote=phazed]Just a note for the future if you want a little more speed then that's entirely possible.

A few years ago on track, my tweaked 5.0 chim was practically identical performance as a mates T350 4.0RR.

Different delivery but similar outcome.[/quote

I was speaking to a guy from Zimotorsport(cant do links) today.Seems to know his stuff,he loves TVRs,his sister had a Griff.Told him what I was after and he told me to book the car in.Put it on the rolling road and he will tweek the ecu or put an aftermarket one in.Also he would do a full geo set up while it was there.Seems a good start I think.

Mart

Edited by mart 63 on Saturday 26th April 18:19

[mart 63]

Quinny said:

mart 63 said:

Decided to keep the Chim,i keep looking at it and thinking I must be mad to get rid of it.If I didn't get on with a Tamora,i would be hard pushed to find another Chim in as good condition as mine, for the money I was going to let it go for.So its a keeper.Thanks for all the input guys.
Mart

I've known mart for a long time............ I always thought he was a bit indecisive....... Now I just can't make up my mind about him

Cheers Andy

[SILICONEKID346HP]

phazed said:

My old 4.6, (not a 500) V Tuscan 2S.


http://youtu.be/xUWNKEgrwPk

And against Longbazs 500. Not relevant but............

http://youtu.be/b6BxvHrHQFk

Does that mean mine is quicker then a 4l Tuscan ? I took Longbaz easy peasy even with an head start .

[phazed]

SILICONEKID346HP said:

Does that mean mine is quicker then a 4l Tuscan ? I took Longbaz easy peasy even with an head start .

Quiet probably.

I can't remember exactly if I had 275 or about 315 at the time.

[storm grey]

didn't like the tam then mart. ive always liked the look of them but never driven one .have been toying with the idea of looking at one myself

[mart 63]

Hi Steve,i would love a Tam but I don't think a decent Tam is worth £10k more than a decent Chim.So im going to try and refrain from dipping into my watch and car pot this year and maybe buy one next year and keep the Chim

[SteveSPG]

Mart, which part of North wales are you

[K4TRV]

If you're N Wales-ish, this weekend at Ty Croes, the TVR Speed Champs are performing and free entry for all TVRCC members (are u 1?).

Just suggesting as I'll be there watching in my Tam on Sat?

Loads of different Tivs sprinting around the track - and a 2-lap track drive each day?

T

[Walford]

SILICONEKID346HP said:

TOV!E said:

Don't agree with the servicing quote, there are so many indys out there now servicing is quite cheap now, but remember it is not a Mondeo,,,,

Ok its always going to cost more than the old V8 ! 1200 miles servicing is more involved ..

Speed6 must cost twice as much to service as a hydraulic lifter single throttle V8
plus you can service the yank yourself

[mart 63]

SteveSPG said:

Mart, which part of North wales are you

Wrexham, Steve

[mart 63]

K4TRV said:

If you're N Wales-ish, this weekend at Ty Croes, the TVR Speed Champs are performing and free entry for all TVRCC members (are u 1?).

Just suggesting as I'll be there watching in my Tam on Sat?

Loads of different Tivs sprinting around the track - and a 2-lap track drive each day?

T

Yes,will be going on Saturday if the weather is ok.Hoping to see a few Chim owners there,that have done a few upgrades

[storm grey]

hi mart one thing that puts me of something like a tam is I probably wouldn't be able to do to many things to it .and as you no I do like to do a bit of polishing.

[OleVix]

phazed said:

My old 4.6, (not a 500) V Tuscan 2S.

http://youtu.be/xUWNKEgrwPk

God the 4.6 just leaps!