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Another update- dropped into Neil Garners today to drop off the Gaz Gold Pro's that Alun (ClassicChimaera) very kindly set me up with. The new outriggers and suspension arms are on!
Perfectionists relax, the new bits will be getting a nice coat of black to suit the rest of the chassis. (Yes my chassis is going to be painted black, not white or blue or pink- shock horror!!!)
Whilst there I spotted my twin brother- another '93 (K reg) Chim 400 in the same Starmist green. Apparently it's been sat for a long time and is a restoration project that I'll be watching with interest
NGs are waiting on parts to trial fit the 325mm brake upgrade against a 16" wheel, I've sorted out a source for the ones I want (very pretty they are too) so once we know they'll fit (hopefully) I'll be going ahead on that too. Inching ever closer to having a rather respectable Tiv on my hands!
Alun- I owe you a pint sir, cheers you've been brilliant!
Perfectionists relax, the new bits will be getting a nice coat of black to suit the rest of the chassis. (Yes my chassis is going to be painted black, not white or blue or pink- shock horror!!!)
Whilst there I spotted my twin brother- another '93 (K reg) Chim 400 in the same Starmist green. Apparently it's been sat for a long time and is a restoration project that I'll be watching with interest
NGs are waiting on parts to trial fit the 325mm brake upgrade against a 16" wheel, I've sorted out a source for the ones I want (very pretty they are too) so once we know they'll fit (hopefully) I'll be going ahead on that too. Inching ever closer to having a rather respectable Tiv on my hands!
Alun- I owe you a pint sir, cheers you've been brilliant!
Podie said:
Nice to see one being saved and enjoyed 
Curious about the brakes you intend to use? ST225? Aren't they 320mm... and big calipers!
Thank you! The brakes are the brainchild of Ricardo down at NG's, he reckons he's got carriers and slim calipers that'll make it work- trial fitting a 325mm disc with a 308mm contingency! Curious about the brakes you intend to use? ST225? Aren't they 320mm... and big calipers!
plfrench said:
It feels like ages since I dropped it off back in mid-Dec!
What was it yours was in for again Paul? I remember you mentioning you were at NGs and I did have a nosey for it last time I was there but didn't spot it.... But then, I was quite badly distracted by the immaculate Griff 500 and the AJP Cerbie...
ETA: chassis! I should've remembered the irony as I joked on your thread that it made me paranoid about my outriggers..
Edited by CanoeSniffer on Saturday 11th March 20:39
Having spoken to NGs Dave's emissions issues weren't really issues at all, just the testers not running the car hot enough!
As for my emissions issues...
.. Yeah, not brimming with confidence...
On a more serious note the mod planned for Dave's car sounds awesome, I can't wait to see how it turns out!
As for my emissions issues...
.. Yeah, not brimming with confidence...
On a more serious note the mod planned for Dave's car sounds awesome, I can't wait to see how it turns out!
I thought it might be appropriate to go back to this thread now, as last week I realised a personal dream- I took my TVR round castle Combe!
She was impeccable bar a little belt-related drama (Trev I owe you a beer!), and I can't say enough for all the fellas who turned up with a smile and showed me the ropes. It was a big personal milestone and it reminded me of this thread, posting a load of rubbish as a noobie on a forum and recieving such a positive response. I can't say enough for all the support and fantastic blokes I've run into on account of PH, so this post is a big thank you! Without all you PHers I'd just be a daft bloke with a knackered old sports car and no sense of direction of what to do with it.
PH, I salute you!
Here's to many more great times to come
She was impeccable bar a little belt-related drama (Trev I owe you a beer!), and I can't say enough for all the fellas who turned up with a smile and showed me the ropes. It was a big personal milestone and it reminded me of this thread, posting a load of rubbish as a noobie on a forum and recieving such a positive response. I can't say enough for all the support and fantastic blokes I've run into on account of PH, so this post is a big thank you! Without all you PHers I'd just be a daft bloke with a knackered old sports car and no sense of direction of what to do with it.
PH, I salute you!
Here's to many more great times to come
plfrench said:
Looks like you had a great time on track. Can't wait to get back on the road. NG have pretty much finished, just needs an MOT and I'll be ready to go.ps. Dave - I've even got a new roof now, so no more gaffa tape!
Not happy that you've left me in a club of one with the gaffer tape though
If you're on the road by the 8th of July me and Dave are planning a little gathering. Would be good to see you there
wedgeinald said:
Found this thread after your post on 'spotted TVRs' of my Red Wedge, sounds like you're having great fun in the Chim.
Certainly sounded and looked good on the A34 that day.
Really nice to see the 'next generation' taking an interest in TVR.
Might have to see if we can meet up (at a show?) sometime and have a better look at each others TVRs?
I've never track day'd my TVR, but have done some 'parade laps' round Brands Hatch, Silverstone and recently Donington Park, was great fun to get out on track even if it wasn't 'flat out'.
Keep enjoying the TVR, definite case of 'much respect' for owning one so young.
Norman (aka Wedgeinald)
We must have walked right past each other at Poole Quay Norman, I saw your snap of my car looking very weathered. I'm sure we'll end up seeing more of each other, if you're heading to the Neil Garner open day next week you'll definitely be seeing me. Your Wedge was making a bloody awesome noise! I remember craning to see the badge and hoping that it wasn't a six banger as it made my car sound so sedate Certainly sounded and looked good on the A34 that day.
Really nice to see the 'next generation' taking an interest in TVR.
Might have to see if we can meet up (at a show?) sometime and have a better look at each others TVRs?
I've never track day'd my TVR, but have done some 'parade laps' round Brands Hatch, Silverstone and recently Donington Park, was great fun to get out on track even if it wasn't 'flat out'.
Keep enjoying the TVR, definite case of 'much respect' for owning one so young.
Norman (aka Wedgeinald)
That's the downside of track days.. I'd love to straight pipe mine but I could wave goodbye to going on track again!
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