Newbie Say's Hello!

[tvrtuscans]

Hi everyone, I just thought I would say hello!

I pick up a '55 plate Monaro from that terribly nice man James from Elite cars w/c 10th October. It has only covered some 15k miles and by the sounds of it, it has all the non-performance enhancements one would likely need. The only downside is that it's black...and I swore I would never have another black car since they are so damn difficult to keep clean...so all and any advice on how to keep a black car pristine (without just leaving it in the garage) would be appreciated.

Two immediate jobs after I pick it up:

- a visit to Blackboots in Chesham to set the geo up for fast road use...they are the mutts nuts for this sort of thing having transformed my TVR T350...and they do all the geo work for DK Engineering (Google them)
- a visit to Dave the Trimmers near Milton Keynes to replace the drivers seat bolster which has some wear marks on it. I highly recommend Dave...his workmanship is epic, he cares, and he's a really nice bloke.

Looking forward to meeting up with you all as and when, and seeking advice on this or that.

Tony

[maccavvy]

welcome..if its from elite it will be a nice one.

get it buffed and get some quality wax on it. will be easier to clean then .

Whos this dave the trimmer. I know someone called dave who does trimming used to work for noble but unsure where he lives now.

[tvrtuscans]

Go to www.davethetrimmer.com his work is of the highest quality.

[SturdyHSV]

Welcome, pics are mandatory upon pick up

Would love to hear how you find it compares to the T350 too, I'd saved up to buy one of those when I got the Monaro, ultimately the lack of a garage and the T350's lack of a V8 swung me on to the Ro.

[ARAF]

Well done.

I've also just bought a black car (not a Holden) and hate black too. I will have it wrapped if the cleaning regime ticks me off to much. As has been said, getting a good seal on the paintwork helps, but it'll still look dirty 30 minutes after you finish cleaning.

[preciousmetal]

Tony

Glad you have found the forum and nice to post before you collect it. A lot of owners forget to join straight away as they enjoy their new HSV V8 experience

Car is all ready and waiting for you

Regards James

[ARAF]

preciousmetal said:

Tony

Glad you have found the forum and nice to post before you collect it. A lot of owners forget to join straight away as they enjoy their new HSV V8 experience

Car is all ready and waiting for you

Regards James

Is that the one you're lending me at the weekend for RWYB at Santa Pod?

[preciousmetal]

ARAF said:

preciousmetal said:

Tony
Glad you have found the forum and nice to post before you collect it. A lot of owners forget to join straight away as they enjoy their new HSV V8 experience
Car is all ready and waiting for you
Regards James

Is that the one you're lending me at the weekend for RWYB at Santa Pod?

Oh and I forgot you have to also put up with a bit of banter and wind ups- especially from the likes of Ian (Araf)

[ARAF]

preciousmetal said:

ARAF said:

preciousmetal said:

Tony
Glad you have found the forum and nice to post before you collect it. A lot of owners forget to join straight away as they enjoy their new HSV V8 experience
Car is all ready and waiting for you
Regards James

Is that the one you're lending me at the weekend for RWYB at Santa Pod?

Oh and I forgot you have to also put up with a bit of banter and wind ups- especially from the likes of Ian (Araf)

You're the one that's supposed to be having kittens. I've already messaged the OP to tell him that I was only joking.
We can't have new members getting upset.

[vxkev]

Welcome mate and black is by far the fastest colour

[Superhans_]

vxkev said:

Welcome mate and black is by far the fastest colour

[Aitch 'H']

vxkev said:

Welcome mate and black is by far the fastest colour

I'll 2nd that!!!

[preciousmetal]

ARAF said:

preciousmetal said:

ARAF said:

preciousmetal said:

Tony
Glad you have found the forum and nice to post before you collect it. A lot of owners forget to join straight away as they enjoy their new HSV V8 experience
Car is all ready and waiting for you
Regards James

Is that the one you're lending me at the weekend for RWYB at Santa Pod?

Oh and I forgot you have to also put up with a bit of banter and wind ups- especially from the likes of Ian (Araf)

You're the one that's supposed to be having kittens. I've already messaged the OP to tell him that I was only joking.
We can't have new members getting upset.

It worked

[tvrtuscans]

Hi everyone, just got back in from work and thanks for all the comments...including the wind-ups! Thanks also James, looking forward to collecting it!

[tvrtuscans]

SturdyHSV said:

Welcome, pics are mandatory upon pick up

Would love to hear how you find it compares to the T350 too, I'd saved up to buy one of those when I got the Monaro, ultimately the lack of a garage and the T350's lack of a V8 swung me on to the Ro.

I will certainly let you know. The Speed 6 engine is an awesome power unit IMHO, I have had three TVR's with that engine and a Cerbera with the 4.5 ltr AJPV8. For me it's the Speed 6 all the way. Take a look at my profile for more info. Obviously the Monaro is a very different proposition; really looking forward to it's arrival....and yes, I will post up some snaps.

[rytaylor]

Welcome along. Remember to post up some pics when you pick it up.

Recommendation for the trimmer is handy too as my bolster is also shot.

[tvrtuscans]

rytaylor said:

Welcome along. Remember to post up some pics when you pick it up.

Recommendation for the trimmer is handy too as my bolster is also shot.

Thanks indeed. Last time I was at Dave's he was working on a concourse DB5 and DB6...not too shabby at all!!

[ARAF]

There's another TVR owner that hangs around these parts. Says he loves his Chim, but I think he really wants another HSV.

[SturdyHSV]

Aitch 'H' said:

vxkev said:

Welcome mate and black is by far the fastest colour

I'll 2nd that!!!

In for a 3rd!

[Aitch 'H']

ARAF said:

There's another TVR owner that hangs around these parts. Says he loves his Chim, but I think he really wants another HSV.

Mainly because his poor little Trevor couldn't keep up last time at 007's bacon roll and drive out afterwards