Today, I made a huge mistake

[Chilliman]

I drove a Noble M12GTO-3R. Now, my Chim isn't slow, its actually fecking quick. But today I drove something that is in a different league. I'm gutted, and emotionally disturbed. Not a great deal of difference, probably up to a hundred (on a private road). Although I can't be sure. Across country... No contest... Unbelievable. It put a grin on my face that's easily as big as the one I had when I first drove the Chim. Fecking awesome. If (big if) our saviours new TVR's are as good as the Noble I'll be one of the first in line. As a drivers car, I've never experienced anything like it. I'm still in shock

Chilli

[ToneyCaroney]

Chop in the Chim and get one, Chilli. Why not? You can always come back to Blackpool Rock another day

[Kitchski]

Anyone who's driven a Noble knows they're pretty epic. You don't steer round corners, you think around corners.

Still prefer the Chim though

[MADMAX2]

as an MCC Committee board member i motion a vote of HIGH TREASON

for even thinking about it Chilli

[Chilliman]

MADMAX2 said:

as an MCC Committee board member i motion a vote of HIGH TREASON

for even thinking about it Chilli

It wasn't my fault, I was bullied into it. I really didn't want to drive it. Honest. I tried to refuse but was pressured into it. I buckled under the pressure, and tried desperately not to enjoy the experience

[cogrog]

Chilliman said:

It wasn't my fault, I was bullied into it. I really didn't want to drive it. Honest. I tried to refuse but was pressured into it. I buckled under the pressure, and tried desperately not to enjoy the experience

Lucky sod.

[Bassfiend229hp]

Chilliman said:

MADMAX2 said:

as an MCC Committee board member i motion a vote of HIGH TREASON

for even thinking about it Chilli

It wasn't my fault, I was bullied into it. I really didn't want to drive it. Honest. I tried to refuse but was pressured into it. I buckled under the pressure, and tried desperately not to enjoy the experience

HERETIC!!! Burn the witch!!!

[rickprice]

I drove the Noble a few years ago.

Unbelievable. Simply unbelievable. Frighteningly quick and, apparently, physically attached to the road.

If I could justify the cost, the Chimaera would have a stable mate.

I could go on, but you get the idea.


Rich

[pwd95]

Drove my neighbour's R8 a few weeks ago, similarly blown away. ALL, the 420Bhp gets converted in to forward motion. . Remarkable performer. Made the Chim feel like an old boat.

[MADMAX2]

ORDER ORDER ORDER


It has come to my attention that if you own and drive one of those cars you are a NOBLE

[GasMunkey]

Mondeo engine.............

[slippery]

ToneyCaroney said:

Chop in the Chim and get one, Chilli. Why not? You can always come back to Blackpool Rock another day

Don't chop it in, sell it to me!

[Robert Lees]

Hands up, who has just looked on auto trader! £25k, not bad!

nothing wrong with mondeo v6

[Goaty Bill]

Bassfiend229hp said:

HERETIC!!! Burn the witch!!!

I've got the

[phazed]

Don't forget Richard, power aside, yours is running on pram wheels and therefor the comparables are well in the favour of the Nob!

Suspension, is yours fitted with the best?

Change those items and you will close the gap somewhat.

[Simon BB]

I'm lucky enough to own both! Chalk and cheese but love both the Noble, Chim and Tuscan in equal measure for different reasons.

Nowt wrong with a Mondeo engine when it's putting out 390bhp, equal torque and sounds like a race car - it goes like a boody rocket and the handling and ride are sublime. On the subject of 'Mondeo engine', you'll find that the duratec V6 was the basis for a number of cars including the odd Jag I believe, so not a bad lineage.

The Duratec can't match the S6 for blood and guts but torque wise it's gutless compared to the Noble.

Wonderful cars the M12 3r's and I wouldn't part with it unless finances dictated it.......but TVRs get well and truly under your skin, far more an emotional thing for me. Plus, the Tuscan might not have the performance of the Noble but it is a far better resolved design IMHO.

S

[Simon BB]

.....and given that this is the Chim forum.....i can't really explain the love I have for the Chimaera, i just do, and that's how it is!

[Chilliman]

Gaahh... This is what it must be like having a one night stand with Scarlett Johanssen then going back to the wife.... Feck I hope beastie didn't see me driving it

[GasMunkey]

Chilliman said:

Gaahh... This is what it must be like having a one night stand with David Hasslehoff then going back to the loving wife.... Feck I hope beastie didn't see me driving it

Efa

[Chilliman]

GasMunkey said:

Chilliman said:

Gaahh... This is what it must be like having a one night stand with David Hasslehoff then going back to the loving wife.... Feck I hope beastie didn't see me driving it

Efa

That nearly made me puke