New TVR still under wraps!
Discussion
Testarossa said:
Penelope Stopit said:
The problem arises when cigarette or volcanic ash makes contact with the wrap
You may have helped me with my decision!Have you guys thought about peelable paint
https://www.matt-pack.co.uk/
Does all the flip colours as well
https://www.matt-pack.co.uk/
Does all the flip colours as well
Read about this:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-3681_...
in various magazines this morning. Basically a plan that makes advanced electronic aids like lane assistant, emergency braking etc. mandatory in all new cars. No details yet. But from the outline and if there are no exemptions for small car makers, i guess this will be the end for a lot of them.
Extrapolating from the time it takes to calibrate airbag and ABS, as stated by Les, this will be a lot more complex and expensive and simply not feasible for small numbers.
Brit buyers might be lucky due to Brexit (although chances are UK will adopt it), but even if not, for makers like TVR that will mean they either fullfill the requirements or won't sell in the EU etc.
As i said, no details yet and there might be exemptions for small producers, but the direction is clear.
So get yourself one of those anachronistic things, while you still can !
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-3681_...
in various magazines this morning. Basically a plan that makes advanced electronic aids like lane assistant, emergency braking etc. mandatory in all new cars. No details yet. But from the outline and if there are no exemptions for small car makers, i guess this will be the end for a lot of them.
Extrapolating from the time it takes to calibrate airbag and ABS, as stated by Les, this will be a lot more complex and expensive and simply not feasible for small numbers.
Brit buyers might be lucky due to Brexit (although chances are UK will adopt it), but even if not, for makers like TVR that will mean they either fullfill the requirements or won't sell in the EU etc.
As i said, no details yet and there might be exemptions for small producers, but the direction is clear.
So get yourself one of those anachronistic things, while you still can !
Flying down with the missus tomorrow - maybe get there by late morning for what might be a make or break visit. Still underwhelmed with the total lack of information supplied to deposit holders; indeed any commitment to those who've stumped up cash. I've probably spent another 15% on top of the deposit value (and not the car club cheepie option) on flights, rental cars and hotels to manage to come and see the car (or a shape under a tarp) on this and previous, showings, and I'd be lying if I wasn't questioning 'for what?'.
I would really like to know where I am in the list, ans consequently when a car might appear; and how much it will cost. Positive answers to these (and other queries) - and assuming I think I can live with the goldfish grin - and I will sit tight. But if it's just another looky-see with no more details, then the Corvette option is looking ever more attractive... In truth I'm guessing there will be just enough to keep me on the hook, but not quite enough to make me feel truly relaxed about the whole deal and another who-knows-how-long without the car. We'll see...
I would really like to know where I am in the list, ans consequently when a car might appear; and how much it will cost. Positive answers to these (and other queries) - and assuming I think I can live with the goldfish grin - and I will sit tight. But if it's just another looky-see with no more details, then the Corvette option is looking ever more attractive... In truth I'm guessing there will be just enough to keep me on the hook, but not quite enough to make me feel truly relaxed about the whole deal and another who-knows-how-long without the car. We'll see...
swisstoni said:
spagbogdog said:
There tomorrow 
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Can someone bring a proper camera with them please?...Phone cameras distort cars something rotten.
t. TVR stand has a 90's Griff (beautiful, utterly gorgeous) and then the new TVR Griffith in the launch red from Goodwood...I won't opine further on the new car.
The Eagle E-Type roadster and coupe were cool but prices....scary. The David Brown aston type rip off thing is comically ungainly and frankly, ugly. Each time I see it it gets worse.
Highlight was the new Aston Vantage. In the flesh it just looks sensational.
Curious to hear others views
m4tti said:
I’ll take the second one please. 
I know it shouldn’t be important and they’re different prices but you see the Aston in a nice stand it looks fantastic and well presented like a quality product.The tvr’s next to some vans on a blue carpet with dodgy nightclub red velvet rope marking the area.
Morning..!!
Righty...impressions....are still the same as when I first clapped eyes on it at GR. AWESOME.
Spoke with two of the guys and they’re very very enthusiastic..and very aware of all the feedback. They listen..and are listening...
Sat in it...and driving position is perfect. Visibility is absolutely spot on..daily is a Velaar..which does have blind-spots....this feels a lot easier on “first sitting”. Reassuringly heavy clutch..and very short throws for each gear. Steering wheel feels right...although could look better imo..
Final (exterior) wheel design hasn’t been configured yet. But the car is 99% what we’ll get. Doors are operated by key..not buttons under mirrors.
Les fired it up..VERY VERY loud...and was instantly bked by one of the stewards and had to switch it off within 3 seconds. Thus cant comment on idle / tickover rumle / burble etc.
Overall size of the car..is spot on. Fezza’s in the hall (488 & Portofino) looked way too big and ‘cumbersome’ in comparison. The Aston...hmmm... love it from the back and side...BUT...really unpleasant from the front. It just doesn’t flow ... The Griff DOES...and looks so much more ‘appealing’...and...here’s the thing...it has superior “presence”...and at under £50k cheaper (by the time u’ve specced it) almost seems a bittofa ‘bargain’..
The chaps said the gearing is made for usable everyday performance. It won’t surge..and annoy in traffic queues.
Apparently the Drive~Tribe crew all loved it..Hammond apparently really REALLY luvved it..!!
Go see it for real....it really does look fabulous.
Righty...impressions....are still the same as when I first clapped eyes on it at GR. AWESOME.
Spoke with two of the guys and they’re very very enthusiastic..and very aware of all the feedback. They listen..and are listening...
Sat in it...and driving position is perfect. Visibility is absolutely spot on..daily is a Velaar..which does have blind-spots....this feels a lot easier on “first sitting”. Reassuringly heavy clutch..and very short throws for each gear. Steering wheel feels right...although could look better imo..
Final (exterior) wheel design hasn’t been configured yet. But the car is 99% what we’ll get. Doors are operated by key..not buttons under mirrors.
Les fired it up..VERY VERY loud...and was instantly b
ked by one of the stewards and had to switch it off within 3 seconds. Thus cant comment on idle / tickover rumle / burble etc. Overall size of the car..is spot on. Fezza’s in the hall (488 & Portofino) looked way too big and ‘cumbersome’ in comparison. The Aston...hmmm... love it from the back and side...BUT...really unpleasant from the front. It just doesn’t flow ... The Griff DOES...and looks so much more ‘appealing’...and...here’s the thing...it has superior “presence”...and at under £50k cheaper (by the time u’ve specced it) almost seems a bittofa ‘bargain’..
The chaps said the gearing is made for usable everyday performance. It won’t surge..and annoy in traffic queues.
Apparently the Drive~Tribe crew all loved it..Hammond apparently really REALLY luvved it..!!
Go see it for real....it really does look fabulous.
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