A little challenge for you guys

[gutmann pug]

Now please don't get me wrong this all meant in good humour and fun. As a TVR owner of nearly 6 years a while back I love the marque so no offensive meant with this post.

We are often having a giggle over on Northloop about what we call the TVR Tunnel. This relates to the Nurburgring and comes from a while back when (i forget the exact details) a chap was discussing how his TVR was lapping the Nurburgring in close to 8 minutes after just a few laps. It was decided that the guy must have found a tunnel to cut out some of the track. This has carried on for some time and is now the brunt of our jokes when someone claims something silly.

Now to the challenge.

Yes I know timing is not allowed, yes I know videos are not allowed but hey some of you must have made some nice ones before the ban if nothing else. Anyone got one close to or under 8 mins featuring your TVR? I dont care what the BHP is, I would just like to see a great and quick TVR lap of the ring. I have been fortunate to lap in a T350 and a Tuscan S but the drivers were a little inexperienced so not the quickest laps. However I really enjoyed the experience.

So come on guys and gals. I will start a light hearted thread in the video and picture section on Northloop and look forward to you guys showing us your stuff.

Gary

[V8 GRF]

Here's a good start

TVR Monster following an M5

[gutmann pug]

Nice but only just under 9 mins so not quick enough yet

[T40ORA]

Completely off topic, but going by your PH name.....gutman pug.....have you got one?

[gutmann pug]

If you mean do I have a Gutmann 205 then yes, I have one of the small number Mike Ranger sold in the UK many years ago. It didn't come with the 16v engine but it came with loads of Gutmann parts and a high price.

[T40ORA]

Excellent! I'm looking to buy a Pug as a bit of every day nostalgia. Last one I had went as part of my divorce settlement early 90's. I'd had the suspension lowered and beefed up, new exhuast and lovely wheels.

Next stop was the Turbo - Guttman I believe - but the car went.....

Is your Pug track or road use?

[gutmann pug]

Track use

[RayVonn]

It is true. There is a guy who got his Tuscan S round the ring in about 8 mins, possibly even a bit less. He's a st hot driver by all accounts and the car was extremely well sorted. From what I understand the amateur record on the ring is 7 mins something and held by an M3 CSL.

[gutmann pug]

The stuff legends are made of. However without some kind of actual visual proof it's irrelevant and not admissable.

And of course the M3 CSL record comment is rubbish

Edited by gutmann pug on Sunday 21st September 17:12

[T40ORA]

gutmann pug said:

If you mean do I have a Gutmann 205 then yes, I have one of the small number Mike Ranger sold in the UK many years ago. It didn't come with the 16v engine but it came with loads of Gutmann parts and a high price.

Very nice; great pics.

I really do have to get one again, although not as hard core as yours as I will use it on the road. But still....the wife and I really want one.

[morebeanz]

We'll probably need Boss Cerbera to share his times with us. I'm not sure how close he got to 8 minutes, and he's had a bit more practice recently...

[Ballistic Banana]

morebeanz said:

We'll probably need Boss Cerbera to share his times with us. I'm not sure how close he got to 8 minutes, and he's had a bit more practice recently...

Heres the Boss( Phil) doing The ring but not sure who long it took as video only 5mins 30 long! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovgnjUobBxk&fea...
maybe some of his other videos have it timed?

BB

Edited by Ballistic Banana on Monday 22 September 15:19

[gutmann pug]

Can't tell anything from that one or from his other one on there. I assume this is a very early lap of his?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=664cJLeKsO4&fea...

Must try harder.

Come on guys someone must have put a quick lap in or are they just not capable?