Why am i grinning from ear to ear!!!;-))
Why am i grinning from ear to ear!!!;-))
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Zanshin

Original Poster:

56 posts

177 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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beer

Hi All,

I have got to say thanx to the following peps on here:
Jammy Dodger, M&H, Alexdaredevilz Dom (TVRPower)and last but not least....my main man JC.
Without the advice that these people have given me I would not be the proud owner of my Trev!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-TVR-Chimaera-4-0-p-...spin

I had a couple of near misses but you guys have managed to keep my feet on the ground (well until today that was) when she was delivered to my door this morning. The funny thing was that I left her on the drive to go to a meeting and on the way there I saw some guy in a S2000, another in a Z4 and a woman in a MX5 Now normally I would look at it a think.."S2000/Z4...they are nice" but instead i had a hugh grin on my face and couldn't stop laugh!! Just knowing that after years (and I mean years!!) of waiting, I have a chimp!!!!!!!

Once the weather picks up I will post some proper pics!
Thanx again all for your help drink will be on me!

MPoxon

5,329 posts

203 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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That does look like a particularly nice example with a number of sensible upgrades, the colour is stunning.

Welcome to the forums. thumbup

Ropps

715 posts

177 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Congratulation she is lovely. Great choicef

Simon says

19,461 posts

251 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Mmmm that's nice lick enjoy driving

V8 OWL

79 posts

190 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Great choice, colour, wheel upgrade, low mileage etc. Will we see you at chatsworth

SpecB

1,939 posts

178 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Colour looks familiar........cloud9 Have fun! driving

OleVix

1,438 posts

178 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Looks stunning! Took mine out yesterday, was a nice sunny crisp first drive here in norway. Couldnt stop grinning, got loads of attention, nearly crashed twice... So be careful!

Welcome to the loonybin 8)

Zanshin

Original Poster:

56 posts

177 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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V8 OWL said:
Great choice, colour, wheel upgrade, low mileage etc. Will we see you at chatsworth
Hey there,

You know so so much has been going on the start of this year that i thought I was away with the family up north!tumbleweed But it turns out that I am free that weekend so I can come out to play!!yes I got my friend Josh to purchase the tickets and we should both be up for it..Him in his Tuscan bow... and me in my Chim cloud9mmmmmm.

I took her over to TVRPower today so that Dom could give her the once over. My main worry was if I'd Fcensoreded up and brought a bag of crap with a rotten chassis. But Dom said that all's fine and the chassis is sound, but he did spot a leaking N/S rear shock thats going to need replacing ( time to spend some more cash!cry )plus both CV boots were shot too! But I guess it could be a lot worse so I count my blessing!

Oh has promised.... here's my baby!!!cloud9






Nosh

982 posts

197 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Zanshin said:
Oh has promised.... here's my baby!!!cloud9
Nice biggrin

And congrats...

...now where are the pics on the interior?? wink

Nosh

OleVix

1,438 posts

178 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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That colour looks electric! Have you thought about clear indicators? Ive done it, looks even moore gooder smile

Jammy Dodger

2,449 posts

185 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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'grats - and thanks for the mention.

delighted for you and hope she proves to be all you wished for.

....counting the days before you start asking about superchargers wink

BlueFish

54 posts

186 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Man that looks sweet, love the colour goes great with the spiders.

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at Chatsworth.

Edited by BlueFish on Thursday 8th March 22:03

Simon says

19,461 posts

251 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Zanshin said:
V8 OWL said:
Great choice, colour, wheel upgrade, low mileage etc. Will we see you at chatsworth
Hey there,

You know so so much has been going on the start of this year that i thought I was away with the family up north!tumbleweed But it turns out that I am free that weekend so I can come out to play!!yes I got my friend Josh to purchase the tickets and we should both be up for it..Him in his Tuscan bow... and me in my Chim cloud9mmmmmm.

I took her over to TVRPower today so that Dom could give her the once over. My main worry was if I'd Fcensoreded up and brought a bag of crap with a rotten chassis. But Dom said that all's fine and the chassis is sound, but he did spot a leaking N/S rear shock thats going to need replacing ( time to spend some more cash!cry )plus both CV boots were shot too! But I guess it could be a lot worse so I count my blessing!

Oh has promised.... here's my baby!!!cloud9





Lovely car there thumbup whoever fitted that O/S/F headlamp glass needs a kick up the bks though whistle

deeen

6,413 posts

275 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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"Why am i grinning from ear to ear!!!;-))"


Cos ace car ???

Zanshin

Original Poster:

56 posts

177 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Jammy Dodger said:
'grats - and thanks for the mention.

delighted for you and hope she proves to be all you wished for.

....counting the days before you start asking about superchargers wink
One step at a time my friend scratchchin Though it is a good idea
Some of the car's paperwork indicates some engine upgrade (stage3) that might of been carried out on the car. I know its had a new ECU chip but I don't know what impact its had on the beast.
Once I have sorted out a set of Gaz Golds and the CV boot issue I may look into it a bit more, but for now I am gonna enjoy biggrin

Zanshin

Original Poster:

56 posts

177 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Simon says said:
ovely car there thumbup whoever fitted that O/S/F headlamp glass needs a kick up the bks though whistle
Hi Simon..

Ok what am I missing???

oily mist

149 posts

189 months

Thursday 8th March 2012
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Nice looking motor! You'll love it. I had a similar experience, bought a car that looked about right and had Dom's people give it a service and a proper looking over to reassure me that I hadn't bought a lemon.

I like the blue dash top and door cappings. Mine are sort of tan colour and seeing your car has convinced me I need to go for a colour change.

Enjoy.

Grey Ghost

4,611 posts

250 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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Zanshin said:
Once I have sorted out a set of Gaz Golds and the CV boot issue I may look into it a bit more, but for now I am gonna enjoy biggrin
Dom and his team fitted a set of Gaz Gold Pros's to my 450 last year and they are well worth the money thumbup

Simon says

19,461 posts

251 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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Zanshin said:
Simon says said:
ovely car there thumbup whoever fitted that O/S/F headlamp glass needs a kick up the bks though whistle
Hi Simon..

Ok what am I missing???
The lens is pissed, look at the lines frown not being picky I just notice stuff like this rolleyes

Zanshin

Original Poster:

56 posts

177 months

Sunday 11th March 2012
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Grey Ghost said:
Dom and his team fitted a set of Gaz Gold Pros's to my 450 last year and they are well worth the money thumbup
Its funny you should say that cos Dom had quoted me £650 for the GG pro's (which I was going to buy) scratchchin but in this months Sprint they are £625 all in plus delivery! eek What did Dom do???
He dropped is price to match what was in the mag! clap no questions asked!thumbup

The car should be ready for collection by Thursday so I am very excited to see what a difference the new shocks are on the handling!bounce