Got Myself a 450

[carob]

Well I finally got myself a 450, and I am well impressed to say the least.

Rob

[NickM450]

Welcome to the mad house

But.... we need pictures and details man, pictures and details

[carob]

Very different to my previous TVR's but enjoying it.

ETA..... Thank you for the welcome also

Rob

[TV8]

Well done. That is one of my fav colours. How does it drive?

[carob]

It drives really well, feels tight and solid with a smoothness in there also.

Rob

[ChilliWhizz]

Very nice I think I can see 5 stud hub conversion and Lupo lights, plus smooth bore elbow.. what else?

Hope you have buckets of fun

Chilli..

ETA: front rotors look on the large side too!

[pwd95]

Looks a cracker Rob, all the mods done too. De cat 'Y' piece also.

[phazed]

Well done!

Check your serp belt, I think you'll find it's on wrong.

[carob]

phazed said:

Well done!

Check your serp belt, I think you'll find it's on wrong.

How is it on wrong? not familiar with the serp belt.

Rob

[carob]

Cheers guys, Wyn I can see why you have kept hold of your Chimaera so long now. Yes got the big brakes on there also. Recent outriggers, Gaz Gold Pros, full geo set up.

rOB

[phazed]

carob said:

phazed said:

Well done!

Check your serp belt, I think you'll find it's on wrong.

How is it on wrong? not familiar with the serp belt.

Rob

It doesn't go across the top 3 pullies.

It goes up and down, hence "serpentine".

Google TVR serpentine diagram and you'll see.

Can't check mine as mine is modified!

[carob]

I see what you mean but as I look at it now, it looks very similar to how the Griffith 500 belt goes.

Rob

[phazed]

carob said:

I see what you mean but as I look at it now, it looks very similar to how the Griffith 500 belt goes.

Rob

Have a look part way down, the piccy of the GEMS engine.

http://www.v8engines.com/engine-4.htm

[carob]

Just took a look Peter and that is exactly the way it is going. Learning curves coming up for me I think. Thanks for your help, it must just be the way it looks on my photo.

Rob

[phazed]

Must be,

Nice wheels BTW.

[carob]

How did the sale of your other Chimaera go? I think I may have someone that could be interested.

Rob

[phazed]

Going in for the new hood tomorrow for a couple of days so will be available soon.

[carob]

I will see the guy tomorrow and see if he is still looking. I will drop you an email either way.

Rob

[ianwayne]

Looks nice. With my fussy head on, the V8 badge is a bit unnecessary on the back but I like the larger 5 stud wheels a lot.

[Richard 858]

Cracking example, lovely looking motor, glad to see someone shares my love of braided hoses !!!