Get yer chequebooks out...
Get yer chequebooks out...
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andy43

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13,177 posts

283 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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Chimaera porn. Awesome awesome awesome.

First Chim I've liked the look of hehe

Edited by andy43 on Wednesday 27th January 16:01

mart 63

2,567 posts

273 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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A bit overpriced for a Chim. cool

phazed

22,464 posts

233 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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Is it just me or does the engine seem out of proportion with the chassis coffee

caduceus

6,126 posts

295 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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phazed said:
Is it just me or does the engine seem out of proportion with the chassis coffee
Interesting that there are no underbonnet shots.... scratchchin

MarkTVRchim

78 posts

162 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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ianwayne

8,511 posts

297 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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phazed said:
Is it just me or does the engine seem out of proportion with the chassis coffee
No exhaust system on it in that photo.

Looks like they've maintained the standard radiator position. Seen the front end cut away on several turbo conversions.



Edited by ianwayne on Wednesday 27th January 17:14

MarkTVRchim

78 posts

162 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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MarkTVRchim

78 posts

162 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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ianwayne said:
phazed said:
Is it just me or does the engine seem out of proportion with the chassis coffee
No exhaust system on it in that photo.
Looks like they've maintained the standard radiator position. Seen the front end cut away on several turbo conversions.
Edited by ianwayne on Wednesday 27th January 17:14
Because the chassis is wider the exhausts can be routed down and between the chassis rails giving more room up front.

ianwayne

8,511 posts

297 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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I see that the chassis has extra bracing over standard at the front too. Lovely piece of work that.

GTRene

22,431 posts

253 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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oooh, nice work, a monster Chimaera, lovely combo, did I mis the interior shots?

macdeb

8,758 posts

284 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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I think it's epic, and one that most of us aspire to 'if' we're honest.
Top Job.

Bassfiend229hp

5,530 posts

279 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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You know what? If I could afford it I would probably go for that!

getmecoat

philipbrown123

406 posts

146 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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An amazing car, but for less money I bought a chim 450 and a c6 corvette just before xmas

seeby

1,807 posts

199 months

Wednesday 27th January 2016
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lick I love that bonnet bulge lick

GTRene

22,431 posts

253 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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I also wonder how it drives compared to a standard Chimaera, not only because of the immense power,
but more curious about the difference in chassis/stiffness things and driving/feeling.

I almost bought a Chimaera a few months back, but when sitting in the car it felt somehow different then I
remember when owning a Griffith, you have less overview over the bonnet etc, it felt bigger? also not liked
the cramped interior around the legs/knees.
I did not felt 'save' enough in it even when sitting only in the showroom biggrin
it did not felt like a good fitting glove so to speak, so that was a bit of a bummer, same like some other 'sport-cars' like say a GT40 I was curious about and wanted one day in life, but after that not so much any-more.

Jhonno

6,430 posts

170 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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Epic spec'd Chimp.. Sadly I don't see much of a market for a 40k Chimp. I hope the seller finds a victim though! smile

Bassfiend229hp

5,530 posts

279 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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Jhonno said:
Epic spec'd Chimp.. Sadly I don't see much of a market for a 40k Chimp. I hope the seller finds a victim though! smile
TBH at that I see it more as a new vehicle ... Weren't they about £36k new? biggrin

ClassiChimi

12,424 posts

178 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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It should be a very fine car,so reliable for years, what will it be worth in 20 years is your real question, a fortune I suspect wink
It's not just the chassis it's also the hubs re worked,suspension geo altered slightly, it's essentially a brand new car,,,, if it handles and can be peddled real fast,,, priceless smile

Brummmie

5,284 posts

250 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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You probaly couldnt get one built for that if you bought a car, commissioned someone to undertake the work for you, and using brand new parts? Interesting to see if it sells...

MarkTVRchim

78 posts

162 months

Thursday 28th January 2016
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Brummmie said:
You probaly couldnt get one built for that if you bought a car, commissioned someone to undertake the work for you, and using brand new parts? Interesting to see if it sells...
You may be right, but this build cost me considerably more than the asking price!