Jayemm - Chimaera review
Jayemm - Chimaera review
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bob-bobberson

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40 posts

36 months

Friday 11th November 2022
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https://youtu.be/neHhm5Cea6Y

Watched this yesterday - I thought he did a really good job encapsulating what it's like to drive these cars. I especially agreed with the fact that driving it can bring you out of a bad mood - definitely works for me.

The 400 he had was ok, the wheels really suit it. Sounds like the owner has actually driven it alot too.

Him driving round with the roof off has inspired me to do the same this weekend, weather looks good!

sixor8

7,065 posts

284 months

Friday 11th November 2022
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He did the Griff a year ago, a Cerbera 1 month ago, and a Tuscan 2 months ago. In fact, he's done every make since the 90s, must like them!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jayem...

Belle427

10,786 posts

249 months

Friday 11th November 2022
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The exhaust sounded glorius and maybe sleeved to me but a great review nonetheless.
I kind of agree with him that a 400 can be a sweet spot to enjoy without fear of binning it.
Wasn't keen on the wheel bolts.

sixor8

7,065 posts

284 months

Friday 11th November 2022
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The side outside camera view shows those aftermarket wheels are the wrong offset, too far into the wheel arches IMHO. smile

I'm not sure he's right about the 'sports' exhaust being from removing the secondary cat. They have primary cats in the manifolds and the main cat in the Y piece. He's either been told a porky or misunderstood it, sounds sleeved to me too (the rear silencer modified).

ETA: It is good to see a positive review though, especially since I once considered a Maserati, and he thought the Chimaera was better. smile Too many youtubers compare them to much more expensive fare.


Edited by sixor8 on Saturday 12th November 09:19

dogbucket

1,240 posts

217 months

Saturday 12th November 2022
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I always thought the roof panel was fibre glass and just had a decorative weave on the inside?

miniman

28,437 posts

278 months

Saturday 12th November 2022
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dogbucket said:
I always thought the roof panel was fibre glass and just had a decorative weave on the inside?
Yes I believe so.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

165 months

Saturday 12th November 2022
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Made me smile right at the start of the video where he’s having a blast and driving up the centre of the road to gain best traction biggrin
He knows his stuff I reckon
It’s not safe in them there gutters in any Tvr wink