She likes to be clean....
She likes to be clean....
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newchimboy

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725 posts

254 months

Wednesday 17th August 2005
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Hired a Griff 500 for the weekend a few months ago and fell in love with tivs in general. Decided to plump for one and am now the proud new owner of a chim 400(electric blue with blue/magnolia leather). Had her for two months now and am absolutely loving everything about driving her, all the quirks and little idiosyncrasies really make them the best thing on 4 wheels. It's unbelievable how they al have their own personality and mould to your driving style, i bloody love it!
Joined the TVRCC last week and looking to go to a meet fairly soon. I'm in Berkshire region be interested if anyone else from PH goes to the meet at the Swan, Three Mile Cross.
No major problems as yet, but changed plugs and leads last week cos one of the leads had burned against the zorst.... Anyone know where i can get hold of a copy of the bible as i'd love to learn more about playing with the beast.
I might be alone here, but i've also found that she runs better when clean.... Is that me or is she happiest when i've given her a good buffing? Thoughts please....
Finally, just to say thanks people who've posted msgs on PH, pretty much helped me in deciding what to buy and what to look for. Ta.

Prof Higgins

11,706 posts

268 months

Wednesday 17th August 2005
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Hi James , Great choice of car - where abouts are you in Berkshire? Am Maidenhead myself and Chimaera owner 1.5 years, joined TVRCC about a year ago and keep meaning to, but have never yet made it to the Swan! I am sure others on here will have and will be along shortly. Who knows maybe I will make it next month. Enjoy the car and get a piccy up on your profile.

newchimboy

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725 posts

254 months

Wednesday 17th August 2005
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Cheers Prof. I'm in Reading, been meaning to get my photo on PH but think you need a url or whatever????? No IT buff that's for sure. Is there an easier way of posting the pic?

cosmoschick

7,977 posts

278 months

Wednesday 17th August 2005
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Prof Higgins said:
Great choice of car.


Seconded.

Congratulations

r.mojo

34 posts

255 months

Wednesday 17th August 2005
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Hi Chap,

Nice to have you on board. Am new to the world of TVR myself and like you, am absolutely loving it. Great weather over the last few days - so the hood's been down for some nice evening runs.

Am not far from you - in Fleet just over the border into Hampshire - was meaning to go the to the TVRCC meet yesterday at the Swan, but got caught up. Am hoping to get there next month, so will hopefully see you there. Send me a mail if you like.

Enjoy the chimp.

Rich

jimothy

5,151 posts

266 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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newchimboy said:
Cheers Prof. I'm in Reading, been meaning to get my photo on PH but think you need a url or whatever????? No IT buff that's for sure. Is there an easier way of posting the pic?


Go back in an edit your profile, and there'll be an option to upload a photo. This isn't available when you first create you account for some reason...

As for the bible, www.tvrbooks.co.uk is the place. If you get one of eBay you'll end up paying more for an older edition.

Welcome to the nuthouse. Remeber, when your Chim starts feeling slow upgrade to a faster green one!

newchimboy

Original Poster:

725 posts

254 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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Cheers chaps. Mojo, would be good to meet up at the next meeting have a sly beer or two....
Anyone know how often PH do a gumball across europe and when the next one is? Wouldn't mind getting stuck in as my life was extremely sheltered until i moved down south and bought my chimp.
Oh and a chap on my street drives a green S2, always covers his face in embarrassment when i'm around... Must be the colour....

wilko100100

18 posts

254 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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I'm In twyford Berkshire, had mine all of 3 weeks now and intend going along to the meeting at the Swan so you wont be the only one there that's a first timer and doesnt know anyone!

Paul

newchimboy

Original Poster:

725 posts

254 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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Good stuff mate look forward to it, was worried it might be like walking into a western pub....

Prof Higgins

11,706 posts

268 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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Looks like you got the profile pic sorted, nice looking car. What wheels do you have on there? Do not look standard, am looking into putting some aftermarket alloys on at the moment so would be interested to know tyre/wheel sizes you have.

Sounds like there may be a few peeps heading to the Swan in September so may well have to get my arse in gear and get down there also.

just_william

250 posts

254 months

Thursday 18th August 2005
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Goo day sir, and well done on the colour. So where is this Swan place I am hearing about. I live in Somerset but commute up to Hampshire so might be a good way yo break the very long journey up
Jimbo

newchimboy

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725 posts

254 months

Saturday 20th August 2005
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Prof, the wheels that are on the car are 17" Speedline Corse, running on 215/40 at the front and 225/45 at the rear. Tyres are Toyo Proxes. They were on the car when i got it, been thinking about putting the originals back on but have heard that handling is better with a bigger wheel? I've had no problems with the 17's on. How big were you thinking of going?

THE SWAN PH- About three miles south of Reading on the old Basingstoke road, in a place called Three Mile Cross. Looking forward to my first meeting already.