Chimaera going to Le mans
Discussion
Before you say it I am well aware of the Le mans Thread under general events.
Nevertheless as a Newbie I would like to know how many Chimaera’s will be heading south to Le Mans June this year.
This will be my first trip in a chimaera 400(BIG V8 R) and I cant wait!
>> Edited by argoose on Monday 3rd April 18:15
>> Edited by argoose on Monday 3rd April 18:15
Nevertheless as a Newbie I would like to know how many Chimaera’s will be heading south to Le Mans June this year.
This will be my first trip in a chimaera 400(BIG V8 R) and I cant wait!
>> Edited by argoose on Monday 3rd April 18:15
>> Edited by argoose on Monday 3rd April 18:15
John
So its not just me thats a bit apprensive on reliability side of thing?
last year was in my Westield 20 16v great fun BUT have always wanted a Chimaera finally got my way and fingers crossed she should be finished by May ready for Le Mans.
I am also going down on the 15th June.
Angus
So its not just me thats a bit apprensive on reliability side of thing?
last year was in my Westield 20 16v great fun BUT have always wanted a Chimaera finally got my way and fingers crossed she should be finished by May ready for Le Mans.
I am also going down on the 15th June.
Angus
. What is it about Le mans it my 7 trip but other friends go every year and I can see why?
My children have never had me a home on father’s day makes me out to be a bad dad but I just love le mans
Will have to bring the kids before to long?
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 08:44
My children have never had me a home on father’s day makes me out to be a bad dad but I just love le mans
Will have to bring the kids before to long?
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 08:44
Was going to go in the TVR, but since 5 mates want to come as well I'm taking the old Landie instead which we can all fit in (which also happens to have a fridge and cooker in the back).
As for reliability, I will happily stop and tow home any Chimaeras I find by the side of the road! Unless of course I'm broken down on the side of the road as well, which is highly likely.
As for reliability, I will happily stop and tow home any Chimaeras I find by the side of the road! Unless of course I'm broken down on the side of the road as well, which is highly likely.
sswinno said:
bit apprehensive on reliability side but will give it a blast with fingers crossed
Nah you'll be fine - have done 30,000 in the last two years in mine and never been low-loaded for anything that was unavoidable (i.e. new radiator that was cracked before it was even put on grrrr).
Things to take with you:
Spare fuses - as many as you can, Especially including the 100Amp one
Tyre Weld
Foot pump
tool kit - large spanner for rapping the starter motor
spare bulbs
Spare relays.
oil
coolant
PAS oil
Sparks
money for beer
Clean stepper before you go
Betcha you won't need any of them
No need to worry about reliability any more than anyone else taking a 10 year old car abroad. I took mine last year and it ran beautifully, i actually saw at least one Porsche, a Lotus, and a Supra all having a few problems, and heard of a Fezza loosing it's water pump, but no one mentioned any TVR problems.
Once your car is over 5 years old, all the little factory quirks should have been ironed out, and it's then largely down to how well your car is maintained. Do a service before you set off, check all the fluid levels, just like you would any other car, put the roof panel in the boot, pack your luggage on top, and just enjoy the trip.....
But as an extra insurance policy, take out European recovery cover..
ps, Hexham HC prepared me a 'touring kit' last year including all the things which you may need (fuses including the 100A one, accelerator cable, drive belt, temperature sender...etc,). The kit was provided on the basis that if i needed anything it was there, and i would just pay for anything used when i brought it back. May be worth speaking to your local dealer, and hopefully they will be as helpful as HHC.
Once your car is over 5 years old, all the little factory quirks should have been ironed out, and it's then largely down to how well your car is maintained. Do a service before you set off, check all the fluid levels, just like you would any other car, put the roof panel in the boot, pack your luggage on top, and just enjoy the trip.....
But as an extra insurance policy, take out European recovery cover..
ps, Hexham HC prepared me a 'touring kit' last year including all the things which you may need (fuses including the 100A one, accelerator cable, drive belt, temperature sender...etc,). The kit was provided on the basis that if i needed anything it was there, and i would just pay for anything used when i brought it back. May be worth speaking to your local dealer, and hopefully they will be as helpful as HHC.
Thank heavens for like minded people.
I am also taking the Chim for the first time and have been worrying like mad about the reliability. However the exitement of the trip is far greater.
I feel a lot happier after reading the posts and look forward to seeing many TVR's on route and at the track.
Good luck all, see you there.
I am also taking the Chim for the first time and have been worrying like mad about the reliability. However the exitement of the trip is far greater.
I feel a lot happier after reading the posts and look forward to seeing many TVR's on route and at the track.
Good luck all, see you there.
After posting this thread it’s nice to know I am not the only one taking an old Chimaera to Le Mans.
The car will have a full service before the trip and I will be taking lots of essential parts. However like Paul, Phil and john I am also more excited about the trip thanks for your responses keep them coming.
Over the weekend do the TVR’s tend to congregate at any particular part of the track?
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:31
The car will have a full service before the trip and I will be taking lots of essential parts. However like Paul, Phil and john I am also more excited about the trip thanks for your responses keep them coming.
Over the weekend do the TVR’s tend to congregate at any particular part of the track?
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:31
This sounds like such a blast
Would like to know how that goes!!
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:37
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:38
cs174 said:
I'll be going in my 97 4.0 Chimaera.
After Le mans we're heading down to the Cote D'Azur for a couple of days and then along to Lake Garda before coming back over the Alps (Stelvio Pass probably)
Can't Wait
Would like to know how that goes!!
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:37
>> Edited by argoose on Tuesday 4th April 22:38
not doing le mans but go i go to the vendee 2 or 3 times a year in my chim a round trip of about a 1000 mile only problem ive encountered is running out of petrol.i always carry a spare gallon as there is a large stretch of new payage that last year didnt have services,but i think theres one open now
Argoose, What does a Chim with 350 lights look like then? Seen plenty of Tuscan light jobs but this sounds interesting.
I love the looks of the Chim but also the front end of a 350. Im intrigued.
Lets have a picture!
PS Id love to see what a Tamora with 350 nose and Chimaera arse looks like but maybe Im just odd
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I love the looks of the Chim but also the front end of a 350. Im intrigued.
Lets have a picture! PS Id love to see what a Tamora with 350 nose and Chimaera arse looks like but maybe Im just odd
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