I've bought a Chimaera.....does my wife love me.

[evo]

Actually she's chuffed,proper British sports car, much better than the Fiat Panda(actually an Integrale Evo2)that I sold earlier this year, she can't wait to drive it...I can though.

Would just like to say thanks to Pistonheads and all the Chim people for being a fantastic source of knowledge.

Ive' wanted one for so long and have been looking for a few months, finally on Saturday I bought a 98 S 4.0 Chimaera, titanium with red leather. Got completely carried away on the testdrive, didn't want to get out, I'd forgotten how addictive that exhaust note is.
Unfortunately I have to wait a little longer until I can pick it up......which is too long,

Any Chim owners in/around the Chichester area?

One proud new Chim owner..

[Big Al.]

OH Worthing!

[evo]

Does that mean there's a meeting nearby,

Sian sometimes gets tired of 4.0 this,TVR that, in fairness I havn't stopped going on about getting a Chim for the last,well a long time anyway.

JB

[w6navigator]

As an "other half" to a Chimaera owner...I soon found that once I was on the insurance and drove it as often as possible, that I loved it too

[evo]

The only thing is that it currently doesn't have power steering, should that put her off??....

I think she'll look great in a TVR.

JB

[Incorrigible]

evo said:

Does that mean there's a meeting nearby,

Next big one will be at virginia water Oct 26, quite a few regional club meets though

[.Mark]

Hayling Island here Jeremy, we are often over your way so will keep an eye out. See pic in profile.

Ours has non-PAS and the wife drives it just fine, in fact we test drove both varients and she preferred it without, just keep the wheels moving, however slowly and it's fine.

Welcome to the crazy gang.

[colin]

Evo

Are you the same Evo that regularly contributed to the Evo forum (integrale chat) in the past?

I too sold my integrale this year and now have a 450 chimaera, which I love. Don't get me wrong the integrale is a superb car, but the TVR feels special even when going slow, in the Lancia it did not really come alive until you were going around corners at surreal speeds!!

[evo]

Hayling Islands very close as i'm next to Emsworth.

Have you taken it round Goodwood then?

Colin - I went under JCB_Evo on the Delta HF forum,what's it like with all that torque on tap and no turbo.

JB

>> Edited by evo on Monday 6th October 13:49

[.Mark]

Not taken it on any track Jeremy, don't really feel the need to - I got all that out of my system many years ago anyway, with next to no plod and no scameras whatsoever on Hayling I can generally have an infinatly varying trackday at will for free
Listen out for us, we nearly always use the A259 to bypass the A27 bore, can often be found at The Bosham Inn when feeling too lazy to cook anything.

[evo]

Ah the good old Out and Out, we too can be found collapsed on the sofas with a plate full of food, or next to the fire when it's cold.

I shall keep an eye out next time.

JB

[beermonster]

Ah Jeremy sir you finally plunged!!
When do you pick it up?
where did you get it from!!

[Voltaire53]

[quote=evo]Any Chim owners in/around the Chichester area? quote]

Just down the road at Cosham, Portsmouth ... not yet made any meets (honeymoon got in the way ) but you're right on top of the TVRCC meet for the area - Bull's Head, Fishbourne (check out the TVRCC website for more details).

Welcome to the grinning club

Justin

[evo]

"but you're right on top of the TVRCC meet for the area - Bull's Head, Fishbourne"

Exactly how fast does a Chim go in second gear then.

I bought the car on saturday from a friend who deals in sports/specialist cars, let me test drive on my own, stupid man, nearly didn't bring it back.

Approximately two weeks to go......

and I'm not good at waiting
JB

[beermonster]

well I will put money on the fact that mine is faster than yours!!! Obviously it will be if yours is a 400 and mine a Halycon Midas 500!!!!

[the preacher]

My wife bought me mine a year ago
Normskie

[evo]

Does your wife drive your chim much?

[Big Al.]

the preacher said:

My wife bought me mine a year ago Normskie

And a nice car it is too!

Hello Mate, your up late

Comming down to Brighton on Saturday?

[evo]

Sadly not about Saturaday as we have our niece down for the weekend for a "fun packed weekend", she's four.

What's happening in brighton then.

[V8 Archie]

evo said:

Hayling Islands very close as i'm next to Emsworth.

Ooh! Scary! I was born in Emsworth.

evo said:

Exactly how fast does a Chim go in second gear then.

My 450 will easily do 60.