Characteristics of a Chim....

[Nosh]

Just digressing....

I have read a number of posts about strange behaviours and noises coming from these unique cars, but I believe that they are just character traits....

...for example....

• Fuel MPG **

Well, it is a big engine and should be driven - mpg means naff all in a TVR; they are thirsty cars...

• Wind noises **

Its a soft top - and they are not 'libary quiet' when driven at speed

• Electrical gremlins **

Even after sorting all but one earthing point, I still have the odd gremlin - this is normal(ish)...

Have I missed any more 'character' traits of this marque / model?

Nosh...

[AlexanderV8]

Tried selecting reverse from neutral yet?

[mrdarcy]

To get a smooth reverse select a forward gear and then reverse. The transmission does not have a reverse synchromesh unlike more modern cars. Characteristics, constant adventure, who knows what happens when you turn that key

[dog man]

You're right MPG is mostly not important but if my MPG is low because of another problem, I wanna fix it so my car carries on working perfectly

[900T-R]

Mine seems to be a tad noisy when I touch the throttle pedal. It has people on pavements look up and my way. Surely that can't be right?

[RetroWheels]

Favourite characteristic..

Even after a decade, mine still has the ability to scare me and keep me on my toes - especially that first drive following the winter lay up.

.

[AlexanderV8]

900T-R said:

Mine seems to be a tad noisy when I touch the throttle pedal. It has people on pavements look up and my way. Surely that can't be right?

Sounds like you need something to stimulate a chemical reaction in which toxic by-products of combustion are converted to less-toxic substances then. This should then typically result in 90% conversion of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides into less harmful gases and quieten things down a bit.

[900T-R]

Ah, those. The MOT man said I didn't need them so into the bin they went.

[AlexanderV8]

900T-R said:

Ah, those. The MOT man said I didn't need them so into the bin they went.

A woman in this country dropped a cat into a wheelie bin recently & caused a right uproar. I should be careful you weren't videod or there could be trouble ahead.

[900T-R]

Ah, I'm used to causing a right uproar when I start up the Tiv (especially after I found out that warm starting is so much easier with a bit of throttle ).

Edited by 900T-R on Sunday 23 January 21:32

[ralphy12345]

Characteristics of a Chim....

... makes me smile every time I look at it

... makes me grin every time I drive it

... makes me groan every time I look at how it was put together

... makes me wonder if I'll ever get everything finished on it!

:-)

R

[Chris71]

dog man said:

You're right MPG is mostly not important but if my MPG is low because of another problem, I wanna fix it so my car carries on working perfectly

There's justification in using huge amounts of fuel if you're getting a commensurate level of performance at the same time, but if you're averaging 15mpg while bumbling around like you're driving Miss Daisy - like I am - then it implies that a)not all is well with the engine, and b)you're burning money that could be used for track days/alpine hooning/car upgrades/coke and hookers.

I should be getting nearly double my current mpg. Personally I'd rather fix the fuelling issue and spend the money driving twice as much.

[BliarOut]

AlexanderV8 said:

Tried selecting reverse from neutral yet?

And what's wrong with the lovely clack clack rifling noise you get when you engage it from fifth

[cloggy]

When you get in --- the smell.

When you turn the key ------- whirring of fuelpump

When you turn the key further --------- the start up noise.


Brill.

[wongthecorrupter]

cloggy said:

When you get in --- the smell.

When you turn the key ------- whirring of fuelpump

When you turn the key further --------- the start up noise.


Brill.

x1

[Tiredoldgeezer]

......especially ones left outside......lovely sunny weekend, wont start, the aa man cannot start it, no amount of love or abuse will make it go..........miserable monday morning back at work, try it just once before I go to work...dam thing starts first time........I love my car.......;)

[debaron]

ralphy12345 said:

Characteristics of a Chim....

... makes me smile every time I look at it

... makes me grin every time I drive it

... makes me groan every time I look at how it was put together

... makes me wonder if I'll ever get everything finished on it!

:-)

R

+1


Spot on!!