How hard is yours ?

[maddernj]

I had a Cerbera about 18 months ago but had to Sell as my other half was not able to drive it. I am now considering purchsing a Griffith 500 (94) or a 4.5 Chimaera (98), How difficult is it to depress the clutch / change gear ? Also how good is the power stearing ? Unfortunatly if she is unable to feel safe and in control then i am unlikley to purchase until we can afford a car each.

Thanks

[lig]

Hi Fella,

Clutch is very hard and on the occasion when I have used it on a long journey and got stuck in a traffic jam, I have found it uncomfortable. Mine hasnt got PS but I have driven one and didnt like it although it was light and as PS goes pretty good, but didnt suit the Griff IMO.

Lig.

[gooner]

Griff/Chimaera probably a bit easier to drive as less gear changing (more low down torque). I don't mind clutch and non-PAS steering but even for me the clutch makes my leg ache if I sit in traffic for more than 15 minutes, changing in and out of 1st.

Gearbox OK I think, firm action but not heavy.

I'd say she has to try it first.

gooner

[maddernj]

We live in SE London so most of her driving would be Shops, Parents and friends..Lots of traffic lights and speed humps,

Damn...

Looks like I'll have to Marry Fatima Whitbread then (Anyone got a spare Mach 3)!!

[jeffsy]

maddernj said:

Looks like I'll have to Marry Fatima Whitbread then (Anyone got a spare Mach 3)!!

Mine is currently in the garage getting a new clutch as it was v v stiff before so I'll let you know if it improves it!

cheers

[Ballistic Banana]

jeffsy said:

maddernj said: Looks like I'll have to Marry Fatima Whitbread then (Anyone got a spare Mach 3)!! Mine is currently in the garage getting a new cRutch as it was v v stiff before so I'll let you know if it improves it! cheers

Too much Viagra Jeffsy

BB

[geoffvalenti]

maddernj said:

We live in SE London so most of her driving would be Shops, Parents and friends..Lots of traffic lights and speed humps,

Traffic lights are Ok, every set is an opportunity for a race

Speed humps are a monumental PITA. Not just because you've got to be careful not to catch the exhaust, but mainly because of the ing idiots that insist on driving 2 inches from the rear of the car because their 4x4 doesnt need to slow down for humps

Personally, living in London, if I could only have 1 car, sadly it wouldn't be a TVR
Town driving in a TVR brings out all the worse points, with hardly any opportunities (posing aside ) for the good ones

[Chimbat]

I have a 97 4.0HC Chinaera with no PAS. My wife drives it too - in fact she chose it over an alternative with PAS as she preferred being able to feel what was going on. Having said that she is a worse hooligan than me - not averse to a a bit of grass trimming on tackdays. We are in London but don't tend to drive round town that much - more hooning out of town at weekends. Clutch is quite heavy but not extreme - gearbox excellent but firm.

Cheers