Customising for that personal touch?
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I was hoping that the latest mods to the car would have pulled the ladies but they aren't working at the moment. I think I may have to change the house music and substitute any luggage space with the largest bass bin this side of Southend...
Mark, I think that's the answer. To attract female attention, ditch the house music and get yourself some nice Celine Dion albums to play in the car.
It wouldn't hurt to respray the car a metallic lilac colour, either.
This is what I need ...... female advice on how to get a female....
So as a TVR driving female what attracts you to a male ?? Or what has attracted you to your male ?? Or what has attracted you in the past to males ??
Hows the Griffith ?? I'll be there soon...well a couple of months ..... maybe 6 !! But I will get there !!
I also though that the new super charger out of the bonnet would do the trick but the chicks down Mac D's don't know what it does or nuffin ... I reckon it da most wikkid ding in da world... reckon ???
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This is what I need ...... female advice on how to get a female....
Happy to help!
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So as a TVR driving female what attracts you to a male ?? Or what has attracted you to your male ?? Or what has attracted you in the past to males ??
Well now, there's a question.
Let's see: 1. He has to be into cars in a fairly big way, but ideally he shouldn't have a better/faster car than me.
Compliments about my car are always welcome - and are in fact encouraged!! 2. Back-seat driving, or indeed comment of any sort regarding my driving (especially stamping on an imaginary brake) are no-nos! Unless he's an instructor on a racetrack, that is.
3. He has to have good taste in restaurants. And not turn pale if I suggest an expensive one.
The Fat Duck in Bray, anyone?? 4. He has to make good conversation. Anything about TVRs will do.
5. Impromptu presents are a good idea. Especially things like gold TVR badges and Leven wiper stalks.
6. I could go on for ages...
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Hows the Griffith ?? I'll be there soon...well a couple of months ..... maybe 6 !! But I will get there !!
S'brilliant!! Go for it, you won't regret it!
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I also though that the new super charger out of the bonnet would do the trick but the chicks down Mac D's don't know what it does or nuffin ... I reckon it da most wikkid ding in da world... reckon ???
Erm... Let's just say that we girlies don't gauge a man's attractiveness by the size of his supercharger.
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Happy to help!
Thanks, I need it
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1. He has to be into cars in a fairly big way, but ideally he shouldn't have a better/faster car than me.
I've only got an S ! Your Griffith is stunning. I haven't seen it or heard it but I am being complimentary anyway as you have been generous enough to give a desperate man advice !!
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2. Back-seat driving, or indeed comment of any sort regarding my driving (especially stamping on an imaginary brake) are no-nos! Unless he's an instructor on a racetrack, that is.
Ditto - male to female attraction ratio does decend rapidly upon whinging and false braking. Even my friend Sarah on track at Hethel didn't do the braking thing and it was her first time on track.
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3. He has to have good taste in restaurants. And not turn pale if I suggest an expensive one.
Went to Rick Steins last year....no better way to spend money on a night out than a top quality meal. No I'm not getting old !
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4. He has to make good conversation. Anything about TVRs will do.
I could talk TVR's a;; night and all day and then the following week
Conversation does need to be slightly different on occasion though as this would get a little monotonous after a while. But then again .....
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5. Impromptu presents are a good idea. Especially things like gold TVR badges and Leven wiper stalks.
Sounds like the kind of thing I'd do....except I'd buy those items.....for her......but it would be my car
(not sure about the gold badges though 
but that has been debated before...) quote:
6. I could go on for ages...
So can I
and most men find that very attractive in a female too quote:
S'brilliant!! Go for it, you won't regret it!
I know I know....was out with SteveH in his 500 at Hethel on Saturday and it just made me more resolute about my plans for changing the S.
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Erm... Let's just say that we girlies don't gauge a man's attractiveness by the size of his supercharger.
What about a big turbo then ?? I could get a dump valve !!
Or am I missing the point here ???
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I've only got an S ! Your Griffith is stunning. I haven't seen it or heard it but I am being complimentary anyway as you have been generous enough to give a desperate man advice !!
Good start! We like it! Keep it up!
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Ditto - male to female attraction ratio does decend rapidly upon whinging and false braking.
...and a smack in the chops often offends!
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Went to Rick Steins last year....no better way to spend money on a night out than a top quality meal.
Did you turn up in the S as well for additional "wow, isn't that gorgeous"?? There's nothing like a TVR of any descrption for that extra little bit of pulling power!
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I could talk TVR's a;; night and all day and then the following week
Conversation does need to be slightly different on occasion though as this would get a little monotonous after a while. But then again .....
Okay then, when you got bored (!) talking TVRs you could compliment your ladyfriend on her taste in accessories (but leave your views on the gold badges out, okay??). Or tell her her mohair roof is looking stunning or something. Avoid comment on cuddly toys on the parcel shelf, though!
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Sounds like the kind of thing I'd do....except I'd buy those items.....for her......but it would be my car
Hmm, be prepared for your new toys to be nicked and installed on her car!!
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So can I
Are you kidding?! None of the ones I've been out with appreciate loquaciousness. Huh, they don't know what they're missing.
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I know I know....was out with SteveH in his 500 at Hethel on Saturday and it just made me more resolute about my plans for changing the S.
Good, aren't they?! If you're ever in the area and the sun is shining (I'm too scared to take it out in the wet!), you're welcome to join me for a blat up the M40. Just in case you need any extra persuasion.
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What about a big turbo then ?? I could get a dump valve !!
Or am I missing the point here ???
Um... Mark... I think we need a little chat here...
Sorry to spoil the romance blossoming here, but if i might digress back to the original subject..Leebees interior looks pretty cool, is that heater control panel a new (electric-looking colour) type?, i think the original looks cheap and a let-down for the otherwise nifty S dash, surprised no-one has made a chrome surround for that too. Are the clocks easy to remove and where do you get the bezels from?
Has anyone replaced the handbrake for a chrome one?..an easy job?
So many questions !!
..Leebees interior looks pretty cool, is that heater control panel a new (electric-looking colour) type?, i think the original looks cheap and a let-down for the otherwise nifty S dash, surprised no-one has made a chrome surround for that too. Are the clocks easy to remove and where do you get the bezels from? Has anyone replaced the handbrake for a chrome one?..an easy job?
So many questions !!
The heater control looks so good in Lee's car because he has replaced the sticker ! I have done this also and it does make a large difference to the whole dash.
Dial removal is easy enough although it gets tricky to do the Speedo and Tacho with the dash in place. They are held in place by single metal brackets which are fixed from behind.
Chrome/alloy/stainless steel are available from Speedy Cables in Islington. Send them your dials and decide which bezel you require and they will stri[p your old one and replace with the new. Its about £20 a dial.
I have a alloy handrake handle which was bought as a present for me from Leven Tech. Extremely easy to fit. I did build up the diameter of the bare handle with some tape to get a very snug fit.
I also have the dashboard alloy vents as I think they look superb with a black interior. I believe Lee didn't do his as he didn't want anymore of a 'heads up' display than the S already gives !!
Not all S series cars have a surround to the heater controls and therefor due to specification it probably hasn't been focused upon. The likes of Leven and Zertec do not do much stuff for the S as the demand is low (or so they allege) and they focus on the newer models.
Alloy stalks are not possible without significant modifaction due to their integral nature into the the steering column mounted switchgear. Different from that of the Griffith and Chimaera.
Speedy Cables
14 Merchant Drive
Mead Lane
Hertford
SG13 7A7
01992 581600
They do have a website aswell but I can't find it at the moment.
Hope this helps...
Cheers
Mark
Dial removal is easy enough although it gets tricky to do the Speedo and Tacho with the dash in place. They are held in place by single metal brackets which are fixed from behind.
Chrome/alloy/stainless steel are available from Speedy Cables in Islington. Send them your dials and decide which bezel you require and they will stri[p your old one and replace with the new. Its about £20 a dial.
I have a alloy handrake handle which was bought as a present for me from Leven Tech. Extremely easy to fit. I did build up the diameter of the bare handle with some tape to get a very snug fit.
I also have the dashboard alloy vents as I think they look superb with a black interior. I believe Lee didn't do his as he didn't want anymore of a 'heads up' display than the S already gives !!
Not all S series cars have a surround to the heater controls and therefor due to specification it probably hasn't been focused upon. The likes of Leven and Zertec do not do much stuff for the S as the demand is low (or so they allege) and they focus on the newer models.
Alloy stalks are not possible without significant modifaction due to their integral nature into the the steering column mounted switchgear. Different from that of the Griffith and Chimaera.
Speedy Cables
14 Merchant Drive
Mead Lane
Hertford
SG13 7A7
01992 581600
They do have a website aswell but I can't find it at the moment.
Hope this helps...
Cheers
Mark
You are a handy 'oracle' Johno!...thanks for the help.
Where do you get the replacement sticker for the heater...TVR dealer? and glad to hear the handbrake is easy, someone told me they are a bugger to replace?..it and the heater are quite prominant in the cockpit and yet both are cheaply finished.
Where do you get the replacement sticker for the heater...TVR dealer? and glad to hear the handbrake is easy, someone told me they are a bugger to replace?..it and the heater are quite prominant in the cockpit and yet both are cheaply finished.
Does Leebee have a shop/private business then? or a catalogue of custom bits etc that he sells?
Also, not sure if anyones covered this before, but i seem to have lost the drivers door rubber U-shape seal (about 2" long) that fits around the window at the top back edge of door, to stop water getting inside the door panel. The passenger side also looks like someones made a replacement for it out of thin rubber. I take it that they are just glued on and therefore easily lost?
Anyone found/made a suitable piece of rubber to fix this or do i have to order new ones from TVR main supplies?
Also, not sure if anyones covered this before, but i seem to have lost the drivers door rubber U-shape seal (about 2" long) that fits around the window at the top back edge of door, to stop water getting inside the door panel. The passenger side also looks like someones made a replacement for it out of thin rubber. I take it that they are just glued on and therefore easily lost?
Anyone found/made a suitable piece of rubber to fix this or do i have to order new ones from TVR main supplies?
Hey Jonzo.... hows tricks
LeeBee has a workshop and does bits and bobs (well loads actually).. he was going to go full time as an independant a few months back, but I don't know if he did or not.. see www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=12988&f=11&h=0&hw=Plunge
Cheers
Matt.
>> Edited by M@H on Tuesday 20th August 16:03
LeeBee has a workshop and does bits and bobs (well loads actually
).. he was going to go full time as an independant a few months back, but I don't know if he did or not.. see www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=12988&f=11&h=0&hw=Plunge Cheers
Matt.
>> Edited by M@H on Tuesday 20th August 16:03
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