New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 2)
Discussion
Byker28i said:
N7GTX said:
You can't just take a former miner and expect him to know all this. 
Is that insulting the welsh, thinking they are just ex-miners? There's not really been any mining for the last 20 years.Ebbw Vale is absolutely crammed with business parks
https://businesswales.gov.wales/enterprisezones/zo...
Byker28i said:
N7GTX said:
You can't just take a former miner and expect him to know all this.
Is that insulting the welsh, thinking they are just ex-miners? There's not really been any mining for the last 20 years.Ebbw Vale is absolutely crammed with business parks
https://businesswales.gov.wales/enterprisezones/zo...
Edited by N7GTX on Tuesday 3rd December 19:34
Byker28i said:
Is that insulting the welsh, thinking they are just ex-miners? There's not really been any mining for the last 20 years.
Ebbw Vale is absolutely crammed with business parks
https://businesswales.gov.wales/enterprisezones/zo...
That only means the youngest miner is 38 years old.Ebbw Vale is absolutely crammed with business parks
https://businesswales.gov.wales/enterprisezones/zo...
If that helps
V8 GMS said:
I really liked it - The car I drove was LHD (unfamiliar to me) and the test drive route was through zones 1 & 2 London (so not the easiest of places to get an appreciation of handling). However, an ~800kg car feels awesome - I liked many things: with the small wheels (16") you could feel the tyres working as part of the suspension to absorb the pot holes and drain covers etc.
It's obviously been designed to give a deliberate retro/emotive experience and to me it pulled off the 'classic feel' really well - for example, you have to really get to know your brake pedal!
It felt quick enough to me(!) but I'm sure you'll appreciate we couldn't really test that properly in the city. The exhaust is okay (obviously only a V6 sound track) - Due to the small size of car and with the engine being behind you reminded me like a beefed up Lotus. The test drive car had exhaust valves so you could go into subtle mode on demand which I liked.
The car is more dramatic in person than in the pictures (much like every said when they saw the Griff).
The hard top 'canopy' seemed aeroplane inspired which was a neat trick - you'd never get in over the high sills otherwise. I'm 6'4" and just fitted ok but I'd need an even lower seat (I.e. straight onto the tub) to spend a long time in there. I'd prob take the removable steering wheel as well. I thought they'd done a pretty good job with the interior - need to remember it's not a Pagani, but all the carbon work I saw looked smart.
It has small sliding windows and rear view mirror is quite close to your face, which may give a sense of claustrophobia to some but I didn't mind. There are basic creature comforts like A/C and blue tooth radio but no infotainment on the dash - just the essential toggle switches (I liked that).
In terms of the fit and finish, I didn't really scrutinise the panel gaps but I thought it all looked okay (for a hand built fibreglass car) to me. They're still developing manufacturing processes, so expect the bonnet pins to evolve before main production runs.
It certainly felt like a sense of occasion. Driving near Chelsea Barracks saw a McLaren F1 race car being unloaded from a lorry (must be some car show happening). The crew heard us coming and all stopped to watch the Jannarelly go past (so it must look pretty cool).
Final point - I love the configurabilty. Hard top, roadster, targa.. all as you wish with just a few bolts. I'm sure I'll think of more later...
Edit to add you a piccy
Looks good in that picture and thanks for sharing your story.It's obviously been designed to give a deliberate retro/emotive experience and to me it pulled off the 'classic feel' really well - for example, you have to really get to know your brake pedal!
It felt quick enough to me(!) but I'm sure you'll appreciate we couldn't really test that properly in the city. The exhaust is okay (obviously only a V6 sound track) - Due to the small size of car and with the engine being behind you reminded me like a beefed up Lotus. The test drive car had exhaust valves so you could go into subtle mode on demand which I liked.
The car is more dramatic in person than in the pictures (much like every said when they saw the Griff).
The hard top 'canopy' seemed aeroplane inspired which was a neat trick - you'd never get in over the high sills otherwise. I'm 6'4" and just fitted ok but I'd need an even lower seat (I.e. straight onto the tub) to spend a long time in there. I'd prob take the removable steering wheel as well. I thought they'd done a pretty good job with the interior - need to remember it's not a Pagani, but all the carbon work I saw looked smart.
It has small sliding windows and rear view mirror is quite close to your face, which may give a sense of claustrophobia to some but I didn't mind. There are basic creature comforts like A/C and blue tooth radio but no infotainment on the dash - just the essential toggle switches (I liked that).
In terms of the fit and finish, I didn't really scrutinise the panel gaps but I thought it all looked okay (for a hand built fibreglass car) to me. They're still developing manufacturing processes, so expect the bonnet pins to evolve before main production runs.
It certainly felt like a sense of occasion. Driving near Chelsea Barracks saw a McLaren F1 race car being unloaded from a lorry (must be some car show happening). The crew heard us coming and all stopped to watch the Jannarelly go past (so it must look pretty cool).
Final point - I love the configurabilty. Hard top, roadster, targa.. all as you wish with just a few bolts. I'm sure I'll think of more later...
Edit to add you a piccy
Edited by V8 GMS on Tuesday 3rd December 10:44
Sent TVR a note from the USA. looking to see if they would sell an engineless TVR.
1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
jpf said:
Sent TVR a note from the USA. looking to see if they would sell an engineless TVR.
1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
Wonder if they'd sell an engine?1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
Penelope Stopit said:
jpf said:
Sent TVR a note from the USA. looking to see if they would sell an engineless TVR.
1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
Wonder if they'd sell an engine?1) They responded quickly
2) No they won't sell an engineless TVR
3) They are working on global distribution
To be fair, I remember Peter Wheeler saying he was looking to sell Tuscans in the USA in 2001.
The fact that they responded in a timely manner is encouraging. I hope TVR can get the production up and running in 2020--they are missed.
V8 GMS said:
m4tti said:
You’ve got to have more for us than that. Sound track, fit and finish, how quick did it feel, what did it handle like on general roads 
I really liked it - The car I drove was LHD (unfamiliar to me) and the test drive route was through zones 1 & 2 London (so not the easiest of places to get an appreciation of handling). However, an ~800kg car feels awesome - I liked many things: with the small wheels (16") you could feel the tyres working as part of the suspension to absorb the pot holes and drain covers etc. It's obviously been designed to give a deliberate retro/emotive experience and to me it pulled off the 'classic feel' really well - for example, you have to really get to know your brake pedal!
It felt quick enough to me(!) but I'm sure you'll appreciate we couldn't really test that properly in the city. The exhaust is okay (obviously only a V6 sound track) - Due to the small size of car and with the engine being behind you reminded me like a beefed up Lotus. The test drive car had exhaust valves so you could go into subtle mode on demand which I liked.
The car is more dramatic in person than in the pictures (much like every said when they saw the Griff).
The hard top 'canopy' seemed aeroplane inspired which was a neat trick - you'd never get in over the high sills otherwise. I'm 6'4" and just fitted ok but I'd need an even lower seat (I.e. straight onto the tub) to spend a long time in there. I'd prob take the removable steering wheel as well. I thought they'd done a pretty good job with the interior - need to remember it's not a Pagani, but all the carbon work I saw looked smart.
It has small sliding windows and rear view mirror is quite close to your face, which may give a sense of claustrophobia to some but I didn't mind. There are basic creature comforts like A/C and blue tooth radio but no infotainment on the dash - just the essential toggle switches (I liked that).
In terms of the fit and finish, I didn't really scrutinise the panel gaps but I thought it all looked okay (for a hand built fibreglass car) to me. They're still developing manufacturing processes, so expect the bonnet pins to evolve before main production runs.
It certainly felt like a sense of occasion. Driving near Chelsea Barracks saw a McLaren F1 race car being unloaded from a lorry (must be some car show happening). The crew heard us coming and all stopped to watch the Jannarelly go past (so it must look pretty cool).
Final point - I love the configurabilty. Hard top, roadster, targa.. all as you wish with just a few bolts. I'm sure I'll think of more later...
Edit to add you a piccy
Edited by V8 GMS on Tuesday 3rd December 10:44
That will be under the terms of the government loan I guess? The loan was £2m and with interest that's now over £2.5m I believe. Has to be repaid by 2021 as TVR has said the government has said it wont be calling it in early.
Much now depends on whether Pello can raise the capital they need by Easter as I can't see the government waiting much longer for TVR to secure funding to actually produce a car.
Maybe the election result will now encourage someone to put their hand in their pocket?
Much now depends on whether Pello can raise the capital they need by Easter as I can't see the government waiting much longer for TVR to secure funding to actually produce a car.
Maybe the election result will now encourage someone to put their hand in their pocket?
N7GTX said:
That will be under the terms of the government loan I guess? The loan was £2m and with interest that's now over £2.5m I believe. Has to be repaid by 2021 as TVR has said the government has said it wont be calling it in early.
Much now depends on whether Pello can raise the capital they need by Easter as I can't see the government waiting much longer for TVR to secure funding to actually produce a car.
Maybe the election result will now encourage someone to put their hand in their pocket?
The election ‘feel good’ will disappear shortly as the brexit implementation / trade deals becomes painful, the Irish borders cause political and social unrest and Scotland pushes for independence. Much now depends on whether Pello can raise the capital they need by Easter as I can't see the government waiting much longer for TVR to secure funding to actually produce a car.
Maybe the election result will now encourage someone to put their hand in their pocket?
GinG15 said:
LOL and how much do you think that would be?Gazzab said:
The election ‘feel good’ will disappear shortly as the brexit implementation / trade deals becomes painful, the Irish borders cause political and social unrest and Scotland pushes for independence.
That’s a fake doom prediction. We won’t see much change on Brexit - only what the papers want to hype up. GinG15 said:
That is ugly as feck!
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