RE: PH Fleet: TVR Chimaera 4.0
Discussion
ctallchris said:
MarJay said:
Everything you've described about the Chim applies to a decent motorcycle, except without the bills!
My Buell pops and bangs on the overrun, but it doesn't really upset small children. It turns every journey into an event and when the road gets twisty it makes me smile. Maintenance is easier and cheaper if you don't want to do it yourself.
The only downside is that it isn't much fun in the rain, and its not ideal when its snowing, but I guess that applies to the Chim too!
I also wonder how much of the justification behind buying the Chim was "Oh but I can write about it for work!!".
While driving along a country lane on a sunny day if you aren't feeling the need to punch a hole in the horison. you can relax in a chim and luxuriate in the leather seats enjoy the wind in your hair and the rumble of the v8. I have never known a motorcyclist to luxuriate in their leather on a sunny day nor enjoy the wind in their hair. It is also very difficult to relax whilst driving a bike. Bikes have their place and so do cars. while a bike easilly rivals a tvr for a weekend performance vehicle to say it is better is to miss most of the attractions of tvr ownership.My Buell pops and bangs on the overrun, but it doesn't really upset small children. It turns every journey into an event and when the road gets twisty it makes me smile. Maintenance is easier and cheaper if you don't want to do it yourself.
The only downside is that it isn't much fun in the rain, and its not ideal when its snowing, but I guess that applies to the Chim too!
I also wonder how much of the justification behind buying the Chim was "Oh but I can write about it for work!!".
Edited by MarJay on Wednesday 10th March 11:06
Man I miss africa. Roads weren't half bad.
I must admit that I can't give a definitive answer to that question, as most of my driving is not with economy in mind.
However, I did do the three meeting trip that I mentioned in the write up and managed over 300 miles from a tank by cruising along at 75-80 mph. When you try, it can be surprisingly economical (in V8 terms at least).
On a different note, I came into the office today to find a large pool under the RR
It seems that something has fallen out of it overnight. Investigation will continue at lunchtime.
However, I did do the three meeting trip that I mentioned in the write up and managed over 300 miles from a tank by cruising along at 75-80 mph. When you try, it can be surprisingly economical (in V8 terms at least).
On a different note, I came into the office today to find a large pool under the RR
It seems that something has fallen out of it overnight. Investigation will continue at lunchtime. Glad to see you still got the bike bug Garlick 
get some practice for that test 
Must be an odd feeling moving from a slow rumbly thing then getting onto something lithe & nimble with the wind around you !!
Hmm - now which way round is that meant to read
Nice write up PSG- I too would like to scratch the Tivv itch one day.
get some practice for that test Must be an odd feeling moving from a slow rumbly thing then getting onto something lithe & nimble with the wind around you !!
Hmm - now which way round is that meant to read
Nice write up PSG- I too would like to scratch the Tivv itch one day.
I've always wanted a Chim, then every time I get the money to buy one, I bottle out and go for a 'safer' option! Every time I read up about one, my passion is re-ignited. I kind of have my heart set on a 928 purchase this summer, now I'm wobbling again!
Edited by slippery on Thursday 11th March 12:15
slippery said:
I've always wanted a Chim, then every time I get the money to buy on, I bottle out and go for a 'safer' option! Every time I read up about one, my passion is re-ignited. I kind of have my heart set on a 928 purchase this summer, now I'm wobbling again!
I'm the other way round. Something nice and sensible and German, like a Boxster S or Z3M would probably suit me down to the ground - more, in some respects, than a TVR would. But every time I think about buying one a nagging voice in my head persuades me to consider a leftfield option instead! It's just easier to establish an emotional connection with something ladden with foibles and smelling of glue, I find. Perhaps, in my case, it's just like animals resembling their owners. 
Chris71 said:
slippery said:
I've always wanted a Chim, then every time I get the money to buy on, I bottle out and go for a 'safer' option! Every time I read up about one, my passion is re-ignited. I kind of have my heart set on a 928 purchase this summer, now I'm wobbling again!
I'm the other way round. Something nice and sensible and German, like a Boxster S or Z3M would probably suit me down to the ground - more, in some respects, than a TVR would. But every time I think about buying one a nagging voice in my head persuades me to consider a leftfield option instead! It's just easier to establish an emotional connection with something ladden with foibles and smelling of glue, I find. Perhaps, in my case, it's just like animals resembling their owners. I like the fact that the opinion of their reliablity is often sensitive subject and that although there are many that are probably very reliable, there are many that are not.
However, and its a big however, this never seems to tarnish the overall love for them and that says an awful lot. Its not like owning another car where you expect it to run at 100% all of the time just like a robot or machine would. The fact that they do have 'quirks' can also be construed as a personality.
Your partner in life may not be perfect, they may cost you a fortune and have character flaws. But if you can get on most of the time, they are sexy as hell and go like screaming banchee your probably on a winner
This is my thoughts on them and why one day I still hope to engineer a situation in my life where I can own one. Although I would love a T350
However, and its a big however, this never seems to tarnish the overall love for them and that says an awful lot. Its not like owning another car where you expect it to run at 100% all of the time just like a robot or machine would. The fact that they do have 'quirks' can also be construed as a personality.
Your partner in life may not be perfect, they may cost you a fortune and have character flaws. But if you can get on most of the time, they are sexy as hell and go like screaming banchee your probably on a winner
This is my thoughts on them and why one day I still hope to engineer a situation in my life where I can own one. Although I would love a T350
Glad to here you enjoyed the Chim, i.ve had a chim 450 and got a Wedge 350 at the moment both excellent cars very good comfortable and reasonable mpg of 22/gall or depending how you want to drive it at that time. Easy to work on and reasonable spare's as well. If buying a TVR your better buying one with a rover v8 in it [easy to work with] my choice.
Both cars are crowd pullers any where you go.
john.
Both cars are crowd pullers any where you go.
john.
Ah yes, my 1st real dream car that I hope to finally nab this year.
Spotted one when I was 9/10yrs old coasting along one summers evening, sounded like an old spitfire plane driving by. Incredible! That memory stayed with me ever since, till 2 years ago when I drove what was my ideal Chimaera...Atlantis Halycon in colour (From Fernies too as it happens!) Gorgeous! Felt exactly how I expected it would, the noise was glorious.
Millimetres away from sealing the deal but alas things went awry which meant I had to postpone the idea...Now at the grand old age of 23 This year I'll finally nab one, all being well in time for the Alps trip with a bunch of the PHN gang.
Can't blooming wait!
Glad to hear it's been as reliable as it has Sir Garlick...Bodes well!
Spotted one when I was 9/10yrs old coasting along one summers evening, sounded like an old spitfire plane driving by. Incredible! That memory stayed with me ever since, till 2 years ago when I drove what was my ideal Chimaera...Atlantis Halycon in colour (From Fernies too as it happens!) Gorgeous! Felt exactly how I expected it would, the noise was glorious.
Millimetres away from sealing the deal but alas things went awry which meant I had to postpone the idea...Now at the grand old age of 23
This year I'll finally nab one, all being well in time for the Alps trip with a bunch of the PHN gang.Can't blooming wait!
Glad to hear it's been as reliable as it has Sir Garlick...Bodes well!
Edited by ironictwist on Thursday 11th March 13:14
obscene said:
pits said:
Never mind the Enzo, how about the parking on double yellows in front of a drop kerb, think of the children!!!!!
Shhh, it's broken down. 
pits said:
obscene said:
pits said:
Never mind the Enzo, how about the parking on double yellows in front of a drop kerb, think of the children!!!!!
Shhh, it's broken down. In the same vein as A Rolls Royce doesn't break down, it "fails to proceed". ...Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff