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Yes I have. Gather you can get them from Halfords. Which part no. / Car model do you need?
Just walk in and ask for Ford Fiesta clear ones. Our local Halfords had loads of all colours in a display case. You can get Astra ones, the dreaded Corsa ones etc. The original ones I took off mine had a small Ford logo on them. You may even like the lightish red ones they do with your colour which looks superb in the pic BTW.
I preferred the clear ones though to match the clear ones I'm gonna get for the indicators.
They come with the orange bulbs and cost £17.99 all in. Fitting: about 30 seconds a side.
Look superb!
Ok, I now have a stunning red TVR Chimaera 450, reg R20 JMG sitting on my drive!!
The drive home to Gloucester from Warwick was tentative but bloody great!! No need for PAS, it feels fine, and the engine noise!!, I am a happy chap!
The dealers at Kings did a fantastic job on the valet, even removed all the scuffs on one of the alloys, they look like new. It has a new MOT and a years TVR warranty. Final price for the car was just over 18.5K, which I think is ok, and the bodywork is spotless, not a stone chip in sight.
So,, I am now a very proud owner of a TVR, and very happy!! Just need to purchase a car cover now!
Cheers
Chris
The drive home to Gloucester from Warwick was tentative but bloody great!! No need for PAS, it feels fine, and the engine noise!!, I am a happy chap!
The dealers at Kings did a fantastic job on the valet, even removed all the scuffs on one of the alloys, they look like new. It has a new MOT and a years TVR warranty. Final price for the car was just over 18.5K, which I think is ok, and the bodywork is spotless, not a stone chip in sight.
So,, I am now a very proud owner of a TVR, and very happy!! Just need to purchase a car cover now!
Cheers
Chris
Chris, excellent work and I am mega jealous.
Just one question - did they drop on price at all at the dealers, as there is a blue 99 Chimaera there which I have my eyes on. At £19995 it seems like a bargain already, but just wondered how flexible they are...?
Hope you can help, and enjoy the car!!
Prince
I am bloody delighted!!! lol.
I too had my eye on the blue chimp at Kings prince, but, he will not budge on the price, I tried! I initially wanted that one, but my fiancee noticed the red one, with my initials on the plate (unfortunately, the other guy kept the plates!!). I eventually got the one I own now for just over 18.5k. The blue one does appear to have quite a few scratches on the paintwork though, when we looked at it closely, but the dealer will not budge on price!! However, I think it's still reasonable for the price, and I am far from disappointed with my red Chimp.
Chris
I too had my eye on the blue chimp at Kings prince, but, he will not budge on the price, I tried! I initially wanted that one, but my fiancee noticed the red one, with my initials on the plate (unfortunately, the other guy kept the plates!!). I eventually got the one I own now for just over 18.5k. The blue one does appear to have quite a few scratches on the paintwork though, when we looked at it closely, but the dealer will not budge on price!! However, I think it's still reasonable for the price, and I am far from disappointed with my red Chimp.
Chris
Know what you mean Rob and gaz, took my new chimp out for a 100 mile stint today, boy what fun! I filled it up at Tesco, but didnt realise that, before I opened my door, I had inadvertently opened the passenger door too!! So, as I drove out of tesco, I didnt know why the little red light was still flashing near the stereo, and thought nothing of it!. As I turned to go onto the road, thinking I was the bee's knees, my bloody passenger door flung open!!!, Luckily, nothing coming, so stopped on the road and got out to shut the door, must have looked a right pillock!!
I still haven't got use to the 15 second rule for the key fob yet, I find myself scurrying to insert the key and start it as soon as I open the door, before it won't let me!! lol
Have got use to no PAS very quickly, it wasn't even a problem in the Multi Story, it was worth going in to hear the sound of the engine and exhaust resonate!!! lol.
What I like most about the car though, is how well it pulls in any gear, something I never felt in my top of the range TF160, in fact, I remember a bloody Golf TDI keeping up with me in that car!! In the Chim though, put your foot down, and everything seems to disappear, having said that, I was trying to keep within the speed limit, I just love the acceleration up to, and maybe just beyond the limits.
I have heard a lot about build quality probs, but, if I'm honest, thus far the Chimp has a lot less squeeks and rattles than my brand new MG had! Another thing I noticed is that when I was on the overtaking lane on the M5, everyone pulled over!! and I didn't go above 80!
Right, I had better get back to work, so I can continue to fund the new toy!! lol
Chris
I still haven't got use to the 15 second rule for the key fob yet, I find myself scurrying to insert the key and start it as soon as I open the door, before it won't let me!! lol
Have got use to no PAS very quickly, it wasn't even a problem in the Multi Story, it was worth going in to hear the sound of the engine and exhaust resonate!!! lol.
What I like most about the car though, is how well it pulls in any gear, something I never felt in my top of the range TF160, in fact, I remember a bloody Golf TDI keeping up with me in that car!! In the Chim though, put your foot down, and everything seems to disappear, having said that, I was trying to keep within the speed limit, I just love the acceleration up to, and maybe just beyond the limits.
I have heard a lot about build quality probs, but, if I'm honest, thus far the Chimp has a lot less squeeks and rattles than my brand new MG had! Another thing I noticed is that when I was on the overtaking lane on the M5, everyone pulled over!! and I didn't go above 80!
Right, I had better get back to work, so I can continue to fund the new toy!! lol
Chris
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I still haven't got use to the 15 second rule for the key fob yet, I find myself scurrying to insert the key and start it as soon as I open the door, before it won't let me!!
Are you aware that if you miss the 15 seconds all you do is press the button once on the key fob (can be done with the keys in the ignition) and the car will then start on the key?
I say this because I didn't know that for 4 months and was doing exactly what you are doing! It didn't form part of the comprehensive dealer briefing. I have e mailed you separately about that!
Griff,
Thanks for the mail, have mailed you back, and cheers for the keyfob advice
Prince, if can do it, buy one, I was filled with trepadation beforehand, but, at the mo,, I am very happy!. However, we do have another car to fall back on in the shape of a mildly amusing ZR160. After driving the Chimp though, nothing comes close to that feeling. My fiancee is going to have a go in it Sunday
(glad I have no claims protection!!!!)
Chris
Thanks for the mail, have mailed you back, and cheers for the keyfob advice
Prince, if can do it, buy one, I was filled with trepadation beforehand, but, at the mo,, I am very happy!. However, we do have another car to fall back on in the shape of a mildly amusing ZR160. After driving the Chimp though, nothing comes close to that feeling. My fiancee is going to have a go in it Sunday
(glad I have no claims protection!!!!) Chris
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