Chimera in bad weather?
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Hello again everyone - not bought my Chimera yet but thanks for the help so far and for all your answers to what everyone else asks about, brilliant.
Anyway, I was driving to work in the sunshine this morning and thinking how fabulous it would be in my new TVR. But later that day I was driving in a horrible thunderstorm with hail and then heavy rain for an hour or so.
So it made me think what would it have been like then? What are they like when the weather turns nasty? Would my interior be waterlogged!!
Thanks as always.
Anyway, I was driving to work in the sunshine this morning and thinking how fabulous it would be in my new TVR. But later that day I was driving in a horrible thunderstorm with hail and then heavy rain for an hour or so.
So it made me think what would it have been like then? What are they like when the weather turns nasty? Would my interior be waterlogged!!
Thanks as always.
In the wet, it's a wise precaution not to accelerate out of a corner until all four wheels are pointing in a straight line, at least until you're fully accustomed to the car. And even then, don't use full power because the back end will occasionally try to overtake the front.
Another thing that's worth mentioning is that standing puddles of water can be very nasty if you hit them at speed. It's a light-ish car on wide-ish tyres, so the potential to aquaplane is very real.
Another thing that's worth mentioning is that standing puddles of water can be very nasty if you hit them at speed. It's a light-ish car on wide-ish tyres, so the potential to aquaplane is very real.
), for two years as my only car. Driven in rain, sub-zero temperatures, snow, hail, wind, everything. Drive with due care and you'll be fine. Drive like a t
t and it'll spit you into a hedge.Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
Another thing that's worth mentioning is that standing puddles of water can be very nasty if you hit them at speed. It's a light-ish car on wide-ish tyres, so the potential to aquaplane is very real.
Had this early on when I hit a big puddle whilst going (sensibly) round a corner. The whole car took a step one foot to the left....I've recently bought mine and am using it as my daily driver. Had an Mx-5 before and i think i had more leaks in that than in the Chi so if it's getting wet that worries you then don't let it.
As for the driving conditions i'm happy for a bit of sideways every now and then but it's definitely not something to be attempted in the wet in these as they become VERY unpredictable.....as i found out the other day !
AJ
As for the driving conditions i'm happy for a bit of sideways every now and then but it's definitely not something to be attempted in the wet in these as they become VERY unpredictable.....as i found out the other day !
AJ
I'd never taken mine out in the rain, but when we went to Germany last year I had no choice. It was the middle of June and it poured down every day. One day it was torrential for approx 10 hours and I was expecting a puddle in the car, but no, not a drop! I think it's maintaining the obvious things like roof/door rubbers, the inner wing brake/clutch fluid silicone inserts and roof etc.
I know some people have had other experiences though.
As for the handling in the wet, just take it really easy on wet roads and try not to be too cleaver!
I know some people have had other experiences though.
As for the handling in the wet, just take it really easy on wet roads and try not to be too cleaver!
Edited by quattrophenia on Friday 13th April 18:41
Back in February, drove all the way home from the ex-wife's mansion to my humble but homely gaff, conditions were what I would call 'challenging'. Change of underwear and a large whisky later all was cool again.
Shame I just couldn't make it the last 15ft up the little slope in front of the house
Shame I just couldn't make it the last 15ft up the little slope in front of the house
Chilliman said:
Back in February, drove all the way home from the ex-wife's mansion to my humble but homely gaff, conditions were what I would call 'challenging'. Change of underwear and a large whisky later all was cool again.
Shame I just couldn't make it the last 15ft up the little slope in front of the house
Shame I just couldn't make it the last 15ft up the little slope in front of the house
Thanks everyone, this is all really helpful (and reassuring)as always, and thanks for raisng a smile with the matey bubble bath recommendation. Thanks to this I am there now, just got to choose which ones to see and get my head around the massive variations in price for what appear to be very similar cars, also can't figure out whether to go for (or not go for)400/450/500. I have read all the info but still can't be sure if it will really matter that much. I'll keep you posted on my search as it may help others as well.
Costapacket said:
Thanks everyone, this is all really helpful (and reassuring)as always, and thanks for raisng a smile with the matey bubble bath recommendation. Thanks to this I am there now, just got to choose which ones to see and get my head around the massive variations in price for what appear to be very similar cars, also can't figure out whether to go for (or not go for)400/450/500. I have read all the info but still can't be sure if it will really matter that much. I'll keep you posted on my search as it may help others as well.
In you drive your TVR (if u get one) in wet (or even slightly moist) road conditions as if it was a dry road, then you will soon realise how apt your nickname will become.Best of luck in your search - these cars are just TOO much fun....
Nosh
Edited by Nosh on Friday 13th April 23:41
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