Any owners in South Essex ?

[Medic-one]

After having confirmed in this topic ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... ) that i should finally scratch my TVR itch i'm thinking of getting a Chimaera, but apart from seeing them at the local meets, i've never actually had a proper look around one, or even sat in one.

Are there any owners in the Southend area that would be happy to show me around their car, i'd just like to see how much room there is with the roof up, how big the boot is, and maybe be taken for a little passenger ride to see if it's the car for me.

Cheers.

[Discopotatoes]

I'd be happy to but it's not quite standard, would give you a feel for the car. Pm me.

[QBee]

There's loads around Sarfend, and a garage that services them.
Pop a post on this thread for a response

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Chilliman]

Discopotatoes said:

it's not quite standard

Smooth bore elbow?

[Monsterlime]

Medic! Finally leaving the GTO fold eh? Can't say I blame you, with all the issues you have had with it. I chopped my GTO in for a Chimaera last year (and haven't regretted it once), but I still attend the Essex meet with Rob etc.

I won't be at the next meet on Tuesday unfortunately, but the next one after I will be able to attend and you are more than welcome to look round it. Just be aware it has become loving known as the "Canoe" - check out an Essex meet thread on GTO UK for some gentle ribbing.

[Discopotatoes]

Chilliman said:

Discopotatoes said:

it's not quite standard

Smooth bore elbow?

[Medic-one]

Cheers for the replies guys!

Just looking at amazon now at that TVR chimaera bible by Steve Heath. Anyone got that book, is that worth buying ?

[Jonny cobra]

Yes Get it !! Im in Clacton on sea if its any good to you ??

JC..

[fatboychim]

I find the bible either very detailed or very vague depending on which section you are using, however it is helpful and you probably should have one, particularly for the buying a TVR bit.


Also useful
http://www.rv8r.co.uk/Servicing%20guide.pdf

I'm in Billericay if you want to have a look around my car, mines also not totally standard, its got blue hoses and stonechips...

Edited by fatboychim on Thursday 25th July 16:30

[BilboTVR]

+1 for Billericay .

[Medic-one]

Cheers for that guys.

I replied in the other topic about that memorial run, and as their finishing point is walking distance from our home i can walk down with the misses, so we can start the "what colour" discussion

fatboychim said:

I find the bible either very detailed or very vague depending on which section you are using, however it is helpful and you probably should have one, particularly for the buying a TVR bit.

Also useful
http://www.rv8r.co.uk/Servicing%20guide.pdf

I'm in Billericay if you want to have a look around my car, mines also not totally standard, its got blue hoses and stonechips...

Edited by fatboychim on Thursday 25th July 16:30

Just had a look through that .pdf guide and it looks quite handy.

Is that the actual guide you can buy on that website, or is it just a small section of it ? If it's only a section i'll probably buy the whole thing to do some pre-buying reading up.

[Medic-one]

Monsterlime said:

Medic! Finally leaving the GTO fold eh? Can't say I blame you, with all the issues you have had with it. I chopped my GTO in for a Chimaera last year (and haven't regretted it once), but I still attend the Essex meet with Rob etc.

I won't be at the next meet on Tuesday unfortunately, but the next one after I will be able to attend and you are more than welcome to look round it. Just be aware it has become loving known as the "Canoe" - check out an Essex meet thread on GTO UK for some gentle ribbing.

Hey Monster! Only just realised who you are after looking at the GTO in your garage and thinking "hey i've been round to yours to drop off or pick up some parts once".

Good to hear you're pleased with the transaction from GTO to Chim. Who knows, in a few months there might be 2 chims at the gto essex meet

[fatboychim]

Medic-one said:

Just had a look through that .pdf guide and it looks quite handy.

Is that the actual guide you can buy on that website, or is it just a small section of it ? If it's only a section i'll probably buy the whole thing to do some pre-buying reading up.

The buying guide is in the bible, this is a bit of it,

http://shengltd.com/shpub/tvrbooks/ChimpGuide.pdf

in the book there are about 5 or 6 pages of sensible advice

[pincher]

Don't know if you are still looking Karim, but you are more than welcome to have a nose round mine (and its for sale )

I'm in Leigh and would be happy to take you out for a spin too

[roseytvr]

Medic-one said:

Just had a look through that .pdf guide and it looks quite handy.

Is that the actual guide you can buy on that website, or is it just a small section of it ? If it's only a section i'll probably buy the whole thing to do some pre-buying reading up.

It's only a small part and its growing, well worth a fiver particularly if you intend servicing it yourself. I also find the bible invaluable and recommend you get it

[Alex L]

pincher said:

Don't know if you are still looking Karim, but you are more than welcome to have a nose round mine (and its for sale )

I'm in Leigh and would be happy to take you out for a spin too

Sold it to Karim yet Chris?

[Medic-one]

No nothing has happened yet.

We've had the offer on the house we want accepted and our house is sold, so just waiting to move now, but at least I've got a garage now!

[pincher]

Alex L said:

Sold it to Karim yet Chris?

Ha - I think my ad In the classifieds has actually expired! Don't think the car has been out of the garage for a few months now - too much stuff going on to have any time to drive it

[Alex L]

Hopefully keep it in the Pistonheads fraternity

[Johnniem]

Medic, you have a PM.