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Nothing special just a two hour hoon, having the chance to drive a Tvr is like Christmas everyday.
I obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go f
k off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind.
the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
I obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go f
k off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind. the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
ClassicChimaera said:
Nothing special just a two hour hoon, having the chance to drive a Tvr is like Christmas everyday.
I obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go fk off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind.
the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
very well saidI obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go f
k off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind. the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
ClassicChimaera said:
Nothing special just a two hour hoon, having the chance to drive a Tvr is like Christmas everyday.
I obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go fk off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind.
the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
Good on you Alun I obviously pulled up at the garage and jet washed my outriggers and under belly afterwards
Just reflecting on a very difficult year for many people
I've had my fair share of downs this year myself and it's enough to make you question many good things,
One thing that's shone through like a beacon of hope and belief has been my humble Tvr, ain't that a thing!
It's just been there, quietly waiting and every time I've asked of it it's answered and given my soul strength, it's something to do with the engine note and the rumbling pops and bangs that just allow the inner child out and all those years of life being sensible can just go f
k off when your in it, it's an outlaw but of the best kind. the pleasure/fear/ concentration these things demand, nailing it today, you sure have to watch the road but so fast and with Brembo brakes allow me security to a point!
Such a good looking car, a stroke of genius to use the much loved and kit car employed Rover engine, in our cars they really rock and go so fast.
That's it, ramble over
After such a tough year I'm so glad I own a car that makes me feel emotionally fantastic, If a bit scared
Invigorating and I'd never get a better car at what it does anywhere.
I think these cars were created by visionaries.
Happy Tivvin.
enjoy the break 
Cheers boys.
It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
Bassfiendnoideawhathp said:
I usually use a flannel and do it in private but I do admire your mettle in such cold weather...
Phil
Phil
Truth is I'd been driving and head long into a gritter at work the night before
Sprayed with the stuff.
I'd gone out with old coat and boots on well prepared
ClassicChimaera said:
Cheers boys.
It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
Alun, got to agree with you in so many ways. Not had a good year at all, what with the, never mind. Anyway my Chimaera has kept me going even though it has spent most of its time away from home, i was ordering oil coolers, oil, gauges, heat shield, battery upgrade, being refurbed and upgraded it has given me something to look forward to when i get through all the crap. Even my weekly call to David Geralds to check on updates has given me a boost to my moral and a bit of a smile/giggle to my self as i think onwards and upwards and we will soon be back together on the open road. I can't wait for the day when i can drive it, having it back in the garage will be like meeting a long lost best friend. One thing i will be doing when i'm back on my feet is driving it a lot more than i have in the past as a thank you for being there and helping me get through this horrible year that has been 2016.It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
davetripletvr said:
Alun, got to agree with you in so many ways. Not had a good year at all, what with the, never mind. Anyway my Chimaera has kept me going even though it has spent most of its time away from home, i was ordering oil coolers, oil, gauges, heat shield, battery upgrade, being refurbed and upgraded it has given me something to look forward to when i get through all the crap. Even my weekly call to David Geralds to check on updates has given me a boost to my moral and a bit of a smile/giggle to my self as i think onwards and upwards and we will soon be back together on the open road. I can't wait for the day when i can drive it, having it back in the garage will be like meeting a long lost best friend. One thing i will be doing when i'm back on my feet is driving it a lot more than i have in the past as a thank you for being there and helping me get through this horrible year that has been 2016.
I guess that's the body off job at DG's? I saw the chassis rebuild in late November when I was up there helping a mate to buy his first TVR. Looking good! should be nearly done now, I guess. davetripletvr said:
ClassicChimaera said:
Cheers boys.
It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
Alun, got to agree with you in so many ways. Not had a good year at all, what with the, never mind. Anyway my Chimaera has kept me going even though it has spent most of its time away from home, i was ordering oil coolers, oil, gauges, heat shield, battery upgrade, being refurbed and upgraded it has given me something to look forward to when i get through all the crap. Even my weekly call to David Geralds to check on updates has given me a boost to my moral and a bit of a smile/giggle to my self as i think onwards and upwards and we will soon be back together on the open road. I can't wait for the day when i can drive it, having it back in the garage will be like meeting a long lost best friend. One thing i will be doing when i'm back on my feet is driving it a lot more than i have in the past as a thank you for being there and helping me get through this horrible year that has been 2016.It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
@ Dave, 'things can only get better' - goodbye annus horribilis
N7GTX said:
davetripletvr said:
ClassicChimaera said:
Cheers boys.
It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
Alun, got to agree with you in so many ways. Not had a good year at all, what with the, never mind. Anyway my Chimaera has kept me going even though it has spent most of its time away from home, i was ordering oil coolers, oil, gauges, heat shield, battery upgrade, being refurbed and upgraded it has given me something to look forward to when i get through all the crap. Even my weekly call to David Geralds to check on updates has given me a boost to my moral and a bit of a smile/giggle to my self as i think onwards and upwards and we will soon be back together on the open road. I can't wait for the day when i can drive it, having it back in the garage will be like meeting a long lost best friend. One thing i will be doing when i'm back on my feet is driving it a lot more than i have in the past as a thank you for being there and helping me get through this horrible year that has been 2016.It's hard to conceive that a car can play such an important role in ones life, I've been hooked on the damn things since I was 6 years old but little did I know how much soul music this Tvr I own would give me.
Nothing can make up for the loss of loved ones but just like Rich (Sheel) my Tvr these last months have given me something to focus on and believe in.
Even when the cars been sat silent and waiting,,, it's got soul and exudes a feeling of, Hey I'm here and I ain't going know where until you need me.
It speaks to me every time I go near it, does this sound mad, probably but I get a strenghth from it, a sense of keep doing what your doing and it will be ok.
This is just. Trick of my mind, I've had some failures these last years, not like me at all and I don't cope with it well, the car keep s reminding me of what you can achieve even with no money, just determination and a will to succeed and prove others wrong.
I can't change fate but I can make my own luck. If I hadn't got into Tvr and then committed to my cars upgrades in a fairly big way I'd have lost my way this year and probably given in on life.
Something about the purity of engineering solutions, just the giving back of life to a car and enhancing its future has been something I've loved doing since a boy on pushbikes and now with this car.
There are times when there's no substitute for the things you've lost in life but it's taught me to thrill and enjoy the things I do have.
Enjoy Christmas guys and girls.
@ Dave, 'things can only get better' - goodbye annus horribilis
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