thinking of defecting
thinking of defecting
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Roadrunner

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2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Guys, after hearing the new tamora engine is pretty rock solid and seeing the drop dead gorgeous new T350, I may go that route. 36k for awesome looks and mega poke is the way forward. Now, do you think silver or mean black on black?...

apache

39,731 posts

301 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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All I can say is there are going to be a lot of silver TVR's around next year.....try something different, TVR's are a statement of individuality so leave the silvers, reds, blues and greens to Ford

disclaimer to add I am not a colourist

iguana

7,205 posts

277 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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The Tamora engine rock solid!!! I think not, is it not the same six cylinder lump that goes in the Tuscan that is known for its unrelibility but with a few less bhp? Great looking car agreed, huge power to weight ratio, and congrats to TVR for producing such a desireable range of cars, but for that dosh a lhd 993RS would be screaming my name

rev-erend

21,587 posts

301 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Roadrunner - defect, defect.

Better still book a test drive in a Tamora now..
they are a brilliant drivers car. I was very
impressed !!

granville

18,764 posts

278 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Guys, after hearing the new tamora engine is pretty rock solid and seeing the drop dead gorgeous new T350, I may go that route. 36k for awesome looks and mega poke is the way forward. Now, do you think silver or mean black on black?...



Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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I know, I know. But just look at the damn thing! It looks ing fantastic!! I could even forgive it a few niggles. I think black on black would look tasty.

ultra violent

2,827 posts

286 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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"....after hearing the new tamora engine is pretty rock solid..."

Go on, tell another one. Can't remember the time I laughed so much.

"Did I use the wrong oil?"
"Did I mess up the running in?"
"Did a get a rare faulty part?"
"Was it built with bits from that one-off faulty batch?"
"I'm I not meant to use it on Tuesdays when the winds coming from the south?"
"Was it sensible to build the valve gear out of snow?"

I'm assuming your new house is in the North, because that is where your car will be garaged.

GregE240

10,857 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Ah well, one less Christmas card to send then...

Seriously, it's good money for what it is, so go for it mate...if that's what you hanker after.

Breathe slowly, Derestrictor....

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Build the valve gear out of snow! Superb! I know the speed six had probs, but the tamora is supposed to be solid. Check out some of the owners experiences.

It just looks so damn fine!

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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By the way UV, I saw that film the other day - Bad Boys. Have you seen the T2 in that flick? That looks menacing to say the least. Go on, get it sprayed black!

marki

15,763 posts

287 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Roadrunner said: By the way UV, I saw that film the other day - Bad Boys. Have you seen the T2 in that flick? That looks menacing to say the least. Go on, get it sprayed black!


i thought it was an RS

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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No, it had the big spoiler on the back, turbo alloy, wide body and plush interior. Looks awesome in black.

iguana

7,205 posts

277 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Also the yanks diddnt get a proper 964RS, they got a modifed Carrera 2 called an RS America. Which is not the same beast at all.

ultra violent

2,827 posts

286 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Well acquainted with that piece of cinematic candy

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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OPC and Paragon never seem to have a T2 in stock. They must be pretty thin on the ground, in good condition anyway. How much do tidy ones cost these days? 30k for a very low miler rhd?

domster

8,431 posts

287 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Go on... defect RR... why stop at black? Go for the washing up liquid effect paintwork to go with the finger followers hewn from Cussons Imperial Leather

I hope it goes well, because the ribbing you'll get from myself, UV, iguana, DeR and the boys will be too much if it goes wrong

Talk to ALT (andy) and chris mason (M6GUK I think) about the Tamora before you get one, as they have owned Tams for a while.

Good luck mate!!!

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Hold on a minute, I said THINKING about defecting! I have a get out clause there!

I know I should get a porsche - mega reliable and mega brutal in turbo form. Not bad in RS poverty spec either! It's just that new 350 gives me the horn. Damn it! Why is life so hard?

domster

8,431 posts

287 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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ultra violent said: Well acquainted with that piece of cinematic candy


It is a 3.6 965 Turbo 2, I know the car and the movie well.

It has the cutaway RS rear bumper centre section, which may have got Marki thinking 'RS'.

RR, if you want one of the best cars for your budget going, email Bernard at info@weddingsupercars.com NOW. He is selling his lightened 400bhp T2 for 28k. It does 0-60 in 3.9 secs and is in concourse condition. Pics are on the PH classifieds section...

Now that *is* a car.

Roadrunner

Original Poster:

2,690 posts

284 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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That sounds the nuts! Alas, I need to sell my bleedin' place in london first! Spring time man! Spring time!

I loved the ride in UV's bad boy last time - very impressive. A minter in black would moisten my boxers somewhat.

I need to calm down and think of snowy valve trains to keep me on the right track. Calm, calm, don't think about that sexy slut tempting me, called 350.

jeremyc

26,223 posts

301 months

Friday 22nd November 2002
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Of course RR, there is always a Cerbera...

No nasty speed six engine to worry about then.