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Im pretty new here, and I am thoroughly enjoying reading all the posts. I did look for (but was unable to find) a similar post, as I didn't want to cross post or bring up a thread that has probably been discussed many times before, so my apologies if this is the hundredth post of its kind in the last week.
A coupla weeks back, my GF and I spotted a redish(?) cerbie on the road and decided to follow it up as it sounded simply gorgeous!! The crackle and pop comming out the back end made the 5 minute trip more than worthwhile
I think both of us decided on the spot that we wanted nothing else in life more than a TVR.
Im posting as i'd love to hear some of the fun 'incidents' that some of the peeps here have chalked up over the years in their TVRs... Cool races won, backfire that frightend pedestrians so much they jumped 6 feet in the air, anyone ever walked into a lamppost while they were staring/admiring your car? How about girls... (ok, I know many of you are married, but for the single blokes... does your TVR help you pull?) ...just good old fashioned honest to goodness entertaing stories of tomfoolery, fun and suchlike.
This is probably a little immature as a request, but I'll admit that reading these kinds of stories is about as much enjoyment I can get, untill I get a TVR oneday that is ;p No, honestly... I've been known to be quite sensible, on occasion
Im sure even the most mature amongst the ranks enjoys it on occasion, when their TVR backfires so loud the contents of peoples homes rattle, pedestrians almost leap out of their skins, and dead animals fall out of trees
Someone else will have to start off the thread, as I dont own a TVR, sadly
A coupla weeks back, my GF and I spotted a redish(?) cerbie on the road and decided to follow it up as it sounded simply gorgeous!! The crackle and pop comming out the back end made the 5 minute trip more than worthwhile
I think both of us decided on the spot that we wanted nothing else in life more than a TVR. Im posting as i'd love to hear some of the fun 'incidents' that some of the peeps here have chalked up over the years in their TVRs... Cool races won, backfire that frightend pedestrians so much they jumped 6 feet in the air, anyone ever walked into a lamppost while they were staring/admiring your car? How about girls... (ok, I know many of you are married, but for the single blokes... does your TVR help you pull?) ...just good old fashioned honest to goodness entertaing stories of tomfoolery, fun and suchlike.
This is probably a little immature as a request, but I'll admit that reading these kinds of stories is about as much enjoyment I can get, untill I get a TVR oneday that is ;p No, honestly... I've been known to be quite sensible, on occasion
Im sure even the most mature amongst the ranks enjoys it on occasion, when their TVR backfires so loud the contents of peoples homes rattle, pedestrians almost leap out of their skins, and dead animals fall out of trees
Someone else will have to start off the thread, as I dont own a TVR, sadly
Edited by Robster on Saturday 15th November 12:55
Hi Robster, and welcome! Glad you're enjoying PH - just be prepared for addiction!! 
Hand on heart, I can honestly say I've never, ever pulled a girl while in the Griff.
I get the occasional chat-up on garage forecourts and suchlike, though - nothing like that ever happens when I'm in one of my other cars. 
IMHO the Griff is a great icebreaker - I've met some lovely people and made some brilliant friends through owning it.
Oh, and setting off the alarm on my neighbour's van is always fun. I would say "don't tell him it's me", but I think he's already worked that one out!!
How about girls... (ok, I know many of you are married, but for the single blokes... does your TVR help you pull?)
Hand on heart, I can honestly say I've never, ever pulled a girl while in the Griff.
I get the occasional chat-up on garage forecourts and suchlike, though - nothing like that ever happens when I'm in one of my other cars. IMHO the Griff is a great icebreaker - I've met some lovely people and made some brilliant friends through owning it.
Oh, and setting off the alarm on my neighbour's van is always fun. I would say "don't tell him it's me", but I think he's already worked that one out!!
How about girls... (ok, I know many of you are married, but for the single blokes... does your TVR help you pull?) ...just good old fashioned honest to goodness entertaing stories of tomfoolery, fun and suchlike.
Ummmm lets put it this way, they never looked into my clio, but they always look at the TVR. The only thing is if they are that materialistic, then who wants them?
But
I love the car, and I I might have traded on the car to get a coupe of dates 
Hi Rob,
Being new to TVR ownership we parked up in a prominent car-park space and sat on a grass bank to eat an ice-cream and admire our chim. We were astonished at the reactions; people walking backwards into paths of oncoming vehicles; people walking forwards but facing back; children asking "dad can I have a car like that for my birthday?" people getting left behind for staring to long; and yes there was an elderly gentleman that hit a lamp-post square on.
An excellent way to pass half an hour, but no where near as much fun as driving it as loudly as possibly to just watch reactions (mostly positive).
Get saving, everybody should gain first hand experience of a TVR.
Rich
Being new to TVR ownership we parked up in a prominent car-park space and sat on a grass bank to eat an ice-cream and admire our chim. We were astonished at the reactions; people walking backwards into paths of oncoming vehicles; people walking forwards but facing back; children asking "dad can I have a car like that for my birthday?" people getting left behind for staring to long; and yes there was an elderly gentleman that hit a lamp-post square on.
An excellent way to pass half an hour, but no where near as much fun as driving it as loudly as possibly to just watch reactions (mostly positive).
Get saving, everybody should gain first hand experience of a TVR.
Rich
the jiffle king said: The only thing is if they are that materialistic, then who wants them?
Of course, all the best girls just buy their own, right SGirl?
Loads of great stories, but the nicest recent one was the Saturday after Christmas. Driving through Stamford with the roof off, there was a little boy who can't have been much more than 6 or 7 started jumping up and down and pulling his dad's coat, shouting 'look Dad, look look there's a TVR'!
A future PHer I think
The only thing is if they are that materialistic, then who wants them?
True, true indeed... but that said, Im not very materialistic (lie lie... ok, Im moralistic, which makes up for it ;D ) - but even the least materialistic individual amongst us loves a good banshee wail from a motor and the odd mortar-shell explosions being churned out the rear
Are there any legal issues in the UK with regards to the loudness or level of volume comming of the car? I've been reading posts about sports exhausts (what exactly is a tubi?) and what kind of exhausts to TVR owners/engines seem to prefer? Which ones do what, and what are the differences?
And what of those evil emissions? Someone mentioned in a post somwhere that with their new setup emissions were likely to increase... Dont emissions come from the engine, not the exhaust?
Soz for all the noob questions. I dont know that much about engines and dont want to litter the bulletin board with dozens of Q's that have probably all been discussed before. And thanks in advance for everyones help!
If anyone has an opinion on the best or preferred sounding exhaust for a TVR, I'd be interested to hear whats available, and what is regarded by most as sounding the nicest. Obviously loudness alone doesn't make the best exhaust note, but some added volume cant go amis
A mate has a V8 van we cruise around in, and while the backfiring is sweet (its like a 50 foot cannon going off!!) the van looks worse for wear, and startled people look up after the explosion look as if they are half-expecting the doors/wheels to fall off
Not quite the same as cruising a TVR - but fun nevertheless!! Any links to good TVR sound files anyone? I would share my list of good links, but pistonheads is about the only one I have Im afraid...Never pulled in the TVR, but do get a few more looks than I used to in a Saab..
My brother however, drive my car once and is now dating next door neighbourgh's daughter..
As for pipes, I'd suggest getting someone that really knows what they are doing to make it if you want a new one. I've a custom built stainless system that was on the car when I bought it and Ithink the reason I'm down on power is that the donwpipes have been flattened so as to give me extra clearance. The bend is about half the diameter of the rest of the pipe; even if it doesn't burn through it can't be helping performance..
My brother however, drive my car once and is now dating next door neighbourgh's daughter..
As for pipes, I'd suggest getting someone that really knows what they are doing to make it if you want a new one. I've a custom built stainless system that was on the car when I bought it and Ithink the reason I'm down on power is that the donwpipes have been flattened so as to give me extra clearance. The bend is about half the diameter of the rest of the pipe; even if it doesn't burn through it can't be helping performance..
All I will say is since I have had my car, not even a month yet I have felt like a fairground operator, everyone has been out for a spin (not literally yet!) with me, and it is amazing to be the driver of the sort of car you always gawp at yourself, and I still have a few friends left to take for the TVR experience. Still trying not to go over the top whilst showing off.
On the subject of pulling, you have to remember that you are the same person, just with a new toy and a lot less money!
On the subject of pulling, you have to remember that you are the same person, just with a new toy and a lot less money!
Well, I have hundreds of stories having owned four of these beasties and the fifth one is being built now...
All of them have caused a stir at some point. So I'll pick out the best ones..
1. Griff. I was trying to find a parking space at Ellesmere Port and as I had only just got the car, couldn't resist opening it up in the multi story. It was a pre-cat Griff so it was loud! Set about thirty car alarms off before finding a space
2. Cerb. This was f****g loud. I made several people jump out of their skin at petrol forecourts. Bennno had one too and once made a woman fall over and drop the nozzle!!
3. Last year I had everyone round for a BBQ. There was Tuscans, Tamoras, Griff's Cerbs and Bennno's Porker all on the drive and parked in the road. The Sunday paperboy was so stunned to see all this exotica he tripped over the kerb and fell on his arse, causing much mirth in our house!!
All of them have caused a stir at some point. So I'll pick out the best ones..
1. Griff. I was trying to find a parking space at Ellesmere Port and as I had only just got the car, couldn't resist opening it up in the multi story. It was a pre-cat Griff so it was loud! Set about thirty car alarms off before finding a space
2. Cerb. This was f****g loud. I made several people jump out of their skin at petrol forecourts. Bennno had one too and once made a woman fall over and drop the nozzle!!
3. Last year I had everyone round for a BBQ. There was Tuscans, Tamoras, Griff's Cerbs and Bennno's Porker all on the drive and parked in the road. The Sunday paperboy was so stunned to see all this exotica he tripped over the kerb and fell on his arse, causing much mirth in our house!!
A year or so back, I drove to Wrexham to see the family and some friends. For some reason (I think I needed oil) I popped into the local Halfords, and when I came out their was a young lad (16-17) on the phone and came rushing over to aqsk if, the Griff was mine and would I mind waiting for 10 minutes so his girlfriend could see it. The girlfriend apparently loved TVRs and was on her way over. Sure enough she arrived and was so excited she was shaking, all she wanted to do was have a look at the car, as she loved them, and wanted to work for TVR. So naturaly I invited her to get in the car and start the engine. The look on her face was worth it.
David
David
Cue 'The Chain' by Fleetwood Mac (oh, the Grand Prix music, FFS...;-)
Early doors, Sunday. A press of the button and the white garage door rises to the hum of the motor. A press of the remote and the doors unlock with a clunk, amber light flashes reflecting off silver paint, highlighting the shape of the wedge. Slide into the cold leather, twist the key. The V8 comes alive, growling like a WW2 fighter on open headers. Wait for the oil pressure to come up, scan the dials for signs of trouble. Flick switches, checking lights, wipers.
A smooth but firm push on the clutch, into first to calm the gearbox, then into reverse. Take up the slack, off with the brakes and she's rolling, no throttle, just fast-idling out of the hangar. Sorry, garage....
Out of the car and down with the roller door, lock the house. Whilst the 4-litre warms up, it's time to pull on the leather jacket. Back into the car, in with the front panel and select some sounds. To the heartbeat bassline of Private Investigations, pull the struts, drop the windows and slide the roof panel into the boot.
Then, anticipation mounting, back into the driving seat. The engine's coming off fast idle now, so a couple of blips of the throttle to check the motor's response, and it's on with the black suede gloves. Two pieces of Airwaves, licquorice and menthol of course.
Finally, eagerly, into reverse, brakes off, a touch of throttle and backwards up the runway.... straight into the company van you forgot to move.
Ian
Early doors, Sunday. A press of the button and the white garage door rises to the hum of the motor. A press of the remote and the doors unlock with a clunk, amber light flashes reflecting off silver paint, highlighting the shape of the wedge. Slide into the cold leather, twist the key. The V8 comes alive, growling like a WW2 fighter on open headers. Wait for the oil pressure to come up, scan the dials for signs of trouble. Flick switches, checking lights, wipers.
A smooth but firm push on the clutch, into first to calm the gearbox, then into reverse. Take up the slack, off with the brakes and she's rolling, no throttle, just fast-idling out of the hangar. Sorry, garage....
Out of the car and down with the roller door, lock the house. Whilst the 4-litre warms up, it's time to pull on the leather jacket. Back into the car, in with the front panel and select some sounds. To the heartbeat bassline of Private Investigations, pull the struts, drop the windows and slide the roof panel into the boot.
Then, anticipation mounting, back into the driving seat. The engine's coming off fast idle now, so a couple of blips of the throttle to check the motor's response, and it's on with the black suede gloves. Two pieces of Airwaves, licquorice and menthol of course.
Finally, eagerly, into reverse, brakes off, a touch of throttle and backwards up the runway.... straight into the company van you forgot to move.
Ian
What is a Tubi? Good lord man, get yourself to the Ferrari forum and then down to one of the Ph meets and sample one of the most amazing sounds you'll ever hear. There are a couple of downloads at www.SCUDERIASYSTEMS.com so you can here and see what Tubi is about. Got to hear live though.
As for the sound of a TVR.......really makes you glad you were born to hear it!
As for the sound of a TVR.......really makes you glad you were born to hear it!
...and the music segues into Bach's Air on a G String while the driver reaches into the glove box for a packet of Hamlets...camera pulls back behind car as now contented driver exhales a wedge shaped plume of cigar smoke and rear number plate falls off
wedg1e said:
Finally, eagerly, into reverse, brakes off, a touch of throttle and backwards up the runway.... straight into the company van you forgot to move.
Hutch
PS Hope any damage was trivial
hut49 said:...and the music segues into Bach's Air on a G String while the driver reaches into the glove box for a packet of Hamlets...camera pulls back behind car as now contented driver exhales a wedge shaped plume of cigar smoke and rear number plate falls off
wedg1e said:
Finally, eagerly, into reverse, brakes off, a touch of throttle and backwards up the runway.... straight into the company van you forgot to move.
Hutch
PS Hope any damage was trivial
LOL Wedg1e and hut49
No real stories - the pre cat V8 does make everyone in the vicinity stop and turn around though especially in built up areas where it sounds like "a storms a brewin"!! I would say the dropped jaw, is the most common look you get.
Driving through a small village on the North West coast of Scotland in the Chimaera....
As we pass by, a young kid (about 5-ish) drops the sailing boat that he had been holding & just stares, speechless.
Then, as Daddy goes to pick up the boat, he says "Daddy, when can we get a real car like that?"
As we pass by, a young kid (about 5-ish) drops the sailing boat that he had been holding & just stares, speechless.
Then, as Daddy goes to pick up the boat, he says "Daddy, when can we get a real car like that?"
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