Chimaera questions...

[shadowninja]

Anyone recognise this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/592008.htm

Any comments on it?

Also, how much would a second-hand decat cost?

And what causes hot start problems?

Edited by shadowninja on Tuesday 15th July 20:30

[T_Pot]

that car has the decat with it, there is no mention i saw of hot start problems, so not sure where that comes into it, but i also dont know the answer sorry

[S7Paul]

shadowninja said:

Anyone recognise this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/592008.htm

Any comments on it?

Also, how much would a second-hand decat cost?

And what causes hot start problems?

Edited by shadowninja on Tuesday 15th July 20:30

Looks alright but no mention of chassis condition, or of any maintenance the chassis may have had. This should be your first (and probably second and third) priority.

[shadowninja]

It hasn't been waxoyled. I did ask but the owner seemed to think it would imply things were bad. There was some rust on the square struts that lead to the shell.

[shadowninja]

T_Pot said:

that car has the decat with it, there is no mention i saw of hot start problems, so not sure where that comes into it, but i also dont know the answer sorry

I know. I'm just wondering how much one would cost second hand if I bought a car without a decat.

[S7Paul]

shadowninja said:

It hasn't been waxoyled. I did ask but the owner seemed to think it would imply things were bad. There was some rust on the square struts that lead to the shell.

Sounds like the owner doesn't really know what state it's in underneath. You should be very cautious about buying until the chassis has been properly checked and you know how good/bad it is. And don't be under any illusions; a '98 car can have serious rust in the main chassis members, not just the outriggers. The level of protection ex-factory was inexcusably poor for what was then a £35K car.

[shadowninja]

Thanks for the advice. I will get TVRfix to have a look.

[Flintstone]

shadowninja said:

And what causes hot start problems?

Warm wiring. Modwise kit = about £25 and even you could fit it.

By the way he's giving the car cover away

[shadowninja]

Flintstone said:

shadowninja said:

And what causes hot start problems?

Warm wiring. Modwise kit = about £25 and even you could fit it.

By the way he's giving the car cover away

Yes, well I virtually gave the car away. :P

[Flintstone]

If you're getting another Chimaera and need a cover for it you're out of luck.

I just sold it

[shadowninja]

I won't need it. I will just drive more to improve global warming.