Winter lay-up, probably unlikely
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It's becoming increasingly unlikely that I'll be able to leave the Chim in the garage all winter.
I've just fitted a new relay to the fuel pump circuit and because I initially fitted a permanently open one by mistake and flattened the battery, I thought I should start the car after charging the battery back up.
It is a cold November night but since the engine was running anyway I headed out to do a few miles before putting the car back to bed.
Getting out on the road the cold weather light was flashing green, but there was a warm draught coming from round the gear stick gaiter, which made everything feel right.
I thought I'd head round a loop of road which takes about 10 miles or so which would give the car and me a chance to get some fresh air.
That was 35 miles ago.
The noise, the feeling, the cold wind curling over the windscreen,the acceleration and the noise.
I've been back to the garage twice just to check everything is still okay since I got back fifteen minutes ago.
I know it's sad, my OH tells me just how sad it is, but I don't think I can go a whole week without driving it never mind most of the winter.
I think I need therapy. I've had the car five months now and the smile just doesn't go away.
Should I seek professional help?
I've just fitted a new relay to the fuel pump circuit and because I initially fitted a permanently open one by mistake and flattened the battery, I thought I should start the car after charging the battery back up.
It is a cold November night but since the engine was running anyway I headed out to do a few miles before putting the car back to bed.
Getting out on the road the cold weather light was flashing green, but there was a warm draught coming from round the gear stick gaiter, which made everything feel right.
I thought I'd head round a loop of road which takes about 10 miles or so which would give the car and me a chance to get some fresh air.
That was 35 miles ago.
The noise, the feeling, the cold wind curling over the windscreen,the acceleration and the noise.
I've been back to the garage twice just to check everything is still okay since I got back fifteen minutes ago.
I know it's sad, my OH tells me just how sad it is, but I don't think I can go a whole week without driving it never mind most of the winter.
I think I need therapy. I've had the car five months now and the smile just doesn't go away.
Should I seek professional help?
neilV8 said:
It's becoming increasingly unlikely that I'll be able to leave the Chim in the garage all winter.
I've just fitted a new relay to the fuel pump circuit and because I initially fitted a permanently open one by mistake and flattened the battery, I thought I should start the car after charging the battery back up.
It is a cold November night but since the engine was running anyway I headed out to do a few miles before putting the car back to bed.
Getting out on the road the cold weather light was flashing green, but there was a warm draught coming from round the gear stick gaiter, which made everything feel right.
I thought I'd head round a loop of road which takes about 10 miles or so which would give the car and me a chance to get some fresh air.
That was 35 miles ago.
The noise, the feeling, the cold wind curling over the windscreen,the acceleration and the noise.
I've been back to the garage twice just to check everything is still okay since I got back fifteen minutes ago.
I know it's sad, my OH tells me just how sad it is, but I don't think I can go a whole week without driving it never mind most of the winter.
I think I need therapy. I've had the car five months now and the smile just doesn't go away.
Should I seek professional help?
OH? You mean the woman? The OH is infact the TVR, you need to get that bit into your head. Car first, woman after. I'm single for a reason; I speak car. I've just fitted a new relay to the fuel pump circuit and because I initially fitted a permanently open one by mistake and flattened the battery, I thought I should start the car after charging the battery back up.
It is a cold November night but since the engine was running anyway I headed out to do a few miles before putting the car back to bed.
Getting out on the road the cold weather light was flashing green, but there was a warm draught coming from round the gear stick gaiter, which made everything feel right.
I thought I'd head round a loop of road which takes about 10 miles or so which would give the car and me a chance to get some fresh air.
That was 35 miles ago.
The noise, the feeling, the cold wind curling over the windscreen,the acceleration and the noise.
I've been back to the garage twice just to check everything is still okay since I got back fifteen minutes ago.
I know it's sad, my OH tells me just how sad it is, but I don't think I can go a whole week without driving it never mind most of the winter.
I think I need therapy. I've had the car five months now and the smile just doesn't go away.
Should I seek professional help?
I think most of us are in the same situation.
My wife suggested SORNing the car this winter, but I can't bring myself to do it. I know I should, especially with the amount of salt put on the roads up here. But you know how it is. Every time you tinker with the car you have to test it.
My wife suggested SORNing the car this winter, but I can't bring myself to do it. I know I should, especially with the amount of salt put on the roads up here. But you know how it is. Every time you tinker with the car you have to test it.
It would be nice to have the choice! My 400 is my only car (I guess I'm a poor relation in the TVR world! Sob! 
) and it will be driven come rain or shine all through the winter.
I have sorted out all the leaks now, the heater is AMAZING, and the gentler application of the right foot is becoming easier with practise! I am actually looking forward to "playing" in the snow and ice. A garden sprinkler under the car next spring should sort out the salt deposits!
) and it will be driven come rain or shine all through the winter.I have sorted out all the leaks now, the heater is AMAZING, and the gentler application of the right foot is becoming easier with practise! I am actually looking forward to "playing" in the snow and ice. A garden sprinkler under the car next spring should sort out the salt deposits!
s5tuart said:
It would be nice to have the choice! My 400 is my only car (I guess I'm a poor relation in the TVR world! Sob! ) and it will be driven come rain or shine all through the winter.
I have sorted out all the leaks now, the heater is AMAZING, and the gentler application of the right foot is becoming easier with practise! I am actually looking forward to "playing" in the snow and ice. A garden sprinkler under the car next spring should sort out the salt deposits!
I am also one of the poor TVR owners, I have a beat up old volvo for every day use ) and it will be driven come rain or shine all through the winter.I have sorted out all the leaks now, the heater is AMAZING, and the gentler application of the right foot is becoming easier with practise! I am actually looking forward to "playing" in the snow and ice. A garden sprinkler under the car next spring should sort out the salt deposits!
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