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Post by slick » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:20 pm

Bought a stablemate for the SLk
A 5.0 TVR Chimeara
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TVR Chimerea 4 litres of rolling thunder
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:23 pm

I bet that’s a bit lively :driving:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by slick » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:31 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:23 pm I bet that’s a bit lively :driving:
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They have a reputation of being scarey ( well deserved lol )
E85 2.5 sterling grey
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Post by firebobby » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:32 pm

Very nice and what a sound track :)
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Post by buzyg » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:37 pm

Nice pair. Keep ya busy at the weekends :wink:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:04 pm

Lovely - that'll definitely be entertaining!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by IRD » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:14 pm

Watched them restore one of these on Wheeler Dealers. Definitely a car to lust after. :thumbsup:
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Post by DOOM » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:39 pm

Niiice!!!!!! :thumbsup:
Now, I can show this to SHMBO (and is always right) that I'm not the only one with 2 2-seaters :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
'07 Z4C, Stratus Grey | square 108s | Quaife LSD | Lotus seats | Bilstein B4s | ZHP Knob| Cruise Control | Meyle Suspension arms | Pioneer head unit
Miata NBfl 1.8, Torsen T2, JVC Head Unit, Lotus Seat
Vauxhall Corsa C 1.4, bone stock :D
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Post by MrPT » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:42 pm

Room for a third too!
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
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Post by brillomaster » Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:21 pm

yep, definitely buy the best tyres you can afford for it!
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Post by griffnut » Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:00 pm

Great choice, an exhilarating car with an epic soundtrack and a large boot! What else would anyone want.
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Post by Gazza51 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:04 pm

The bad reputation didn’t put you off ?

I’d love a Cerbera but that Wheeler Dealer episode put a nail in that.
Current - Z4 MC, M3 CSL, S54 Z3MR, Z1.
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Post by Tinker15 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:38 pm

If it’s been serviced regularly by a TVR specialist and well looked after by previous owners he won’t have any reliability problems. Their bad reputation is undeserved.
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TVR Chimaera 450 (now sold)
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Post by greg81 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:51 pm

Selling my Chimaera 500 was a big regret. Wonderful car (despite being as reliable as the Tories)
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Post by Gazza51 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:14 pm

My mate had a Chim, he did more mileage back and forth to the dealer than he did social miles.

Low mileage ones are low for a reason, buy a high miler 😉
Current - Z4 MC, M3 CSL, S54 Z3MR, Z1.
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