Any Berkshire/ Reading S's out there?
Any Berkshire/ Reading S's out there?
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Blokey

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9,325 posts

256 months

Monday 11th September 2006
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Hello all,

I'm seriously looking at getting myself an S series, and I was just wondering whether there are any Berkshire Phers with an S-series who would be willing to let me take a look at their S 'in the flesh' as it were.

One of the local Phers has already told me that the Berks Tiv pub meet is on the 19th Sept and that a few will be there, but there are a few coming up in the classifieds that look ideal, so I'm keen to check one out sooner rather than later.

BUT, they're quite a way-away so it would be nice to see one and chat to an owner who isn't trying to sell me the car! If you see what I mean.

ralph S3

354 posts

282 months

Monday 11th September 2006
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Hi,

I live in Twyford near Reading and have an S3 that I have just finished a body off restoration on. I would be happy to show you the car and chat about my experience. Only thing is its off the road for a couple of weeks with a wheel bearing issue so I couldn't take you for a spin.

Ralph

s2fan

66 posts

251 months

Monday 11th September 2006
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I'm on the Surrey/Berks border, with a S2. If its of any use to you and you would like to have a look email me.

s2fan

66 posts

251 months

Monday 11th September 2006
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I'm on the Surrey/Berks border, with a S2. If its of any use to you and you would like to have a look email me.

Kinky

39,943 posts

298 months

Monday 11th September 2006
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I'm right on the Surrey/Berks border too - but no S anymore cry

Always willing to help out though if needed for moral support.

K

bridgdav

4,805 posts

277 months

Tuesday 12th September 2006
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There's a few of us... where abouts are you exactly..? Mine has been off the road for a while.. although for no reason.. just been out of the country working...

We could meet up and I could give you some pointers when you start looking.... Drop me a line.

Dave

blokey

Original Poster:

9,325 posts

256 months

Tuesday 12th September 2006
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bridgdav said:
There's a few of us... where abouts are you exactly..? Mine has been off the road for a while.. although for no reason.. just been out of the country working...

We could meet up and I could give you some pointers when you start looking.... Drop me a line.

Dave


Cheers mate, I'm in Pangbourne. Like I say I know there's a pub meet on the 19th, but I'm hoping that I might actually have one to bring along by then. Missus has given permission and I don't want to hang about for her to change her mind now do I

bridgdav

4,805 posts

277 months

Tuesday 12th September 2006
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I'm up in Tadley... so not far... the car is up on stands at the mo...

That could be good for you to see as I can point out a few things... But cannot take you out unfortunately... cry

I'm only about tonight and Thursday eve.. mail me if you want a chat. Have you sen any cars yet..?


Dave

mmickgoodall

134 posts

279 months

Tuesday 12th September 2006
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Hi

Im in Thatcham. Mine is the one in practical classics april edition and has had a body off rebuild, you can pop over and see it if you like.

I am just toying with the idea of selling it as well so you may even be tempted.

Cheers Mick.

ianm67

101 posts

244 months

Tuesday 12th September 2006
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Hi,
I have a S3 and live in Reading, (Woodley in fact) and I would be more than happy to let you have a look at the car and talk TVR if you like. Drop me a line if you like and we can get something arranged....

Cheers,
IanM

bridgdav

4,805 posts

277 months

Wednesday 13th September 2006
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Sounds like a mini S meet in Reading....

gifdy

2,078 posts

270 months

Wednesday 13th September 2006
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bridgdav said:
Sounds like a mini S meet in Reading....


Count me in ! I've a V8S in Bramley (15min from Reading). Again, you're welcome to come & kick the tyres or go for a spin.

blokey

Original Poster:

9,325 posts

256 months

Wednesday 13th September 2006
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scratchchin

It is forecast to be fine weather on the weekend you know......

V8Smith

3,510 posts

282 months

Wednesday 13th September 2006
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If Im about Ill pop over any excuse for a blast out in the Tiv???

Mike

gifdy

2,078 posts

270 months

Wednesday 13th September 2006
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V8Smith said:
If Im about Ill pop over any excuse for a blast out in the Tiv???

Mike


Hey Mike - long time. Not sure we would welcome that exhaust in such a quiet neighbourhood

kostas

995 posts

252 months

Thursday 14th September 2006
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Hi Mate, i am in Reading (off Norcot road), i have an S2 you can have a look any time, just drop me a line (ktampakis@hotmail.com)

Cheers

Kostas

mmickgoodall

134 posts

279 months

Thursday 14th September 2006
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Hi Kostas

Did you sort out your engine mounting ok and are you going to the Bershire meet next week?
I gave Tim a ride in mine last night so a comparison might be a usful for him.

Cheers Mick.

blokey

Original Poster:

9,325 posts

256 months

Thursday 14th September 2006
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mmickgoodall said:
Hi Kostas

Did you sort out your engine mounting ok and are you going to the Bershire meet next week?
I gave Tim a ride in mine last night so a comparison might be a usful for him.

Cheers Mick.


Yes and very nice it was too

Lovely car that. thumbup

Thanks again!

Tim

Edited by blokey on Thursday 14th September 16:06

kostas

995 posts

252 months

Friday 15th September 2006
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Hi Mick,

how are you, yes i sorted the mountings, apparently they are from a capri but i had to use spacers too, as the sump was almost resting on the roll bar.

Yes i think i will show up on tuesday.

See you there

darbyp

33 posts

246 months

Saturday 23rd September 2006
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Hi, sorry this reply is late, been a bit busy, I even missed the latest TVR meet (Sorry Graham).
I am on the Berks/Hants/Surrey border and have an S3C, which was sat outdoors for a few years before I bought it in March, so it has some signs in areas that you should be looking at.
Happy to help in anyway, although it will be coming off the road for the winter shortly so I can get some more jobs done on it.
Let me know if I can be of assistance as it won't be at another TVR meet until the spring.