1st drive of 2009
Discussion
Hi all HNY to every body
took S2 out earlier for a good run out prob done about 40 miles. Am happy now have new fuel pump & inline bullet filter to pump fitted. Starting to enjoy driving it & just cruising along at 60mph is therapeutic, a nice 911 over took me plus other sporty cars with all drivers eyeballing the S as they went past. NICE lol.
took S2 out earlier for a good run out prob done about 40 miles. Am happy now have new fuel pump & inline bullet filter to pump fitted. Starting to enjoy driving it & just cruising along at 60mph is therapeutic, a nice 911 over took me plus other sporty cars with all drivers eyeballing the S as they went past. NICE lol.
Went out and drove 120 miles today, just because it seemed like a good idea. Went to the bottom edge of the Highlands, beautiful scenery, empty roads, frost / icy bits, roof off, freezing cold. Loved it.
The S is now parked outside, and it's getting dark. The car is filthy, the wheels are manky, it's sitting there ticking as it cools down.
Tomorrow I'm going to wash it, clean the wheels, hose underneath and get rid of any road salt. I'm also going to finish another couple of jobs.
I guess it would be easier not to use it in the winter. Easier, but not nearly as much fun. I didn't buy it as a financial investment, I bought it to enjoy. And today, I did.
The S is now parked outside, and it's getting dark. The car is filthy, the wheels are manky, it's sitting there ticking as it cools down.
Tomorrow I'm going to wash it, clean the wheels, hose underneath and get rid of any road salt. I'm also going to finish another couple of jobs.
I guess it would be easier not to use it in the winter. Easier, but not nearly as much fun. I didn't buy it as a financial investment, I bought it to enjoy. And today, I did.
tvrgit said:
martym said:
Sounds like you did have a good drive! roof off too, nice one! never thought to take mine off. maybe 2moro if dry.
Roof is an easy decision.Is there stuff falling out of the sky that could make me get wet? Yes? Roof on.
All other circumstances - roof off.
Gerald-TVR said:
Hoping to get Gerald back next week have had hellish problem with the fuel pipe from tank to pump, will post the story when fixed. Looking forward to the hood down and sun on my back
sorry to hear you have had probs, I resently fitted a new fuel pump & a bullet inline filter which goes in between tank & pump. My fuel hose is new also.martym said:
tvrgit said:
martym said:
Sounds like you did have a good drive! roof off too, nice one! never thought to take mine off. maybe 2moro if dry.
Roof is an easy decision.Is there stuff falling out of the sky that could make me get wet? Yes? Roof on.
All other circumstances - roof off.
I've been out for a lovely blast tonight. Roof off of course, its just not the same with the roof on. Is it my imagination, or does the S sound so much better when it's really really cold outside ? I was only going to go for a short run but I had so much fun eating up executive saloons that I almost found myself three counties away 
Went out yesterday. Very enthusiastic trip up the A1 (maybe it doesn't take off after all...) and a brief blat through the Cambridgeshire countryside.
So much salt though! And I had my first experience of black ice. Fortunately at about 3mph on a petrol station forecourt, but there was a slightly comedic moment when I had to get out and push, because I could reverse out of the 'air and water' bay.
So much salt though! And I had my first experience of black ice. Fortunately at about 3mph on a petrol station forecourt, but there was a slightly comedic moment when I had to get out and push, because I could reverse out of the 'air and water' bay.
Mrs BlueCerbera said:
I've been out for a lovely blast tonight. Roof off of course, its just not the same with the roof on. Is it my imagination, or does the S sound so much better when it's really really cold outside ? I was only going to go for a short run but I had so much fun eating up executive saloons that I almost found myself three counties away
Didnt know they had executive saloons around Belinge ? (must have been on bricks !)
I had a great run out on New Years Eve (which I suppose doesnt quaify for this thread, however...)and it was fun. Roof off and it was VV Cold... called in for a coffee with Tim and to thaw (thanks Tim 
) caught and followed a Cerbie on the A69 on the way home, nice wave (feels good to be part of the bigger TVR family as well...
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Now Andrew - a suggestion for a Sprint article might be how to stop your eyeballs freezing in such weather... is there an anti-eye-freeze ? or a scraper (ouch!) perhaps
K
) caught and followed a Cerbie on the A69 on the way home, nice wave (feels good to be part of the bigger TVR family as well... )Now Andrew - a suggestion for a Sprint article might be how to stop your eyeballs freezing in such weather... is there an anti-eye-freeze ? or a scraper (ouch!) perhaps
K
tvrgit said:
ketvrin said:
Now Andrew - a suggestion for a Sprint article might be how to stop your eyeballs freezing in such weather... is there an anti-eye-freeze ? or a scraper (ouch!) perhaps
K
Keep them shut. Warmer and less scary too.K
It's not my driving honest, she's happy to let me hoon around like an idiot in the Focus...
Just collected Gerald from Adrian Venn Exactly TVR so had the first outing of 2009 and was it B
d cold
Roof panel frozen in place had to break them free and came back with just the rear window in place but was glad to get home. Had new seals and locking ring for sender unit, new seat cushion fitted, rack re-built with two new U/J's, bulkhead bearing and track rod ends, radiator leak repaired, new fuel hose from tank to pump (more to follow on this later). Steering is definatly lighter, as ever Adrian@ has done a good job
d coldRoof panel frozen in place had to break them free and came back with just the rear window in place but was glad to get home. Had new seals and locking ring for sender unit, new seat cushion fitted, rack re-built with two new U/J's, bulkhead bearing and track rod ends, radiator leak repaired, new fuel hose from tank to pump (more to follow on this later). Steering is definatly lighter, as ever Adrian@ has done a good job
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