Etiquette

[GasBlaster]

As a relatively new (six months) member of the TVR fraternity, may I say what a pleasure it is to encounter another tivver on the road. The flashing headlights, the friendly wave, we few, we happy few, we band of brothers... Which leads me to my point about etiquette: are there any rules a new member should be aware of? Such as who initiates the flash / wave exchange? Does the driver of a shiny brandspanker expect to be flashed / or to flash the driver of a humbler model? Does speed matter? Is a toot on the horn considered a fair exchange for a flash? What is the correct response when a non-TVR flashes / waves? Ignore it as a lesser breed or respond as he may be a tivver in his other car? And how does a tivver warn another tivver about a speed trap down the road (close your ears, John!)? Is there a special signal? Yours anxiously GasBlaster

[macca]

I agree Gasblaster, nice to to have a friendly exchange. I personally would flash, it's more discreet and you can't hear the toot for that lovely sound behind. As for non-tivvers, I guess that a flash from one of these guys means he got a tiv in the garage (i've thought about a quick flick of the lights when in my wifes car but always thought twice about it) While we're on this brotherly love subject, who's got a tiv in Nottingham and what do you drive? I've seen a few about and always wondered whether or not any of the guys on this bb were driving them.

[Cotty]

I drive an S1 and always give a flash or a wave but sometimes dont get a response. This is usually from later model drivers who dont know the older cars. Paul

[mk1]

by the look of all the new cars in the car park half of them would not know what a 3000m looks like!! Thats probably because they tend to think of the Taimar first!?

[raceboy]

Macca, If you see a light green Chimaera (STE 2S) flash and wave, I'm usually out playing with a blue Griff (C1 RVY), or come along to the TVRCC regional meeting, Sunday lunch @ the Haven Inn, Whatton, half way between Nottingham and Grantham. Or a general classic/sports car meeting @ The Queens Head, Watnall, on the 1st Monday in May, 7.00pm ish By the way what do you drive, so I now which nutter is flashing and waving at me :-)

[macca]

quote: By the way what do you drive, so I now which nutter is flashing and waving at me :-)

There's a piccy of mine in my profile. Rosso red, 450 Chim - R89 BHB, no fancy plate for me. I'm usually around Ruddington. I'll look out for you. Cheers

[cgibson]

Macca - raceboy should be at the Haven on Sunday - If he's still got his license! I'm based at Keyworth - Blue Griff500 so a good chance of seeing you?

[macca]

cgibson, I think I know who you are. We met at a BBQ party 2 years ago - Matthew Shaw - I think you had an earlier Grif then. Remember? Edited by macca on Monday 2nd April 22:18

[cgibson]

I think you had an earlier Grif then. Remember? - Always was a sucker for punnishment! (griffs that is) Are you Matt's brother?

[macca]

quote: - Always was a sucker for punnishment! (griffs that is)

If you didn't mention the Grif I would have thought you meant Mat . I'm his brother-in-law.

[raceboy]

C Gibson. It all depends whether a certain camera had any film in it on Saturday, was to busy looking where I was going and not concentrating on looking for cameras. The speed I was going should be an instant ban, lock me up, and make the papers, but not to worry, anyone want to buy a nice Chimaera, never raced or rallied.

[raceboy]

C Gibson. It all depends whether a certain camera had any film in it on Saturday, was to busy looking where I was going and not concentrating on looking for cameras. The speed I was going should be an instant ban, lock me up, and make the papers, but not to worry, anyone want to buy a nice Chimaera, never raced or rallied.

[cgibson]

raceboy I'm just hoping that you used up all the film in that camera! - Let's hope it was a 35mm and not a digital!

[raceboy]

No summons in the post today, only 10 more days and I'm in the clear.

[tricky2]

Good on you fella's, I use mine unfortunately for work and travel around the country a lot. Ive seen about 20 or 30 of you all and every one of you have acknowledged in some way or another, gives you quite a buzz really. keep it up. Rosso Red Chim 4l Teddington....

[tricky2]

Sorry forgot, Raceboy, crossing fingers and all for you, but the swines left mine until about 2 days before the limit expired and then issued it!! and the date was the best thing!! 22nd December!!

[cgibson]

quote:, but the swines left mine until about 2 days before the limit expired and then issued it

So is there an actual limit after which you can stop worrying about the postman comming? - not that I'm afraid or anything

[tricky2]

I think its 3 mnths but maybe John can help you on that one?

[raceboy]

I thought it was 2 weeks (14 days) but I could be wrong, anyone know if this is right?

[john robson]

It's 14 days we have got to serve an NIP look up fixed penalty on the speeding & plod site I have covered it in more detail