barney Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 hi woudnt worry about stones with some proper impact resistance sunglasses oakely etc,but if your out for a blast and (cough) pressing on i would really recomend a full face lid as pidgeons,seagulls ! and even sparrows will really hurt and mess your day up .... hth Barney ps mint car or what.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley-warner Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 OK so I have taken delivery of said vehicle now. Under 60mph there is no need for skid lid I feel provided I give cars in front a nice lead time. Above and it's it lid city or I simply cannot keep my eyes open from the wind. I can do it for a bit, but it is very hard work. But never mind that, what newbies in here really want to know is this: I have driven the car from 11am till 7pm with stops for fuel and food, but not much else. I am covered in oil, fuel, flies, spiders, grit and I am smiling all over my face! The car is very powerful, I stopped twice for fuel (man that V8 is thirsty!, both times at least one person came over to me to ask about the car. Men in lorries / vans give me thumbs up all round the M-way. Schoolboys pointing and staring - and even full grown women like it and ask for a lift!!! Good god I never got that in 3 years of TVR ownership!! Even the wife likes it (she doesn't know about the bit above mind! Perhaps I should just put it down to a sunny day?? What were your first times like?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I simply cannot keep my eyes open from the wind I know that feeling Glad you're enjoying it Have you sent off your WSCC membership form yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley-warner Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 No I haven't, I should be able to by next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ashcroft Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Welcome to V8 westie world.People do not realise how fast these car are I have owed all sorts of fast cars and nothing comes close.I came back from donington down the fosse lovely road when quiet, still cannot believe the accelaration of my car from 80 in fourth surley this much fun has to be illegal. Enjoy your car if ever down the southwest give me a call Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley-warner Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Isn't 80 in fourth actually illegal? .........Oh I get it - you meant kilometres / hour........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley-warner Posted September 22, 2003 Author Share Posted September 22, 2003 I simply cannot keep my eyes open from the wind I know that feeling Glad you're enjoying it Have you sent off your WSCC membership form yet Membership application has finally been posted this morning. I am hoping to go the Essex meet on Sunday if the weather permits. How do people with aeroscreens cope with rain? Is it the same as I foresee it? Leave car in garage and go to pub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 As my car isnt road legal I cant share in your long duration driving experiences but having tested it on a local industrial estate I can concur about the visibility thing, Im currently looking around for a Motocross visor/goggles so that I can at least see when driving along at warp 12 and thus not having to Use the Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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