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I read up on TVR's quite a bit when thinking of getting something mental before the world finally implodes and we're all made to live in small sancuaries that will protect us from the ravaged outer world, whilst wearing green jump suits and eating the jellfied remains of our friends and colleagues. The problem is they are an absolute example of a turd being polished - don't get me wrong this turd has been lovingly baked and caringly rubbed with Megs Ultimate and a DA polisher before being waxed and sealed but a turd it remains. The electrics are fooked, everything is stolen from another car and generally haphazardly bolted together.......bottom line you'll be sat in a cloud of steam more often than you'll be actually moving. Such a shame, Agreed Ricey, I considered a number of cars before finally settling on the Zed, a TVR being one of them. They sound amazing, they also shift and provide a very satisfying driving experience when you get in to the groove and control that power on the a's and b's. However, the potential for mechanical or electrical gremlins, perhaps more politely described as 'brand eccentricities' to appear (as they would) just put me off. It would be ok if you had a stable of 5 or 6 different cars, then you could have TVR to 'tinker' with and drive it through some of the summer months. If that was my intention though, I think I would rather have a nice Triumph Stag. Then I could understand if it was a bit temprimental, being built in the 1970's. For a car like this TVR, built in the mid 90's, I don't know if I could be so forgiving.

Welcome aboard Rimal, don't forget to post some pics of your Zed

Happy Birthday indeed!

Did'nt that kill the 'cat' Touché mon amis, touché

Ok, well there's a Travelodge on a roundabout between Glastonbury and Street, two minute drive from there to Street. We've stayed there during the Glastonbury Extravaganza weekend, clean, tidy but basic etc. You could try the The Crown in Wells, which is a pleasant and comfortable hotel, if not overly exclusive and a touch old fashioned. It does have a good pub / bar attached to it and its right in the centre. edit: The restaurant at The Crown is pretty good . The 'Old Spot' and the Fountain in Wells have always got pretty good write up's as well.

Mmm, that's a toughie, does it have to be Street? Wells has some good hotels b&b's and it's a 5 minute drive from Street. I don't know if The Bear (opposite the Clarks HQ building) does b&b but it's not a bad pub.

Sam those are cracking numbers, top work by Mark and the crew at Abbey, time and time again they get good results.

The better half's parents live on the IoW so we're always popping over there. We always go with Red Funnel from Southampton and I always ask the guys/girls if I we can go on the lower deck, it's never a problem. A couple of years ago there was some kind of classic car show in Newport and there were a few Lamborghini's (Countach / Diablo ) and they came over on the ferry. You shouldn't have any difficulties, get on the lower deck, take it steady getting on and off.

Terrific news Glad that mum and Alfie are both fit and doing well, congratulations

That's round the back of our plce, It's a local car for sure as it has a residents permit. I often see it when I'm driving around looking for a space, parking in Bath can be a nightmare. Very nice 'in the flesh' isn't it.I often have a nose at it but I've never seen who owns / drives it. I should put a spotted note on it really!

For a couple of 'men' who we are led to believe are both 'professionals' I would have expected better from both of them, clearly that's too much. Suarez should have shaken Evra's hand, like a grown man, when he didn't Evra should have made an "oh well, I tried" face and he couldn't have been criticised for it then that should have been it. The initial racist/bigoted behavour of Suarez is unforgivable in my view and I think it show's there is still a long way to go in football to cure it of it's inherent racism.

Spotted reversing out of one of the drives/ parking bays on Circus Mews about 4:30pm as I was we were on the way to get some shopping.

Fantastic

Spotted going past the Bristol & West / Bank of Ireland building near the Knights Templar Weatherspoons pub, right by Temple Meads station just after 5pm

Lexx that's a beauty!

LMAO That Jason Plato 'custard test' was legendary

You could try one of these widebody kits, although I cannot speak in any way for the quality, durability, availability, delivery, fitment or suitability of them to your clients needs. http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/showit.php?pnum=3544 http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/showit.php?pnum=4312 http://imexdesigns.co.uk/body-kits-nissan-nissan-350z-nissan-350z-0308-couperoadster-andretti-full-wide-arch-p-850.html?osCsid=c133cfab227c603defddfe06962ab7e0 You as a "professional" would have to make a judgement about whether any of these kits were suitable. Or you have to go back to your customer and your associate at the paint shop and manage their expectations. Why not discuss with them both about delaying the whole job and getting what is likely to be an infinitely better (and more expensive) quality kit from a reputable supplier to ensure a high quality result?

Welcome aboard, glad you found lots of useful information here. Make sure you post some pics up

Lucky guy, I bet he was extremely happy to be able to bring the car to a halt without incident. As for similar types of 'saves' my favourite, possibly even more so than Mark Higgins well known Isle of Man antics, is Katayama's 200 mph + puncture save at the 1999 Le Mans just as the Toyota was heading in to Indianapolis. Utter instinct reaction driving at the very best and amazing car control, mainly because he makes it look so easy.

Welcome aboard, looks like a very tidy Zed you've got yourself

Welcome aboard, sounds like you're going to enjoy the new wheels Don't forget to post some pics

Some nice cars, especially the 240Z, but you got my vote as I do think your car is a cracker Neil. Best of luck

Good stuff We can't do the full drive on the Sunday I don't think. In the past there has been a 'stop off' halfway through the day and we've said cheerio to folks then and headed home.

Totally understand your reservation, it's just a natural reaction to something uncertain. The better half and I attended our first meet in 2010, having been to a couple of the local meets in Bristol, we were equally unsure what to expect. All I can say is when we first got to Moreton and parked the car no sooner had we grabbed a drink and got outside to see 'what was what' that Neil (Lincolnbaggie) saw us said "Hello, nice Zed.. " and just started chatting away. It was so nice being made welcome straight away and it really helped us relax, sure the beer might have contributed as well mind Once we'd checked in with Ebized and Beavis letting them know we had arrived the rest of the evening followed on in the same vein. Plenty of really nice people who were happy to gas and chat away, it was really friendly. I remember we nattered away with Shire and his better half for a good while, with James showing me round his car, and me being very envious of how shiney everything under his bonnet was. Those first few hours really set the tempo and atmosphere for the rest of the weekend. Friendly company, a great opportunity to go up to people and say "How do you get this to work / What wheels are those / Can I change this?" etc. More than that though it was really nice to chat to whole load of people who were genuinly friendly and interested in not only your car but where you'd come from, what you did, where you'd been to, what you were looking forward to for the weekend and beyond, it was great. Then came the roads, which I have to say really take some beating. The routes that Colin, Dave, Chris and others put together are something else. Perfect for enjoying the Zed in an environment it was meant to be driven in. You really will get to put your car through its paces and you will also see some of the most stunning scenery ever. Don't worry about it being some mad mass race with everyone going hell for leather like a mad bunch or petrol head fiends, it's not like that at all. Indeed that sort of attituide is actively discouraged, it's actually quite a relaxed affair. If you go and don't enjoy it, at least you've given it a go. If you don't go however, how will you ever know how much fun it's going to be?

Welcome Mark, loads of info to be found here and plenty of knowledge free to be had