TR Tim Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 What a day, new suspension finally sorted and geometry set up by TRGB this morning.After 3 years of ownership I finally have a car with everything working and sorted.Im just in from the maiden flight and one of the most rewarding and enjoyable drives of my life.I cant stop smiling.She is truly awesome, punchy, torquey and silky smooth, what a drive. And that engine note cooooooor.She’s so engaging, just the right balance of sharp slightly pointed directness which keeps you constantly entertained. She inspires confidence without allowing complacency.The flat spot caused by the fast cam at about 2000 revs far from being annoying means that on country lanes and fast sweeping bends it works best in third gear,which keeps the revs up and the engine on cam and allows you to flick the overdrive in and out of the corners, its just glorious, because theres no loss of drive as with a gear change.Smooth and fast, revs easily to 5500 and seems to want more.I have to give a big shout out for and thank you to the two excellent TR specialists I am lucky enough to have virtually on my doorstep,Robsport International and TRGB, respectively.My thanks to Simon, Ben, Leon and the rest of the great team at Robsport International for all your help, and Simon for even helping me on a Easter Bank Holiday, much appreciated, and Ben for all the telephone advice.Thanks also to Richard and Jason at TRGB, for building a fantastic silky smooth and fast engine, cheers to you all for your patience, advice and the benefit of your many years of experience.Of course, you’re all too expensive, but you get what you pay for and tonight I felt like it was all money well spent. Also thanks to Stuart, Conrad and the rest of the Guys on here for all your help, and support, makes it all fun. If anyone out there is flagging with a rebuild and needs inspiring please keep going, I promise you it is worth the pain.Cheers Guys. One very happy Bunny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Congratulations Tim. Car looks (and sounds) great. Keep on smiling Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 A good reason to be chuffed!!! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Well done Tim, I know from my experience, that it's difficult to get that smile off ! Car looks great, hope to see in real life soon, Cheers Conrad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Good looking car, well done. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Cracking looking Car,Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Nice Car, great work and love the Cosmics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 What a great note Tim. Inspiring reading for me!. Congratulations. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Devon Group Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Well done Tim. A fabulous looking car, I am with you in all your observations regarding your first drive. I bought my TR5 43 years ago and still get that feeling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Well done Tim. A fabulous looking car, I am with you in all your observations regarding your first drive. I bought my TR5 43 years ago and still get that feeling. That's a great picture of your car Dennis. All this talk of how wonderful our cars are has had me out today doing my spring wash and wax. Seems I'm getting faster, it only took 4 hours today Then again, I've still got the interior and the engine bay to do, so that's the job for tomorrow. Darren Edited April 14, 2016 by TR5tar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carld Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Excellent news Tim, congratulations. Cheers Carl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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