| Author | Message | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Intermediate Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 1104 Registered: 1-2001 |
Next F1 race is setup, same (bat) time, same (bat) place, same (bat) channel (an old Batman bit). Evite Dan (Bobafett), our Aprilla Rider, and EVERYONE ELSE IS INVITED!!! -Ben | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2003 |
Yup, the Tasmin was the last model that TVR sold in the US before pulling out of this market. | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 541 Registered: 11-2001 |
There are TVR Tasmins driving around here in the U.S. I've seen. | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 56 Registered: 3-2003 |
Faisal, I looked at my book again and it's the speed 12 version, as you mentioned, of the Cerbera that peaks to 240 mph. Amazing! | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 736 Registered: 8-2001 |
Sorry, didn't check my email before posting my response. You can disregard it. (You've got mail) | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2003 |
I work on it myself. And I live with a lot of niggles that I wouldn't put up with if I was in England. If it's something major, I fly in a couple of mechanics I know. That works out much cheaper than having some muppet here try his hand, confident in the knowledge that I will pay (dearly) for his mistakes. It's a right-hand drive, yes. There's actually no issues with having a RHD here, legally or practically, except when you get to a toll-booth. TVR is not here because they don't have the financial backing to take on the US market. It's a small factory run by an eccentric named Peter Wheeler, and he has decided he is not interested in the US market. I hope to bring these cars here eventually. From the time of any announcement, either by me or anyone else, it will be at least 18 months. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 735 Registered: 8-2001 |
lol... Where do you get it serviced/worked on here? I assume its right hand drive? Why isn't TVR in the U.S. already? Any idea of when we MIGHT see them? | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2003 |
Originally I imported it temporarily (I have a British passport) as a sort of "tourist visa" for the car. Then I switched it to Manufacturer's plates as I am trying to raise funding for a factory to build cheap, gorgeous, fast cars. So this is now my test prototype. So far I have tested a traction control system and different exhausts on it. I hope to do airbags next. And finally, it might be used in the crash testing if required. (I have already done a couple of "informal" crash tests hehe--it passed with flying colors). Poor thing. I love it so much, too! | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 349 Registered: 9-2002 |
THEY SOLD IT (and didn't even refund the deposit)!!! I'll email you, because the explicatives aren't for children or public consumption... The only fortunate part is that there are a lot of new ones still on the market. --Dan | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 104 Registered: 7-2002 |
Welcome back, Dan. Did you pick up your Z8 yet? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 4252 Registered: 12-2000 |
You try the below codes? Or were you talking about something else? Code Description \ link{URL, text description} Link to URL with text description \ topurl{URL, text description} Link to URL in top frame with text description \ newurl{URL, text description} Link to URL in new window with text description Without the space after the \. I hope to be up there for FCA 2004. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 733 Registered: 8-2001 |
TVRFREAK, Absolutely stunning car. How did you import it to the U.S.? I'd really like to know the specifics if you wouldn't mind. You can post it here or email me. Thanks! -Kenny [email protected] | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 347 Registered: 9-2002 |
Wow, you guys got together already? Oh well, I'll make it to the next one... Looks like it was good fun. --Dan | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Intermediate Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 1076 Registered: 1-2001 |
Hi Rob! When are you coming out this way? ;) P.S. figured out how to fix the URL link to include the entire line... | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 4251 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hi Ben, I haven't said hi in awhile to you. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Intermediate Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 1075 Registered: 1-2001 |
I've setup to watch the next F1 race as discussed at the bfast, if anyone is interested in coming please either email me or respond here: http://www.evite.com/[email protected]/GPofBrazil that is one comeplete URL, all are welcome. It's this Sun 4/6/03 6pm in the Knuckle's sports bar inside the Hyatt Regency Burlingame. -Ben | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2003 |
I *wish* it were a McLaren beater...but no car is! Some cars are faster or "better" in one way or another, but when you consider the whole package, nothing beats the McLaren F1. It is the absolute best. As far as McLaren beating TVRs are concerned, the model you are thinking of is the Cerbera Speed 12. That is only sold to race teams, and I think there's only 4 that were built. They are carbon fibre, single seater monsters, have 900 bhp in unrestricted form, and are absolutely outrageous machines. The rear bumper/skirt is big enough to double as a dining table. Do a picture search on Google and you will see what I mean. | ||
| Ronald Vallejo (Ron328)
New member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 46 Registered: 3-2003 |
Faisal, TVR Cerbera=Mclaren F1 beater? I read somewhere that the it can reach up to 240mph(?). Looks like everyone had a blast! | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2003 |
I got my TVR in England and imported it personally. There are still a few loopholes/exceptions/special circumstances through which you can bring in such cars and drive them in the US. -Faisal. | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 211 Registered: 4-2002 |
I gonna be in Japan next month  | ||
| Racer 001 (Mr_0011)
Member Username: Mr_0011 Post Number: 539 Registered: 3-2002 |
Beatuiful cars! Looks like you folks had a blast... And if the owner doesn't mind me asking... where did he get his TVR Cerbera from? I thought they weren't legal. Awesome car though! | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2003 |
don't know if it's appropriate to post this here, so please let me know (gently) if it isn't, but a friend of mine needs a good traffic attorney in the gilroy/hollister area. he was caught speeding and he needs an attorney who can plead it down to a non-moving/no-points violation. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 103 Registered: 7-2002 |
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| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 102 Registered: 7-2002 |
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| Brian Keegan (4redude)
Junior Member Username: 4redude Post Number: 90 Registered: 7-2002 |
It was nice to meet you all. I was amazed at the amount of automotive knowledge regarding late model cars (SMG trans), new features of BMW's, new design for the 7 series, Faisal's knowledge of every detail of the McClaren F1 automobile. Noel mentioned something about missing church, to which Faisal replied "this is worship!" Great stuff! I'll definetely go to the next one. Faisal, we can go for a ride in the Saleen next time! Nice pictures Mark! | ||
| Faisal Khan (Tvrfreak)
New member Username: Tvrfreak Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2003 |
Thanks for the invite guys. I had a fantastic time. You have no idea how mean a Ferrari 550 looks when it's closing in on you. Ben and I drove back on route one. It was simply exquisite. Shimmering ocean views, beach and surfer scenes, rustic towns, cliffs, a short winding stretch through sun-dappled road, all within 20-odd miles. It felt like driving along the Med, then by the Adriatic, then the Cote d'Azur, and finally, New Jersey (we ended up in South San Francisco)!! Thanks for the invite. Would love to do this again! | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 101 Registered: 7-2002 |
Sorry guys. Revision in order: 8 cars: 1 Testarossa, 1 TVR Cerbera, 1 Saleen Mustang, 1 355, 1 348, 1 308, 2 550's and an Aprilia (not Ducatti). | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 100 Registered: 7-2002 |
We'll do wakeup calls for you guys next time!! | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 210 Registered: 4-2002 |
I couldn't finish the recording session until 4AM or so... | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Junior Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 243 Registered: 6-2002 |
Do'h, I missed it too! (slept right through my alarm, teach me to write proposals untill 2am the night before.) Next time guys! Best! Ben. | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 99 Registered: 7-2002 |
TVR Cerbera. I was following right behind Faisal's TVR on the way to HMB. Awsome exhaust, especially during the backfiring. Beautiful car, Faisal. We had 7 cars and a motorcycle: the TVR, 2 550's, 1 308, 1 348, 1 355, 1 Saleen Mustang, 1 Ducatti Futura. Great weather. Great food. Great friends. | ||
| Jason Williams (Pristines4)
Junior Member Username: Pristines4 Post Number: 187 Registered: 12-2002 |
Isn't that a TVR or Aston Martin? | ||
| Patman36 (Patrickr)
Junior Member Username: Patrickr Post Number: 123 Registered: 4-2002 |
TAKO, sorry about all the tickets! Happens to me too...  Mark, what kind of car is that? Looks like a Bentley and a Viper got together for a one-night stand... Looks like it was a blast! Patrick | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 172 Registered: 11-2001 |
Not a Ferrari but interesting.  | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 171 Registered: 11-2001 |
Yes, we missed you Tako!   | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 209 Registered: 4-2002 |
I missed it......... Woke up at 10........ | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 98 Registered: 7-2002 |
It's ok, Tako. If you get sleepy, I'll drive you home in your Murcielago!! | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 208 Registered: 4-2002 |
8 again!!!!!!!! | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2002 |
Breakfast at around 8am in HMB. The caravan at serramonte will start at 7.15am, not 7.25 as I mistakenly typed. | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 207 Registered: 4-2002 |
so what time this time? | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 95 Registered: 7-2002 |
If anybody's interested, Steve, Noel and I plan to meet in the parking lot at the Good Guy's in Serramonte at 7.25am Sunday to drive down to HMB together. Everybody's welcome to caravan down with us! | ||
| Tom Antal (Intenso)
Junior Member Username: Intenso Post Number: 96 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hi Guys. I may try to make it as well. I live in Los Gatos, so this sounds like a great excuse to take a drive up 1. Tom | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 94 Registered: 7-2002 |
Because He loves you, Tako. When He loves you, He gives you things | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 206 Registered: 4-2002 |
God has given me many tickets. why! | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 185 Registered: 3-2002 |
Oops, sorry Ben. At last count, Sunday was the prefered day so Sunday it is. Sunday is a religious day and we all know God drives a Ferrari ; ) (No offense to anyone) Lets all share our faith! Steve | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 93 Registered: 7-2002 |
Ben, Moonside Bakery and Cafe is at 604 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. There is a lot of parking directly in front and beside the Bakery, and like Steve said, also a parking lot at the wells fargo next door. Are you going to drive your Testarossa? | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Intermediate Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 1070 Registered: 1-2001 |
Steve, which day? (just so there is no question!) and for those who didn't make it before, is there a proper addy for this cafe? -Ben | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 184 Registered: 3-2002 |
Alright then, unless we hear any other requests, we'll meet down in HMB at the same cafe. Let's say around 8 to get the best parking. One other option is to use the Wells Fargo parking right next door for a mini Ferrari showroom. See you all there! Steve | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 170 Registered: 11-2001 |
a 996TT is a Porsche! | ||
| Jason (Arnaget)
New member Username: Arnaget Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2003 |
ACW, if you don't mind my asking, why the Lotus over the 360?... | ||
| acw (Acw)
Junior Member Username: Acw Post Number: 145 Registered: 2-2002 |
Yes. I'll be at Laguna on Saturday. Look for a Silver 996 TT driven by a guy with a Ferrari shirt (: | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 183 Registered: 3-2002 |
Are you running Laguna this weekend ACW? Looks like the weather is going to be great! | ||
| acw (Acw)
Junior Member Username: Acw Post Number: 144 Registered: 2-2002 |
Not sure if you are interested but FCA has a track event at Laguna Seca this Saturday. Maybe you could have a breakfast in the morning and then head down to Laguna? ACW | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 92 Registered: 7-2002 |
Sunday morning early is best. 8'ish gives us the best parking and tables. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 181 Registered: 3-2002 |
Lets decide to set the date and time by tomorrow afternoon. That gives everyone tonight to check their weekend schedules. As it stands now, we are heading back to HMB. Time TBA. Steve | ||
| Brian Keegan (4redude)
Junior Member Username: 4redude Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2002 |
What is the final vote on location and date/time? I might be able to make it, however no f-car to drive. Mine is red and does have a horse on it though and likes stretching the legs on winding roads! | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 168 Registered: 11-2001 |
HMB is fine with me. My morning is now free on either Saturday or Sunday. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 177 Registered: 3-2002 |
HMB is fine with me. Just looking forward to the nice weather and seeing all the Fcars again!. HMB-3. | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2002 |
I have to finish some recording this week. I hope I can have it done by then...... | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 88 Registered: 7-2002 |
I don't know if I can hit Santa Cruz this sunday. I have a baby party to attend at 11.30. Perhaps we could keep it in the greater Bay Area. So far, 1 vote for Olivetto's, 2 for HMB (I assume that's what you meant, Ben!). Mark, Steve, Tako, others... what do you think? More input from others? I actually kind of like HMB myself. | ||
| Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member Username: Mrpc12 Post Number: 167 Registered: 11-2001 |
Count me in if it's anytime Sunday morning. Not sure I can make it on Saturday. Depends on place and time. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 175 Registered: 3-2002 |
The weather forecast is looking terrific for the weekend. I don't think we'll need Tako to stir up some more ferrari voodoo for our meeting! So where should we meet? I don't know the Santa Cruz area that well, but I was thinking that a run down south on the PCH might be alot of fun in numbers? | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Junior Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 235 Registered: 6-2002 |
HMB was pretty fun really, got a chance to wind through the PCH a bit. Maybe move it north to Tiburon, or Sausalito or somewhere out the Marin Headlands (though we'd have to bring our own food to the latter The place with the best drive/run-through-hills would get my vote! Last time, felt like we took over that block in HMB, I liked the small-town feel very much! Outdoor seating where we can oogle cars a plus. Best! Ben. | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 217 Registered: 8-2001 |
I vote for Half Moon Bay. | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 203 Registered: 4-2002 |
move it a little more South!!!!! | ||
| Norman (Storminnormin)
Junior Member Username: Storminnormin Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hi Guys!! I also have a few alternative suggestions: Copenhagen Bakery on Burlingame Ave in Burlingame, Stacks also on Burlingame Ave, Horizons in Sausalito, Sweden House Bakery on Main Street in Tiburon, or the old standby Moonside Bakery in Half Moon Bay. In my opinion, the destinations with the best drives to would be HMB or Tiburon. I think the restaurant should be such that we could ogle and admire our cars while we eat!! We had a lot of fun last time. Let's do it again. Let's do a quick vote! | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 509 Registered: 11-2001 |
Olivetto's Cafe on College Ave., Rockridge, Oakland CA. 9AM Sunday morning. Plenty of parking in the BART station across the street. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 174 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hello All, Norm and I were thinking it was about time to get the gang out together again. Just for Tak, we are going to suggest a later morning gathering ; ) We ran into a unusual amount of traffic on the drive last time, so if anyone has any suggestions on another venue other than Half Moon Bay, we are completely open to suggestions. Please let me know if you are interested in getting together next weekend on either Saturday or Sunday. Thanks, and look forward to seeing everyone again! Steve |