Car Wash Exotic Goodies

[elysium]

Not a sight you see often but this was a friends car wash where he comes high recommended. Gets some beautiful rides in day after day. Heres some snaps I would like to share.

#1
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3862/img8810af7.jpg

#2
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3134/img8811rm2.jpg

#3
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1966/img8819fj7.jpg

#4
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4073/img8817vo5.jpg

#5
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1903/img8816nv5.jpg

#6
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3549/img8867so5.jpg

#7
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8870/img8864dh8.jpg

#8
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4789/img8873hs1.jpg

[1G2BNVD]

oh man! that would be awesome to see a TVR in person!!!
-GP-

[Maxxum5]

Those cars are often seen in Germany (Lambo's and TVRs). Especially at the NurburgRing! The day I showed up at the 'Ring, one was passing me as I entered the zone and got a few pics of two other TVRs. There were three there that day but I didn't hear their engines because mine is louder! Hahahahahaha Great pics, and rare catch. The license plate...That looks Saudi or Middle Eastern. Is that correct? 3rd pic is my fav..... Nice!

[PhotosGuy]

Interesting series.

[elysium]

oh man! that would be awesome to see a TVR in person!!!
-GP-
They sound so much better than they look. Just love their engine notes and exhaust combo.

The lambo wiped the floor in terms of noise and road presence even when idle.

[elysium]

Those cars are often seen in Germany (Lambo's and TVRs). Especially at the NurburgRing! The day I showed up at the 'Ring, one was passing me as I entered the zone and got a few pics of two other TVRs. There were three there that day but I didn't hear their engines because mine is louder! Hahahahahaha Great pics, and rare catch. The license plate...That looks Saudi or Middle Eastern. Is that correct? 3rd pic is my fav..... Nice!Cheers for the comments. The plate is from Quatar. Apparently the owner was royalty. He pretty much had someone following him (even by car) at all times.

[elysium]

Interesting series.
Cheers mate :)

[vegasboy]

lambo is sickk, some look a little underexposed though?

[elysium]

lambo is sickk, some look a little underexposed though?
#2 and the TVR shots were intentional due to the colour on the car. Hard to pick up otherwise due to lack of remaining light. Sun had just set so had to work with what ive got.

#4 is underexposed unintentionally but these were more snapshots and not much PP on them just for sharing.

Hopefully the lambo owner will be meeting up with me and some friends soon for a real dedicated shoot. :)

[Organix4Life]

I see lambos about everyweek but NEVER have I seen a TVR. that would be EPIC.
Nice Shots. I like the water on number 8 but the glare is a bit distracting.
And that lambo interior makes me feel like Im in a Port-o-pottie in my CLS...

[GoHokiesGo]

Lovin' the TVR, I wish I could see one up close.

[elysium]

I see lambos about everyweek but NEVER have I seen a TVR. that would be EPIC.
Nice Shots. I like the water on number 8 but the glare is a bit distracting.
And that lambo interior makes me feel like Im in a Port-o-pottie in my CLS...
I see what you are saying, I could trim that out but will lose the purple tint. Should pop over to London some time, im seeing about three a day, Tuscan Speed Sixes are very popular these days. There was a Speed 12 at a motor show about a week ago, pure sex!

[elysium]

Lovin' the TVR, I wish I could see one up close.
Really? So it seems that the non Euro market do not see their fair share of British sports cars (Excluding Aston Martin since that is one confused company). If I was to move out of Europe, that would be the first thing I would think of doing.

Its funny to think of a TVR an exotic sports car when you are out of Europe actually :lol:.

[Deanphoto]

I can't see any of the pics bar 8?

If you're into TVR's, I have something very special to show you soon. I spent 2 days at a proving ground with the new Sagaris (3 of them, although onlyt one new MKII) shooting it for TVR. Awesome piece of kit, quicker than an F430, half the price and much better looking.

I'll post them as soon as I'm aloud

[elysium]

I can't see any of the pics bar 8?

If you're into TVR's, I have something very special to show you soon. I spent 2 days at a proving ground with the new Sagaris (3 of them, although onlyt one new MKII) shooting it for TVR. Awesome piece of kit, quicker than an F430, half the price and much better looking.

I'll post them as soon as I'm aloud

I hate you :lol:

Erm, if they are not showing, you prob already tried a refresh. Poss server/firewall issue as they were uploaded on imageshack.

[Deanphoto]

uploaded on imageshack.

That'll be why!

[elysium]

That'll be why!
So tell me, did their new ride burst into flames really quickly? Most imporatantly, have they kept the hell on Earth of noise they have produced from their previous cars?

I still loved the engine note from the TVR Griffith 500 Blackpool. I want one now. :(

[Deanphoto]

So tell me, did their new ride burst into flames really quickly? Most imporatantly, have they kept the hell on Earth of noise they have produced from their previous cars?

I still loved the engine note from the TVR Griffith 500 Blackpool. I want one now. :(

It didn't burst into flames, they were all extremely reliable and had some abuse thrown their way. The new MKII had some gremlins with the centre console unit but it's just software that needs updating. Considering the car was built by 3 men in a shed, the build quality wasn't too bad at all.

And yes, they still sound like hell. Let me assure you that they've lost none of their 'Blackpool thunder' image!!


As for the entire 'TVR reliability' rumours are utter rubbish, you just have to take care of them.

[Tee Why]

Well composed and processed.

[elysium]

Great, cant wait to see you shots!

Im off to see and meet Michael Bristow the Chainman of Invicta in the next few weeks, will have some pictures up from my trip up there soon. They had two S1's at the London Motor Show. Fantastic cars but shame production is real slow. Only 7 employees :lol:

[elysium]

Well composed and processed.
Thank you. Not much processing at all. There were more or less straight out the cam.

I like to underexpose 1/3 to preserve the colours since these were difficult to capture with a CPL or no filter attatched. :) I hate PP :lol:

[Deanphoto]

Im off to see and meet Michael Bristow the Chainman of Invicta

Can you tell him to kick his design people very hard in butt! Those cars look truly awful, urgh!!

Are you taking any pics of the cars??

[elysium]

Can you tell him to kick his design people very hard in butt! Those cars look truly awful, urgh!!

Are you taking any pics of the cars??
Hopefully test driving the S1 400 or 600. Can't wait. Well they have made a few mods to the rear and they are happy to get rid of the Passat tailights and have just started really looking more into carbon fibre moulding.

I will be taking photos of the car(s) when im up there since we will probobally go for the weekend. That way I can try some photoshop design/virtual cars done so Michael has an idea of what it could look like.

Im thinking of a redesign on the front hood, not a fan of the vents and rims to be honest. The car has so much more potential as Michael pointed out when I spoke to him at the show. He just needs MPH out of the way so he can focus on the car some more.

He is such a nice bloke. He loves a good banter and a joke or two. He loves to finish a casual meeting on a joke or two.