LowStandards
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Finally... Its only taken me 14 years since I first saw one of these to get one. I've wanted one since that day but could never afford one, they still pull £3k plus for a minter. I found this slight rusty example for less than a grand and had our friendly RR driver Bignut pick it up for me. She needs some work, the arches all need some fettling, theres also the classic rust on the inner rear arches. I've not lifted the carpets yet,but they appear quite dry so i'm hoping the majority of the floors still there...       Kinda shows how small she is, the Yaris ain't exactly the largest car in the world ;D  |
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BenKH
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Brilliant! I love these Japanese Kei cars, what's planned for this one then?
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LowStandards
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Well i did my Sig pic a while ago, long before the dirtbag came on the scene as i was planning on nato green, slammed on bandies, but i may have to change my tune...
First things first is some welding and an mot
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BenKH
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Hm, I think it'd be cool too see more people try more matte colours other than green or black. Some matte blue or something would look pretty cool, no? Just food for thought I guess
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Awesome car!
Once it's mot'd br careful you don't accidentally catch your wire cutters on the grey & purple wire from the ecu ;-)
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Koos
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Search kei truck drifting on youtube.
They use that engine in suzuki super carry pickups to turn them into some of the best drifting vehicles in japan!
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LowStandards
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Awesome car! Once it's mot'd br careful you don't accidentally catch your wire cutters on the grey & purple wire from the ecu ;-) Do enlighten... |
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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haha love cappuccinos (both the car and the drink *groan* well someone had to say it  ) I'm thinking a matt yellow would look good on it. And ive seen a few of these around my way, they are tiny ;D |
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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stealthstylz
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Mini dirtbag would be absolutely awesome!!
Matt
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Awesome car! Once it's mot'd br careful you don't accidentally catch your wire cutters on the grey & purple wire from the ecu ;-) Do enlighten... That would be the speed limiter wire. If it's accidentally cut, extended and a switch accidentally attaches itself, you Cap will go at full speed.... ;D |
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coupi
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Jul 10, 2011 17:39:50 GMT
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Can't wait to see what you do to this! Did you do anything to your Yaris?
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milko
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I love these too, had a spin in one about 10 yrs ago and also vowed to own one one day! I'll just leave this here for inspiration...  |
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LowStandards
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Jul 11, 2011 15:07:14 GMT
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Can't wait to see what you do to this! Did you do anything to your Yaris? Thats just the daily, i do nothing more than add fuel. This missus wanted something with a badge, so this is what she got! I wanted a fusion or summat... Day off tomorrow so the strip down shall begin |
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Jul 11, 2011 15:37:31 GMT
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Jesse Streeter's example.  |
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Jul 11, 2011 19:58:23 GMT
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I've always fancied one of these, are they really any good though? I'm not sure they need much doing to them, I like the whole wide wheel/stance thing and I do get it, but for me these little cars are surely all about the driving!! Hang on, went a bit funny there..................  A different matt colour would definitely look good, how about primer grey with some gloss black touches? |
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coupi
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Jul 12, 2011 10:58:33 GMT
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Can't wait to see what you do to this! Did you do anything to your Yaris? That's a shame, they're great cars, I love mine! Are Cappuccinos 4 x 100? What kind of size/offset wheels do they take as I have some that would suit yours nicely. |
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LowStandards
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Jul 12, 2011 11:51:20 GMT
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The Yaris is a cracking car mate, i'd recommend one to anyone, its just a little modern for to get enthusiastic about! Today: Pull out the interior   Removing this lot helps access greatly  Take a look   Bit of grot! Get the grinder out, its blasted double skinned nonsense, ah well, bit more fabrication will be needed I guess...    As a bonus the cills are very good, which is amazing looking at the floor. Also the rot stops dead at the rear subframe mounts, so I wont have to drop that out - happy days. Oh, Summers! I call first blood...  |
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Mr S
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Jul 12, 2011 12:00:41 GMT
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Gah, you always beat me to first blood! Dumbass Doesn't look too horrendous - could've been much worse - should have it MOT'd by the end of the day? lol |
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g40jon
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Jul 12, 2011 12:10:55 GMT
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at least the grot looks pretty straight forward to fix. cool looking cars, cant wait to see where this one goes
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LowStandards
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Jul 12, 2011 12:21:06 GMT
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Yeah its not as bad as i expected.
It is all double skinned and ribbed and the like for strength as its close to the subframe mounts so will take some fabrication, but i want it right, i want to enjoy the car for years to come, not constantly chase rust...
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A different matt colour would definitely look good, how about primer grey with some gloss black touches?
