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Mar 19, 2012 11:36:58 GMT
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Last Edit: Mar 19, 2012 11:52:13 GMT by philibusmo
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Mar 19, 2012 12:06:53 GMT
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Mar 19, 2012 12:55:46 GMT
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The facelifted Panda that came out after the Y10 shared some of the FIRE engines and also gained the Omega rear suspension, I didn't know that they shared more than that? |
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Mar 19, 2012 13:00:50 GMT
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I've always been intrigued by the Y10, I really like the idea of titchy luxury cars. The Turbos were supposedly very torque-steery, but I wouldn't mind that at all. Can't remember the last time I saw one on the roads over here, although I see quite a few when I'm in Bavaria in the summer for some reason.  1988 Lancia Y10 Fila by coopey, on Flickr |
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Mar 19, 2012 15:24:23 GMT
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From Wikipedia to clarify the Fiat Panda issue:
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Del
South East
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Mar 19, 2012 17:18:38 GMT
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I had one, a Fire LX, which was comfortable, and economical (E 44 JBP, if anyone knows it).
Must admit, I didn't do much with it, as I bought it from a Fiat/Lancia specialist and got them to maintain it. Mechanically, it never missed a beat but electrics can be typically '80s Italian, with a dash that can light up like Blackpool Illuminations, but apart from that there's not a lot I can tell you.
I'd have another one though!
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dbdb
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Mar 19, 2012 23:06:04 GMT
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I remember the advertising; it was very Eighties high-tech and aspirational.  |
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Jowey
Part of things
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Mar 19, 2012 23:28:15 GMT
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an aspirational 'luxury' super mini.
That Martini decal one looks hard as nails
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2000 Mercedes E55 //AMG
1998 Alfa Reomeo GTV 24v
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 16v
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 16v
1996 Suzki Swift 1.0 GLS
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Mar 19, 2012 23:45:42 GMT
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My first car was a Y10 Fila which was great although it rotted like a pear. If it's good structurally then great, Guts are almost all interchangeable with a Panda other than some differences in the front struts (don't buy Panda lowering springs!!) and the GTie engine I'm not familiar with as it's not related to the FIRE engines I've had (or the 903 that was also fitted to the Panda I believe). If you want guidance then there's some fans on the Fiat Forum Panda (classic) section and there's been a couple of rebuilds documented on there squirrelled away on the 'other Fiats' section.
I actually still have some of my old Y10 on the Panda including an exhaust front section, gearbox, and some interior trim, and had rear springs/shocks for a while too.
Not however all that helpful for modding since the Panda is not exactly well catered for with tuning parts anyway and a lot of popular mods for Pandas just involve finding Y10 bits you've got already. What did you have in mind for it?
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I think the GT ie has the 1301cc Fiat 127 1300GT engine with fuel injection, not the 1.3 fitted to other Fiats like the Uno, Strada etc.
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Wouldnt be this one you bought would it? (cant imagine 2 of these rare cars coming up for sale so recently)  |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Mar 20, 2012 10:49:45 GMT
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Wouldnt be this one you bought would it? (cant imagine 2 of these rare cars coming up for sale so recently) Hit it right on the button there PS. It's arriving tonight, I am very much looking forward to my first Italian car, just dreading the electrics, which seem to be working but we all know the reputation Italians have for their unique take on how electrics should work. |
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Last Edit: Mar 20, 2012 10:50:30 GMT by philibusmo
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Mar 21, 2012 10:24:40 GMT
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Got it yesterday evening and drove it to work today, brilliant fun.
The peddles are tiny and really close together, everything squeaks and rattles and the engine is really revvy and responsive.
The lights on the dash are already a source of amusement, with the electronic check flashing the low oil light at me (I know it isn't) and the door being allegedly open a couple of times.
Compared to the Sierra it seems tiny, but seems pretty chuckable.
I think I am going to like this car.
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Mar 21, 2012 10:37:24 GMT
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dint most of them have a matt black boot??
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Its not broken, its resting!
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Mar 21, 2012 10:53:02 GMT
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Yep, well this one does anyway.
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Clement
Europe
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Mar 21, 2012 10:59:48 GMT
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That's actually what everyone on the continent says about English cars as well  but hey, all cars of this era have dodgy electrics. Which got me thinking, has any car ever been deemed electrically reliable after twenty or thirty years? |
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uncle silvia
Posted a lot
Datsun Club UK - Devon & Cornwall Rep
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Mar 21, 2012 19:37:35 GMT
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My mate knows a fair bit about these I believe!! He's had loads of Italians! Message me if u have any issues or need anything and I'll have a word with him!  |
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1981 KE70 Corolla - 1978 B310 Sunny Coupe - 1977 Pink Clubman Mini Shorty |
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Mar 21, 2012 21:36:29 GMT
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Iv'e got a Y10 Fila. I forgive it most things for its agility. Electric windows are intermittent. This is a good site www.y10turbo.4t.com/ |
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Mar 22, 2012 10:05:24 GMT
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Well after 2 days use, I can confrim that they are great fun to drive. It handles well, but isn't massively grippy, if that makes any sense.
APart from the constantly flashing low oil light and the front windscreen washer not working, it is pretty much perfect. I will take a look at these on Saturday and give it a service, then get a good look underneath for the dreaded corrosion, but from what I have seen so farit looks sound.
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skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
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Mar 22, 2012 23:18:05 GMT
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cool little cars these, yes matt black boots were standard on most models for some reason  lol |
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but hey, all cars of this era have dodgy electrics.
lol
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