Hirst
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Oct 28, 2006 16:26:27 GMT
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Hello Retro Rides and how are you doing today! Today I bought two things!! One of those chocolate milkshakes for 99p from a "Moto" services. And..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....     BIG thanks to member Hatsu who I bought it off! Top marks, it's ace! Drives lovely on the motorway too (and I think I got the hang of the whole choke thing now! Excellent) and no problems at all with it. Best car ever! The car only has 45K on it and the engine feels smooth and powerful, you'd be surprised how torquey it is for a 1.3 and it makes a nice noise too! So, plans in a bit more detail: Boring StuffSort out the rust General tidying up Some filler and paint to sort a few little dents (retaining the stunning "Metallic Beige" as it has its own sort of 80s charm) More Exciting StuffSSR Mesh Wheels KE70 Corolla Bonnet Mirrors New Suspension Stainless Exhaust Tune up the Toyota 4K 1.3 a bit Maybe later on put a Toyota 4-AGE 20V in, or turbo the 4K! When I finish I want to end up with something like this (but beige) -  Prepare to see it at Retro Rides 2007! |
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Oct 28, 2006 16:30:19 GMT
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that rocks.
that number plate is so ace!
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Oct 28, 2006 16:38:09 GMT
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we will need pictures of the milkshake so we can judge just how successful the nights been
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Oct 28, 2006 16:41:32 GMT
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i was dubious over whether the milkshake or the window sticker was the better buy. luckily i scrolled down or id never have known how good a milkshake it was.
loooooooove the car, still have an idea of how i want one of these to look... if i ever get one...
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Oct 28, 2006 16:45:14 GMT
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Seeing as your in Wakefield I`ll look forward to possibly seeing a Charmant for the first time ever! If it ends up looking like the silver one in the pic I`ll really look forward to possibly seeing it!
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Oct 28, 2006 17:03:48 GMT
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ZHIDAGI!!!!!!!!1!
*falls over*
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Oct 28, 2006 17:13:45 GMT
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*dons 'safety hernia underkegs'*
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Oct 28, 2006 17:17:47 GMT
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Sweet, glad you got it back in one piece ;D Really does look very tidy....so happy you got it ;D Choke, just use it when it's cold outside, or if it's being a bit hesitant to start...should only need about a half choke to get it running from standing then push it in when it's warmed up a bit...  |
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slater
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Club RR Member Number: 78
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Oct 28, 2006 17:19:24 GMT
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nyce, cant wait to see it low on some k-wality J rims.
top marks
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Hirst
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Oct 28, 2006 17:40:59 GMT
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The milkshake was one of those where it comes in the old bottles, Superlight or something. Has the advantage of being able to be stored at room temperature for long periods so suits retailers who don't have massive fridge space. Certainly not as good as the benchmark, Yazoo, but better than Nesquik which has really gone downhill over the last few years. The last time I bought Nesquik it had fun tips for amusement parks on the back which is shocking for a serious dairy product - the traditionalists (like me) are furious.
It's dark now but I'm going to give it a really good wash tomorrow, I've been shining up the chrome and removing some tar stains but not really had time to do much before it got dark.
Oh yeah the radio is an AM-only "National" (old Panasonic) brand one with no tape deck, superb!
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Oct 28, 2006 17:45:02 GMT
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Excellent work Hirst! Look forward to seeing how it progresses.
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greaz
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Oct 28, 2006 17:50:04 GMT
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that is cool, keep it beige,love that interior any pics of that? don't think ive ever seen on of those in the flesh Rwd?
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Last Edit: Oct 28, 2006 17:51:15 GMT by greaz
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Oct 28, 2006 17:55:55 GMT
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Nice buy will be cool to see the progress of this one.
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Why people with welders shouldn't be allowed recreational drugs |
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RetroMat
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Column Shifting!
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Oct 28, 2006 18:08:51 GMT
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WOOOT well done that man , i look forward to your progress  |
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Oct 28, 2006 18:14:39 GMT
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MEGA!  |
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Mike D
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Oct 28, 2006 18:16:54 GMT
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SWEET glad you finally got one looking forward to seeing it rr'ed  |
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Oct 28, 2006 18:32:07 GMT
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Fantastic motor, well pleased for you. Although I am still gutted that I havent got one.  If you do decide to get rid of it let me know |
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Last Edit: Oct 28, 2006 18:34:39 GMT by PhoenixC
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Oct 28, 2006 18:45:56 GMT
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Gooooooood work!
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Hirst
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Oct 28, 2006 18:56:07 GMT
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Ta everyone! I love this car, it suits me down to the ground! The interior is a wonder to behold, it is a mixture of beige and brown! The seats are surprisingly comfy too, even though they're not the sofa-like ones with buttons on like the LGX.  Pick your radio station!  Misson control.  Charmant at night.  New discovery - if you turn the lights to the mysterious 4th option, you get PARKING LIGHTS!! Also the manual is brilliant, some nice Engrish to be found and some handy tips. Transcript: PARTICULAR ATTENTION MUST BE PAID AS TO SAFE DRIVINGA good driver does not mean a person who uses high technique in his drivings, but refers to a person who pays particular attention to ensure a safe driving. One of the previous owners (probably the old gent who owned it first) has handily written in pencil extra info and interpretations of what the manual says (it isn't particularly clear sometimes). Also on the vehicle specifications page has converted the dimensions of the car listed in mm to feet and inches! There's a funny bit where it says recommended upshift/downshift points so it's like 11mph 1st -> 2nd etc. But for 4th -> 5th it says "Not Recommended" and a question mark is pencilled in next to it - I agree. |
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drew
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Oct 28, 2006 20:16:13 GMT
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Superb. That rocks!!!111!
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The flaps always look a bit gash |
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