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Sept 9, 2012 23:55:46 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 9, 2012 23:56:14 GMT by pottski
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Sept 10, 2012 19:48:07 GMT
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Looks brill. There's a daily driven one close to me. I spoke to the bloke who drives it, he says his wife took it from her former husband when she left him so she's technically the second owner.
He said it gets "please sell this to me" notes under the wipers all the time but he seemed mystified about the attraction.
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Sept 10, 2012 20:24:45 GMT
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I used to live opposite a guy who had one of these from new, then replaced it with a new Corolla 4wd (which I also love). I have no idea what my fascination is but I'll have one one day!
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Sept 11, 2012 0:33:44 GMT
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I'm considering a bid. Always wanted one... I wonder how rough it is...
Would have to get it trailered though (to north london) - any recommendations?
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eternaloptimist
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Sept 11, 2012 16:34:18 GMT
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Anyone know how the 4wd works on these? Permanent? low/high range? Lockable diffs?
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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eternaloptimist
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Sept 11, 2012 16:39:40 GMT
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Anyone know how the 4wd works on these? Permanent? low/high range? Lockable diffs? Wikipedia tells us... The four-wheel-drive models (chassis code AL25, only with the 1.5 engine) could be equipped with six-speed manual transmission, and could be shifted from two- to four-wheel drive without coming to a stop. The sixth gear it carried was an "Extra Low" (EL) first gear, a standard transmission gear with a very low (4.71:1) gear-ratio. The EL gear generated a 17.6:1 final drive ratio, giving the driver the torque needed to extract the vehicle from conditions which otherwise may have trapped it. It was only available when in four-wheel drive, and because of its low gear-ratio it was suitable only for very low-speed use. Also included with better equipped four-wheel-drive models was a inclinometer above the radio/air conditioner that measured the tilt of the car. The inclinometer was discontinued after the 1983 model year. The new Tercel 4WD was built from existing pieces in the Toyota inventory. The engine, transaxle and front-wheel-drive system was from the existing Tercel. The coil-sprung rear axle was taken from the Corolla. The only part specifically designed for the new Tercel 4WD was the transfer case, built into the transmission. This gave the driver greater versatility than was possible on a purely front-wheel-drive vehicle, as it provided three different power arrangements. Normally, the car would be operated with front-wheel drive. When the driver pulled the 4WD selector lever back into four-wheel drive, or pressed a button on the gear selector for the automatic transmission, the power was split 50/50 between the front and rear axles via a direct mechanical coupling. There is no conventional center differential, so the four-wheel-drive system could be used only on loose or slippery road surfaces (such as snow, gravel, or sand); otherwise the drivetrain would experience severe wear, and handling would be compromised. The third power option (which was only available on the six-speed manual) was low range. This isn't the same as the low-range power option found in a truck or conventional SUV, as the Tercel lacked a high-range/low-range transfer case. When the lever was placed in four-wheel-drive mode it became possible to down shift the vehicle from first to EL (extra low). |
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