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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Self sufficient...  £65.40 a month saving against the Elgrand with all costs taken into account except for insurance - that leads to an even bigger saving but as I pay annually it’s not noticeable month on month. Impressed so far albeit only over 32 miles learning its drive. It did cause two incidents of rash overtaking by cars behind though, interesting difference in attitude compared to when I’m in the elgrand even when I’m travelling at the same speed as I always do - I suffered the same with the alto. Presumably people think I’m an old lady in it.  |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 13, 2018 12:30:56 GMT
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I put my name to it...  And made the egg yolk...   ... turn to silver ...   Before and after...  |
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Nov 13, 2018 12:37:41 GMT
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Probably just invalidated the warranty!  |
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Nov 13, 2018 12:39:12 GMT
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I know QM would probably disagree, but I love that Ignis. I had the HQ press release one for the weekend, and had an absolute blast in it. Did nearly 1000km in 2.5 days and giving it a hiding through some twisty roads had me grinning like a loon. Small cars are not “small cars” anymore. I think the competition and costs are both strong factors in build quality and specifications these days. So something small like this will rival a small family saloon from 10 or even less years ago on all levels. And they are probably practical too. |
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recarouk
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Nov 13, 2018 12:49:19 GMT
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Probably just invalidated the warranty!  actually made me lol |
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Nov 13, 2018 12:49:27 GMT
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Nice, I do like the Ignis. Although I am disappointed that you didn't get a cactus as I want to see someone do something interesting with one and I'm too skint to buy one 😂
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 13, 2018 12:56:30 GMT
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Nice, I do like the Ignis. Although I am disappointed that you didn't get a cactus as I want to see someone do something interesting with one and I'm too skint to buy one 😂 That's why i didn't buy one. I've bought this so i leave well alone! (apart from essential pocket money mods) I'll leave the cactus for another day when i'm ready to modify something modern again. |
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Nov 13, 2018 21:13:07 GMT
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That's why i didn't buy one. I've bought this so i leave well alone! (apart from essential pocket money mods) I'll leave the cactus for another day when i'm ready to modify something modern again. Seem to be holding firm at £7k for the 1.2 turbos, few years before they fall into the affordable category 😥 Done a virtual one lol  |
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2018 21:14:12 GMT by joem83
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I know QM would probably disagree, but I love that Ignis. I had the HQ press release one for the weekend, and had an absolute blast in it. Did nearly 1000km in 2.5 days and giving it a hiding through some twisty roads had me grinning like a loon. Good to hear.  Are you a journalist then or just know the right people? Former head of spare parts for one of the Suzuki distributors here in Oz. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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That's why i didn't buy one. I've bought this so i leave well alone! (apart from essential pocket money mods) I'll leave the cactus for another day when i'm ready to modify something modern again. Seem to be holding firm at £7k for the 1.2 turbos, few years before they fall into the affordable category 😥 Done a virtual one lol Nice. Turquoise over black cross-mesh 3 piece wheels with chrome studs is what i can imagine. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Good to hear. Are you a journalist then or just know the right people? Former head of spare parts for one of the Suzuki distributors here in Oz. cool. might come in handy if i'm ever after obscure stuff. |
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Nov 14, 2018 20:41:59 GMT
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You can see where Suzuki got some of its styling inspiration from... Ignis  Whizzkid  especially around the rear 3/4 |
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Nov 15, 2018 22:13:10 GMT
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Yes, the cervo/fronte adidas stripes were the inspiration for the ignis'. Suzuki japan made it a point in their (weak) advertising blurb sent to distributors.
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 16, 2018 10:30:26 GMT
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You can see where Suzuki got some of its styling inspiration from... Ignis Whizzkid especially around the rear 3/4 Yep it’s a squashed up and jacked up version. |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 16, 2018 10:32:10 GMT
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Economy is just getting better now I’m using the motorways...  And a spare badge and pair of grill bars have arrived to paint black for the stealth look...  |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 21, 2018 12:29:00 GMT
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The bmw wheel trims are on. Good condition considering eBay photo only showed the one - I was dreading the other three to be cracked. As you might know by now I much prefer the look of a smoother, flat wheel.     Typically after I’d bought these I had responses to my wanted ad for a set of Saab stainless trims so they will be my summer trims and these will be my winter trims. Much easier to swap than alloys! |
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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1985 Honda Acty Show TruckFrankenhealey
@frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member 15
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Nov 21, 2018 12:41:06 GMT
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Moon Discs = better aerodynamics - ask the Landspeed boys! Maybe an extra 0.2mpg?  |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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1985 Honda Acty Show Truckfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
Club Retro Rides Member 99
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Nov 21, 2018 12:50:02 GMT
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Moon Discs = better aerodynamics - ask the Landspeed boys! Maybe an extra 0.2mpg? Yes I did think these or the Saab ones will help mpg as a lot of economy based cars have smooth wheels as oem fitment - like the Volvo e-drive Libra wheels which are some of my favourites. The Saab ones are pretty much moon discs with holes for brake cooling and to allow cable ties “just in case”.  |
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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1985 Honda Acty Show TruckFrankenhealey
@frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member 15
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Nov 21, 2018 13:15:00 GMT
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Moon Discs = better aerodynamics - ask the Landspeed boys! Maybe an extra 0.2mpg? The Saab ones are pretty much moon discs with holes for brake cooling and to allow cable ties “just in case”. Just another confirmation of the superiority of the 2CV design with its inboard front discs. No need for moon discs with holes |
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here |
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actually made me lol 
