mitsisigma01 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Mmmm possibly. As for undersealing whilst on they're ramp and workshop could be messy , worth a call to see if they're ok with it , a place I used years ago were fine with af, oil and shit but no undersealing. My mechanic mate seems to of disappeared off the planet so i might have a few bits to tackle .... one day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Yeah thats my concern, I'd definitely let them know thats what I was planning to do and make sure they were OK with it. Could put cardboard or sheets down I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tepper Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I've got a ramp you and any other interested shiters would be welcome to use near Reading if you like. Slartibartfast, Stanky, Talbot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Thats very kind Tepper, would you be amicable to the idea of applying Vactan and or underseal while on it? Completely understand if you are reticent about it though. There will be some splashes inevitably while painting upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I think I need to do this to the MX5 too, so I'd be interested. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tepper Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Yep not a problem, it's not exactly an operating theatre in terms of cleanliness. Just don't take the piss! Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Brilliant, cheers for that - I plan to get it MOT'd in May then sort that out shortly after, I'll PM you in due course. Tepper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Right, having sold the Yaris I thought 2 cars between 2 drivers would be fine. However a lack of doors, or surplus of under twos (depending how you look at it) means i really need to look seriously at selling this and buying something rather more practical. Wife_stanky had need of the Saab, and I was required to transport my youngest (9 months) which was a right old palava in a 3 door car. getting in and out of the back with a baby seat is no fun I'm afraid. With a heavy heart I really need to look to sell this and buy something 5-door hatchback shaped. If I was a smart guy I'd have offered to swap Jim Bell the Yaris for his Focus but as has been proven multiple times here, and elsewhere, I am not clever. Valuable information follows. Good points:- Cambelt, tensioner and water pump, plus all aux belts replaced 2k miles ago in July. Coolant replaced at the same time with ECP 5 year pink stuff.- 4 decent tyres with plenty of tread left- No rust either visible, or seemingly invisible based on MOT history- MOT to May 2019- ABS issue mostly banished (see below)- Cosmetic issues remedied other than some paint fade on the passenger side door- Surprisingly economical. Managed a combined high 30s and the traffic around here is grim at rush hour. Should easily do low to mid 40s on a run but thats not really the point is it?- Gearbox oil replaced last June ~2k ago- Snazzy touchscreen stereo headunit Less good points:- The PAS belt squeals on full lock on a cold morning, once warmed up its fine. Probably needs the PAS pump tensioned up. its in a fiddly place. Was fine in the summer when we did all the belts but a bit squeaky below zero.- Some paint fade on the passenger side door, and D-pillar. Normal for a 90s red car AFAIK- annoying ABS issue persists. The warning light is fine and goes out as expected on startup, however sometimes, and always at low speed (like <10mph) on light braking, the ABS triggers and the pedal pulses. stamping harder on the pedal instantly makes this go away. I think its the ABS ring, rather than sensor as the sensor does not show any faults and the ring is the only logical thing it could be. The issue does not occur if you unplug the sensor, though obviously the light then comes on because the ABS ECU can't communicate with the sensor and it thinks its broken.- passenger side front tyre very slowly loses air down to 25psi. probably wants re-seating. I live near a petrol station with a free air machine so just re-fill it once a fortnight when I get petrol.- Snazzy headunit a bit temperamental. Will reboot sometimes, not really that annoying with the radio on, but irritating when playing MP3s from an SD card. Also, not that well shielded from engine interference so sometimes makes a whining noise which rises and falls with engine speed. I like to think of it like a poor mans supercharger. You may wish to change the head unit though. Neutral points:- comes with lots of spares if desired. New bonnet, replacement lights, lots of interior trim, working ABS sensor, door glass for both sides- a bit of masking tape still stuck on the rear drivers side panel from respraying the bumper in situ. I'll try and remove it before sale. Its rather well adhered though. It drives really well, is massive fun on a backroad and behaves fine on motorways etc. plenty of poke for 'just' 115bhp. Any interest at £600 or £10/ticket roffle? Located south coast, near airports, sea ports, train ports and car ports. reg is R401 GHO for MOT history info. Its pretty tidy. Pics to follow tomorrow when its light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Ill have a couple of randoms if you go to roffling. I dont think I would have been able to get the Focus on the plane for a swap! Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Ill have a couple of randoms if you go to roffling. I dont think I would have been able to get the Focus on the plane for a swap!Nonsense BorniteIdentity, Stanky, chaseracer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just skimmed through your thread. Very enjoyable read, you have done some brilliant work on this car and what a car it is. Brilliant MOT history. I would up for a couple of tickets, say 31 and 26. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Aye, I'll take a couple of randoms, one of mine is over two now so this is an amazingly practical four seat hatchback, especially compared to the MGF I've just bought. (Okay I'll say it. How hard can it be getting a 9 month old into a coupe? Stick em in the front with the big one in the back, as long as there's no passenger airbag. Aren't these great fun to drive?) Jim Bell and Stanky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 I make that 10% of available tickets sold, I'll allocate numbers in the morning. Thread title updated accordingly Broadsword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Roll up, roll up everyone. Let’s get this show on the road! This car has winner written all over it. I’m getting positive waves from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That MOT history is cleaner than the proverbial whistle. Looks great. I'm resisting for now but I may be back for a ticket in a few days if they don't all go quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Random for me please, I love Celicas! Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 put us down for #28 please Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Some pics from the office car park this morning to whet your appetites. I've also updated the ad with some other things I've thought of between last night and this morning. I'll get the numbers up shortly too. EDIT TO ADD - it does have passenger and driver airbags in the front so rear-facing car seats are strictly to go in the back, which is a PITA. forward facing ones would be fine though, and if your kids are able to walk by themselves then getting in the back is easy, lifting non-walking ones in is less so. Aston Martin, loserone and Broadsword 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 1 . RantingYoof2 .3 . Geordieinexile4 .5 .6 . Maurice Marina7 .8 .9 .10 . Jim Bell11 .12 .13 .14 . Barefoot15 .16 .17 . Loserone18 .19 .20 .21 .22 . GarethJ23 .24 .25 . Primeradoner26 . Broadsword27 .28 . Gadgetgricey29 .30 .31 . Broadsword32 .33 .34 .35 . Flat4alfa36 .37 .38 . Loserone39 .40 .41 .42 . Geordieinexile43 . Djim44 .45 . Primeradoner46 .47 . Jim Bell48 .49 .50 .51 . NewPOD52 .53 .54 .55 .56 .57 . Kringle58 .59 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Bastards, why do manufacturers do this? LS400 was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I've also updated the ad with some other things I've thought of between last night and this morning.There's a hole in the block Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Phwoaaaaaaar. Two randoms, please! Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Number 51 Please. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djim Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 One of your finest randoms please. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks all, list updated. Let me know if you have any issues with the randoms you've been assigned. Nearly at 25% sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Marina Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I'm looking for something more practical for the grandkids and dogs as I already drive a cramped two door coupe. A random please. Aston Martin and Stanky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I’ll have one random please Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I can confirm this is a car for winnars. Ohdearme and Stanky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 I can confirm this is a car for winnars. So that's 17 tickets for you, yes? Ticket list updated with Maurice Marina and GarethJ The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 So that's 17 tickets for you, yes? Ticket list updated with Maurice Marina and GarethJ I've already got an impractical sportsmobile that I can't get the kids in the back of Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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