GrumpiusMaximus Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Hateful modern shite shit out it's ECU. 'Made in Britain'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Sunderland I believe. It had to go back first week for a respray due to many paint imperfections. It's a chapter in my life I've closed! Anyway,the proton has done 200 mile today alone including Lincolnshire's best* country lanes and Boston traffic. Behaved impeccably. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Giffer security purchased. I must admit to wearing my latest cap and smoking my pipe more too! michael t, GrumpiusMaximus, tooSavvy and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Giffertastic. I've got a kroklock steering wheel lock somewhere that'd complete the 'look' if you want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH-R Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I thought you had a modern petrol Skoda Bub? Or am I getting confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I'm so jealous. Today I found 3 Proton wheel centre badges, don't know if any use to you - or any other Proton fanciers who may be reading this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hooli,yes very interested as the gear lock is a right pain because of the angle of the shifter,thank you. Hhr,yes I did have a modern Skoda,then a modern qashqai. All sort of went tits up. Liked these protons for years so fucked them off! Pandamonium I'm good for wheel centre badges thanks. Trims with locks no less on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Amazing yet tragic that this car is measurably better in most respects than a brand new car from a supposedly decent mainstream manufacturer. Yet again my belief that late 80s - early 90s was the sweet spot for car design feels justified Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk tooSavvy, eddyramrod, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's not as well equipped or as powerful obviously but I think it's definitely better than the vag and qashqai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Both auxiliary belts and cambelt and tensioner. 35 quid. Mustn't grumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's not as well equipped or as powerful obviously but I think it's definitely better than the vag and qashqaiSafety features aside, everything else the qashqai had can be added I'd wager......Bluetooth stereo, parking sensors etc etc It would be nice actually to take something like this and modernise it Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's got Bluetooth stereo for music and phone! Central locking and power steering. Hell,rear view camera and all that crap can be added. Anything can be bought off eBay these days. They_all_do_that_sir and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 What you need is the gearstick lock, a clutch lock AND a steering wheel lock. For MAXIMUM GIFFER SECURITY. Dick Longbridge, GrumpiusMaximus, Bamboocarman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 A length of chain around the wheel,brake pedal and shifter. I have seen that done a few years back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 My friendly mobile mechanic is coming over to assist. I ain't as Flexible as I was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chompy_snake Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 What is wrong with us both? Both with new cars and both relatively nothing to report regarding disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's hopefully a good ending to what was a shit past few years is what it is our kid. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 The proton was on rapid response duties last night. A run to alrewas with an alternator and some spade connectors to a good friend who's reliant had decided it didn't want to charge. Provided a good booster pack and escortvehicle too. Angrydicky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hooli,yes very interested as the gear lock is a right pain because of the angle of the shifter,thank you.You at Eddy fest? Only one key though, no idea where the others went about 10 years ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I reckon this is the time to grab one of these. Surely it can only be a matter of time before they start to creep up in price the way Ladas started to a few years back. I do have to admit that if an early one turned up in 1.5 Aerodeck form for the right price I'd have a heck of a job saying no to it. They're not exciting cars, but they're one of those which they just managed to get absolutely spot on. The interiors are pleasant places to be and They've a way of shrinking long distances that most modern motors can't hope to match. Really miss my one - even more so because I don't even have any photos of it. Selling G499ORS was one of the most stupid things I did. ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 To be honest I'm not a fan of the aeroback shape. Not many hatchbacks I like either. Prefer a saloon or estate. It does seem to eat the miles. Won't ever set the world alight only having a 3 speed box though. I don't see myself getting rid of it but not many of my cars get sold on. I'm usually the last name on the logbook. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 They are quite a nice shape, and I can't help thinking had they lobbed a mitsubishi or Mazda badge on they would have shifted a few more. Absolutely loved the rally wiras. Network Q rally for PC back in the late 90s.... Pic courtesy of this link: http://rustyoldrubbish.blogspot.com/2015/07/unsung-heroes-rise-and-fall-of-proton.html?m=1 Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk ProgRocker, w00dy and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 They are quite a nice shape, and I can't help thinking had they lobbed a mitsubishi or Mazda badge on they would have shifted a few more. Absolutely loved the rally wiras. Network Q rally for PC back in the late 90s.... Pic courtesy of this link: http://rustyoldrubbish.blogspot.com/2015/07/unsung-heroes-rise-and-fall-of-proton.html?m=1 Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Hahhaha. You do know that they are a '85 Lancer somewhat updated? GrumpiusMaximus and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hahhaha. You do know that they are a '85 Lancer somewhat updated? Aye, I know the history behind them which is why I think had they been sold under another brand they probably would have done quite well Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Yeeeess.....but Mitsi and Proton got even closer on platforms later on - to the point where I think they were actually badging current Mitsi cars as Protons, or very close to. So why badge a rebadged Mitsi as a, well.... Liggle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Anyway. Western PDI services, Middle Lane, Wythall https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.3780532,-1.8942592,3a,75y,234.9h,72.05t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so-6fbmFz1KsxaWagtfraZQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 The old entrance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 All parts nearly ready. I just need the oil and filter for tomorrow. So far I have got both auxiliary belts,cambelt, tensioner and water pump. ATF fluid also so tomorrow is a busy day. ATF change,service and brakes stripped and clean. Rear wheel bearings to get grease applied too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I also have a steering lock going begging with multiple keys, I think. It came with my 740. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Aye, I know the history behind them which is why I think had they been sold under another brand they probably would have done quite well Sent from my TA-1012 using TapatalkThey did do quite well in the UK, especially the early years. I'm still on the lookout* for a Persona diesel, they seem to be extinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 They did do quite well in the UK, especially the early years. I'm still on the lookout* for a Persona diesel, they seem to be extinct.Last one I saw was a horiffic salmon pink 2.0SDi hatch on ebay but that was a good five years ago; a Persona 1.8SEi pez for me plz. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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