artdjones Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 minute ago, junkyarddog said: Best way to view it. Was there yesterday,was a quagmire. It had dried to the consistency of thick chocolate mousse today. My car of the show. There was also this Tercel that I see in Dunmanway sometimes, with totally homemade wheelarches. Dyslexic Viking, junkyarddog, Dick Longbridge and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Took today and got a Yaris started that has been in the woods here for 2 years without having been started or used. And not surprisingly for these it started right away and the engine ran perfectly even on 2 year old petrol. Is really a shame that previous owners did not bother to rust protect this from new as it would have been on the road still i they did but 20 years and 330,000 km in use without ever refusing to start or breaking down is pretty good. The next thing that awaits this is the baler. Perfectly capable engines in these things, I've just put a set of tyres on a 2001 Yaris Verso (so the bloated brother, but still the same 1.3 engine) and it had just over 280,000 miles on it! So just under 450,000 km. It wasn't very rusty so you're exactly right, if the bodywork is looked after then they would last a very long time Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Perfectly capable engines in these things, I've just put a set of tyres on a 2001 Yaris Verso (so the bloated brother, but still the same 1.3 engine) and it had just over 280,000 miles on it! So just under 450,000 km. It wasn't very rusty so you're exactly right, if the bodywork is looked after then they would last a very long time Yes they are extremely good cars. I have seen a Yaris Verso 1.3 with 650,000 km on it and there was recently a regular 1 liter Yaris of this generation with 450,000 km for sale here both were still on the original driveline. My biggest problem with these is that Toyota could have made them so much better when it comes to comfort and being a nice place to be. My 2nd generation Hyundai i10 feels like an expensive luxury car in comparison. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Yes they are extremely good cars. I have seen a Yaris Verso 1.3 with 650,000 km on it and there was recently a regular 1 liter Yaris of this generation with 450,000 km for sale here both were still on the original driveline. My biggest problem with these is that Toyota could have made them so much better when it comes to comfort and being a nice place to be. My 2nd generation Hyundai i10 feels like an expensive luxury car in comparison. Yes they are pretty basic, not really a fan myself but I do commend them for their excellent reliability. Never really see engine or gearbox issues from them. It's usually rust that kills them, as per what happened with the one you posted about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 14 hours ago, ianjobber87 said: was it ur old cortina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjobber87 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, stuboy said: was it ur old cortina? it was my dads. he sold it in the early 80's and last we heard it was smashed into a lampost about 2 weeks later! I guess it sat somewhere for quite a while until it was worth repairing. looks great there though Shite Ron and Isopon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Has anyone else sprung for the Bremen yet? If you're thinking about it, fucking do it. They're class. stripped fred, jamescarruthers, horriblemercedes and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Yes they are pretty basic, not really a fan myself but I do commend them for their excellent reliability. Never really see engine or gearbox issues from them. It's usually rust that kills them, as per what happened with the one you posted about I have seen some timingchain fail but it is mostly due to lack of oil changes so not the car's fault. But it is not very common. Rust is the biggest problem as you say. On this one the front strut towers, sills, fuel tank pipes for this, rear wheel arches, all doors, front fenders and more are all bad. I had some welding on it 5 years ago and no wonder they rust both beams that go under the floor in front were full of water. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ghosty said: Has anyone else sprung for the Bremen yet? If you're thinking about it, fucking do it. They're class. This looks very good. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Ghosty said: Has anyone else sprung for the Bremen yet? If you're thinking about it, fucking do it. They're class. no but I was tempted. looks stunning but bloody pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Yes they are pretty basic, not really a fan myself but I do commend them for their excellent reliability. Never really see engine or gearbox issues from them. It's usually rust that kills them, as per what happened with the one you posted about I concur. The carpet and seat materials look and feel incredibly cheap. However, from experience they are also almost indestructible. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Ghosty said: Has anyone else sprung for the Bremen yet? If you're thinking about it, fucking do it. They're class. They're proper cool as there's nothing more jarring than a modern radio in an old car interior, but way too much money for a peasant like me. I have to make do with a bluetooth tape cassette in the original Blaupunkt radio 😅 Good buy though, the radio looks spot on mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rust Collector said: They're proper cool as there's nothing more jarring than a modern radio in an old car interior, but way too much money for a peasant like me. I have to make do with a bluetooth tape cassette in the original Blaupunkt radio 😅 Good buy though, the radio looks spot on mate. Are those bluetooth tape things any good? FM transmitter I'm using in the Astra is shite, was thinking about upgrading* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Are those bluetooth tape things any good? FM transmitter I'm using in the Astra is shite, was thinking about upgrading* I find it better than the FM transmitter I had a few years back and also better than the aux cable tape cassette I had at one point as well. I'm happy enough with it that I will be ordering a couple more when my other cars with cassette players find their way on to the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 hours ago, artdjones said: It had dried to the consistency of thick chocolate mousse today. My car of the show. There was also this Tercel that I see in Dunmanway sometimes, with totally homemade wheelarches. Dkw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Are those bluetooth tape things any good? FM transmitter I'm using in the Astra is shite, was thinking about upgrading* Have one in the x1/9 as I won’t chsnge the original blauplunkt tape player. It’s fine connects to both my iPod and dab adaptor. I also fitted a cut out switch to the electric aerial to stop it popping up when the radio was switched on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Dkw? Basically, but badged as an Auto Union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Best way to view it. Was there yesterday,was a quagmire. dozeydustman, AnnoyingPentium, timolloyd and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Took the Jag for a blat up the coast road yesterday evening as I figured (correctly) that most of the bank holiday caravans would have fucked off home by then and the weather would be keeping the dawdling Sunday giffers at home. It definitely feels happier for having had a bit of a clear-out (it did chuck out a fair bit of clag the first time I floored it) but it's still a little bit chuggy on occasion when pottering around. When driven hard it's fine - it pulls and sounds as it should. I think I'm going to have to find someone with the proper Jaguar software and get it plugged in as it isn't throwing up any fault codes so it's going to be a case of measuring injector flows, DPF pressure, EGR operation etc. to see if that can determine what's causing the occasional splutter. I did say when I bought the car that I wouldn't spend any money on it and if it went wrong I'd sack it off, but I've grown to rather like it so if it can be sorted for a couple of hundred quid it's worth doing. Floatylight, AnnoyingPentium, mitsisigma01 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 So, I was looking for an OEM looking stereo to fit in my Aldi, but supporting AUX and MP3 discs etc I figured out the best one would be a SEAT Alana MP3 from a Mk3 Ibiza, with full red lighting matching the Audi interior perfectly. Stumbled upon this unit in a drum on the scrapyard. I asked "how much?" "Nothing, it's broken, won't turn on" As an Electronics Engineering student I accepted the challenge. Opened it up to check for faults and everything seemed okay. Well, WCPGW? I hooked it up Fired right up. Doesn't look jarring or terrible in the dash, just protruding the slightest bit in the bottom. And matches perfectly in the night Popsicle, Coprolalia, Dyslexic Viking and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 My new 240 Torslanda arrived on Saturday morning, I'm still questioning why I bought it though?! Probably not one of my wisest purchases! It was a bit rustier than I expected but to be fair to it the car starts and runs absolutely spot on and sounds great. It seems that it was owned by the last owner from 2004 until last November when it was moted having been unused for a year and then promptly crash and ended up with banger racers who raffled it off and a chap I know won it and has had it in his garden since. I gave it a pressure wash and a very quick mop and the paint came up so I got it in the garage and started stripping the damaged bits off Which was pretty straightforwards, it's all mostly superficial but the hard part now will be finding the correct parts without spending too much I did give the side a quick mop this afternoon to motivate me and it came up looking well so it's got potential, I'm not sure if the alleged 49000 miles is genuine or not but I wouldn't be surprised. As a bonus I also managed to get the radio code from the main dealer too! Amishtat, GrumpiusMaximus, catsinthewelder and 34 others 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Ghosty said: Has anyone else sprung for the Bremen yet? If you're thinking about it, fucking do it. They're class. Wow, not something I'd seen or heard of before. Does it have the facility to change the backlighting colours? Having something not jarring and modern would be a bit lost if it's the wrong colour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 37 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Does it have the facility to change the backlighting colours? Yes. 256 colour RGB. Very easy to set too, with each channel on a setting of 0-16. The menus are very easy to navigate too, and the up/down and tuning buttons work as skip buttons on the Bluetooth as well as ff/rew. Zelandeth and loserone 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Oh, also, it just has ISO plugs on the back, because sanity. No proprietary adapter makes me happy. Wish all radio manufacturers would do that. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Nice. If I wind up ever having to change the one in the Caddy I know what it will be to then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 5 hours ago, trigger said: My new 240 Torslanda arrived on Saturday morning, I'm still questioning why I bought it though?!........ Probably your best bet is to swap panels and parts with a banger racer? chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Good start on the 240 Trigger, as you say it definitely looks like it's going somewhere. The interior looks brand new for a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Why Trig? Because they’re worth a fortune, and if you can get repair it inexpensively, there’s a whopping great profit in it. I have no idea why they’re so valuable, they don’t do anything for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigeT Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 CLK made 40mpg on the 430 mile drive down from Scotland yesterday (including some shitty traffic on M6 & M25), still 3 gallons in tank. 23 year old V6 160k barge FTW. Lacquer Peel, DVee8, BL Bloke and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Managed to find a nice wallet-friendly replacement speedo from the owners club... ...so hopefully I'll no longer be going 3000000MPH even when stationary. Rust Collector, Lacquer Peel, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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