batterypowered Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Starting right at the beginning! My "first" car, in my ownership since 2019 - a 2008 Ford Ka Studio! ^ This was my brothers first car back in 2014, which was handed down to me at 15 after developing an ABS fault (my parents believed it had limited time left after pouring alot of money into solving the ABS issue to no avail, and the general rot of a early 2000s Ford.) ^ March 2020 - as lockdown hits I got bored and started to do the typical "teenager on a budget" eBay mods - tinted lights, dechromed badges, black hubcaps and of course a Halfords exhaust trim ^ Skipping ahead to March 2021 after various iterations, I splashed out on some alloys and a tidy spoiler (very posh!) ^ May 2021 - I go and view a Honda Logo to replace the Ka after winning a £500 bid! Unfortunately the thing is very rotten and ended up being scrapped after I walked away from it.. ^ Impulse purchase time.. after seeing the state of the Logo, I panicked and realised I wanted something sporty and modern, hence the purchase of my current 2006 Mini Hatch One! ...and 8 months later, I've got the car looking how I want it to! But I'm at a stage where I'm lusting for something retro... so lets see what the future brings rainagain, Quintus, The Moog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Probably the biggest project I've done to any car so far was replace the exhaust (I know, I've got alot to learn yet 😵) After its 95k life, holes were appearing and the backbox mount was shot to pieces, so here's some photos of the experience. ^ Jacked up and ready to go. ^ The very crusty and rusted over exhaust bolts. Not budging at all - ended up taking a reciprocating saw to them... ...as seen here! ^ ..Aand the new exhaust all on! Dick Longbridge, AnnoyingPentium, Datsuncog and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I like your Mini. They look great on the pepper pot wheels. I have a set on my old VW. batterypowered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudster Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Mini looks really good now 👍 Good job on the exhaust, they can be a real pain in the ass with rusty bolts. batterypowered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Looking forward to seeing where you and your motors go, in both a literal sense and a metaphorical one, of course. batterypowered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Chodtastic £35 eBay roof bars fitted today. Just keeping my eye out for a cheap and cheerful roof box now.. privatewire and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cvspecial Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 welcome to AS @batterypowered batterypowered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Todays job was doing the brakes on the Mini! But with very little luck... After being unsuccessful dealing with rusted on disc retention bolts, a little deer then decided to help me test out my current brakes! Vid 995-1.m4v All in all, a very eventful day which I thought I'd share with everyone for a little chuckle privatewire, Datsuncog, sutty2006 and 5 others 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 56 minutes ago, batterypowered said: a little deer then decided to help me test out my current brakes! At least you know they work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 NEW CAR ALERT! In a strange turn of events, yesterday evening I ended up collecting my new car for 700 Great British Pounds - a 1996 Toyota Paseo Si! After seeing it come up on Facebook Marketplace, it was almost inevitible that I'd end up picking it up, much to the reluctancy of my parents.. (we now have to fit 4 cars on our driveway... somehow) It was a two hour drive up to Sutton-in-Ashfield, made comfortable thanks to a friend giving me a lift in his 1991 Volvo 940 The Paseo was perfect the whole way back and didn't skip a beat. Started on the button. It has a slipping clutch, only noticable under heavy acceleration between 3-5th gear, but hopefully with the help of @EightMegs I can get that replaced. Bit of radio bodgery as it didn't come with one. My phone substituted as entertainment for the drive home I'm not sure what I've got planned for it yet (bar the clutch) but it is meant to be more of a project car. The Mini will probably remain a daily driver for me, as I have 6 months worth of insurance left to go to build up my first NCD (new driver problems amirite?) Eyersey1234, Datsuncog, sdkrc and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Now that is nice! Good buy IMO. 43 minutes ago, batterypowered said: (new driver problems amirite?) Yes. Very. 🤣 EightMegs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, batterypowered said: NEW CAR ALERT! In a strange turn of events, yesterday evening I ended up collecting my new car for 700 Great British Pounds - a 1996 Toyota Paseo Si! After seeing it come up on Facebook Marketplace, it was almost inevitible that I'd end up picking it up, much to the reluctancy of my parents.. (we now have to fit 4 cars on our driveway... somehow) It was a two hour drive up to Sutton-in-Ashfield, made comfortable thanks to a friend giving me a lift in his 1991 Volvo 940 The Paseo was perfect the whole way back and didn't skip a beat. Started on the button. It has a slipping clutch, only noticable under heavy acceleration between 3-5th gear, but hopefully with the help of @EightMegs I can get that replaced. Bit of radio bodgery as it didn't come with one. My phone substituted as entertainment for the drive home I'm not sure what I've got planned for it yet (bar the clutch) but it is meant to be more of a project car. The Mini will probably remain a daily driver for me, as I have 6 months worth of insurance left to go to build up my first NCD (new driver problems amirite?) That Paseo is lovely. They've become rare overnight too. A quick look on evilbay only shows a couple and theyre significantly more than the bargain price you paid for yours. Nice! batterypowered, AnnoyingPentium and EightMegs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EightMegs Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 That's an odd shaped Starlet you've bought. AnnoyingPentium, Eyersey1234 and batterypowered 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 6:51 PM, Dick Longbridge said: That Paseo is lovely. They've become rare overnight too. A quick look on evilbay only shows a couple and theyre significantly more than the bargain price you paid for yours. Nice! Upwards of 3-5 grand these days for a nice example eh? Mine does have a few rough bits around the edges, but all in all for a car I drove 2 hours back without any issues, I'm well impressed Thought I'd get on the bandwagon before they're all gone - a bit like my Mini, as the earlier 2001 press release cars are now a collectors item.. who woulda known? Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Love the Paseo. Had one myself back in 2006-2008, was a great motor and really rare even then. batterypowered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Liggle said: Love the Paseo. Had one myself back in 2006-2008, was a great motor and really rare even then. Thanks Very few numbers sold in the UK from what I've heard - and only about 170ish on the road now? (judging by what it says on howmanyleft.co.uk!) Liggle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 19 hours ago, batterypowered said: Thanks Very few numbers sold in the UK from what I've heard - and only about 170ish on the road now? (judging by what it says on howmanyleft.co.uk!) I believe around 2500 were sold here, the Puma and Tigra (remember those?!) were a lot more popular. I used to help run the Paseo Club forum back then too, I've just found this old forum banner pic from Wayback Machine I had the red Si with lowering springs, uprated shocks and a custom exhaust. To say I loved it was an understatement! tooSavvy, EightMegs and DVee8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I had a paseo the same colour as yours as my second car, 17 years ago I feel my age now! Liggle and batterypowered 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Some glamour shots. Those 3 weeks of ownership have flown by with ease so far. The clutch is definitely needing attention - which means it'll probably be parked up in the meantime while I await @EightMegs' assistance with the tools I'm missing in April.Drivers Side (Rear) Passengers Side (Rear) ^ Also took a very brief look at the rear suspension today when passing by. I did a 300 mile round trip down south, and on the way back could definitely hear some sort of knocking or metallic "tapping" from the rear passenger side.. visual checks passed though (albeit with some spring corrosion and shock absorber weepage) I believe it could be a top mount issue? Only way to tell is to remove the rear bench and interior plastics.. the joys of it not being a hatchback. Full service scheduled for this weekend. I'll jack it up and have a look at the suspension in better detail at that point. AnnoyingPentium, Datsuncog, tooSavvy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noseypoke Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 9:52 PM, AnnoyingPentium said: At least you know they work! Great bit of driving mate, the Deers made up aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 A successful 10+ hours working on the Paseo this week (2 hour intervals, slowly chipping away after a day of work before the sunset) Gearbox removal brick strategy. 1x gearbox dropped, 1x clutch and flywheel removed! Now all the hard work is done, I must sleep, before attempting to reassemble.. I am tired and achey dome, EightMegs, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 2/28/2022 at 5:49 PM, Jamie said: I had a paseo the same colour as yours as my second car, 17 years ago I feel my age now! Bloody hell pal, you never told me you did a bit of modelling 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Matty said: Bloody hell pal, you never told me you did a bit of modelling 😁 😂😂😂 Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterypowered Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 The clutch job is finally complete as of Sunday. Glad to walk away with a smirk after many hours of troubleshooting, pain, agony and swearing. ^ Gearbox cleaned up and ready to go in ^ Gearbox finally lined up, with a little bit trial and error! ^ Filling the gearbox without putting the driveshafts in... rookie error. Garden smells rechid now! Img 2091-1.m4v ^ Great success!!! ^ Clutch slave cylinder is buggered though. Leaking out the seal... oh well, nothing a zip tie and some topping up on clutch fluid cant fix! (for now...) ((New one is on order of course)) ^ Back on all 4 wheels on the ground Hell, still in disbelief that I overcame this task all by myself. With some moral support from the father, of course Looking forward to daily driving once again. The Mini insurance is due in August, so I don't know what the fate of that is. But the Paseo is definitely a new love, and I'm enjoying every moment I'm behind the wheel of it. 90's japbox's are definitely my style. andy18s, crad, Dyslexic Viking and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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