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pete-d
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by pete-d » 20 Jul 2008 01:40 pm
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Figgy
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by Figgy » 20 Jul 2008 02:03 pm
WOW that's in good nick! I'm very envious of you guys and your immaculate interiors. (Some) Aussies don't look after their cars very well, those that I've looked at lately here (pics) all have cracked dashboards. Which could be put down to our harsh sunshine, but I reckon it's just laziness. *ducking for cover now*

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SteveP
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by SteveP » 20 Jul 2008 02:14 pm
Lovely looking car, saw that on eBay and when it was on about a year ago - always looked nice, glad to see you found us!
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by jtbo » 20 Jul 2008 02:17 pm
From here it looks like car had just come from factory or from museum, she is really a beauty, congrats!

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pete-d
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by pete-d » 20 Jul 2008 03:05 pm
Thanks
She'll be getting an oil and filter change done shortly - the previous owner did the plugs etc. and air filter but not oil about 1,000 miles ago.
I plan to take a closer look underneath over the summer and see what rust prevention needs doing before the salty roads and wet winder weather.
And she'll be getting a good polish too
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by jtbo » 20 Jul 2008 03:42 pm
For me it looks like car has far more complete adjustability of ventilation than my mkIII car, were all mkII cars better equipped compared to mkIII cars?
I feel mkIII cars were downgraded in various aspects and mkII cars were those that were top of series. Even mkI dashboard and exterior is what I like best

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by SteveP » 20 Jul 2008 04:37 pm
Yeah, my Mk2 had much more adjustment than the Mk3 and I preferred the heater controls on them too - that was with the early dashboard
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by Ronnie » 20 Jul 2008 05:31 pm
Minter!!!
Lovely looking car.
I prefer the Mk2 heater controls too - but the central cold air vents don't hit you full in the face the way Mk3 ones can if you're particularly in need of some stimulation on a long boring drive.
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by Chris_C » 21 Jul 2008 11:16 am
I was looking at that car, tis a nice one and I'd been watching it on ebay.
If you ever need any of the front door pulls/trays, I got a couple of the green ones that arn't cracked out a scrappy a few years ago, no idea where they are now, but thought I'd get them as I'd never seen them before/again!
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pete-d
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by pete-d » 21 Jul 2008 12:48 pm
Thanks everyone,
Nice to get such a warm welcome here. I'm sure I'll be making the most of your advice and support over the months and years ahead.
Pete
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by sven360 » 21 Jul 2008 10:57 pm
Mk2's rock FACT.
Good luck with 'er

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by hatch360 » 23 Jul 2008 12:49 am
A stunner of a car!!!!!
But how could anyone not have a radio for 23 years !!!!!
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by foggyjames » 23 Jul 2008 02:18 am
Welcome, Pete!
Wow, that's looks like a really good one! B14 5 speeds are cracking cars when they're on form.
One thing to be aware of - listen carefully for pinking. That car was probably designed for four star, so really needs super unleaded now. A later Renix unit with more conservative ignition timing will help (I have one), but if you can stomach it, run it on super. Those B14s seem to like to pop the HG if you pink them too much.
If you want a few little upgrades like a stereo mounting panel and a rev counter...let's talk
cheers
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by jtbo » 23 Jul 2008 09:10 am
hatch360 wrote:A stunner of a car!!!!!
But how could anyone not have a radio for 23 years !!!!!
Easily, my 360 has not one either, it is not possible to hear radio in it even if it would have one
240 has one, but I have not used it for months, engine is only sound I need

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by pete-d » 23 Jul 2008 11:42 am
foggyjames wrote:
One thing to be aware of - listen carefully for pinking. That car was probably designed for four star, so really needs super unleaded now. A later Renix unit with more conservative ignition timing will help (I have one), but if you can stomach it, run it on super. Those B14s seem to like to pop the HG if you pink them too much.
Thanks James,
Not noticed any pinking (and I am old enough to know what pinking is) yet but will probably take the advice to move over to Super.
As for ICE, my ipod with some battery powered speakers is adequate for now and it saves cutting holes all over for things like speakers and an aerial. A rev counter does have potential though - especially if I can get a clock for the centre console, by the cigarette lighter.
Pete