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by Mattel
Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:28 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: can I replace 84 carb with 83 reconditioned?
Replies: 7
Views: 2497

Hi from Melbourne Australia I'd first like to say thanks to all that have helped me in the past on this forum. Due to the strength of it..I've bought a new (to me) Terc! it's an '84 SR5 with A/C, Sump Guard, 12 stacker CD player and the clencher to the sale 'the power sunroof'. Love to post some sho...
by Mattel
Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:13 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4wd Lifts
Replies: 10
Views: 3579

Thanks for that info Ted Love to see that Artwork.. and the specs for the Downey suspension mods I wonder if we can get enough people together for a short production run.. would that bring the cost down? p.s how do I upload to the Gallery is there a thread I haven't found somewhere on this forum? Ch...
by Mattel
Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:53 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Air Conditioning vs Gas Mileage
Replies: 8
Views: 3670

I drove up to Queensland and back from Melbourne 2 summers ago after just getting the A/C regassed it was 37-40 degrees outside and we ran the A/C on econ after 10minutes on normal. Over a return distance of over 3,500 kms with 90% freeway driving at 100kph we averaged 8.5 litres per 100km with A/C ...
by Mattel
Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Other cars similar to ours?
Replies: 54
Views: 20913

I'm looking to update my rusty roofed '83 which is starting to look really tatty and rust all through the roof (what the hell) with something more modern! I did rent a Subaru Forester recently when I went to West Oz and even though the rental agreement said no off road we took this little thing ever...
by Mattel
Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: New Rear Air Springs for Tercel 4wd
Replies: 2
Views: 1496

<a href='http://www.oppositelock.com/detail.asp?dxdeptid=5&cxcatid=41&ixkey=2642' target='_blank'>http://www.oppositelock.com/detail.asp?dxd...d=41&ixkey=2642</a> these guys have air springs for the rear of the wagon, not sure of price or adjustablility of the things though! Mattel
by Mattel
Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: French Meet
Replies: 18
Views: 11030

Hi all,

Found this on the web.. but beware it's almost 20meg.. use your works broadband if you can, enjoy!

<a href='http://www.4rouesmotrices.com/html/img/ ... l_clip.mpg' target='_blank'>http://www.4rouesmotrices.com/html/img/ ... lip.mpg</a>
by Mattel
Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:30 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: My Baby
Replies: 12
Views: 6325

I'm over in WA next week.. Be watching out for ya on the road.. If only Mad Max (the Road warrior) had one like yours
Have a good Chrissy!
Matt
by Mattel
Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:02 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Baldy's Turtle
Replies: 7
Views: 3770

G'day Baldy, Clean looking machine! I'm coming to live in England for a year or so soon and will be travelling to Morrocco and a month in France chasing the surf. As I've know these cars pretty well now I'm wondering what I could expect to pick a reasonable Tercel up for?.. they must be pretty rare ...
by Mattel
Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:33 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Ciggy lighter not working
Replies: 4
Views: 1911

Hi IcE Is there a more temporary way around this as I'm not going to get time to take this into the electric workshop or get parts can I attach the end of the adaptor to the earth and the prongs that stick out the sides to a power lead? I will aim for a more permanant solution on return from South A...
by Mattel
Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How many have more than 1 car?
Replies: 19
Views: 7636

One Tercel and One restored 1958 Lambretta series 2 motor scooter with electronic ignition and 12v lighting for innercity work which does about 100mpg. (dodgy metric conversion)

Also a mountain bike for anywhere the Turtle doesn't want to take me!
by Mattel
Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:53 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Ciggy lighter not working
Replies: 4
Views: 1911

Got to drive 500miles to Adelaide from Melbourne (Aus) on Thurs and wan't to power my ipod through the cigerette lighter.. I have the ipod adaptor but the cigerette lighter doesn't worked.. replaced/checked kick panel fuses (footwell) and under bonnet. all seem OK.. is there another fuse that I may ...
by Mattel
Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Praise Toyota
Replies: 9
Views: 3102

Hey Guys, Congrats on such a great forum! Now that we have a decent size online community has anyone thought of putting an "official" email through to Toyota in japan to say thanks/ask them questions/see when they are going to make a "retro" version of these cars/ get some more s...
by Mattel
Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel Vid on web
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

<a href='http://www.monstertruck.com.au/video.html' target='_blank'>http://www.monstertruck.com.au/video.html</a>

Hey Guys,
check out these guys home video website under the Tercel section .. I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry.

Enjoy

Matt
by Mattel
Tue Aug 17, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Meet
Replies: 30
Views: 18534

I just bought 2 second hand Headlights (melted the old ones with 100watt globes..oops!) for $80 AUS each The clear side lights were $20.00 each extra. Because we drive on the Left, Australian Headlights would be angled to the left of the road though and probably be illegal in the U.S. as they would ...