Confused!!

terceldude · Post by **terceldude** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:41 pm

Does the 1986 European version of the Tercel 4WD Wagon have a rear fog lamp or anything? Does it have Sport Seats? If not, am I thinking of the Australian version, maybe? Yo. :blink: :huh:

shogun · Post by **shogun** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:36 pm

dunno :huh:

Typrus · Post by **Typrus** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:03 pm

Rear fogs? I dunno if any had that, but it'd be nice to get some more lumens into that backup light (though it does beat the hell out of our Geo's backup light)
I think the German version had sport-seats. Lemme look at my brochure real quick........

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(I forgot just how sexy that German car looks....)

Looks as though it wasn't standard, and I can't read enough Deutsch to see if it was optional. But that front bumper and airdam are sure eyecandy.

Post by **ARCHINSTL** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:05 pm

The bumper/dam are pretty cool.
I'll work on translating the brochure. but the page heading is something similar to "How your Tercel can appear, you can design it to your taste".
I noticed this lack of light last night; oddly, it was never a factor in my then-new'83; could it be my eyes have changed? Of course, it was also quite an improvement compared to the vision available of that car's predecessor, a '69 VW Bus
It should not be a big deal to just add a light or two below the rear bumper. Maybe there is even a way to install some in the bumper itself, although that would be for more daring folk than me.
Tom M.

tercelcalgary · Post by **tercelcalgary** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:51 pm

ii speak german fluently, the text says that they had a winch for say that was a bolt on system for the bumper
thats awesome

OZ Rob · Post by **OZ Rob** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:52 pm

:blink: :blink: I want mine to look just like that

Gasoline Fumes · Post by **Gasoline Fumes** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:54 pm

I think all cars in Europe have a red rear fog lamp. On the Tercels, it's on the plate trim piece along with the backup light.

Typrus · Post by **Typrus** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:14 pm

Heh... Mein Deutsch ist SLECHT.. SEHR slecht. I only completed 2 years of Deutsch. I have to wait till next year for my third.

takza · Post by **takza** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:29 am

ARCHINSTL wrote: I noticed this lack of light last night; oddly, it was never a factor in my then-new'83; could it be my eyes have changed?

During WWII, pilots used bilberry jam to improve their night vision.

Eatpants · Post by **Eatpants** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:10 am

that is a BEAUTIFUL tercel, wow

Post by **ARCHINSTL** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:23 am

During WWII, pilots used bilberry jam to improve their night vision.

I had never heard of either bilberries or the jam's properties before, despite being a Battle of Britain buff. Two short Googles on the subject are informative:
<a href='http://www.paghat.com/bilberry-vision.html' target='_blank'>http://www.paghat.com/bilberry-vision.html</a>
<a href='http://my.webmd.com/content/article/11/1668_50777' target='_blank'>http://my.webmd.com/content/article/11/1668_50777</a>

While I would like to take heart from takza's note, I fear the difference from 1983 to 2005 is the encroachment of age...
Tom M.

Post by **ARCHINSTL** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:25 am

Re the German Tercel offering:
What is that longitudinal bar at the roofline? A form of roof rack / tie-down bar?
Actually, that seems to make the car look longer, and kinda de-emphasizes the high roof line. Much more attractive than the USA rack, but possibly less functional.
Do any of you French owners have this type?
Also, first I've seen in a blackish color - if the AC is ever operable again, Goldie may become Blackie...but a big part of the more aggressive countenance may be the bumper/dam.
Tom M.