CheltGirl

Well fog is pretty Autumnal

I was really hoping to see some great Autumnal photos of Celicas - where are they?? Make the most of the dry weather, find somewhere nice to drive and take a photo of your car!!

Final one of the cars by the bridge over the Llangollen Canal. No horse-drawn narrow boats that day, but the canoeists were out in force.

This is same place as above, front view, before the rainbow appeared. I know I'm breaking the rules by posting more than one photo at a time, but this kind of doesn't count because it is the view over that stone wall (not a Celica in sight!). The streams joining up as they descend the hills... .... and the sheep running away from me - note they all have long woolly tails!!

A magical moment on the Llanberris Pass in North Wales! A rainbow just for us

No idea what's what on Gen 7's - but is the top belt off?

One of thhe best things for absorbing odours is sodium bicarbonat (Baking Soda). Usually this is sprinkled on fairly liberally, worked into the item gently (maybe with a soft brush) and left overnight. Then vacuum it up. May need a couple of repeats. Has the oil staining come through the leather to the front surface? I also googled 'How to remove smell of engine oil' and a number of products came up - including the Dr Beckmann Stain Devils range. They have one for Lubricant & Grease and another for Odour Remover. Also one called StressNoMore professional strength for dried in stains and Odour Destroyer (although I have not heard of this one). Only other option is to ask an upholsterer or car trimmers for their opinion.

Sunrise at JDM Combe on Saturday I know we are only supposed to post one photo at a time, but can't resist....

If you did that, you'd have the angry villagers after you - best park next to it

I think I'd go and knock at the door and say you'll take it away for him and sort it out!

Parked under the trees at Caffeine & Machine yesterday.

I just been checking out Toyota GB Blog and they have some info on this: " This change will not affect Toyota owners with a diesel-powered vehicle. Which Toyota models can use E10 petrol? If your Toyota has a petrol engine or hybrid powertrain and was officially produced for European markets since January 1998, it will be compatible with E10 petrol. The only exceptions to this rule are the following vehicles: Toyota Avensis with 2.0-litre 1AZ-FSE engine made between July 2000 and October 2008. Toyota Avensis with 2.4-litre 2AZ-FSE engine made between June 2003 and October 2008. If your vehicle was produced before January 1998, it cannot use E10 fuel. Can you use E10 petrol in imported cars? If your car is an imported model that was not official sold in European markets, we recommend staying on E5 by using super unleaded, which has a higher octane rating. Having received queries from owners regarding specific imported models, we are investigating this further. "

Nice to see Daytona's motto on the decal - still going strong!

His and Her's two CS's after washing this evening in readiness for the Gen 5 Rally Drive in N Wales this weekend.

Great photo - and it's dry!!

I bet more famous people would wish they could talk to people naturally and just be themselves - without the other person knowing and making judgements or fawning at their feet!

What an encouraging story! Is that him coming towrds the car in your photo? We get so many people who do come up to the line of Gen 5's parked at the Ponderosa at the top of the Horseshoe Pass. I can't say I recognise him from those I've spoken to, but maybe another member will? He seems to have lost his rear bump strip judging by the two holes

There is a club member, NinjaNeil, who designs and uses 3D printers a lot, and I think he may have made a part for his car in the past. I'll message him to take a look at this thread.

We picked up the red CS after some tweaks, just in time before Christmas. Celicas reunited again

Enjoying the Autumnal view

Lovely sunny day reflecting nicely in my rear screen. The Snowdonia Rally 2020 decal was kindly provided for us all by Roly.

So you now have a pair of silver cars . Is the third going to be a Gen 5?!!

Another photo but of Angiee's car when we were convoying between the mountains in N Wales. Taken on my phone when I was co-driver (got to let hubby have a bit of fun too )

Had a great weekend driving with the Gen 5 Rally Drive in N Wales. This photo is courtesy of Tommy_tookamoto, Gen 7 CCUK member who lives fairly local to our starting point. Big thanks to him, as he joins us every year for the start to take some action shot photos of us on the Horseshoe Pass

Car prepped and patiently waiting to go for its MOT. It passed!!! Now full steam ahead in preparation for the Gen 5 Snowdonia Rally this coming weekend