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Yeah Scottish cars do seem to fare worse I suppose that may contribute to them being slightly cheaper generally and the Midlands cars do seem to last longer. It seems a slightly inexact science cos yeah the well used 'hammered' ones do sometimes appear to be better which may ironically make them better purchases on older cars, maybe it's the renewed airflow drying them out not letting water sit etc. If yours is a weekender sly you maybe want to weigh up where you park it when yours is sorted.

I've just squirted stuff in thro the drain holes on the older ones they can rust but like under the sill covers sometimes it helps to drill one of the holes a bit bigger to get the applicators in u can take the doorcards off but can be a bit of a pain to get back on there mite be an easier way tho e.g. removing the handle/screw holes? but I haven't tried that

Bit of a topic for debate here, but generally hypothetically what sort of tips mite anyone have for spotting a non rusty car/celica?I My initial tuppenys worth!! Scotland seems to b a rustier hotbed/belt. Be wary of low milers. Obviously check mot history for signs also btw would any one rule out previous rusty brake pipes as a precautionary precursor? Get one of those camera on a stethoscope thingys and insert it into the sills with the top cover removed as well as the osr subframe. Anyone else with any more experience have any other useful hacks/ideas on the subject?

No thanks I'll have a look in there cheers for that

Hiya anyone know the easy/easiest way to manipulate photos/pictures to see what design ideas/colour change s will potentially look like before implementation?!!

V interesting that pal cheers

Oh rite is that like a wash n wax shampoo but with like a polymer type coating instead of wax that's interesting have u got a link for something like that?

I tried a couple of the abundant cheap Chinese specials a while back 9H MrFix etc for a starter and they do seem to have done something I've not really paid too much attention to it and it's hard not to be psychosomatic over it but it does appear to be very hydrophobic, much better than wax at a comparable price appearing to be easier to clean and slightly shinier I don't know what the active ingredient s are but I assume either something similar or just a much cheaper version maybe like rain x or something, anyway applied it myself pretty quickly and easily, not half as shiny or magical as claimed unsurprisingly and I don't know how long it may last but would use again instead of wax as it does seem quite protective or upgrade to a proper ceramic so it's interesting to hear about some of the proper brands and how shiny/glossy they appear and whether you've all applied them yourselves and what they've cost?

Just to add to your dilemma lol https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-celica-red-edition/1326188481 https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/-limited-edition-2005-toyota-celica-blue-140bhp-1.8-16v-motd-3keys-/1326404740

Lol v impressive i usually tow an mot failure breaker car behind me just in case i need any impromptu spares

i usually like to travel lite with minimum load but I do like to tinker when I'm about too and also in case of any eventuality s what minimum tools would you recommend carrying in the boot I can't remember whether my gen 7 came with a tool kit but I'll have removed it anyway?

It looks like you ve left the toothpaste on them there lol

Cheers for your input G yeah brakes is usually a good bartering opportunity for a cheap diy upgrade.. What about tips on spotting a modern oil burner particularly on pre-facelifts?

Bit of a general discussion one this one I'm just curious to pick other more superior opinions on here!! What sort of mileage/ and/or age do people find maintenance type costs rise on celicas/Toyotas/generally? Backdrop: was playing with the idea of also trying to pickup a cheap preface mk3 mr2 post summer to play with too but interested in people's opinions generally I've had v high milers some with motorway in the past trouble and corrosion free till scrapped and some lower milers but not quite perfect, my own gen 7 s gone 120-140k with me with not a huge history and I've just had the usual common things rectified (tho thinking a clutch change can't be far away) What sort of things do people particularly look for on high milers/older cars? PS.apols not posted for a while been busy but still reading.

You could try haggling a bit with them but they're good prices Imo

Cheers, and now just one more thing can anyone recommend a good chiropractor!! Think it d be easier trying to remove the pistons through the spark plug oles!!

Hey cheers for the tips guys I'll try them just trying to fit on tsport metal-like pedals you see gotta be one simplist but most awkward mods incidentally does anyone know how the gen 7 pedal foot-rest fits in and out as well?

I'm just trying to re fit the rubber pedal covers back onto my pedals anybody got any tips on how to complete this seemingly near impossible task!!

What's the story and valuation of it Tiddles, not that experienced in this recently but didn't it use to be argue the toss and negotiate with them on their valuation of it eg FSH, any pictures/condition, bills, ccuk membership etc similar car ads, and hopefully accept their 3rd elevated offer?

Yeah I ve noticed it yeah could take a look at it see if its in the realms of my capabilities whereabouts r u around newton I do go near there fairly regularly n have u got any other spare bits too at the same time b good to have a ganders at your GT too send me a pm gez

Hiya pal these are the sort of thing I was looking at they're quite thin on the ground now but used to b popular I'd defo have something similar doesn't have to b an exact replica or anything just a similar shape, that really suits the car i think, u can stick on the back was considering having a go myself but I'm a bit of an amateur u mite well get a few other takers for em too https://www.celicahobby.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/18561/spoiler-roof-spoiler-install.html

Cheers for that info we could do with some moneysupermarket like comparison sight with the Toyota dealers or maybe confused dot com mite b more appropriate!,

Right cheers I assume that's the product code is it ?cheers for the rectification the nice swans just the Mancunian phrase of nice one I rejigged thought it was appropriate

Bump still trying to work out how to post properly not used to this internet lark

Excellent taste pal it ll suit my silver and blue 2 tone to a (Mr!!) T can I ask u was it a Manchester dealer and how much can u remember? Gez