theDefiant1

this may not apply at all, but the fuel consumption of my dear little echo started going through the roof, up from 350ks on half to 200ks. Queried my favourite toyota monkey and she claimed that the dicount-docket fuel stations (you know who you are) sell schitenhowzen fuel that was most probably clogging the lines and filter up. At the time, I didn't see how the servos could get away with it until they replaced the fuel filter and showed to old one to me. HS. For the few cents perhaps dollar I save, I'd rather pay for fuel at a non-discount servo. Driving the rolla on fuel purchased that way has resulted in consistent economies of 400ks on half a tank.

B from Autobahndits wishes you the best. There is a meet on next saturday at 6.30pm-ish at the underground Curtin carpark.

What am I, chopped flarn?

Unless something nawty occurs, I will be there. Will be very sad. Sarah is heading back to Albury without me today. *sob*

mmm driving out from Albury I captured a happy snap of -3 on the dial. I'll post when I have a generous connection!

Saturday is no good for me - I will be in Busselton. Sunday ist good, ya. Big G, if you could sms me informing me as to what is going on, I would be greatly appreciative - I don't think i will get a chance to check email or the forum for the next few days. Cheers!

mmm my first car was an imported '86 rolla (never figured out what it was). I found this good as a young p-plater as i was finishing school and about to start uni... both places where you get dints. So an oldie but goldie car that would not upset me if it developed minor scratches or dents as opposed to a new (or sporty) car that if damaged or broken into would devastate me. I also kept it clean inside and out and still managed to, umm, pick up. And always remember to put sealed plastic bags under your seat for those friends who have too much to drink ;) I miss that car...

Deja vu... The nasty answer: drive past a few cameras and determine when they flash. They will post you a letter telling you how fast you were going. This was previously discussed with respect to Echos and Yari (plural for yarises, Rob?) Experience answer: I too have driven at the legal speed as displayed by my GPS thingy (with my dash speed being +10km/hr), past many many police radars and laser and never had a problem. I'm sick with a headache and sore joints. So is Sarah. I need someone to take care of me.

I have it on my shift light write up check out workshop or my postings

Out of a Celica, Camry, Echo and Rolla, the Rolla hatch has the most room in the back, particularly when you flip the rear seats down. I bought a whole bunch of things from officeworks, including a chair floormat and the chair itself, and it would only fit into the rolla. It's very versatile. And this coming from someone who year ago refused point blank to drive a hatchback!

Yokine Reserve? I can walk!

Buttons aren't toys.

I don't think even a radar would pick it up! Ninnnnja

Back in Perth now after a very uneventful drive (fuel consumption average = 8.5L/100km, lugging a few 100kg in the back). Overtook a road train as it went over road debris and lost a bit of paint on the passenger side - will need professional fixing :( Just letting y'all know that my access to the net is pretty poor (dail-up sometimes works), and broadband does not seem to be an option ATM. Thank you to those who have PM'd me with info - all answers at this point in time are 'no' as I have to patch the paintwork. I do check emails, so if you need me for anything, PM me and I will be notified. Chat to you then!

Another question to keep in mind is how much weight the shelf can handle (keeping in mind have little idea of the weight of the system). The shelf in my SpEcho has been known to shift a little, and once came flying off. I would recommend that you incorporate a junction box so that should the need arise to remove the shelf, it is easier. Can't tell you about the outputs on the unit - I took mine out about 2 hours after getting the car, BUT I do know the dash mounted speakers are extremely weak, and should either be replaced or unplugged from the unit if the unit is replaced.

Is the UK law necessarily applicable here, or are HIDs simply illegal here as well?

Damn, I have got to learn how to do that. Is it difficult fibreglassing (aside from the inherent dangers and annoyingness if you get it on nakes skin)?

So I have just been told by someone who has just been there - his words were "Go if you want to look at buildings..." Ummmm, no. Not really. A few changes to the plans: we have decided to forego Adelaide, and will be heading straight across, albeit at a gentler pace than we have done in the past (We drove from Albury to Perth in little over 2 days). The route is now: Albury --> Renmark --> Pt Augusta --> Ceduna --> Norseman --> Coolgardie (pass) --> Perth (this does not indicate stops) We will stop along the way when we need or want to. So th question changes to "what can be done or seen along the way?" One thing I did notice was Alligator Gorge in SA. Looks like a nice stop and stretch). The Bight we have done before, and will most probably do again if it's open. If there aren't any whales Dylan, I will strip down, hop in the drink and quickly do an impersonation of one. Sarah said she would do the Nullabor Nymph streak across the road, but i'm not hopeful. Something about it being too cold. If there's anything else you guys know of, please share it - this will most probably be the last journey for a while.

mmm first pic is traditional, and most aesthetically pleasing! I like the dark looks...

Stencil MPH onto your existing face???

A CV boot failure on an '05 stivo with ~15000km on the clock. No signs of impact damage. Why does this happen to me? Not to mention this morning I had the car up on the supplied jack, was about to put the spare on (had a slow leak puncture), and that failed too. The convex nature of the door pushed me away (so i believe) before 1200kg of car fell down taking a nice divot out of the concrete floor in the garage. Had to get Bob Jane in for a call out - the car was going nowhere. May tomorrow bring a better day.

That is beautiful - ripe for a rally.

Hiya Boz - please share your info with me. I'm heading back to WA, and too would like to know what is out there.

cos there are people crazier than us? Woooosaaaaah!