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Senior moment. Did not see where uhu lives. Looks like a trip to Essex then. I live north of the Thames in South Woodford which is why I spotted you in Tottenham last week. paul c

Get a V8. Best tow car I have ever had. Went to France this year and got 175 miles from a full LPG tank towing a 1700 kg twin axle caravan at 60mph. I have had a stainless steel complete exhaust system fitted which means I get about 173 miles per LPG fill up, which costs £54, which is all in...

I was driving home last night through Tottenham, 5.00pm ish, when I spotted a cool 100 in blue with AT tyres and a spare wheel mounted on the back. The driver even waved and acknowledged me as we passed. Yes I do believe it was the one and only Dark Dude. It was only when we had passed and I...

Just seen this post in time as both my keys are shot and the wife's Yaris keys are following suit. Where do you get the keys cut once you have the blanks uHu as this would resolve my problem on both cars. Thanks paul c

Air con sign is flashing on and off, engine revs ready for pump to start but it does not work. Computers have been used with Toyota software but the flashing will not stop. Its now been booked into Toyota for a diagnostic check at £144. Paul

Had my air con re-gassed but found 2 leaks. Parts ordered and fitted. System re-gasssed and leaks cured. The problem now is that the air conditioning still does not work. Is there something that needs to be reset so the system will work? Thanks Paul

My 53 plate V8 needed a new exhaust. Toyota wanted £3000 for a complete system. After posting on here it became very clear that a stainless steel system was the way to go and that Charlie at Pro Speed in Cardiff was the man to do it. So last Wednesday we left London at 5.00 am for the drive to...

I sold my 80 in Jan 2013, due to getting a V8 100, with 303 MILES on the clock. It was my daily driver and was still hauling my twin axle caravan and 3500 kg Ifor Williams trailer. A special moment when 300,000 was reached

In the end I bought the first V8 100 I looked at and picked it up on 1/1/13. Its a 53 plate face lift with a 5 speed and had done 109,000 miles. An LPG conversion, £2,000, had been done 2.5 years previously at 60,000 miles and a flashlube system was fitted at the same time. Its the best car I...

My last cruiser, a 4.2 diesel 80, was an auto and so is my 100. Best thing I ever did was going to auto's. Smooth and seamless gear changes. Fantastic when towing especially now I have a 5 speed box. Go and try one. You might be surprised! paul c

Ok John this is what Charlie at Prospeed has quoted to do. Supply and fit a complete manifold back stainless steel exhaust system including 2 x200cpsi cats. This comes with a lifetime guarantee and will take a working day to complete between Monday to Friday. It is a fixed price including VAT...

Thank you Gav, Jon and Ryan for your helpful replies. It looks like a trip to Cardiff is going to be booked in the near future so Charlie can work his magic. Thanks again for everyone's help. I will let you know how I get on. Paul c

Yes I enjoyed the scenery. It looks so unspoilt. Paul c

Ok an update. Charlie at Prospeed in Cardiff is the only one to email me back with a price. It is in my opinion a very good price and it is a fixed price. He is pricing to put on 2 sport cats but when I read back through some old posts I noticed that Jon had had some issues with the cats that...

I had my 80 for 11.5 years. Bought my V8 100 in January 2013 and plan on keeping it a minimum of 10 years.

Thanks for the response so far. I will get in touch with ProSpeed and Westcoast and will let you all know. DarkDude if we can do a deal that helps us both that will be great. Paul c

I have found a company near Heathrow called Profusion Customs who are agents and importers of Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust systems. Spoke to a guy called Raj for 25 minutes about a complete system for my V8. If you look at their web site they are used to working on expensive cars, £220,000...

Hi Dark Dude I'm near Tottenham and can provide a jump start if required. Paul c

Thanks for the advice so far. Forgot to say that Mr T's price needed to have VAT added and fitting which is pushing it to £3000!! Ouch So far stainless is the way to go. By the way Clive I love the pictures of your 80's stainless exhaust. A work of art. Thanks thelostscott for flagging up the...

While away on holiday my car went to my mechanic for some routine servicing. Its a 4.7 V8 and he has found it needs a new exhaust system. A Toyota one is £2200. He looked at pattern exhausts but no one makes a complete one. Has anyone else found a pattern system or are there other options ie. a...

At last I have returned the Aygo and have got the cruiser back. It has had a brand new tailgate fitted, sprayed and all the original glass and trim put back. Looks OK although it is harder to shut, you have to slam it. Only concern is the landcruiser badge may not be stuck on that well. Time...

Well had a call today from Mr T to say that my car might be finished next Tuesday. This means I will have the shopping trolley for another 4 days! By the way this automatic Aygo is not that cheap to run. £20 to do 100 miles. Paul c

I forgot to say mine also has a flash lube system fitted which I understand is a must for peace of mind. Paul c

I have only had my 53 plate face lift V8 since 1/1/13. Had no issues when cold and you are right in the summer it switches over quicker. I am lucky that I have 2 LPG garages within 3 miles so no issues in filling up. Mine was already converted and is a multipoint system and has the certificate...

Well the cruiser went of to Hills (my local Toyota dealer) yesterday to have its tailgate done. They had priced to spray both bumpers and tail board but as they estimated £1800,!!!!!!!!, to do the additional damage repair work this will have to be done somewhere else. My courtesy car is a 5 door...

You are correct chadr the dealer had not sold me the car. I am the third owner. When I first rang the dealer the response was that I would have to pay, but I pointed out what members on this forum had said and had achieved. He then put me through to the body shop who said bring it down to have...

Took my 9.5 year old V8 to my local toyota dealer, Hills of Woodford, and asked them about resolving the rust issues on the tailgate. Rang them after 4weeks and have had the repairs autherised. I will even get a courtesy car as they want it for 5 days! A real result thanks to this forum and the...

I agree with John the AHC is fantastic. The other week I gave my aged parents, they are in their 80's, their first ride in my V8. My mum who never coments on cars remarked on how smooth and comfortable the ride was. To top this my wife who never can sleep in a car now can and does. I love it...

Took my 100 in to the body shop to get a price for having the front bumper sprayed. They informed me that the front inner wheel arches are missing which means the fog lights get soaked every time it rains. Could anyone show me a picture of their front inner wheel arch ? Is this something I will...

I bought a 53 plate V8 with a 5 speed wiggle box , 109000 miles , and LPG conversion for £11600. Mine has a few more marks on bumpers , which I will get sprayed , and needs the alloys refurbished. Apart from that in very good condition. I went from a 4.2TD 80 series 4 speed and the differece is...

Hello John As you know I got a V8 with LPG conversion on 1st Jan. Typically I will get 200 miles for about £52. I wonder what size tank you have got and at what speed you drive at. Over Easter I was towing my 1800kg twin axle van at 60ish and did 100 miles for £24. Thats roughly 28mpg price...

Wow! What a great looking truck. Love the build up pictures and the countryside in the background. How old is it and how long did you spend restoring it. I really like the lower panel between the cab and the back wheel. Did you paint it or did a shop spray it. paul c ps Do you use it as a...

Ok Jon. Thanks for that. Will pass that on to the mechanic. Paul c

Cheers for that Zeusv8. That makes sense and removes a worry. Next time it happens I will do as you say. ps Hope you find a buyer for your V8 Paul c

Warren you are a life saver. Have just been out to the cruiser and found the button you refer to. I have pressed it and he-presto it works again. When I got the car it did not come with a handbook and I had not touched that button but the mechanic must have . THANKYOU VERY MUCH Paul

As the title really. The battery was disconnected and now when I turn the radio on the ariel only goes up 3", or 75mm, turn the radio off and it retracts. Have tried the CD player, it works fine. Is there a reset for this or has my areial broke as my mechanic is suggesting? :icon-exclaim:

Ok I have had my V8 a couple of months now and am really enjoying it. I love the sound and speed of it but there appears to be an issue! When I accelerate hard from pulling away and pick up speed there is a buzzer that sounds and a red light flashes instead of a green one. The only way to make...

Hello everyone Have this fault code come up POO57 Heater cicuit low! Any thoughts on how to resolve it?

Hi Rick Took my cruiser back to the garage and had the code read. The code is POO57 Heater circuit low. Anyone know what this means? While in the garage the battery was dissconnected and now the ariel only goes up 3". As you say we will get there.

Hi Rick My 53 plate V8 has got the same fault. The previous owner had changed one cat and had put on a non toyota lambda sensor on it. This was changed yesterday for a toyota one whilst it was having a cam belt change. Result! I left my mates independant garage, the codes had gone off the...

Have now listed this on Ebay. Loads of pics. Have had one offer of £2300. Paul

Hi Pete Your description of handling is spot on. My road things are 275/65/18 and are going to have to go as well. I must put some pictures of my V8 up soon! Never enough hours in a day. Oh well.

Thanks Pete I am probably going to fit 285/75/18 B F Goodrich Allterrains as I have had good service from them in the past. Has the ride been affected having fitted the coopers? Paul

Nice looking truck. What make and size of tyres are you running? Has your car modded suspension to accomodate tyres? Paul c

Ok my 53 plate V8 has grand trek AT's fitted on 18" rims. Am thinking of BFG AT's as I have had great service from them over the last 10 years on my previous 80. Have read quite a bit about tyres on this forum. Will 285/65r18 be a good size to fit without any alterations and will this alter...

Hello Dark Dude Yes I found that BRC service centre today on line. Thanks for the warning. OG Will talk to Tinley Tech. Cheers

Hello Clivehorridge I agree with your answer but the question was relating to my 53 Plate V8! 100. Sorry if I had not made that clear. Thanks Jon Now that you mention it it may be the centre difflock button as it shows 2 axles with a X in the middle. So if thats the case ATRAC is on all the...

Have now done 460 miles of mixed driving since new years day. 90 miles high speed. Stop start driving into London with 4 adults and all my tools (10 mile journey) 5 days. Pulling my loaded ifor williams trailer (2500 kg) into london and back. Pulling my 1800kg twin axle caravan round the M25...

As stated before I had an 80 series. When going down or up snow covered hills I would engage low range and difflocks. Have not got handbook yet so my question is this. When low range is engaged do I have the ATRAC button pushed in as well? Can ATRAC be used in high range? Thanks in advance for...

Dark Dude It has a BRC Sequent Plug and Drive system fitted at 2 1/2 years ago when the car had done 47,000 miles. Will have to check what flash lube system is fitted. The car has now done 109,000 miles and the previous owner was having the same system fitted to an 05 V8 with lower miles. He...