mookaloid
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 12:17 PM |
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Lada making a comeback to uk
story on the bbc linky
quote from story comments
"The Lada 4x4 was my very first car... it traumatised me so much that I haven't driven since."
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 12:32 PM |
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quote:
keen to reintroduce a new and improved version of the Lada
well that shouldnt be too hard to acheive
ETA - Is it just me or does the Riva not look all that bad?
[Edited on 11-5-10 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Bumble
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 12:45 PM |
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Speedy....it's just you!!
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
ETA - Is it just me or does the Riva not look all that bad?
[Edited on 11-5-10 by speedyxjs]
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blakep82
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 03:00 PM |
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^oi, i like them too! haven't you seen the lowered riva with the fiat twin cam (i think) engine?
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T66
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 04:08 PM |
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Ive got a 1995 Niva ....
And a rebuilt Fiat 2.0 Tc in my garage...which will go in eventually.
On its first off road competition trial on part worn tyres.
Out of 30+ other vehicles I was fourth in the RTV class.
And I dropped out after 7 sections as I broke it...
Not once over winter did the Niva even look or feel like the snow we had In Northumberland was going to stop it.
Cheap parts available from Alan Bird in Cumbria...
fuel pump £8
Oil Filter £3
Ball joint £8
The only thing they do really well is drink petrol !
www.lada.co.uk
The best bit is driving past people and seeing them smiling/laughing at it...
I plan to use it to tow my Fiat 126 /trailer to events when its built.
Cool ! - "Different is good"
[Edited on 11/5/10 by T66]
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T66
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 04:14 PM |
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T66
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 04:17 PM |
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ReMan
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 04:58 PM |
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I seem to recall selling an engine out of a Renault 17 Coupe (which I wish I still had) to a bloke to fit in a Niva?
Useless trivia
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AdamR
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 05:13 PM |
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I sold my Niva a couple of years ago. Storming off road ability and with a tailwind I could squeeze 95mph out of it on motorways. Admittedly it was
slightly traumatic at those speeds, but generally one of the best/most fondly remembered cars I've owned! The 1.7i is not too bad on fuel
either, much better than the older 1.6.
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T66
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 06:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AdamR
I sold my Niva a couple of years ago. Storming off road ability and with a tailwind I could squeeze 95mph out of it on motorways. Admittedly it was
slightly traumatic at those speeds, but generally one of the best/most fondly remembered cars I've owned! The 1.7i is not too bad on fuel
either, much better than the older 1.6.
Ive seen that Niva on the Lada UK site, did you sell it to a lad called Simon ??
Sure its his...
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jlparsons
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 07:00 PM |
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Bumble, may I congratulate you on a class act avatar!
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 11/5/10 at 08:15 PM |
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I thought it was the Skoda that spawned a thousand jokes?
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AdamR
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by T66
Ive seen that Niva on the Lada UK site, did you sell it to a lad called Simon ??
Sure its his...
Possibly, though the guy I sold it to was not aware of Lada UK at the time. It's also possible that it's been sold on again.
Do you have any links? I'd love to find out what's become of "Boris"! 
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