The little things that you would fettle
Discussion
...if you were so inclined.
For me, the Mk 1 Tuscan is the most intriguing and individual of the Wheeler cars. It just feels like it was made for an alien, in a good way.
There are things which I would upgrade or change though, given the chance. Perhaps because the design is so timeless, it could do with just a few enhanced bits of equipment or toolware to bring it into the current age seamlessly.
Integral sat nav
USB outlet
Engine start button
Better cabin lighting
Under-door lights
Hinged bonnet
LED lights all round, including headlights
Less carpet, more leather/ other tactile materials
Better stock music system
Better fastening system for the rear screen
Something to prevent the roof seals wearing down when the roof is set on the ground
High level brake light
Two-stage hinge on the doors
.. anything you would add to this?
For me, the Mk 1 Tuscan is the most intriguing and individual of the Wheeler cars. It just feels like it was made for an alien, in a good way.
There are things which I would upgrade or change though, given the chance. Perhaps because the design is so timeless, it could do with just a few enhanced bits of equipment or toolware to bring it into the current age seamlessly.
Integral sat nav
USB outlet
Engine start button
Better cabin lighting
Under-door lights
Hinged bonnet
LED lights all round, including headlights
Less carpet, more leather/ other tactile materials
Better stock music system
Better fastening system for the rear screen
Something to prevent the roof seals wearing down when the roof is set on the ground
High level brake light
Two-stage hinge on the doors
.. anything you would add to this?
Why does your stock lighter seem white? Mine is aluminium and brass, looks quite bespoke AFAIC.
Anyway, I'm going to have a go at popping most/ all of the stuff on my list onto my Tuscan over the next few weeks.
Will do a progress report in due course with pics, if anyone is interested.
Anyway, I'm going to have a go at popping most/ all of the stuff on my list onto my Tuscan over the next few weeks.
Will do a progress report in due course with pics, if anyone is interested.
Light n Hairy said:
Why does your stock lighter seem white? Mine is aluminium and brass, looks quite bespoke AFAIC.
Anyway, I'm going to have a go at popping most/ all of the stuff on my list onto my Tuscan over the next few weeks.
Will do a progress report in due course with pics, if anyone is interested.
It's painted/coloured silver but very obviously plastic against the alloy switchgear. Mine is one of the rarer ones with the all Alu-alloy option over brass.Anyway, I'm going to have a go at popping most/ all of the stuff on my list onto my Tuscan over the next few weeks.
Will do a progress report in due course with pics, if anyone is interested.
Oh yes, I would like a 6 speed gearbox please, gets a bit confusing swapping between my 2 manual cars, especially when reverse on the Tuscan is where 6th is on the Mini and you're on autopilot
Edited by Speed 3 on Tuesday 16th May 09:11
Speed 3 said:
Oh yes, I would like a 6 speed gearbox please, gets a bit confusing swapping between my 2 manual cars, especially when reverse on the Tuscan is where 6th is on the Mini and you're on autopilot
Bingo!Indeed, I felt the lack of sixth gear most when touring in Yerp. The long A roads in France became a little wearing; the engine could easily handle a sixth gear.
Don't know of anyone who has done this most useful of mods to their Tuscan. If anyone has, I would be glad to learn what they did.
Oh and another one; better upper bonnet catches. It's an enormous faff slipping fingers underneath the bonnet to release the springs, especially when pressing the bonnet down to get a precise fit. There must be an easier way; perhaps the race-style bonnet clips, but they look a bit naff because on road cars you see them mostly on 1.4 Civics. Will have a think...
TravelsVeryRapid said:
Same here.
{..re. not needing a sound system]Fair enough for some but there are two issues that arise for the rest of us.
1. On longer journeys eg when touring, the brain starts to get narked after the initial hour of elation from the sonorous rasping. A quieter hum is acceptable, along with keeping the brain interested on longer or more dutiful highway straights.
2. For some others like me, the din of the engine is only ever enhanced by a battle with a banging soundtrack. The car is a visceral experience (TM); blasting out 'Take the Power Back' or 'Shoot to Thrill' is a blatant and easy way to take the drive to bone-rattling euphoria. A decent sound system has a hope of participating in this battle at good volume with quality intact.
Edited by Light n Hairy on Monday 5th June 11:30
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