Ok fellow members here it is..
Toniq r900..
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Very, very nice....would never have guessed that.....so what's the story behind it?
Is going to be a case of 'grin and toniq' when you drive it? :D
The story.. Lets see what The Gaffer has to say hehehehehe
Ok, think I get the picture....well before my time though!!
What????!!!!! I'm stunned and shocked but smiling very much too :o 8)
This was my first ever kit car. Chassis number 1, the car that set the Toniq stage alight, the car that inspired me to get involved with the kit car scene. The car that meant the beginning of the BKCC.
Steve, you have really pulled the rabbit out of the hat with this one mate ;D
Would love to catch up with it again one day.
Hope you have as much fun in it as I had 8)
At the time Phil I never knew.. Steve FHO as you know has been sending me links.. I however came across this Toniq. FHO done a little search on the forum and I think we were both STUNNED...
Kind of strange how life turns out.. I have read your post about this car and all the work you done and here it is :) Back to the BKCC.. Not been out in it yet.. Think a slight colour change on a few bits is needed :) :)
Quote from: fullpint on 09, July, 2016, 01:55:08 PM
At the time Phil I never knew.. Steve FHO as you know has been sending me links.. I however came across this Toniq. FHO done a little search on the forum and I think we were both STUNNED...
Kind of strange how life turns out.. I have read your post about this car and all the work you done and here it is :) Back to the BKCC.. Not been out in it yet.. Think a slight colour change on a few bits is needed :) :)
Thats great stuff Steve, what goes round comes round. Yes many a cold hour and £££s spent working on that car. Cant wait to see what you do to my old friend 8)
I will be gentle Phil but I think people will know that it may end up as my mobile colour chart, like the Mk did :)
Will keep you posted on the up-date but most of all on its travels should you wish to come and see her again :)
Quote from: fullpint on 09, July, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
The story.. Lets see what The Gaffer has to say hehehehehe
Brilliant mate, glad it arrived ok and I can't wait to see what is in effect a famous BKCC car!!! The pictures look peachy Steve, looks very, very nice indeed mate. Well done on your new aquisition 8) 8)
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 09, July, 2016, 01:34:16 PM
What????!!!!! I'm stunned and shocked but smiling very much too :o 8)
This was my first ever kit car. Chassis number 1, the car that set the Toniq stage alight, the car that inspired me to get involved with the kit car scene. The car that meant the beginning of the BKCC.
Steve, you have really pulled the rabbit out of the hat with this one mate ;D
Would love to catch up with it again one day.
Hope you have as much fun in it as I had 8)
Hahahahahahahaha!!! Nice one Phil, I knew that would make you grin from ear to ear!!!
Brilliant story eh!!! ;D ;D
Quote from: fullpint on 09, July, 2016, 01:55:08 PM
At the time Phil I never knew.. Steve FHO as you know has been sending me links.. I however came across this Toniq. FHO done a little search on the forum and I think we were both STUNNED...
Kind of strange how life turns out.. I have read your post about this car and all the work you done and here it is :) Back to the BKCC.. Not been out in it yet.. Think a slight colour change on a few bits is needed :) :)
At last, now I don't have to keep schtum any more!!! (hard for me that was :o :o ;D ;D ;D)
Quote from: fullpint on 09, July, 2016, 02:07:41 PM
I will be gentle Phil but I think people will know that it may end up as my mobile colour chart, like the Mk did :)
Will keep you posted on the up-date but most of all on its travels should you wish to come and see her again :)
Please bring her (him?) to a meeting soon Steve, after all this I can't wait to see the beastie. Great to have another BEC back in the fold too 8) 8) 8)
It's no surprise nobody guessed this correctly, it's almost too weird to be true really. Nice story though.
We seem to have lost the 'edit' function Phil, which just means my post count will go up even more :P :P
Very nice indeed! Be careful though, with the sanatogen and yeast vite don't over do the toniq. ;D
Not even taken her out yet haha, All wheels are off at the mo and sat in the Audi ready to be taken into work.. These will be ALL the same colour...
Close up the car has a fair few age related marks but these can all be sorted in time. Very happy with my blind purchase.
As for the story.. Well I still cant believe it my self... Will hopefully get to a meet VERY soon..
Very nice. I have never seen one in the flesh, but always thought it was a great design and really brought a fresh look to the seven format.
Is this your Toniq on Youtube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlfbG1fAZT4
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Quote from: fullpint on 09, July, 2016, 01:55:08 PM
At the time Phil I never knew.. Steve FHO as you know has been sending me links.. I however came across this Toniq. FHO done a little search on the forum and I think we were both STUNNED...
Kind of strange how life turns out.. I have read your post about this car and all the work you done and here it is :) Back to the BKCC.. Not been out in it yet.. Think a slight colour change on a few bits is needed :) :)
At last, now I don't have to keep schtum any more!!! (hard for me that was :o :o ;D ;D ;D)
Hahahahahahahaha!!! Nice one Phil, I knew that would make you grin from ear to ear!!!
Brilliant story eh!!! ;D ;D
You fiend, that must have been agonising waiting for my reaction!! ;D
Quote from: Vindicator on 11, July, 2016, 12:37:13 PM
Is this your Toniq on Youtube?
That is the very same one that Steve has bought. It is missing its electronic quickshift and autoblip gear change buttons on the steering wheel from when I owned it but I like the paddles 8)
Well ain't life a funny thing! Thought the Toniq had gone from the club for ever, and then Steve brings her back in to the fold :)
I remember it well Phil, and am sure Steve will do her justice ;)
Buttons are on the steering wheel now Phil.. Currently its sat in my garage. Still yet to go out in her :)
Wheels have been refurbished :) Will get the tyres mounted tomorrow and also powder the mud guard stays :) Then it can go out for a spin.. Will leave the wishbones/springs/light for the winter months..
PHIL; How do these spray can lights come apart??
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 11, July, 2016, 12:48:11 PM
You fiend, that must have been agonising waiting for my reaction!! ;D
Indeed it was Phil, but worth the wait!!!! :P
Quote from: fullpint on 11, July, 2016, 05:56:50 PM
Buttons are on the steering wheel now Phil.. Currently its sat in my garage. Still yet to go out in her :)
Wheels have been refurbished :) Will get the tyres mounted tomorrow and also powder the mud guard stays :) Then it can go out for a spin.. Will leave the wishbones/springs/light for the winter months..
PHIL; How do these spray can lights come apart??
Spotted the buttons in your pics and the video that was posted but it looked like the guy driving was just using the paddles?
There used to be a red and green button, one upshifted the other downshifted with an engine blip. Both clutch-lessly once you were moving. I wondered if the car still did that?
The lights were a real B**ch. You might see some marks around the joins, you literally have to get a thin screwdriver between the halves and pry them apart. Fashion over function there I'm afraid.
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 11, July, 2016, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 11, July, 2016, 12:48:11 PM
You fiend, that must have been agonising waiting for my reaction!! ;D
Indeed it was Phil, but worth the wait!!!! :P
Indeed it was :P ;D
Never seen one before but I agree the styling is fab. Can't wait to see it for real. I quite like the colour it's different from all the usual yellow or orange hues.
Spotted this today, looks interesting and right up your street!
Saw this today, looks interesting and right up your street!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191919724000?clk_rvr_id=1060609370631&rmvSB=true
couldn't edit so dunnit again
I did see it pop up :) Different and I guess a usefull kit :) Sorry dear you cant come out cause Ive only one seat hahaha
I saw one of these for sale last year, they do have two seats! The passenger one is hidden under the rear cover. Cool but you know it will sound dissapointing as everyone will be expecting the howl of an F1 engine :(
On second thoughts with a Kawasaki ZZR1400 @200bhp it'll sound bloody awesome enough any way!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 12, July, 2016, 06:00:32 PM
On second thoughts with a Kawasaki ZZR1400 @200bhp it'll sound bloody awesome enough any way!!!!!!!!!!!!
probably still have to 'gag' it to take it around the Coombe though :-X
Yep, for sure >:(
Cant be 100% sure but I reckon the Toniq could be below that 105db :) Think I may take it out later today or tomorrow :) With its freshly coated wheels :) :)
Great looking car!!, nice to see its come back into its original circle
Quote from: fullpint on 13, July, 2016, 07:45:38 AM
Cant be 100% sure but I reckon the Toniq could be below that 105db :) Think I may take it out later today or tomorrow :) With its freshly coated wheels :) :)
I've got sad news for you on that Steve, it needs to be below 100dB. I checked at Combe last time I was there, had a word with the sound test guys. 105dB only applies to bikes not BECs! I asked why and it's all to do with local council regs. Unfair I know but that is their ruling.
They do have so many 'loud' days a year where the limit can even be as high as 108dB but sadly it doesn't apply to kit car days, it's usually allocated to the Porsche days apparently.
So you'll have to quieten her down a fair bit if she is anywhere near 105 mate I'm afraid :( :(
Got any pics of the new-look wheels mate???
Why not make an adapter that has a bolted flange and fit it to the end of the exhaust. Then an exhaust extension, with small silencer, that fits the adapter. Use it on track days, unbolt it when you return to the road. Really can't see why regular trackdayers don't do that.
That's is totally unfair :( May be I will just remove two of the wheels then hahaha..
Steve, I used one of these https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/merlin-mild-steel-racing-muffler-m-ex-muff-4
I believe you can even try before you buy as long as one of the testers are there on the day you intend purchasing. Make sure you get a good clamp though!!
Quote from: benchmark51 on 13, July, 2016, 10:40:43 AM
Why not make an adapter that has a bolted flange and fit it to the end of the exhaust. Then an exhaust extension, with small silencer, that fits the adapter. Use it on track days, unbolt it when you return to the road. Really can't see why regular trackdayers don't do that.
I know Merlin do bolt on silencer thingies for track days Dave, sounds a bit like that. Sadly they would not fit my Tiger exhaust when it failed the noise test as it had a rolled end to the pipe. I see The Gaffer has posted a link, no doubt to what I just described!! ::)
Quote from: fullpint on 13, July, 2016, 11:10:26 AM
That's is totally unfair :( May be I will just remove two of the wheels then hahaha..
You may have to do what I have to mate and have 2 silencers, A right pain in the arse tbh swapping them just to do a track day. The track one actually sounds louder to me than the carbon road one on the ASBO but I am told it is not. They 'gave me' (their words) 100db at Combe last time due to the fact that most of the ASBO noise is engine noise not exhaust note.
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 13, July, 2016, 01:09:28 PM
Steve, I used one of these https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/merlin-mild-steel-racing-muffler-m-ex-muff-4
I believe you can even try before you buy as long as one of the testers are there on the day you intend purchasing. Make sure you get a good clamp though!!
Yeah that's the jobby but it won't go over a rolled end be warned! I guess you's either have to cut off the rolled end or get one that fits inside the rolled end instead but it would have to be damned tight as you couldn't really clamp it unless you cut a slit in it and if it is not clamped they won't let you on track. I imagine getting hit in the head by one as you come over Avon Rise at 120+mph!!! Not nice.
Or you could go to Infinity Exhausts by Junction 18 M4 Dodington, I hear they will make you whatever you want.
https://www.infinity-exhausts.co.uk/index
Quote from: fullpint on 13, July, 2016, 07:45:38 AM
Cant be 100% sure but I reckon the Toniq could be below that 105db :) Think I may take it out later today or tomorrow :) With its freshly coated wheels :) :)
Sorry to go off topic.
Looking at the last car and now this comment do you work for a company that powder coats things.
Just wondering as you are so local and my wife is probably going to buy a mini and we will want the wheels powder coated white.
Can you do this?
If so how much?
Cheers
Paul
Hi Paul; Oh yes I have my own small business :) What diameter are the wheels?
Check out my web site www.tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk or ping me an email on;
tpcs2010@live.com
Love the wording;; They say it can take upto 0-9db off.. hahaha, So you spend £48 and you could end up at the same level hehehe..
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 13, July, 2016, 01:09:28 PM
Steve, I used one of these https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/merlin-mild-steel-racing-muffler-m-ex-muff-4
I believe you can even try before you buy as long as one of the testers are there on the day you intend purchasing. Make sure you get a good clamp though!!
Yeah that is always a personal bugbear of mine too Steve, when adverts or companies claim 'up to' in their adverts!!!
I often feel like having a rant about it but I get the feeling it's just me who feels that way - glad to hear I am not alone!!! 8) ;D
Slightly hugely off topic but I had a row with a person in B & Q about weed fabric. He wanted me to spend twice as much on the better fabric because that would protect me from weeds for up to 10 years I tried to explain that the issue was the "up to" but he was insistent that the important thing was the ten years. We agreed to disagree ??? ???
Wasn't the 'up to' thing pioneered by the internet suppliers?
Quote from: jmad on 13, July, 2016, 09:32:59 PM
Slightly hugely off topic but I had a row with a person in B & Q about weed fabric. He wanted me to spend twice as much on the better fabric because that would protect me from weeds for up to 10 years I tried to explain that the issue was the "up to" but he was insistent that the important thing was the ten years. We agreed to disagree ??? ???
I agree, the term 'Up To" should be banned, especially from TV advertising - It's such a pointless phrase >:( The term 'From' is equally infuriating :(
ooo, look found another one
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Toniq r900 may well be going :( I popped her on FB just to see what interest is around.. Got two people who seem very interested with one guy coming down from Chesterfield on Friday morning to view!!! :)
Well, it catches up with us all eventually! I sometimes wonder how much I enjoy this sort of thing now, maybe a classic comfort car may be on the cards. I always liked the Triumph 2.5 pi, lost a race with one once when he nicked me for speeding :-X. Trouble is anything slightly interesting is megabucks.
The TVR chimaera is comfortable and has a roof and a heater!
Loved mine.
Actually in 4.5 years of ownership it never went wrong!!!!
Sound great
Quick enough
Go drive one
My wife didn't mine it.
She won't even go in my M K
Or sardine tin as she calls it.
Wouldn't hear what she said anyway lol ;D
As it happens I was stuck before a TVR today on the way back from a breakfast meet.. Sounded lovely and the driver looked very warm sat inside his shell :)
My wife loved going out in my Mk ..
Well the Toniq r will be collected on Monday morning, its off to the Netherlands... Same place your Cyclone went to Phil.. What a lovely guy he is.. :)
So it's out for a last outing this weekend is it? :'( :'(
Nope :( Old seats are just resting on the floor.. Could be interesting driving it on the guys trailer come Monday morning....
So what's the plan now? Got a replacement in mind? Or are you going to go roof,heater,doors route?
The Quantum fulfils my need at the mo' as it is a convenient all weather runaround and is really cheap too. I have fun in Ratbag but it is very 'now and then' and no garage ain't no fun either. I can't even work on it 'til the sun comes out and that's restricted too.
I should of got one of the two cc cyclones that were in the club.. Roof, heater,cd player and a glove box hahaha
Quote from: fullpint on 03, February, 2017, 03:35:04 PM
Well the Toniq r will be collected on Monday morning, its off to the Netherlands... Same place your Cyclone went to Phil.. What a lovely guy he is.. :)
Wow that will be two kit cars I have owned gone to the Netherlands. He his indeed a great and trustworthy guy. There wont be any left in the UK at this rate!!