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Welcome to the CLUB126UK Forum => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Henmiester on March 04, 2014, 08:52:27 AM

Title: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on March 04, 2014, 08:52:27 AM

Hi everyone, thought I would introduce myself after a long time lurking.  Just acquired a 1990 126 BIS for my son. It will be his first car, he's wanted one since the first time he saw one in Poland. This site has been invaluable when looking for a BIS, what to look out for etc.  The car only has 8,000 miles ? on it, apart from some small rust under the front lip of the bonnet the rest of the car is clean and tidy. It's taxed and tested so ready to use straight away.  Having never driven one before I realise the brakes are not the best, need to plan a head for any braking.  My son has a few plans insurance permitting, but I think once we get her home that we'll be looking at getting a front disc brake conversion, electronic ignition and possibly electronic fuel pump to make the car more reliable. I'm good with a set of spanners but no good at welding. Took the whole family to look at her when we first saw her. The whole family smiled and laughed.  don't think any other car has had that effect on them before.  Simon.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: essex southend on March 04, 2014, 08:55:59 AM

Hi,  I am a recent owner of a 126 although I have wanted one for a long time,  I imported mine from Poland and have had a few issues that have/are being sorted out.

Good Luck  Ray

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: markymarc on March 04, 2014, 09:08:16 AM

Welcome.  They do indeed make you smile and when you drive them. I hope you all enjoy the experience

Marc.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on March 04, 2014, 11:00:03 AM

Hi, thanks guys. Looking forward to driving it. My son is biting at the bit to get behind the wheel.  Reminds me when I had a beetle, every time you passed another on the road they waved back at you. Will post some pictures when it arrives.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: DeVilleChris on March 04, 2014, 07:15:06 PM

Hello, welcome to the forums!!

I'm in Halifax so you're not too far away!!

The Yorkshire Hub is getting bigger!!!

Soon we will take over the world! *kind of*

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Bar Vitelli on March 04, 2014, 07:38:51 PM

Hi Simon, congratulations on your 126!

I'm in Halifax too so let us know when you are up and running and let's see if we can all meet up!

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on March 04, 2014, 08:18:08 PM

Thanks. Yes would be good to meet other 126 owners. Never seen more than one at a time in the uk.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Kowalski on March 04, 2014, 08:31:28 PM

Enjoy your 126, welcome and don't forget some photos.

Can't get enough of 126 pictures... :D

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Bar Vitelli on March 04, 2014, 08:36:42 PM

Well, there's at least 8 I can think of in Halifax...maybe more if Chris has been on ebay recently!  ;D

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: DeVilleChris on March 04, 2014, 08:55:45 PM

hahaha shh, giving away my plans!

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Pete126 on March 04, 2014, 09:45:52 PM

Hi Simon :welcome to the club, When we get the hour back this month we'll organise to meet up at the Hot Rod and Classic in Leeds ;D

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on March 07, 2014, 04:05:47 PM

Hi everyone. Got the car today. Took it for a quick spin. Couldnt stop laughing. These 126's are so fun to drive.  No stereo fitted not even a speaker. But who needs one when there so much fun. Started on a list of little jobs that need sorting, tidying up. Polished the bonnet came up like new. Going to do the rest of the car this weekend. Will post some photos my son took today bit later on.  Im definitely up for a meet in leeds. 

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on March 10, 2014, 08:24:31 PM

Hi some photos we took first day we got her.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: chad123 on May 19, 2014, 12:05:25 AM

Welcome nice  car

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Amateb8 on May 24, 2014, 10:22:18 PM

Hello and welcome to the Forum. I bought mine over five years ago now, I think, how time flies. It was and still is the best buy ever. Every time I go for a drive, I tell myself, as I start the engine, the adventure begins!

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: Henmiester on May 25, 2014, 08:46:41 AM

Thanks. Everyone. Its the most fun car I've owned. Just getting the head skimmed next week so she hopefully be up and running then. Bought an old engine to play with off ebay that needs some work. But for a tenner cant go wrong. Simon.

Title: Re: Hello, New owner of a 1990 BIS from West Yorkshire
Post by: chad123 on June 05, 2014, 09:56:48 PM

Welcome to the forum  :D