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    1 hour ago, qube said:

    OriJinal 316 :)

    If only The Juice had used an E30 instead of a Ford Bronco for his police chase...

     

    Car was for sale recently ex-chch wasn't it? Didn't sell for an insane amount, was certainly cheaper than the red 316i off the top of my head.

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    Some sealant tips for next time: use turps to remove the excess sealant when it squirts out of the join between the two objects you're sealing -  it's what we use when using sikaflex and other sealants on super yachts, Wax & grease likes to eat clearcoat. Just have a tonne of paper towels at the ready, as it really does get everywhere. There's a chance you've inadvertently blocked the two drain channels in the underside of the spoiler;  not really a drama, just something to be aware of. Masking off is a good idea if you're trying to get razor straight blend lines in high visual areas, but more appropriate when you're applying sealant to objects already firmly attached to each other and you're filling a gap. Pull the tape off before the sealant begins to cure otherwise you'll pull crescents of sealant out of your nice smooth bead.

    Selleys Marineflex comes in grey and is waterproof, I've used it below the waterline for underwater lights with great results.

    I didn't see if you're using can guns, but they'll massively improve the finish straight out of the can. 3M don't make them anymore, but these are identical and you'll wonder how you managed without them.

    Tef-gel coated to the spoiler threads and around the foam washers will stop corrosion in its tracks if water does manage to track its way to the underside.

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    2 minutes ago, qube said:

    ^ is it not a whole new bootlid like the E39? does the bottom part separate?

    Plastic piece between the lights, 10 min job max. 20 if you want to clean the dust out.

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    Toyota worldwide press release; April 19, 2021

    Various news articles but pertinent points below

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    Out of the 15 upcoming electric models, Toyota made sure to mention plans to “bring electrification to the pickup truck lineup in the near future, including hybrid and BEV powertrains.”

    Toyota has previously mentioned that the next-generation Hilux would share a platform with the new Tundra and Tacoma, so we can imagine that the electrification tech would carry over from those American models.

    We'd be surprised to see an electric Hilux unveiled alongside its American brethren, but with emissions restrictions tightening internationally, it's a matter of time before it happens. 

    Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala revealed that a hybrid Hilux was expected to be part of the move that sees every Toyota model get some form of electrification.

    “We expect this trend to continue and even expand into commercials. We hope to have Hilux hybrid enter the market before the end of next year,” Lala said.

    Compare with:

    Monday The AM Show:

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    The second point I'd make is that within the next - we're hoping the next 12 to 24 months - the likes of Toyota are talking about bringing in EV utes. My hope is then people might delay their purchase in order to start building the market.

    and then Toyota have to say stuff like:

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    In confirming an electric version of its famous Hilux won't be brought into New Zealand in the next 24 months, Toyota said it's "irresponsible" to suggest customers should immediately stop buying non-electric vehicles.

    "The range and volumes of EV's needed to meet demand are simply not available, and many customers still need a vehicle to transport their family or operate their business," said Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala.

    "Battery electric technology is coming but is not quite there yet."

     

    But I'm not better than this.

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