Mk1 Uno Turbo, opened the garage after 7 years! LOADS of pix
09-10-2009, 09:18 AM
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love the old skool uno's, rapid little things,
check this out for a uno turbo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOELWoFgs3U
check this out for a uno turbo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOELWoFgs3U
09-10-2009, 09:35 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
this has brought back some memories of mine that i had 12 years ago done loads to it and for what they are they are as fast as f**k and so much fun , if i remember right i think there booked top speed is about 130 mph depending on where you read it and they will run loads of boost all day long,lots of fun for little money
10-10-2009, 04:14 PM
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love the old skool uno's, rapid little things,
check this out for a uno turbo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOELWoFgs3U
check this out for a uno turbo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOELWoFgs3U
10-10-2009, 05:46 PM
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10-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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10-10-2009, 06:34 PM
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Think these are ace, lad I knew few years ago had one I borrwoed it for the day and didn't want to give it back 
11-10-2009, 10:09 AM
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First turbo'd car i ever drove, My mate had one when we were about 18 (1993). I had a 1600Ghia Mk3 Escort at the time and thought that was fast until i drove the Uno. Soon as i drove it i had to have a Turbo'd car.
The Uno didn't last very long mind, My mate almost didn't either. He managed to roll it in to what is now McDonalds car park in Barry South Wales whilst racing his cousin.
The Uno didn't last very long mind, My mate almost didn't either. He managed to roll it in to what is now McDonalds car park in Barry South Wales whilst racing his cousin.
25-05-2012, 11:41 AM
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Hi everyone!
I'm Marco, from Italy.
I'm looking for a nice Mk1 Fiat Uno (better if it's Turbo model) with steering wheel on the rigth side. It must not look like coming from Pimp My Ride! Something with possibly all original parts, doesn't matter if has some rusty and scratches outside. Also inside carpets and seats can be in bad conditions. I will have fun in fixing it part by part. The only request is that it must run fine beacuse in case I find one I'll come to UK this summer, I'll take it and drive it to Italy, so it must runs many miles you know!
Obviously also the price will be a matter of discussion. This is a small dream, and must cost small money, considering also all the way back to Italy!
Where can I search for such a middle-aged lady? ("Old lady" for a Mk1 it's not yet fair in my mind.)
Looking forward for your suggestions.
Marco.
I'm Marco, from Italy.
I'm looking for a nice Mk1 Fiat Uno (better if it's Turbo model) with steering wheel on the rigth side. It must not look like coming from Pimp My Ride! Something with possibly all original parts, doesn't matter if has some rusty and scratches outside. Also inside carpets and seats can be in bad conditions. I will have fun in fixing it part by part. The only request is that it must run fine beacuse in case I find one I'll come to UK this summer, I'll take it and drive it to Italy, so it must runs many miles you know!
Obviously also the price will be a matter of discussion. This is a small dream, and must cost small money, considering also all the way back to Italy!
Where can I search for such a middle-aged lady? ("Old lady" for a Mk1 it's not yet fair in my mind.)
Looking forward for your suggestions.
Marco.
25-05-2012, 11:50 AM
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Hi, well the cars is still in the garage, but it's not for sale, looks like it might finally be getting dragged out shortly!
I don't see any on the roads here and haven't for many many years, your best bet is the uk eBay site or carandclassic website, why do you want a rhd car, there must be some lhd ones going about in Italy still, and because of the climate they will be in far better condition too.
You could always look for a rhd UNO 45 here with a good shell and drive it back, then put in the turbo stuff when you get it back to Italy, might be easier finding a car over here if you consider that option.
I don't see any on the roads here and haven't for many many years, your best bet is the uk eBay site or carandclassic website, why do you want a rhd car, there must be some lhd ones going about in Italy still, and because of the climate they will be in far better condition too.
You could always look for a rhd UNO 45 here with a good shell and drive it back, then put in the turbo stuff when you get it back to Italy, might be easier finding a car over here if you consider that option.
25-08-2012, 08:01 AM
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Well here's an update....
It's still there.....
Just trying to find some space so I can get it moved to work on it and get it running. I am back in the UK on tuesday and I'd really like to get this out and start work on it.
It's still there.....Just trying to find some space so I can get it moved to work on it and get it running. I am back in the UK on tuesday and I'd really like to get this out and start work on it.
25-08-2012, 08:32 AM
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True!
Well I moved house and focused on the saph, but I really really need to get this out and running again, even if it's just for a wash/service and a fire up.
Last time I checked it I had to bin the battery because it was knackered and wouldn't hold charge at all, and it would not fire up, I suspect the fuel pump has seized.
I need to be 100% comitted and prepared when i take it out of the lockup because all four brakes have seized so I cnnot just roll it back in again, it'll need a trailer and likely have to remove the wheels and see if i can free up the brakes otherwise i'll have to liteally pull it of the trailer again with a car.
I tried towing it out before and all that happened was the wheels dragged along the ground, good brakes but a light car!
Well I moved house and focused on the saph, but I really really need to get this out and running again, even if it's just for a wash/service and a fire up.
Last time I checked it I had to bin the battery because it was knackered and wouldn't hold charge at all, and it would not fire up, I suspect the fuel pump has seized.
I need to be 100% comitted and prepared when i take it out of the lockup because all four brakes have seized so I cnnot just roll it back in again, it'll need a trailer and likely have to remove the wheels and see if i can free up the brakes otherwise i'll have to liteally pull it of the trailer again with a car.
I tried towing it out before and all that happened was the wheels dragged along the ground, good brakes but a light car!
25-08-2012, 08:44 AM
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Shame the brakes are stuck on.Will be nice to see it back on the road.
Ive got a bit of a soft spot for the punto gt,s.I was out in my mates and we were behind a.wrx impreza and it couldnt pull away from us.
Ive got a bit of a soft spot for the punto gt,s.I was out in my mates and we were behind a.wrx impreza and it couldnt pull away from us.
25-08-2012, 09:34 PM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
only problem with reinstating cars that have been off the road for ages is some prick usually smashes into them/ steals them/ set on fire when youve just spent ŁŁŁŁ sorting them out
25-08-2012, 10:33 PM
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Any help you need Rog again just give us a shout,I had a black one back in the day C535ADE had some epic road races in it back in the day and repaired pretty much every problem they ever had as it was very unreliable!!!
Great fun when running though and really punch above their weight.
Brakes might be a pain on that as their rear calipers with the handbrake built in which I'd guess would need removing and literally hammering off but it should roll fine then.
Probably won't start due to crap fuel,these were from the 4 star era so unless there's a tank of fresh superunleaded in there with some octane booster.
You can try and get it running with the old deodorant in the airbox trick.
Great fun when running though and really punch above their weight.
Brakes might be a pain on that as their rear calipers with the handbrake built in which I'd guess would need removing and literally hammering off but it should roll fine then.
Probably won't start due to crap fuel,these were from the 4 star era so unless there's a tank of fresh superunleaded in there with some octane booster.
You can try and get it running with the old deodorant in the airbox trick.
26-08-2012, 10:33 AM
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Thanks guys.
I'm still in Cameroon, but I leave tomorrow night, if I can actually get my saph out of the garage and away to get all the new parts fitted then I'll get the Uno over to the house.
I did try to put in a full can of super but it made no difference, the tank was totally empty before that so I don't think it's a fuel quality issue but i guess u never know with it sitting so long.
Need to change all the fluids and filters and hopefully give it a try again sometime soon.
Brakes are a mare, it has discs front/back and it is the rare anti-skid ABS model so a very sought after car, well where unos are concerned.
I'm still in Cameroon, but I leave tomorrow night, if I can actually get my saph out of the garage and away to get all the new parts fitted then I'll get the Uno over to the house.
I did try to put in a full can of super but it made no difference, the tank was totally empty before that so I don't think it's a fuel quality issue but i guess u never know with it sitting so long.
Need to change all the fluids and filters and hopefully give it a try again sometime soon.
Brakes are a mare, it has discs front/back and it is the rare anti-skid ABS model so a very sought after car, well where unos are concerned.
26-08-2012, 01:56 PM
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was this car around in harlow years ago as i seem to no it from somewhere
(not the best photo)
was running circa 180bhp and was an excellent little car[/quote]
(not the best photo)
was running circa 180bhp and was an excellent little car[/quote]
22-03-2013, 04:14 PM
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Hi Rog
Any more news on this car or is the poor thing still sleeping in the garage. I had three of these during the late 90's would love to see how your project of getting her back on the road goes.
Any more news on this car or is the poor thing still sleeping in the garage. I had three of these during the late 90's would love to see how your project of getting her back on the road goes.
08-04-2013, 11:18 PM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
06-12-2013, 03:50 PM
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I've a white mk1 (hence the username) that hasn't seen the road for, er 10-ish years! It still runs (very well!) but I doubt I'll ever find time to finish it. Very sad, but life moves on and I have bigger priorities.
Big spec engine, 8" wide black mo's with no offset, coil overs and 4 pots. Sadly never mapped or sprayed after extending the arches!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80367008@N02/11238834514
I did run a grey mk1 for years though, so I didn't miss out on what they had to offer.
Tom
Big spec engine, 8" wide black mo's with no offset, coil overs and 4 pots. Sadly never mapped or sprayed after extending the arches!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80367008@N02/11238834514
I did run a grey mk1 for years though, so I didn't miss out on what they had to offer.
Tom
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