How to tell a different trim version

R C Nesbit wrote:
> Halmyre spoke:
>> I've put on my best anorak and tracked these images down:
>
> Mine has these:
>
>> Lusso alloys:
>>
>> http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/im...297955_0_0.jpg
>
> But nowhere does is say Lusso on the tin.
>
>

None of them did AFAIK. What's your dash trimmed in, and let's have a
photo of your seats

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On 20 Jan, 11:09, R C Nesbit > wrote:
> Halmyre spoke:
>
> > I've put on my best anorak and tracked these images down:
>
> *Mine has these:
>
> > Lusso alloys:
>
> >http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/im...297955_0_0.jpg
>
> But nowhere does is say Lusso on the tin.
>

IIRC, according to my 156 brochure (don't have it in front of me at
the moment), the "Lusso" wheels were also a standard fit on larger-
engined models.

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Halmyre

On 19 Jan, 20:50, Zathras >
wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:31:59 +0000, Catman
>
>
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> >Halmyre wrote:
> >> On 19 Jan, 00:36, Zathras >
> >> wrote:
> >>> On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:07:20 -0000, Halmyre >
> >>> wrote:
>
> >>>> Looking at my old brochures circa 2000, there are three types of alloys - the
> >>>> 8 hole 15" as fitted to the Lusso and larger engined standard models, 5 hole
> >>>> 16" as fitted to Veloce and 5 hole 16" for Selespeed. Standard spec
> >>>> presumably had the plastic trims with a ring of small holes round the rim.
> >>> Later cars had 15 inch alloys instead.
>
> >>>> ISTR the GTA had 5 hole alloys similar to the Veloce, but with bigger holes.
> >>> They were less subtle too. I saw a GTV Cup that had 17 (or possibly 18
> >>> inch) version of the Veloce teledials - lovely!
>
> >>>> Silliest bit of trim (after the boot spoilers of course...) is the fold-down
> >>>> armrest on my 05 2.0 JTS - it just gets in the way!
> >>> Nah..I liked mine.
>
> >> I've used it occasionally, but I can't easily apply the handbrake or
> >> change gear while it's in the down position. I suppose it's OK for
> >> long distance cruising, or with an auto box, but on a half-hour
> >> commuter run it's just a nuisance. An arm-rest on the right-hand side
> >> would be of more benefit for me.
>
> >I'm with you on this one.
>
> Pah..you guys must be built like Apes! *;-)
>

How dare you. I've a good mind to come round and thump you one, but
I'm just off for a swing on my tyre.

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Halmyre

Halmyre wrote:
> On 19 Jan, 20:50, Zathras >
> wrote:
>> On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:31:59 +0000, Catman
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > wrote:
>>> Halmyre wrote:
>>>> On 19 Jan, 00:36, Zathras >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:07:20 -0000, Halmyre >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Looking at my old brochures circa 2000, there are three types of alloys - the
>>>>>> 8 hole 15" as fitted to the Lusso and larger engined standard models, 5 hole
>>>>>> 16" as fitted to Veloce and 5 hole 16" for Selespeed. Standard spec
>>>>>> presumably had the plastic trims with a ring of small holes round the rim.
>>>>> Later cars had 15 inch alloys instead.
>>>>>> ISTR the GTA had 5 hole alloys similar to the Veloce, but with bigger holes.
>>>>> They were less subtle too. I saw a GTV Cup that had 17 (or possibly 18
>>>>> inch) version of the Veloce teledials - lovely!
>>>>>> Silliest bit of trim (after the boot spoilers of course...) is the fold-down
>>>>>> armrest on my 05 2.0 JTS - it just gets in the way!
>>>>> Nah..I liked mine.
>>>> I've used it occasionally, but I can't easily apply the handbrake or
>>>> change gear while it's in the down position. I suppose it's OK for
>>>> long distance cruising, or with an auto box, but on a half-hour
>>>> commuter run it's just a nuisance. An arm-rest on the right-hand side
>>>> would be of more benefit for me.
>>> I'm with you on this one.
>> Pah..you guys must be built like Apes! ;-)
>>
>
> How dare you. I've a good mind to come round and thump you one, but
> I'm just off for a swing on my tyre.

Will there be bannannas?


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Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
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On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:03:58 -0800 (PST), Halmyre
> wrote:

>On 20 Jan, 11:09, R C Nesbit > wrote:
>> Halmyre spoke:
>>
>> > I've put on my best anorak and tracked these images down:
>>
>> *Mine has these:
>>
>> > Lusso alloys:
>>
>> >http://www.virtual-showroom.co.uk/im...297955_0_0.jpg
>>
>> But nowhere does is say Lusso on the tin.
>>
>
>IIRC, according to my 156 brochure (don't have it in front of me at
>the moment), the "Lusso" wheels were also a standard fit on larger-
>engined models.

Lusso was a trim level independent of engine. I've seen a 2.5 V6
Lusso.

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