carl0s Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) My UK car had a lovely twisted (braided?) oil dipstick which was nice and flexible. It would bend in any way and had a super massive handle on it - big like everything else on the car. My Jap car has a flat bar type dipstick with a small yellow hoop for the handle. Because it's a flat long bar thing, it only bends one way, and because of that it isn't so nice to insert and remove. What's the deal here? Has my dipstick been lost and replaced with an inferior item, or are all Jap cars like this? Edited October 16, 2008 by carl0s (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Both of mine have the long flat thing with a yellow handle, so I'd take it to be normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Must be a UK specific thing then. The bendy wire one with a massive handle is miles better. The flat one is so tough to get in and out, 'cause it's resisting bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 my jap spec has the twisty braided one. must have been lucky i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 my jap spec has the twisty braided one. must have been lucky i guess D'oh. I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 my jap spec has the twisty braided one. must have been lucky i guess mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 mmm it feels like a quality item too, hope you find one carlos lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Mine is quality as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I've only ever seen the braided one on Supra's (uk's jspecs, NA's TT, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Must be a UK specific thing then. The bendy wire one with a massive handle is miles better. The flat one is so tough to get in and out, 'cause it's resisting bending. Does it say ENGINE OIL on it aswell? It has a black handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 pretty sure all facelifts have the el cheapo (lighter) yellow ring pull flat blade type.........not sure if its a specific facelift change per se but imo at least all 93/4 model cars will have the more quality twisted braid and black 'engine oil' topped dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I feel like I'm missing out now. Thank you carl0s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I feel like I'm missing out now. Thank you carl0s! you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 :cool:Quality dipstick here. Just love the white lettering on black, it just oozes class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 My UK car had a lovely twisted (braided?) oil dipstick which was nice and flexible. It would bend in any way and had a super massive handle on it - big like everything else on the car. My Jap car has a flat bar type dipstick with a small yellow hoop for the handle. Because it's a flat long bar thing, it only bends one way, and because of that it isn't so nice to insert and remove. What's the deal here? Has my dipstick been lost and replaced with an inferior item, or are all Jap cars like this? Superior dipstick here on my UK too :cool:Quality dipstick here. Just love the white lettering on black, it just oozes class. The auto box dipstick oozes class as well I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Dipstick snobbery, whatever next:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 what a convo this is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 well being the flagship model id expect nothing but the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Whatever next, a group buy? The cheap plastic dipstick does the job, it's lighter and will obviously make the car faster and so superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 yet shout "look at me im cheap plastic" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterSheen Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 how about one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Mines made of gold and studded with diamonds. Is that because it's a VVTi ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Lifes too short to have a naff dip-stick. I need to sort myself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 how about one of these? http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x51/Chipmunk1963/Dipstick.jpg I want that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Mines made of gold and studded with diamonds. Is that because it's a VVTi ? It wasn't fitted by Turbofit was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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