The Official "Bambo the Yarisworld Traveler" thread (V2) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bob_VT · 10-23-2008, 06:31 AM

Bambo........ Thank you for your service!

*MAD DOG* · 10-23-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Bambo........ Thank you for your service!

If only more pandas were like brave little Bambo.

cali yaris · 10-23-2008, 11:08 AM

Mods - can we get post #8 moved to post #1?

#8 is where the list is.

nemesisz · 10-23-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Mods - can we get post #8 moved to post #1?

#8 is where the list is.

Please can we do this. This will fix Bambo's thread correctly.

staypuft · 10-23-2008, 07:55 PM

damn i forgot what position i was on the list

*MAD DOG* · 10-25-2008, 08:37 AM

Well my time with Bambo is coming to an end. Today I took him to what I beleive was his first install. He was quite happy to sit back and watch my cruise control kit that I bought from TRD Sparks Toyota (thanks to this forum).

In this photo you can see all the wires and the install manual pdf from TRD Sparks Toyota.

Here's Bambo really getting into it.

An after install photo.

Another angle.

On a side note i'm really happy with this unit, it's very smooth when you use it. The guy who did the install ($200AUS) has a Yaris of his own and installed a different cruise control kit on his.

It cost him $600 AUS and he was very surprised that the TRD Sparks Toyota kit was much cheaper and was a better setup.

Here's a pic with Bambo on the installers Yaris.

The installer loves doing track days and for that he has this. A (1986-1988) Holden (GMH) VL Calais 5.0 Litre Turbo. Bambo had never seen a car like this one before.

Here it is from behind.

The installer also took out my broken Trombe Stebel Nautilus air horn, we tested it on a electrical workbench and it still would not work, so the theory of the stock horn relay not being able to handle the 18amps it needed was wrong.

The horn had water inside it and even rust next to one of the terminals. I really have no idea how water could get to it where it was. I had the installer move the location of the horn. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Bob_VT · 10-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Where is Bambo?

*MAD DOG* · 10-30-2008, 10:30 AM

Bambo is still with me. I have just one more place to take him before I send him on. Be patient, it will be worth the wait.

*MAD DOG* · 11-01-2008, 10:20 AM

Well today I took Bambo on his last trip Down Under today. I thought I’d go for a long drive and get a real chance to use my cruise control that Bambo tagged along with me on the install. We started off from Box Hill and drove to Healesville, approx an hour drive away.

The reason behind the trip was to get Bambo to experience some real Australian fauna. So I took him to the most logical place to see some Aussie animals. The Healesville Sanctuary (Zoo) has many native Australian animals. If any of you decide to visit Melbourne, Australia, this is one place you must see.

Here is Bambo at the entrance with another giant stuffed animal. At first he was a little scared, but in the end he was happy to have his picture taken with the giant koala.

Here is Bambo in the mouth of a giant statue of an eagle.

After checking out the giant koala and the eagle Bambo was eager to get inside and see some real animals. So I paid at the entry point and let Bambo check out the map so he could decide where he wanted to go first.

After a quick look Bambo wanted to see an Emu.

I have included some links just in case you would like to learn more about the animals. Next on Bambo's list was a Koala.

Here is Bambo looking at a Koala (They are not bears). Next on Bambo's list was a Kangaroo.

Here is Bambo with a Red Kangaroo.

Next on Bambo's list is.......

Anyone know what this animal is? Nope, wrong, it's not a Kangaroo, it's a distant cousin of the Kangaroo, it's a Rock Wallaby. Here's Bambo checking it out. Next on Bambo's list was a Tasmanian Devil.

Here is Bambo before he goes into the "Devils Playground" to see some Tasmanian Devils. Yes there really is a creature called the Tasmanian Devil. Warner Brothers have had a cartoon character called Taz for years.

Unfortunately they are nocturnal creatures and were all sleeping when we visited the enclosure. Here's what a Tasmainain Devil looks like.

Next on Bambo's list was an echidna.

Here's Bambo checking out an echidna.

No Bambo's were harmed during the making of this post.

We finished up at the Healesville Sanctuary and went on a drive to Croydon. Bambo wanted to tag along with me and my wife at bingo.

Here's a pic with Bambo with one of the YarisWorld cards I put on other Yarii I see in car parks.

Here's Bambo checking out a vanilla slice (A custard desert with pastry on the top and bottom and vanilla icing on top)

Here's Bambo all set up for bingo with he's bingo sheets and dabber.

Bambo was getting close to winning a few times, but the trip to the zoo really made him tired and he started getting restless and yawning so I bought him a red bull and he came back to life.

Unfortunately Bambo, me and my wife did not win at bingo. That is pretty much the end of my time with Bambo as it’s time to forward him onto Black Yaris. I must say I’ve had a great time with the little guy and hope you all enjoyed my pictures with him.

Bob_VT · 11-01-2008, 11:02 AM

You did a great job! Bambo with a Kangaroo too!

TheRealEnth · 11-02-2008, 10:04 AM

How do you guys end up shipping him?

*MAD DOG* · 11-02-2008, 10:13 AM

Posting him today. Will let you know details later.

*MAD DOG* · 11-02-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

How do you guys end up shipping him?

Quote:

Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

Posting him today. Will let you know details later.

I'm a little sad

Bambo is all packed and sent.

Anyone wishing to track his progress just click here and then click on "go" next to the shipping number.

Just a word of warning to people his postage (Registered Post International) came to $43.05! It should take 7-14 days for Bambo to arrive. So Bambo is now on his way to Black Yaris in Toledo, Ohio, USA and we all look forward to his next adventure.

TheRealEnth · 11-02-2008, 09:06 PM

Aw ok, But i also mean like, do you get a box and fill it up with.. paper or something and put him inside cushioned or... Does he have like a sofa in there or something

TheRealEnth · 11-02-2008, 09:20 PM

wow... priceless =D

*MAD DOG* · 11-02-2008, 10:49 PM

A box, bubblewrap and an address is all Bambo needs. He has his sunnies and photo album to look at.

TheRealEnth · 11-03-2008, 10:25 AM

thanks thats what i wanted to know.. too bad ill be getting him... in 16-24 weeks... =( thats 3-6 months aaaaaa but when he comes hopefully that means ill have a pimped out car to show and have better places to bring him

*jclo3313* · 11-06-2008, 01:44 PM

I've signed up, I think?

10-23-2008, 11:08 AM	#21
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10-23-2008, 07:55 PM	#23
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10-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#24
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Well my time with Bambo is coming to an end. Today I took him to what I beleive was his first install. He was quite happy to sit back and watch my cruise control kit that I bought from TRD Sparks Toyota (thanks to this forum). In this photo you can see all the wires and the install manual pdf from TRD Sparks Toyota. Here's Bambo really getting into it. An after install photo. Another angle. On a side note i'm really happy with this unit, it's very smooth when you use it. The guy who did the install ($200AUS) has a Yaris of his own and installed a different cruise control kit on his. It cost him $600 AUS and he was very surprised that the TRD Sparks Toyota kit was much cheaper and was a better setup. Here's a pic with Bambo on the installers Yaris. The installer loves doing track days and for that he has this. A (1986-1988) Holden (GMH) VL Calais 5.0 Litre Turbo. Bambo had never seen a car like this one before. Here it is from behind. The installer also took out my broken Trombe Stebel Nautilus air horn, we tested it on a electrical workbench and it still would not work, so the theory of the stock horn relay not being able to handle the 18amps it needed was wrong. The horn had water inside it and even rust next to one of the terminals. I really have no idea how water could get to it where it was. I had the installer move the location of the horn. I'll post a pic tomorrow. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook Last edited by MAD DOG; 10-25-2008 at 08:44 PM.

10-30-2008, 10:30 AM	#26
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Bambo is still with me. I have just one more place to take him before I send him on. Be patient, it will be worth the wait. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#27
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Well today I took Bambo on his last trip Down Under today. I thought I’d go for a long drive and get a real chance to use my cruise control that Bambo tagged along with me on the install. We started off from Box Hill and drove to Healesville, approx an hour drive away. The reason behind the trip was to get Bambo to experience some real Australian fauna. So I took him to the most logical place to see some Aussie animals. The Healesville Sanctuary (Zoo) has many native Australian animals. If any of you decide to visit Melbourne, Australia, this is one place you must see. Here is Bambo at the entrance with another giant stuffed animal. At first he was a little scared, but in the end he was happy to have his picture taken with the giant koala. Here is Bambo in the mouth of a giant statue of an eagle. After checking out the giant koala and the eagle Bambo was eager to get inside and see some real animals. So I paid at the entry point and let Bambo check out the map so he could decide where he wanted to go first. After a quick look Bambo wanted to see an Emu. I have included some links just in case you would like to learn more about the animals. Next on Bambo's list was a Koala. Here is Bambo looking at a Koala (They are not bears). Next on Bambo's list was a Kangaroo. Here is Bambo with a Red Kangaroo. Next on Bambo's list is....... Anyone know what this animal is? Nope, wrong, it's not a Kangaroo, it's a distant cousin of the Kangaroo, it's a Rock Wallaby. Here's Bambo checking it out. Next on Bambo's list was a Tasmanian Devil. Here is Bambo before he goes into the "Devils Playground" to see some Tasmanian Devils. Yes there really is a creature called the Tasmanian Devil. Warner Brothers have had a cartoon character called Taz for years. Unfortunately they are nocturnal creatures and were all sleeping when we visited the enclosure. Here's what a Tasmainain Devil looks like. Next on Bambo's list was an echidna. Here's Bambo checking out an echidna. No Bambo's were harmed during the making of this post. We finished up at the Healesville Sanctuary and went on a drive to Croydon. Bambo wanted to tag along with me and my wife at bingo. Here's a pic with Bambo with one of the YarisWorld cards I put on other Yarii I see in car parks. Here's Bambo checking out a vanilla slice (A custard desert with pastry on the top and bottom and vanilla icing on top) Here's Bambo all set up for bingo with he's bingo sheets and dabber. Bambo was getting close to winning a few times, but the trip to the zoo really made him tired and he started getting restless and yawning so I bought him a red bull and he came back to life. Unfortunately Bambo, me and my wife did not win at bingo. That is pretty much the end of my time with Bambo as it’s time to forward him onto Black Yaris. I must say I’ve had a great time with the little guy and hope you all enjoyed my pictures with him. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

10-23-2008, 06:31 AM	#19
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Bambo........ Thank you for your service!

10-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#25
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Where is Bambo?

11-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#28
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	You did a great job! Bambo with a Kangaroo too! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

11-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#29
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	How do you guys end up shipping him? __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-02-2008, 10:13 AM	#30
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Posting him today. Will let you know details later. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-02-2008, 09:06 PM	#32
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Aw ok, But i also mean like, do you get a box and fill it up with.. paper or something and put him inside cushioned or... Does he have like a sofa in there or something __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-02-2008, 09:20 PM	#33
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	wow... priceless =D __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-02-2008, 10:49 PM	#34
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	A box, bubblewrap and an address is all Bambo needs. He has his sunnies and photo album to look at. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-03-2008, 10:25 AM	#35
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	thanks thats what i wanted to know.. too bad ill be getting him... in 16-24 weeks... =( thats 3-6 months aaaaaa but when he comes hopefully that means ill have a pimped out car to show and have better places to bring him __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-06-2008, 01:44 PM	#36
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