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***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,478 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Bpmull wrote: »
    I didn't think so although if it was around the back I wouldn't have seen it. Looked like they were just doing a basic tidy up and maintenance before they reopened it. As it was a relatively new garage when it closed and they lost the Renault dealership. It always looked like such a waste when it was empty.

    Latest News
    RELOCATION: We are moving! From November 11, 2013 the Mordaunt Group will be relocated to our premies on the Carrigeen Roundabout, Clonmel (opposite Tesco).



    There's a lot be said for just selling used cars.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Latest News
    RELOCATION: We are moving! From November 11, 2013 the Mordaunt Group will be relocated to our premies on the Carrigeen Roundabout, Clonmel (opposite Tesco).

    A right by the looks of that the other garage near the shopping centre is closing. I'd of thought the other garage the one near the shopping centre was a bigger and a better garage I could be wrong I was never in either. Also by the looks of the cars this morning most of the stuff was newer 10 11 reg stuff. Although I didn't get a proper look and it was 5am so still dark.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Stheno wrote: »
    Is that yer man who wrote a book last year?

    Yeah. Passed it this morning, didn't spot an Irish reg on any car. All just had the year on the front. It's the old GBM Renault showroom.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Yeah. Passed it this morning, didn't spot an Irish reg on any car. All just had the year on the front. It's the old GBM Renault showroom.

    Apparently he is doing "virtual selling" bringing in cars from the UK


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Stheno wrote: »
    Apparently he is doing "virtual selling" bringing in cars from the UK

    A for the last year or more most of their stuff is from the uk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Stheno wrote: »
    Apparently he is doing "virtual selling" bringing in cars from the UK

    Workmate bought one like that. To be fair the car was mint and they've put big miles on it since without hassle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    I can live again! :D

    Got my grant and a generous travel fund from dit, So a new wiper motor and tracking are first on the list, after that, regular boring stuff, like glue...and balsa wood, god I hate that stuff, but if anyone has any and doesn't want it, I'll gladly take it from you, provided its decent of course :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    I can live again! :D

    Got my grant and a generous travel fund from dit, So a new wiper motor and tracking are first on the list, after that, regular boring stuff, like glue...and balsa wood, god I hate that stuff, but if anyone has any and doesn't want it, I'll gladly take it from you, provided its decent of course :P

    Are your wipers not working at all.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Bpmull wrote: »
    Are your wipers not working at all.

    Just about now, i'd give it two weeks maybe three before they quit altogether


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Just about now, i'd give it two weeks maybe three before they quit altogether

    Ah right at least there not completely gone. There probably just worn out from all the mileage you've put up :pac:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭Scortho


    I can live again! :D

    Got my grant and a generous travel fund from dit, So a new wiper motor and tracking are first on the list, after that, regular boring stuff, like glue...and balsa wood, god I hate that stuff, but if anyone has any and doesn't want it, I'll gladly take it from you, provided its decent of course :P

    You get a grant to drive to college:eek: Lucky sod:mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Bpmull wrote: »
    Ah right at least there not completely gone. There probably just worn out from all the mileage you've put up :pac:

    Probably :pac: 72000 miles so far!
    Scortho wrote: »
    You get a grant to drive to college:eek: Lucky sod:mad:

    Yeah haha gona be a pain now and use this

    #povertypickles

    :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Just ordered a new oil level sensor for the BM. Service next weekend, where can I pick up some Castrol Edge? I have over 4 litres already, but will need more. Anyone know where's cheap for Castrol Edge 5w 30 fully synth?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Scortho wrote: »
    You get a grant to drive to college:eek: Lucky sod:mad:

    Waiting for word on mine.... I feckin need it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Just ordered a new oil level sensor for the BM. Service next weekend, where can I pick up some Castrol Edge? I have over 4 litres already, but will need more. Anyone know where's cheap for Castrol Edge 5w 30 fully synth?

    http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1212932..?

    Or else of course your friendly neighbourhood motor factors.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Just ordered a new oil level sensor for the BM. Service next weekend, where can I pick up some Castrol Edge? I have over 4 litres already, but will need more. Anyone know where's cheap for Castrol Edge 5w 30 fully synth?

    Halfords and while I know I sound like a broken record, Mobil 1 is a better oil. As is Liqi Moli. Castol + BMW is mostly marketing exercise. Also Castrol do those annoying 4litre cans when everyone else is 5litres! Castol Edge is better than Edge Sport, also a somewhat dubious Castrol-ism.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    Scortho wrote: »
    Is this the fastest new chat thread yet?
    The other one was opened back in may!
    We do talk a lot of crap! :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Just got a 23% plagiarism report back (limits 18) for something I wrote entirely by myself?? :confused:

    Dafuq dit???


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Just got a 23% plagiarism report back (limits 18) for something I wrote entirely by myself?? :confused:

    Dafuq dit???

    No references or anything?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    Just got a 23% plagiarism report back (limits 18) for something I wrote entirely by myself?? :confused:

    Dafuq dit???

    Whadya mean the hyperlinks from the wikipedia article were still there, I wrote it myself :P


    :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Not being able to use SafeAssign for anyone now is a pain in the ass.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    pajor wrote: »
    Off topic on the off topic thread.. nice.

    The Bison Bar has the best bbq sauce in Ireland. FACT. :D
    Off topic in the off topic thread means you are.... on topic?:confused:
    :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Going to collect this key now in the hopes that this works, otherwise it's window in time!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    OSI wrote: »
    Bah, think I have another coil pack going. Get misfires when I let off the accelerator. It's one thing after another!!

    We should all know by now that this is part of the package when you drive something that isn't a bore-mobile ;)

    How did your affair with the muscle car go? Do you miss her??


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Going to collect this key now in the hopes that this works, otherwise it's window in time!
    Sure why wouldn't it work :confused:
    Hope it turns out ok for you anyway!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Off topic in the off topic thread means you are.... on topic?:confused:
    :P

    Touché. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Sure why wouldn't it work :confused:
    Hope it turns out ok for you anyway!

    It should. . If the new key came charged :rolleyes: Your man was like " just drive it for a few mile and it'll charge and get codes "
    Where's my gun!
    Anyone got a drivers window?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    YbFocus wrote: »
    It should. . If the new key came charged :rolleyes: Your man was like " just drive it for a few mile and it'll charge and get codes "
    Where's my gun!
    Anyone got a drivers window?

    Find out if your windscreen cover covers all your windows. If not find out which one is cheapest ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    YbFocus wrote: »
    It should. . If the new key came charged :rolleyes: Your man was like " just drive it for a few mile and it'll charge and get codes "
    Where's my gun!
    Anyone got a drivers window?
    That was hardly a main $tealer?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    That was hardly a main $tealer?

    Conlans in rathangan! Bmw dealers!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    OSI wrote: »
    Bah, think I have another coil pack going. Get misfires when I let off the accelerator. It's one thing after another!!

    Don't lift so ;-)


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Conlans in rathangan! Bmw dealers!
    Wow, right lets chalk them off the list so!
    I want to get a $tealer service done as an Inspection2 , then sell on the car.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Wow, right lets chalk them off the list so!
    I want to get a $tealer service done as an Inspection2 , then sell on the car.

    I'd go to mark Allen in straffan. The person who will b buying that tractor will recognise his name and it should be cheaper


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Wow, right lets chalk them off the list so!
    I want to get a $tealer service done as an Inspection2 , then sell on the car.

    David Prentice in Carn industrial estate is the place to go ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    Scortho wrote: »
    I'd go to mark Allen in straffan. The person who will b buying that tractor will recognise his name and it should be cheaper

    Perhaps, I was considering just going to the bmw dealer off the naas road
    dgt wrote: »
    David Prentice in Carn industrial estate is the place to go ;)

    Up north? Sure jaysus the fuel costs getting there and back would be the same as the service!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Up north? Sure jaysus the fuel costs getting there and back would be the same as the service!

    Sure you could stop in Asda on the way back and get a hape of stuff there for peanuts..... Fill the boot and seats with beer for example :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    In fairness the chaps were sound and mad to help so I wouldn't run them down :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    OSI wrote: »
    Oddly, I do not. If we had better weather I might, as few things beat doing 90 on the highway with the sea either side of you, the roof down and a V8 howling. But as a package, it just didn't feel very special.

    It's a big heavy car, so even when you can see the speedo trying to imitate the rev counter, it didn't feel particularly fast. And it took effort to get it to move fast, otherwise it felt very lazy.

    I've driven both the V8 'Stang & Camaro. Fine cars but they're too much like a regular car on the inside so when you've driven it for a while it doesn't feel all that special. Old school muscle cars are much more raw and fun to drive but would wear you out to drive as a daily if you spend any more time than an hour in it. ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Boonet vents.

    index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=190778

    Yay or Nay ???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Can't see the pic, are they the rs ones?

    If so big yay :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Access denied :(

    Is this the big shiny??

    Oh lord no just bonnet vents


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Oh lord no just bonnet vents

    As in....
    13284d1373118787-focus-rs-style-hood-coming-soon-rdc-2009-ford-focus-rs-photo-338506-s-520x318.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭pajor


    Bit gawdy imho.

    Ah yes.. in our engine technology class today, we were learning alll about boards favourite part of diesel engine technology and how great it is. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    One for Cleveland.

    1452066_10152331071720828_234370128_n.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    1453445_637410292967865_1590293352_n.jpg

    My new whip as of this evening.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Love the Renault Traffic (jam)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Love the Renault Traffic (jam)

    is your vectra automatic ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Went to take the petrol out of the Almera, some **** got there first! :mad:

    Fifty ****ing quids worth. :(


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