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***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

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    #4622
    coolisin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,791 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    I think the issue was addressed in the later models and I have the precursor to this engine which also doesnt have this problem.

    So pre 2004, yeah i can imagine her look when i came home with that, would love nothing more then a barge monster like that, the grief i can live without! (from her not the car!:P) wommins.


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    #4623
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    coolisin wrote: »
    So pre 2004, yeah i can imagine her look when i came home with that, would love nothing more then a barge monster like that, the grief i can live without! (from her not the car!:P) wommins.

    Buy a late model 8er and tell her it's a classic. ;)


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    #4624
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Limerick man wrote: »
    I only aspire to buying petrol, as of now, I won't be at any time soon!

    Well it was Petrol, the LPG was only an optional addition for a prospective economy gimp owner. :D


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    #4625
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    So today hard new how my old Fiesta was doing.

    Not bothered to do the NCT, smashed windscreen, being sold on for peanuts.

    I loved refurbishing that little car and it really pains me to hear it in that condition :(:(:(


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    #4626
    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    It's sad to see alright, but that's the reality with a lot out there. A car is just a car and fcuk servicing and looking after it.


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    #4627
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Hal1 wrote: »
    It's sad to see alright, but that's the reality with a lot out there. A car is just a car and fcuk servicing and looking after it.

    Tis the way indeed. I was gutted to see the drop link in bits, m+s tyre blown apart and the strut completely ruined. Sometimes I wonder why I bother trying to restore a car only to let some idiot completely ruin it :(


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    #4628
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    If I'm going to NCT a car does it need to be insured or taxed?


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    #4629
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    cgal093 wrote: »
    If I'm going to NCT a car does it need to be insured or taxed?

    Yup.


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    #4630
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    Yup.

    ****e. What if I haul it up on a trailer?


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    #4631
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    Yup.

    You sure about that? :)


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    #4632
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    You sure about that? :)

    I think so. I think it has to be taxed anyway? Does it? But I take it you have to be insured to drive it to the N.C.T centre? apologies if I got it wrong.


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    #4633
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    cgal093 wrote: »
    ****e. What if I haul it up on a trailer?

    No and No if on a trailer.


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    #4634
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    cgal093 wrote: »
    ****e. What if I haul it up on a trailer?

    Wait hold on.
    To drive it on the road yes it must be taxed but, it is not a check made as part of NCT.

    If you are prepared to take a chance and drive to NCT Centre untaxed go for it. This is of course assuming you have insurance - without that tow it!

    Presumably you are not confident it will pass if you don't want to tax it until it has NCT which is fair enough.

    This is the correct info. I think!


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    #4635
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    I might just NCT it so, or put it through and see what it needs.


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    #4636
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    cgal093 wrote: »
    I might just NCT it so, or put it through and see what it needs.

    Best of luck. Sorry for the mis-information. :o:(


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    #4637
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    dgt wrote: »
    Tis the way indeed. I was gutted to see the drop link in bits, m+s tyre blown apart and the strut completely ruined. Sometimes I wonder why I bother trying to restore a car only to let some idiot completely ruin it :(

    Did you sell the car or put it up for adoption? :P

    I know what you mean though, I restored a deadly Renault5 a few years ago. A friend of mine bought it from me and tried to respray the door sills black (car was silver) after I put so much effort into getting it back to factory standard :(


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    #4638
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3239794, this probably has hefty miles but imagine getting that for a shade under 5 grand


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    #4639
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    Not motoring related, but time to look for a new job. Balls. :(


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    #4640
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Not motoring related, but time to look for a new job. Balls. :(

    Sorry to hear that :(


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    #4641
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Not motoring related, but time to look for a new job. Balls. :(

    Ah ****e,sorry to hear that man. Hope you get something fast!!


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    #4642
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    Cheers lads.

    As do I MM. Moving house on Friday. Perfect timing.


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    #4643
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Not motoring related, but time to look for a new job. Balls. :(

    very sorry to hear that man :( good look with the search


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    #4644
    Chuck_Norris
    Registered Users Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Chuck_Norris


    Thanks Al. Or is it C. Gal?

    On the plus side Dave, if the weather improves I'll get the chance to break out the d/a, and go to town on the Octy.


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    #4645
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Thanks Al. Or is it C. Gal?

    On the plus side Dave, if the weather improves I'll get the chance to break out the d/a, and go to town on the Octy.

    Its C. Gal :) Carl..


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    #4646
    Marcusm
    Registered Users Posts: 10,184 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    Padraig Mor wrote: »
    And the BMW 4.4 V8 is prone to coolant leak from the crossover tube - which will cost a large fortune to repair in a dealer, and a small fortune even in an indie.

    Does that mean the Jag/Ford 4.2SC is preferred?


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    #4647
    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Sooooooo I nearly rear ended 12 D IS220 today. I was probably a hair away from hitting it.

    Saviour, My tyres and brakes

    To blame, my distraction bopping to this on the M1. My lesson was learnt!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1RJ-C5WjY


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    #4648
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    That song just killed my eardrums...


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    #4649
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Chuck_Norris wrote: »
    Thanks Al. Or is it C. Gal?

    On the plus side Dave, if the weather improves I'll get the chance to break out the d/a, and go to town on the Octy.

    Any questions, PM me or text me ;)
    Antares wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1RJ-C5WjY

    Tune :D


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    #4650
    pred racer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,385 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Heres my itinerary for the next 3 weeks.

    Tomorrow- dublin -paris
    Work (6x12hr shifts)
    8th aug paris -dublin
    Pick up kids.
    10th dublin -paris (avec rugrats)
    Fun fun fun
    14th paris - dublin (hopefully still with the young uns)
    16th dublin - paris
    Work
    24th paris - dublin
    Then im gonna sleep for a week;)

    Each trip requires a 2 hr drive each way to/from the airport and a 2hr train journey each way in paris.

    So if you see a black alfa behind you on the M7 and it looks like the drivers head is about to explode.........please do the decent thing and GTFO of the way:D


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    #4651
    cgal093
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭cgal093


    pred racer wrote: »
    Heres my itinerary for the next 3 weeks.

    Tomorrow- dublin -paris
    Work (6x12hr shifts)
    8th aug paris -dublin
    Pick up kids.
    10th dublin -paris (avec rugrats)
    Fun fun fun
    14th paris - dublin (hopefully still with the young uns)
    16th dublin - paris
    Work
    24th paris - dublin
    Then im gonna sleep for a week;)

    Each trip requires a 2 hr drive each way to/from the airport and a 2hr train journey each way in paris.

    So if you see a black alfa behind you on the M7 and it looks like the drivers head is about to explode.........please do the decent thing and GTFO of the way:D

    Man, I'd love to be able to drive that much. Only place I'll be driving in the next 3 weeks is the shops, which is about a minute away from me..


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