Motors Chat Thread Round 1

MuppetCheck · 13-06-2012 8:38am

166man wrote: »

Lads this a dark day for the 166man house.... The 156 is due to be sold next week... :(:(

Is that issue terminal?

166man · 13-06-2012 9:00am

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Sad news indeed.

Too sad...

TestTransmission wrote: »

Why you selling?

It's a combination of a few things, mainly a few things popping up and tbh I'm struggling to give it the care and attention it needs, both financially and physically. Gonna stay on the insurance for the 159 for the moment and see what happens.

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Is that issue terminal?

The issue is not terminal and the part has been ordered so it will be sold as fixed but as said above I'm just struggling to afford it. It's been sitting in the drive a while now, it's best to move it on.

I'm gutted to be honest but it's still a great car and should be on the road for another while yet!

L-M · 13-06-2012 2:25pm

166man wrote: »

The issue is not terminal and the part has been ordered so it will be sold as fixed but as said above I'm just struggling to afford it. It's been sitting in the drive a while now, it's best to move it on.

I'm gutted to be honest but it's still a great car and should be on the road for another while yet!

Note to self : in future don't post up problems about own car on forum :P

Alanstrainor · 13-06-2012 2:45pm

So, I rang my broker and they've reduced my premium to 1100 for fully comp with all the bells and whistles, break down, windscreen cover etc etc. It was no cheaper for TPFT so i'm going to go with that.

I've been ringing around non-stop to brokers and the best price I've gotten with an other company is 1000 TPFT and a large ~600ish excess. Should be alright enough I guess.

Marcusm · 13-06-2012 3:30pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

So, I rang my broker and they've reduced my premium to 1100 for fully comp with all the bells and whistles, break down, windscreen cover etc etc. It was no cheaper for TPFT so i'm going to go with that.

I've been ringing around non-stop to brokers and the best price I've gotten with an other company is 1000 TPFT and a large ~600ish excess. Should be alright enough I guess.

That's not a large excess; a large excess is 3500 or more! You must e a (relatively) good risk!

Alanstrainor · 13-06-2012 3:55pm

Marcusm wrote: »

That's not a large excess; a large excess is 3500 or more! You must e a (relatively) good risk!

Insurance on the coupe is way harder to get compared to the saloon 325i. I did know this when I bought it, but I can stomach it I guess. It'll be spread out over the year so its not all that bad. Actually....considering I paid 800+ for a years insurance on a polo last year..maybe its better than alright!

sheena1993 · 13-06-2012 5:30pm

i just failed my NCT on high emissions and was wondering whether it would be worth my while keeping it and try to fix it or to get rid and buy something else. i have a 01 ford focus.

Low idle: CO 4.94 vol%- above 0.50% is a fail
HC 1,006ppm- above 0ppm is a fail

High Idle: Lambda: 0.67- not between 0.97 and 1.03 is a fail
CO 11.89%- above 0.30% is a fail
HC 1,779ppm- above 200ppm is a fail

What do you think i should do. i would appreciate any advice.

ShadowHearth · 13-06-2012 5:34pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Insurance on the coupe is way harder to get compared to the saloon 325i. I did know this when I bought it, but I can stomach it I guess. It'll be spread out over the year so its not all that bad. Actually....considering I paid 800+ for a years insurance on a polo last year..maybe its better than alright!

What age are you and what ncb you got? I always thought these beemers were on a low side of risk. Boyracers don't like big engines cars with extras and comfort.

BUBBLE WRAP · 13-06-2012 6:15pm

Im going to try and get a job in one of them shops that sell bulbs and belts for cars and different things. I cant think of what you call them..:o God damn brain! Anywho if I get this job, Il be in with a 15% -20% discount. :cool:

Alanstrainor · 13-06-2012 6:32pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

What age are you and what ncb you got? I always thought these beemers were on a low side of risk. Boyracers don't like big engines cars with extras and comfort.

23 with 2 years NCB. It's probably pretty decent all considered:p

conzy · 13-06-2012 6:33pm

I'm looking for some belts and different things for my car actually do they have those things?

dgt · 13-06-2012 6:35pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Sure you'll need to spray the wing too, don't wuss out on doing it right,

I slipped in the snow and whacked myself into it

If you saw the way it was before though... :eek:

Both sides of the car were vandalised when I got it first. Miserable people out there :mad:

ShadowHearth · 13-06-2012 6:38pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

23 with 2 years NCB. It's probably pretty decent all considered:p

1.1k is a great qoute then so m8.
*why the feck I though you are 28... I work too much...

dar83 · 13-06-2012 7:26pm

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Im going to try and get a job in one of them shops that sell bulbs and belts for cars and different things. I cant think of what you call them..:o God damn brain! Anywho if I get this job, Il be in with a 15% -20% discount. :cool:

Off to a good start for that anyway.

Might wanna do some research on them before your interview.

Hal1 · 13-06-2012 7:29pm

You could try halfords Bubble Wrap, I'd say you'd get in there

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13-06-2012 10:11pm

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

............. Il be in with a 15% -20% discount. :cool:

They'd give that discount to many regular non trade customers, the factors I used to work in years ago gave us stuff at cost price for your own car.

BUBBLE WRAP · 13-06-2012 10:27pm

OSI wrote: »

A motor factors?

Yup thats the one.

conzymaher wrote: »

I'm looking for some belts and different things for my car actually do they have those things?

They should, but they wont sell pink muffins.

dar83 wrote: »

Off to a good start for that anyway.

Oh uh, Im only calling down tomorrow or friday to see what they say. Im not garented a job. But someone mentioned it to me to try.

Might wanna do some research on them before your interview.

Hal1 wrote: »

You could try halfords Bubble Wrap, I'd say you'd get in there .

Ya, it would be a good idea.

RoverJames wrote: »

They'd give that discount to many regular non trade customers, the factors I used to work in years ago gave us stuff at cost price for your own car.

Oh goodie.

MetzgerMeister · 13-06-2012 11:02pm

RoverJames wrote: »

They'd give that discount to many regular non trade customers, the factors I used to work in years ago gave us stuff at cost price for your own car.

+1. I get this from the 3 motor factors I use.

166man · 14-06-2012 12:07am

Limerick man wrote: »

Note to self : in future don't post up problems about own car on forum :P

Don't be worrying because

''first to see will buy''

:pac:

Voodoomelon · 14-06-2012 12:16am

Thinking I might pick up this 728i at the weekend for parts. Always handy to have a parts car and I have the space for once!

14-06-2012 12:25am

..... wouldn't appeal to me really, wrong colour etc, can't see you requiring much off it tbh.

Voodoomelon · 14-06-2012 12:34am

Handy to have a set of spare wheels alone. Will see what he takes for it, might part it all out to the UK.

pred racer · 14-06-2012 8:25am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

+1. I get this from the 3 motor factors I use.

Buy a nice italian car MM, then you wouldnt need 3 motor factors:D:pac:

MetzgerMeister · 14-06-2012 9:22am

pred racer wrote: »

Buy a nice italian car MM, then you wouldnt need 3 motor factors:D:pac:

Haha true, I'd need to OWN 3 of them :pac:

I don't get my parts from motor factors, just a lot of my detailing/valeting stuff.

pred racer · 14-06-2012 10:29am

I think im in love!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3411000

Why did I have kids:cool:

dar83 · 14-06-2012 10:46am

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Thinking I might pick up this 728i at the weekend for parts. Always handy to have a parts car and I have the space for once!

I saw a 7'er yesterday evening on the Tonlegee Road that looked mightily like yours. Alloys were ridiculously new looking on it as well. Wasn't you by any chance was it?

L-M · 14-06-2012 11:18am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3491457

The above is the result of someone thinking Satin Silver is the same as Reflex silver.

ShadowHearth · 14-06-2012 11:34am

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Handy to have a set of spare wheels alone. Will see what he takes for it, might part it all out to the UK.

That is a great idea if you got space for it.

The fella I know used to drive a 750i on Lithuanian reg, amd he had one 750i just for parts. Then he bough xj8 Irish jag and one more just for spares. He was very good at looking after cars.

L-M · 14-06-2012 11:39am

sheena1993 wrote: »

i just failed my NCT on high emissions and was wondering whether it would be worth my while keeping it and try to fix it or to get rid and buy something else. i have a 01 ford focus.

Low idle: CO 4.94 vol%- above 0.50% is a fail
HC 1,006ppm- above 0ppm is a fail

High Idle: Lambda: 0.67- not between 0.97 and 1.03 is a fail
CO 11.89%- above 0.30% is a fail
HC 1,779ppm- above 200ppm is a fail

What do you think i should do. i would appreciate any advice.

Move on

is it burning oil, yeah?

dar83 · 14-06-2012 12:25pm

Limerick man wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3491457

The above is the result of someone thinking Satin Silver is the same as Reflex silver.

Someone needs to TEXT that guy and let him know!

Voodoomelon · 14-06-2012 1:41pm

dar83 wrote: »

I saw a 7'er yesterday evening on the Tonlegee Road that looked mightily like yours. Alloys were ridiculously new looking on it as well. Wasn't you by any chance was it?

Its long lost twin! Nope, not me.

pred racer · 14-06-2012 3:53pm

Limerick man wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3491457

The above is the result of someone thinking Satin Silver is the same as Reflex silver.

Lol:)

D'Agger · 14-06-2012 5:58pm

Guys - anybody know if there'd be issues installing seats from a 3door hatchback ST into a 5door saloon 2006 Ford Focus Ghia?

Again, didn't think it deserved its own thread but tell me to píss off if needs be

I've done some looking online and so far I've only seen people saying that the Recaro ST seats from an ST wouldn't fit as the release mechanism is at the bottom of the seats, however from looking at the seats I can tell that they're located at the top - same as mine.

Would appreciate any input greatly

-Corkie- · 14-06-2012 7:09pm

Lads can I use Castrol Edge 5w 30 to service my 2.0TD Avensis non D4D. I presume I can as I have a lot of here and I want to use it up..

MetzgerMeister · 14-06-2012 7:15pm

-Corkie- wrote: »

Lads can I use Castrol Edge 5w 30 to service my 2.0TD Avensis non D4D. I presume I can as I have a lot of here and I want to use it up..

Did you check online? Any idea what Toyota specify? If you can't, I'll take it all off your hands

colm_mcm · 14-06-2012 7:20pm

You'll use it up no bother I'd say

I've only used mineral oil for daysuls in it .

-Corkie- · 14-06-2012 7:21pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Did you check online? Any idea what Toyota specify? If you can't, I'll take it all off your hands

I never looked but Castrol reckons its ok. I would give it you no bother but its a mixture of other stuff to. The MPS might not be as forgiving as the Eventless...

colm_mcm · 14-06-2012 7:24pm

You'll have some craic getting the oil filter off...

-Corkie- · 14-06-2012 7:29pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

You'll have some craic getting the oil filter off...

GRrrrrrrrrr... Why???. I have the back brakes stripped of it. They failed the NCT over no braking performance..

Drummerboy08 · 14-06-2012 7:31pm

Looking at getting a full ITG induction kit and a Miltek turbo-back next month.....

Oh dear.....

colm_mcm · 14-06-2012 7:31pm

-Corkie- wrote: »

GRrrrrrrrrr... Why???. I have the back brakes stripped of it. They failed the NCT over no braking performance..

Too many handbrake turns i suppose.

The oil filter is at the back of the engine near the top, it's a bit of a pain to get to and oil will spill everywhere if you don't take precautions. You need to remove a few bits to get to the filter.

Is that all it failed on?

Big Nasty · 14-06-2012 7:36pm

I find the Halfords website handy for checking what oil is suitable for various cars.

Link

colm_mcm · 14-06-2012 7:38pm

Oddly enough halfords don't even sell the filter for a TD avensis

dar83 · 14-06-2012 7:39pm

PaulieC wrote: »

Guys - anybody know if there'd be issues installing seats from a 3door hatchback ST into a 5door saloon 2006 Ford Focus Ghia?

Again, didn't think it deserved its own thread but tell me to píss off if needs be

I've done some looking online and so far I've only seen people saying that the Recaro ST seats from an ST wouldn't fit as the release mechanism is at the bottom of the seats, however from looking at the seats I can tell that they're located at the top - same as mine.

Would appreciate any input greatly

As long as they're both MkII Focii, so they will be a direct swap. The only issue you'll have is the front seats will obviously be the 3-door version, so will have the release handle (at the top, yes)

-Corkie- · 14-06-2012 7:50pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Too many handbrake turns i suppose.

The oil filter is at the back of the engine near the top, it's a bit of a pain to get to and oil will spill everywhere if you don't take precautions. You need to remove a few bits to get to the filter.

Is that all it failed on?

I am a bit long in the tooth for handbrake turns.. Yep it flew through everything else, thanks for the heads up on the filter because I have tarmac all around the house.

Big Nasty · 14-06-2012 8:05pm

-Corkie- wrote: »

I am a bit long in the tooth for handbrake turns..

Meh,

I know men in their 60's still drag racing!

Quazzie · 14-06-2012 8:36pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Meh,

I know men in their 60's still in drag;)

Can we get back to the topic of cars and leave your weekend activities out of it..

Big Nasty · 14-06-2012 8:53pm

Quazzie wrote: »

Can we get back to the topic of cars and leave your weekend activities out of it..

Funny guy!

ShadowHearth · 14-06-2012 9:11pm

BUBBLE WRAP · 14-06-2012 9:15pm

I also like the beading SH.

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