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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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    #2942
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Wobblebottom somewhat sorted :)
    Image1888.jpg

    As for the fart cannon...
    Image1889.jpg

    Much raspier :cool:


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    #2943
    BFassassin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭BFassassin


    Did it yesterday but I washed and cleaned the car, then put it up for sale :(
    03 Golf 1.6


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    #2944
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,383 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dgt wrote: »
    Wobblebottom somewhat sorted :)
    Image1888.jpg

    As for the fart cannon...
    Image1889.jpg

    Much raspier :cool:

    Those Alfa handles?


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    #2945
    JerCotter7
    Registered Users Posts: 814 ✭✭✭JerCotter7


    Didn't get my sound system :(
    So fitted my MFSW instead today.

    And tomorrow I will fix my cruise control/radio to work with it :D Then I'll order the dice mediabridge for it.


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    #2946
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    JerCotter7 wrote: »
    Didn't get my sound system :(
    So fitted my MFSW instead today.

    And tomorrow I will fix my cruise control/radio to work with it :D Then I'll order the dice mediabridge for it.

    Is it a big job changing the steering wheel??


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    #2947
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Today I got a 2005 car with less then 60k on it for €100:D


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    #2948
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users Posts: 2,752 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Today I got a 2005 car with less then 60k on it for €100:D
    do tell


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    #2949
    JerCotter7
    Registered Users Posts: 814 ✭✭✭JerCotter7


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Is it a big job changing the steering wheel??

    Meant to quote first :S Not really Just 2 T27 bolts to release the airbag(different on some cars). Then 1 17 bolt to completely release the steering wheel.

    And then bolt on the new one :)

    Pity it's not that simple if you want MFSW though. I need to run 2 extra wires into the connector then change the clockspring because E36's never came with a MFSW so I need it from an E39.

    But to just change it, it's fairly simple. Just don't turn the ignition with the steering wheel off or the airbag light will come on.


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    #2950
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Those Alfa handles?

    You sir have some pair of eyes ;)

    They are indeed from an Alfa 147, shoehorned to fit :)

    The Alfa stuff doesn't stop there mind you...

    I also have a 146 rear disc setup (with copper lines and a very stiff arb)
    Image04311.jpg

    146 Handbrake
    Image1112.jpg

    146 skirts to fit someday (maybe you spotted the wings too? :D)
    Image1088.jpg

    156 seats
    Image0546.jpg

    156 pedal covers
    Image1094.jpg

    And a 156 wheel
    Image1104.jpg

    Why? Because I can :cool:

    Expect to see some bits of a 166 in there someday (not my one obviously!) :pac:


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    #2951
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    flyingsnail wrote: »
    do tell

    Chevrolet Nubira towed in with broken timing belt....customer was given the car by an elderly relative and didn't want to spend the money to repair the damage and decided to scrap it......I saved it from being scrapped:D


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    #2952
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Chevrolet Nubira towed in with broken timing belt....customer was given the car by an elderly relative and didn't want to spend the money to repair the damage and decided to scrap it......I saved it from being scrapped:D

    So you're openly admitting to saving a Nubira?

    Think carefully about your response.


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    #2953
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    EPM wrote: »
    So you're openly admitting to saving a Nubira?

    Think carefully about your response.


    I'm openly admitting to getting something I can repair and sell for a wee profit;)


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    #2954
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    EPM wrote: »
    So you're openly admitting to saving a Nubira?

    Think carefully about your response.

    I would just ban him and be done with it..


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    #2955
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    I'm openly admitting to getting something I can repair and sell for a wee profit;)

    So now you're saying you'd take money to preserve it?

    This isn't looking good.


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    #2956
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    EPM wrote: »
    So now you're saying you'd take money to preserve it?

    This isn't looking good.


    :o

    Ah feck it...if it puts some money in my pocket I don't mind what badge is on it.

    Anyway....its a Chevrolet....Just like a Corvette!:P


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    #2957
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    :o

    Ah feck it...if it puts some money in my pocket I don't mind what badge is on it.

    Anyway....its a Chevrolet....Just like a Corvette!:P

    That's one chevvy I'd throw in the levy...











    *Get's coat, time for my late night walk anyway :o


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    #2958
    Fiona
    Registered Users Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Chevrolet Nubira towed in with broken timing belt....customer was given the car by an elderly relative and didn't want to spend the money to repair the damage and decided to scrap it......I saved it from being scrapped:D

    Your a vulture!


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    #2959
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,805 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Wait, I get whats going on. Every Monday the wife gives him his lunch money for the week, if he flogs the Nubira at a profit he'll have some money to buy sweets without the wife knowing. Well played sir, well played


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    #2960
    Fiona
    Registered Users Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Gary ITR wrote: »
    Wait, I get whats going on. Every Monday the wife gives him his lunch money for the week, if he flogs the Nubira at a profit he'll have some money to buy sweets without the wife knowing. Well played sir, well played

    Ill be wary of getting me banger towed into his garage ever again! www.newmechanic.ie


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    #2961
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    The Skylon Hotel is next door. Get it towed there:p


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    #2962
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    mrs crilly wrote: »
    Ill be wary of getting me banger towed into his garage ever again! www.newmechanic.ie


    I'd rather have a chevrolet then a BMW anyway:P:eek:


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    #2963
    Fiona
    Registered Users Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    I'd rather have a chevrolet then a BMW anyway:P:eek:

    WE ARE SO OVER! :eek:


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    #2964
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,383 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dgt wrote: »
    146 Handbrake
    Image1112.jpg

    Marea centre console too I see. Did the same mod myself back in the day.

    i didn't give you some parts (alloys or something) years back in Naas did I?


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    #2965
    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    flyingsnail wrote: »
    do tell

    Chevrolet Nubira towed in with broken timing belt....customer was given the car by an elderly relative and didn't want to spend the money to repair the damage and decided to scrap it......I saved it from being scrapped:D

    You're getting a name of a GM fan dude! Nasty! :p


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    #2966
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Marea centre console too I see. Did the same mod myself back in the day.

    i didn't give you some parts (alloys or something) years back in Naas did I?

    With electric mirrors :cool: (£44 for that banana switch!) Leathered it myself to match the seats, only to find its a different shade! :rolleyes:

    Narp, not me. Most bits I got were from cars brought in here for dismantling :)

    You had a Brava, yes? :)


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    #2967
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,383 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Yeah, ages ago.

    My mechanical skills have been blunted a bit since i gave up Italian cars :D


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    #2968
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    MugMugs wrote: »
    You're getting a name of a GM fan dude! Nasty! :p


    No fear of a user name change soon don't worry.:D


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    #2969
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,506 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    dgt wrote: »
    You sir have some pair of eyes ;)

    They are indeed from an Alfa 147, shoehorned to fit :)

    The Alfa stuff doesn't stop there mind you...

    I also have a 146 rear disc setup (with copper lines and a very stiff arb)


    Expect to see some bits of a 166 in there someday (not my one obviously!) :pac:


    Some very nice mods there bud.. Keep it up.


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    #2970
    kearney13
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭kearney13


    I have my van about 2 months now and never had the time to do any engine work with it so far, anyway gave it look over and it was all bad news, 12 year old van still had its original timing belt :O and water pump, fuel filter rusted to the point there was gonna be a hole in it and power steering belt ready to snap.

    Anyway yesterday with help I tackled the van and replaced everything and my god is it a different van :D

    I have to change the pedal box today have it ready to go into it so I hope it wont take too long :)


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    #2971
    E39MSport
    Registered Users Posts: 3,730 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    Rebuild a siezed caliper after new Pads on the Esty.

    Took it out for a spin to find I had done the wrong side :rolleyes: (despite burning my finger on the disc when checking).


    .... rebuilt both front calipers on the Esty :D

    Think I know what the squeeking is now. May have burned off the bearing or CV grease with the red hot disc....

    (aslo did n/s outer steering arm on bro's W211)


    Going out this morning to wash the M5 and make a paint thickness map. Looks like it has been buffed already. Hope there's scope for some more. Few scratches I want to flatten out.


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