***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

TestTransmission

This is a new thread which has been opened in total agreement by the motor mods.This is a completely new thread and is to be seen in a different light than how the old thread was.

1.This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

2.No lonely hearts (This is not a personal dig at anyone, it's how we feel is the best way to describe what we want to avoid. )

3.Keep it clean.

4.The Motors charter applies.

this thread has now been replaced

Limerick man wrote: »

And with that we move onto a new thread found here

conzy

Fair play!

Mycroft H

TestTransmission wrote: »

This is a new thread which has been opened in total agreement by the motor mods.This is a completely new thread and is to be seen in a different light than how the old thread was.

1.This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

2.No lonely hearts (This is not a personal dig at anyone, it's how we feel is the best way to describe what we want to avoid. )

3.Keep it clean.

4.The Motors charter applies.

Wahey it lives! Nice one

L-M

Lads can we try just get on with the thread now rather than derailing it with crap. Past is past

Anywho,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Jaguar-X-Type-X-Type-Facelift-Grille-Grill-fit-2001-2010-FREE-POST-/251051472399?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a73d5760f

L-M

BX 19 wrote: »

Wahey it lives! Nice one

No, it's dead. This is a new thread as above.

conzy

That Maserati Club meet stopped in Kilkenny over the weekend, there was some savage metal on display including a Gran Turismo S with all the carbon trim. I'll stick up some pics in the HWIST thread later

Mycroft H

Limerick man wrote: »

No, it's dead. This is a new thread as above.

Well a variant of the OT lives...

Alanstrainor

Need to get a new battery for the feckin Polo. The thing is completely dead, not holding a charge at all any more. It barely lasts a day after jumping.

Mycroft H

I wouldn't bother if you were getting rid of it.

Atomic Pineapple

Anyone know how to fix a head units cd player, the head unit in my ST made a few strange noise's over the weekend and decided to stop reading CD's then, everything else works fine, do those CD cleaners actually do anything or are they a bit of a gimmick?

Alanstrainor

BX 19 wrote: »

I wouldn't bother if you were getting rid of it.

You're probably right.

L-M

Alanstrainor wrote: »

You're probably right.

You'd get a used one for 20 quid or a new cheap one for 40, put a new battery in it. Silly to sell a car with a crap battery.

Veloce

Anybody on here have a 2007 3 Series Coupe? (320i or 320d) I have always wondered what the handling is like on these chassis? Sluggish or tight?

Jimbob 83

Pick one, or anyone else seen any nice ones on other sites ?

dar83

No obvious way of opening up the head unit once it's out. It's once metal box all the way around. Although to be honest I never looked at it from a "can I take this apart" kind of angle.

I'll check later for you Draf if you like and let ya know if it seems easy or not. I have the stereo removal keys anyway if you need a lend of them.

Mr Benevolent

Alanstrainor wrote: »

You're probably right.

Get a Jag, they're the new Octavia in here.

Jemmy

Nice to see a chitchat thread

I've so many little things to do to the car and I either don't really know what I'm doing or can't find the time

Squeaky brakes need to be de-squeaked, pads perfect though not quite sure what to do here I'll try have a look at the wknd
Need to change gear oil after a few track days, can't do this myself need a pump
Need to do oil change, this I can do once I find the time
Locate rattle in the back & get rid before I crack up, need two for this because it only rattles when I drive lol

Think that's it for now, until I get into it later & remember something else!

Insurance up this weekend so need to ring around for that too, ugh probably only need a few months insurance seen as I might not be here anyway!

EDIT: Knew I forgot something....rattly heatshield which I haven't decided whether to take off or just fix

Atomic Pineapple

dar83 wrote: »

No obvious way of opening up the head unit once it's out. It's once metal box all the way around. Although to be honest I never looked at it from a "can I take this apart" kind of angle.

I'll check later for you Draf if you like and let ya know if it seems easy or not. I have the stereo removal keys anyway if you need a lend of them.

Cheers

dar83

Jemmy wrote: »

Nice to see a chitchat thread

I've so many little things to do to the car and I either don't really know what I'm doing or can't find the time

...

Think that's it for now, until I get into it later & remember something else!

No mention of that wash, no? ...No? :rolleyes:

:pac:

Jemmy

dar83 wrote: »

No mention of that wash, no? ...No? :rolleyes:

:pac:

Smartarse! It got washed & polished, all weather protection treatment!
Then it rained for the next wk :rolleyes:

Alanstrainor

Confab wrote: »

Get a Jag, they're the new Octavia in here.

There's already two mods with Jags! That's enough!

dgt

Well this has brightened my day right up!

Anyone know what causes the "TRANS PROGRAM" message to come up in an E34?

Jemmy

OSI wrote: »

Have they got grease on the back of the pads? Might just need some to stop them squeaking.

Yea was thinking that's all it will need, have to get at them & have a proper look.
May head down to the Daddy Garage in Wicklow at the wknd

superstoner90

dgt wrote: »

Well this has brightened my day right up!

Anyone know what causes the "TRANS PROGRAM" message to come up in an E34?

Transmission starts to slip (flare), there is a low "boom" from the tranny, and a "bing" from the dash.
Transmission locks in "limp" mode - 3rd gear so you can "limp" home or to your nearest dealer.
Message on Dash "TRANS PROGRAM - Consult Owners handbook".
NOTE: This only happens once the car has warmed up - usually after 15-30 minutes of good driving.

Voodoomelon

I've an overwhelming urge to get a Quattroporte as my next car. They've started dropping into my price range, albeit the DuoSelects which have mixed reviews to put it mildly.

Yet everyone on the Maser forums are saying they are given undeserved stick and you just have to know how to drive them correctly.
Anyone driven a DuoSelect model? The Automaticas are still a bit out of reach for me (late 07s onwards) at the mo. I'd love another 7 but the Quattroportes are infinitely cooler.

Big Nasty

This may seem totally against the grain but I don't think QP's or Maserati in general are particularly attractive.

166man

I'm delighted to see this thread is sort of back... Conzy was ahead of me with the meme this time though..:D

I really really like this... Would you land it here for €20k?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201205446552202/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/body-type/saloon/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/fuel-type/diesel/transmission/automatic/model/c5/make/citroen/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/sw1a0aa?logcode=p

Voodoomelon

MCMLXXV wrote: »

This may seem totally against the grain but I don't think QP's or Maserati in general are particularly attractive.

I can understand people not liking the front end too much, but the rest of the car is exquisite. The only thing I don't like about them is the cheap green lit displays in the car, looks like a 1999 Corolla.

challengemaster

Veloce wrote: »

Anybody on here have a 2007 3 Series Coupe? (320i or 320d) I have always wondered what the handling is like on these chassis? Sluggish or tight?

Can't speak for the e90/e92 but in terms of the e46, it's as tight as a ducks arse. Very stiff chassis. I'd assume BMW didn't completely throw their chassis design manual out the window on the newer model

Jemmy wrote: »

Squeaky brakes need to be de-squeaked, pads perfect though not quite sure what to do here I'll try have a look at the wknd
Need to change gear oil after a few track days, can't do this myself need a pump
Need to do oil change, this I can do once I find the time
Locate rattle in the back & get rid before I crack up, need two for this because it only rattles when I drive lol
...

EDIT: Knew I forgot something....rattly heatshield which I haven't decided whether to take off or just fix

Jesus, nearly sounds like you just described my car Jem. Rattly heatshield and squeaky brakes, and overdue a service...yup!

MCMLXXV wrote: »

This may seem totally against the grain but I don't think QP's or Maserati in general are particularly attractive.

I'd agree tbh. Possibly one of the ugliest car brands IMO. If I was being a prick about it, I'd say it's a sure sign that money can't buy taste, but I'm not that guy

TestTransmission

Jemmy wrote: »

Nice to see a chitchat thread

I've so many little things to do to the car and I either don't really know what I'm doing or can't find the time

Squeaky brakes need to be de-squeaked, pads perfect though not quite sure what to do here I'll try have a look at the wknd
Need to change gear oil after a few track days, can't do this myself need a pump
Need to do oil change, this I can do once I find the time
Locate rattle in the back & get rid before I crack up, need two for this because it only rattles when I drive lol

Think that's it for now, until I get into it later & remember something else!

Insurance up this weekend so need to ring around for that too, ugh probably only need a few months insurance seen as I might not be here anyway!

EDIT: Knew I forgot something....rattly heatshield which I haven't decided whether to take off or just fix

Snap, gearbox oil,diff oil and spark plugs to be done soon for me.The gearbox oil can be done without a pump, we managed it a few weeks ago on another s2000. My insurance is also due within 3 weeks, didn't think much of the renewal price I was given and I've never bothered to put back on my heatshield as the previous owner removed it. (Good old Honda's)

Also need to get the DA polisher out and put the new spoiler on aswell, may find the time soon.

challengemaster

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Ugliest car brands? You been drinking again? Id love a quattroporte its a thinking mans Ferrari

In terms of premium cars anyway, obviously I don't mean an automatic polo is prettier than them :pac:

I can't honestly look at any of the maserati range and say that they'd give me the horn for one. Same as a veyron, I can appreciate what it is, but it's ugly as sin imo.

sozbox

Veloce wrote: »

Anybody on here have a 2007 3 Series Coupe? (320i or 320d) I have always wondered what the handling is like on these chassis? Sluggish or tight?

I bought a 320i coupe last month, had an e46 318i before that, and in my mind the e46 had better handling.

The e92 is a rougher ride also with the run flats, it's hard to get used to.

Have you been looking at some?

Jimbob 83

The QP looks awesome in the flesh is one around galway.

MetzgerMeister

TestTransmission wrote: »

Also need to get the DA polisher out

Not used it yet? Just be patient with it, once you get the hang of it and get the hang of how it cuts and how to operate it, you'll get faster at doing the correction. It will be a bit frustrating when you first start. You'll think you should have a good bit done but when you wipe off the polish you'll find you haven't done that much.

Trust me, just be patient

challengemaster

Don't get me wrong, they look great there, but that's awesome photography and photoshop work to bring out the best of the car in studio setting.

Tell me it looks just as good now, with a probably camera phone picture, no messing, and in an actual daily use environment

MetzgerMeister

LOL ^ that's supposed to be a proper professional photo!

Coconut photography ain't no bounty bar!

TestTransmission

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Not used it yet? Just be patient with it, once you get the hang of it and get the hang of how it cuts and how to operate it, you'll get faster at doing the correction. It will be a bit frustrating when you first start. You'll think you should have a good bit done but when you wipe off the polish you'll find you haven't done that much.

Trust me, just be patient

Was away the last part of last week, and the weather was so crap I didn't bother.Next week perhaps, bit busy at the moment.

Gary ITR

My car is getting a massive clean and wax this evening, its hoing to be parked at the office for the next two weeks so better protect it

challengemaster

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Its a 4 door italian sports coupe that has a Ferrari V8 and hand stitched leather interior. Yes I think it looks brilliant far better than some in your face AMG yoke.

I wouldn't be a big fan of AMG/Brabus in fairness, they too churn out ugly crap on a regular basis. The one thing I do like about certain AMG cars though is that menacing look they have.

Lamborghini, Pagani, Mclaren are all producing beautiful cars.

And on the ferrari thing - put a maserati and a ferrari california side by side and play spot the difference

MetzgerMeister

TestTransmission wrote: »

Was away the last part of last week, and the weather was so crap I didn't bother.Next week perhaps, bit busy at the moment.

If you have a question, PM me. I've been getting on very well with mine. I've about 30% of my car done already

TestTransmission

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If you have a question, PM me. I've been getting on very well with mine. I've about 30% of my car done already

Insurance is first on the agenda, then tax...maybe :pac:

MetzgerMeister

TestTransmission wrote: »

Insurance is first on the agenda, then tax...maybe :pac:

I've tax next month too Thankfully I've finished paying off my car loan and insurance is in December. After tax, it's time to pay off my credit card and go mad buying stuff with it

Alanstrainor

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I've tax next month too Thankfully I've finished paying off my car loan and insurance is in December. After tax, it's time to pay off my credit card and go mad buying stuff with it

Sure your tax is nothin:P

MetzgerMeister

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Sure your tax is nothin:P

True! It's only €925 :rolleyes:

Alanstrainor

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

True! It's only €925 :rolleyes:

it hurts

challengemaster

Alanstrainor wrote: »

it hurts

Chin up dude, you'll be facing worse!

colm_mcm

Mine is up soon, 400 for 3 months

Jemmy

2 more on the list after my drive home...change my radio back & find and get rid of the squeak from the engine. It never ends!

But i wouldn't change her

That's the only problem with going away, what to do with my teg
Money for going away or stick it out & keep the track car search going?!!

Jemmy

TestTransmission wrote: »

Snap, gearbox oil,diff oil and spark plugs to be done soon for me.The gearbox oil can be done without a pump, we managed it a few weeks ago on another s2000. My insurance is also due within 3 weeks, didn't think much of the renewal price I was given and I've never bothered to put back on my heatshield as the previous owner removed it. (Good old Honda's)

Also need to get the DA polisher out and put the new spoiler on aswell, may find the time soon.

Might be a silly question but how did you manage it without the pump? Thinking ill probably just remove the heatshield for now.

TestTransmission

Jemmy wrote: »

Might be a silly question but how did you manage it without the pump? Thinking ill probably just remove the heatshield for now.

A funnel,some plastic tubing and somebody who knew what they were doing!

MetzgerMeister

Alanstrainor wrote: »

it hurts

Only for a little while

challengemaster wrote: »

Chin up dude, you'll be facing worse!

Yeah the R35 GT-R will be €1600 or so :pac: