***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

dgt

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Anything from €61 to €277 on eiretyres

Cheers! They're well within my reach so, not much more than the 205/40s I used to run just needed an idea of what I'm working with!

The irony of post 406, the very car they're planned for :pac:

RoverJames wrote: »

If you are not restricted with width you'd get 225 45 17s for less cost me thinks.

I'm thinking of that myself, the wheels will handle that size, just! I'll look into some prices when I'm in Trufit next

Big Nasty

dgt wrote: »

Cheers! They're well within my reach so, not much more than the 205/40s I used to run just needed an idea of what I'm working with!

The irony of post 406, the very car they're planned for :pac:



I'm thinking of that myself, the wheels will handle that size, just! I'll look into some prices when I'm in Trufit next

The lower price is for ditch finders the higher for top end. Depending on your budget is I would strongly consider part-worns. I'm preaching a lot about same recently!

dgt

MCMLXXV wrote: »

The lower price is for ditch finders the higher for top end. Depending on your budget is I would strongly consider part-worns. I'm preaching a lot about same recently!

Every tyre on my van is a part worn, I freakin love them! Apart from the chinese auto rubbish on the rear right... :mad: For commercial tyres they are really good in the wet and less than half price for nearly new tyres

I had great experiences with Accelera in the past so if the part worns are only slightly cheaper I'll be getting these instead...

I'd better make sure these Lensos fit first! :pac:

dgt

dgt wrote: »

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I had great experiences with Accelera in the past.........

Me too, Accelera Phi, had them on two cars, very impressed really in all conditions.

ShadowHearth

Lads, I am really shiet at this:

How much mpg it will be of I did 350miles on 40l of petrol.

It's 40l as I had full tank before the trip and I filled her in again.

Big Nasty

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Lads, I am really shiet at this:

How much mpg it will be of I did 350miles on 40l of petrol.

It's 40l as I had full tank before the trip and I filled her in again.

About 40mpg.

ShadowHearth

MCMLXXV wrote: »

About 40mpg.

That much.... Feck... Did not expected that. Thx!

Gary ITR

Anybody here like to enter ATWR for free? Entry fee covered, fuel covered and a car provided? Well check the thread because the above is possible with thanks to Seat Ireland

Neilw

Gary ITR wrote: »

Anybody here like to enter ATWR for free? Entry fee covered, fuel covered and a car provided? Well check the thread because the above is possible with thanks to Seat Ireland

Will they fly me home if I win?

Gary ITR

Neilw wrote: »

Will they fly me home if I win?

You sold your Seat so I dooubt it :P

ShadowHearth

lads, wtf happened to all Jap stuff?!

i tried to find some EVOs, s14, s15, skylines, 180sx and there are more WANTED adds, then for sale.
a few months ago it was over filled with them and prices were really damn low, but now it is totally different story.

btw what is worth checking outside of donedeal? carzone is like an ad graveyard at this stage.

CianRyan

ShadowHearth wrote: »

lads, wtf happened to all Jap stuff?!

i tried to find some EVOs, s14, s15, skylines, 180sx and there are more WANTED adds, then for sale.
a few months ago it was over filled with them and prices were really damn low, but now it is totally different story.

btw what is worth checking outside of donedeal? carzone is like an ad graveyard at this stage.

You just sold your bloody Skyline! Your missus is going to murder you if she finds your search history!

Have a look on DTDIRL and maybe even MidnightClub, could be something worth a look.
If you're looking for something cheap then this seems pretty nice. Needs a bit of a attention but I'm sure it's nothing you couldn't handle.

Only issue, it's an autobox.

Edit: OH OH OH, BUY A TRACK DAY CAR!

Atomic Pineapple

As above I'd imagine the specialist forums/clubs would be your best bet to pick up cars like the ones you've mentioned.

Big Nasty

CianRyan wrote: »

If you're looking for something cheap then this seems pretty nice. Needs a bit of a attention but I'm sure it's nothing you couldn't handle.

I like that - quirky little thing!

CianRyan

I'd say the sound of that yoke with the top down, high revs must be a beautiful thing.

ShadowHearth

CianRyan wrote: »

You just sold your bloody Skyline! Your missus is going to murder you if she finds your search history!

Have a look on DTDIRL and maybe even MidnightClub, could be something worth a look.
If you're looking for something cheap then this seems pretty nice. Needs a bit of a attention but I'm sure it's nothing you couldn't handle.

Only issue, it's an autobox.

Edit: OH OH OH, BUY A TRACK DAY CAR!

well i did not said the positive part of selling skyline. She has my balls in the handbag with skyline, but i sold it with one condition: i am getting replacement for ford!
i will be putting a thread very very soon, where you lads will help me to spend 7k for something fun!

CianRyan

Well problem solved, track ready 180sx right there for you.

superstoner90

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well i did not said the positive part of selling skyline. She has my balls in the handbag with skyline, but i sold it with one condition: i am getting replacement for ford!
i will be putting a thread very very soon, where you lads will help me to spend 7k for something fun!

I like the sound of that. :cool:

pred racer

Anyone know anywhere you can buy electric buggies? My father is after one for his garden centre. Not a golf buggy as they are way expensive. Some bird he gets roses off got one new for c 1k, ive been googling but nowt is coming up.
Cheers.

challengemaster

CianRyan wrote: »

You just sold your bloody Skyline! Your missus is going to murder you if she finds your search history!

Have a look on DTDIRL and maybe even MidnightClub, could be something worth a look.

Being completely honest I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole in terms of seriously looking for a car. As with most car related forums, everyone thinks their car is made of gold because they added a K&N filter or similar. If you actually found anyone selling their car for reasonable money I'd be shocked

In other news:

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Anybody going to C&C on Sunday?

Big Nasty

Well done CM!

By your post I presume the exams went well and you can now make up for sitting at home studying the night of your 21st! Hope you posted that on your phone from a pub BTW!

Jimdagym

Insurance is up on the 2nd June, so just shopping for it.

First attempt, €371 with 123.ie.

Sweeeeeeeeeet.

Alanstrainor

challengemaster wrote: »

In other news:

I hate you:mad:

Currently writing up an end of year report that's due tomorrow.

Need beer.

Jimbob 83

So someone is buying a car off of you privately, what is your dream situation ?

Im thinking meet to view car all goes well and after haggling you both drive to the bank you get a bank draft out and some cash hand them over after signing a very basic receipt to say your selling the car they go in check the bank draft is ok and lodge it you then get handed a stamped and addressed envelope by the buyer for the logbook buyer drops you to post office to send it off you get dropped home, the end.

It's what i have in mind buying, anyone see any problems here ? As i don't want to be carrying cash.

challengemaster

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Well done CM!

By your post I presume the exams went well and you can now make up for sitting at home studying the night of your 21st! Hope you posted that on your phone from a pub BTW!

Haha, cheers - no celebrations yet though. I'm still quite dehydrated, malnourished and sleep deprived after the last few days, 3 bananas as an entire days food isn't so good! I don't think the stomach would cope just yet :P

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I hate you:mad:

Currently writing up an end of year report that's due tomorrow.

Need beer.

You love me really :pac:

jenizzle

BDJW wrote: »

Anybody going to C&C on Sunday?

All going well, although I am heading out on Saturday night. I might even park beside the other rotaries this time

Owen

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

So someone is buying a car off of you privately, what is your dream situation ?

She's a part type model, a full time nypmho with a penchant for slightly chubby musicians. With a twin sister of equally dubious morals and fetishes.

Jimbob 83

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

So someone is buying a car off of you privately, what is your dream situation ?

Im thinking meet to view car all goes well and after haggling you both drive to the bank you get a bank draft out and some cash hand them over after signing a very basic receipt to say your selling the car they go in check the bank draft is ok and lodge it you then get handed a stamped and addressed envelope by the buyer for the logbook buyer drops you to post office to send it off you get dropped home, the end.

It's what i have in mind buying, anyone see any problems here ? As i don't want to be carrying cash.

Seems fair enough, if I was lodging the money I'd sooner they gave me 100% cash tbh. I wouldn't expect the buyer to provide the SAE either, nor would I expect a spin home, small things but still.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

jenizzle wrote: »

All going well, although I am heading out on Saturday night. I might even park beside the other rotaries this time

Might see ya up there....i'm heading out on Saturday afternoon/night, so it depends on how that pans out! Might try get a lift up off somebody if i'm really a little ropey! :pac: