***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

MetzgerMeister

Limerick man wrote: »

In fairness, 1 its a 500euro car and 2 why care?

Just asking a question

Northern Monkey

I drove past 3 different car crashes today. All 3 of them involved a car being rear ended by a renault coming up to a junction.

colm_mcm

Northern Monkey wrote: »

I drove past 3 different car crashes today. All 3 of them involved a car being rear ended by a renault coming up to a junction.

Thought Renaults were supposed to be safe

cgal093

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

And the ABS fault??

Still there and he knows about it. Hes not too bothered about it either.

RoverJames wrote: »

More than likely an ABS sensor, I "sorted" mine without spending a penny and have fully functioning ABS.

Mind me asking how you did that? Did it take long?

L-M

cgal093 wrote: »

Still there and he knows about it. Hes not too bothered about it either.



Mind me asking how you did that? Did it take long?

I sorted one before with a 27 euro delivered, ten minute fitted, sensor.

Northern Monkey

colm_mcm wrote: »

Thought Renaults were supposed to be safe

The best bit was 2 of them looked like they had been driven into a wall at 50mph, while the cars in front had very little damage. Must be some crazy crumple zones on them.

Jimbob 83

Mmm 2 days off time for some beer and computer games/old movies/science documentaries

colm_mcm

Saw a three car pileup this evening coming from cork, on the on-ramp where the N20 becomes the N7, uk reg ous (I think) ran into the back of a white done up civic, there was an avensis there too but dunno if that was damaged.

cgal093

cgal093 wrote: »

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Mind me asking how you did that? Did it take long?

Well with mine the light only came on at full lock, it was like that for quite a while tbh. My intention was to replace the sensor but a couple of weeks before the NCT I pushed the ABS cable from it's mounting to allow more movement so that it wasn't getting strained at full lock anymore. 'twas only at full lock to the left as well so only ever came on if I was leaving a parking space and turning sharp left.

Might well degrade further and if so I'll replace it. Can't be arsed to as it's not causing a problem.

Usually the sensor needs replacing, which is easy and cheap too. Old one might have to be drilled out though.

cgal093

RoverJames wrote: »

Well with mine the light only came on at full lock, it was like that for quite a while tbh. My intention was to replace the sensor but a couple of weeks before the NCT I pushed the ABS cable from it's mounting to allow more movement so that it wasn't getting strained at full lock anymore. 'twas only at full lock to the left as well so only ever came on if I was leaving a parking space and turning sharp left.

Might well degrade further and if so I'll replace it. Can't be arsed to as it's not causing a problem.

Usually the sensor needs replacing, which is easy and cheap too. Old one might have to be drilled out though.

Thanks for that

Anyway, since hes not bothered about the light I'll leave it..

Jimbob 83

07 car how long before NCT is due can i do test aaaaaaaaand how many years do i get 1 or 2 ?

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaanks

Same question for a 02 car also (hugs Octavia)

2 for the ST and 1 for Octavia.
Depends on reg dates for when the tests can be done.

Jimbob 83

ST out end of jan 13 Octavia out end of feb 13

Thank you for allowing me to drink from your fountain of knowledge

Reminds me i need to get some pics of the auld Octavia and ST both shining together for nostalgia purposes before i sell the old girl (Sniff) Me and my poor old lab that died on me in april went on alot of walkies trips in that car

6 and 3 months me thinks.
There's over 6 on the Octy, sell her now as is.

cgal093

http://www.adverts.ie/car/alfa-romeo/159/2006-alfa-romeo-159-for-sale/1961624

Lol, look at the last comment on this ad. Hes been offered a 99 Merc C-Class for a 06 Alfa Romeo 159!

Wtf?

cgal093

cgal093 wrote: »

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Wtf?

Adverts.ie is a pile of sh1t for selling cars.

Jimbob 83

No leather and a diesel, **** no

L-M

RoverJames wrote: »

6 and 3 months me thinks.
There's over 6 on the Octy, sell her now as is.

The 07 would be due its second test (scary) so itll be 3 month early for both.

pred racer

cgal093 wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/car/alfa-romeo/159/2006-alfa-romeo-159-for-sale/1961624

Lol, look at the last comment on this ad. Hes been offered a 99 Merc C-Class for a 06 Alfa Romeo 159!

Wtf?

Glad the inside of my 159 is black, dont like that one atall!
Plus it wasnt much dearer than that one but its 08 with the same milage.
Wouldnt accept a poxy hyundai (with or without timing belt) for it either

Edit: nice colour though.

BUBBLE WRAP

A very quick question. Im going to renew my learners permit. it will be my 2nd lp.

I need:

2 passport photos signed on the back of each
My current learners permit
The fee
the learners permit form.

Is there anything else?

Jimbob 83

Nope, don't need eyesight report as you are just renewing

BUBBLE WRAP

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Nope, don't need eyesight report as you are just renewing

Ok coolio, Do I need a medical report from my Doc to say im in a fit state to drive? or is that just for over 70s?

Jimbob 83

Thats just for HGV's afaik

BUBBLE WRAP

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Thats just for HGV's afaik

HGVs? I dont think I have that.

166man

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

HGVs? I dont think I have that.

Unless its one big ass mother-fcukin' Punto you're driving, you don't need the HGV thing...

BUBBLE WRAP

166man wrote: »

Unless its one big ass mother-fcukin' Punto you're driving, you don't need the HGV thing...

I dont exactly know how big the punto is, will I go out and measure it with measuring tape?

dar83

Has the needing a test date organised (or a fail sheet) been done away with now since these new regulations came in?

Or was that never really a thing you "required" as such?

MugMugs

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

I dont exactly know how big the punto is, will I go out and measure it with measuring tape?

I believe 166man was "having a laugh"

Your Punto is not a HGV.

dar83

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

I dont exactly know how big the punto is, will I go out and measure it with measuring tape?

Yes, do this.

Also make sure your long stand holder is present in the boot, oh and that you have the legal door sill ladder attachments in with your spare wheel.

BUBBLE WRAP

dar83 wrote: »

Has the needing a test date organised (or a fail sheet) been done away with now since these new regulations came in?

Or was that never really a thing you "required" as such?

Thats for 3rd LP and so on. Not 2nd renewal.