***Motors Chat Thread Round 2***

colm_mcm

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

btw colm. if you want some alloys with winters on them I could give you a discount on brand new nearly used alloys I bought from Honda myself with good winter tyres .. bout 80 percent thread depth... good price my friend (not the listed price :pac:
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Pics?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

colm_mcm wrote: »

Pics?

I'll get some soon... need to get around to clondalkin to them.

but the alloy is the one I put on the ad and they are perfect... only on my car for a few weeks last year.

colm_mcm

Oh the one on your adverts, sorry, I hate alloys with massive centre caps.

langdang

colm_mcm wrote: »

They're quite a heavy car at 1800kg

Eek, that is heavy! Surprisingly heavy!

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

colm_mcm wrote: »

Oh the one on your adverts, sorry, I hate alloys with massive centre caps.

I don't particularly like them myself tbh.

only wanted them for winter tyres.

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

Personally itd be KW or H&R, in that order, then again I'm not an expert of VW's

Same as what most people say!
I don't know, I really am stumped.

I'd chance the cheaper kit if I could be sure it won't be unbelievable bad...

Alanstrainor

gollywog wrote: »

Same as what most people say!
I don't know, I really am stumped.

I'd chance the cheaper kit if I could be sure it won't be unbelievable bad...

Save your pennies for a bit longer is what i say!

challengemaster

gollywog wrote: »

Same as what most people say!
I don't know, I really am stumped.

I'd chance the cheaper kit if I could be sure it won't be unbelievable bad...

It probably won't be shocking, but if there's even the slightest bit of doubt or niggle once you install it, you'll forever be thinking "if only I spent the extra bit". If you're going to do something do it right, IMO.

challengemaster

Also, I just spotted this:

http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/promotions.html

Up to 60% off on most things, and an extra 5% off using autumn promotional code

Vicxas

Can someone explain something to me, for the last year ive been browsing Donedeal hoop dreaming about buying an Accord. They've always been very high priced as I assume Accords hold their value.

In the last week though nearly all the Accords ive seen have taken a massive price drop. Is this in fear of the new Motor tax hike?

Drummerboy08

gollywog wrote: »

Same as what most people say!
I don't know, I really am stumped.

I'd chance the cheaper kit if I could be sure it won't be unbelievable bad...

Three cheaper kit will probably feel the same, but won't put up with the abuse of Irish roads as well as either of the other two.

The H&R kit comes with a years warranty too, not sure about the others.

Ardennes1944

youve invested in the best stuff so far golly, be a shame to cheap out now and regret it

MuppetCheck

challengemaster wrote: »

Also, I just spotted this:

http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/promotions.html

Up to 60% off on most things, and an extra 5% off using autumn promotional code

Thank you, new wipers ordered on the cheap:D

Vicxas

Vicxas wrote: »

Can someone explain something to me, for the last year ive been browsing Donedeal hoop dreaming about buying an Accord. They've always been very high priced as I assume Accords hold their value.

In the last week though nearly all the Accords ive seen have taken a massive price drop. Is this in fear of the new Motor tax hike?

No, it's just that these cars didn't make what the sellers originally thought they would make and then the prices were reduced

pred racer

challengemaster wrote: »

Also, I just spotted this:

http://www.mister-auto.ie/en/promotions.html

Up to 60% off on most things, and an extra 5% off using autumn promotional code

Cheers, new cabin filter and sump plug ordered.

My new oil transfer pump arrived today, but now the new sump plug is on its way I wont need it. But its still a new gadget to play with:p

Bobby183

So, I went to look at a Mercedes today. An E270 cdi. Lovely car but we couldn't make a deal

Pred, is that the gadget that you put a pipe into the dipstick tube and then you pump out all the oil?

pred racer

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Pred, is that the gadget that you put a pipe into the dipstick tube and then you pump out all the oil?

Yep,
My sump plug is fcuked (had to be tightened with a hammer and chisel at the last service coz the young lad made a balls of opening it and we didnt have a replacement)

It works, I just pumped out 2 litres of oil from my sump in about a minute:D

Probably wont use it on my car (new sump plug ordered for next service) but will be handy for the forklift etc;)

Edit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/ProPlus-580220-Oil-Drain-Pump/dp/B004R1PVKW/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1352830319&sr=1-1

It was this one, same one is available on ebay at 35 pounds + postage for buy it now and strangely enough all the auctions end up at 35 quid too

No use to me at all, the car has an oil level sensor and no dipstick!

sean1141

Only in Ireland!!!

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

No use to me at all, the car has an oil level sensor and no dipstick!

It has a dipstick alright, just not in the engine bay :pac:

pred racer

challengemaster wrote: »

It has a dipstick alright, just not in the engine bay :pac:

Hahahahaha:D

challengemaster

challengemaster wrote: »

It has a dipstick alright, just not in the engine bay :pac:

Yeah but you were only in the car once

tuborg_man

Got my new taxi on the road today. so far so good although it isn't the normal choice













actually I think it's this one.

09 chevrolet epica,

Awww I was really hoping it was the Subaru

Spook_ie

46021 is not a valid plate number, so whatever vehicle you see it on, give it a wide berth


30948 is currently valid and matches the vehicle registration

Licence Number: T30948
Licence Type: Taxi
Licence Status: Active
Licence Expiry Date: 12/11/2013
Vehicle Registration No.: 09MHxxxx
Name of Licence Holder: <snip>

However how many people spotted that one of them has the roof sign on backwards, in fact ( no googling/No taxi drivers ) how many know which one is correct?

Our man in Havana

Do not post up personal information.

colm_mcm

The number goes on the passenger side AFAIK.

Lol@ the wheelchair logo on the Subaru plate.

BUBBLE WRAP

Spook_ie wrote: »

46021 is not a valid plate number, so whatever vehicle you see it on, give it a wide berth


30948 is currently valid and matches the vehicle registration

Licence Number: T30948
Licence Type: Taxi
Licence Status: Active
Licence Expiry Date: 12/11/2013
Vehicle Registration No.: 09MHxxxx
Name of Licence Holder: <snip>

However how many people spotted that one of them has the roof sign on backwards, in fact ( no googling/No taxi drivers ) how many know which one is correct?

I thought it was strange that there was a yellow space on the right side. But I thought it was just me.

Our man in Havana

Looks fake.