***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

Old diesel

ba_barabus wrote: »

Not at all but it'll take me a while to get something unless it just comes along. I'd like a nice merc but I'm hampered by budget.

As for the term 'enjoy', it's all relative. A plain but originally car brings me enjoyment especially if the rest have been ruined. Something fun to drive can also be enjoyed

Even looking down a bonnet at a merc badge brings enjoyment.

Your right "enjoy" is a relative term - and it is possible (I think) to get enjoyment from stuff that isn't what would normally be classed as enjoyable.

For example - we used to have a Daihatsu Fourtrack here as a farm workhorse.

Objectively speaking - its a hateful thing - the ride was bouncy, steering was a bit like steering a ship (whats feedback ), it was noisy - and slow - but with that steering and ride - slow isn't a bad thing AT ALL.

But I miss the damn thing - on the right day when in the right mood and in NO HURRY - the thing was interesting to drive - and it had character.

The Santa Fe that replaced it - is a fabulously useful vehicle - and its comfortable, nicely equipped.

But its just a boring tool - a mind blowingly effective and very capable tool - but still - boring.

It is of course a lot better then the Fourtrack - and objectively speaking - its nicer.

id enjoy driving the Fourtrack more though - albeit not as a daily driver for the reasons mentioned already - steering/ride etc

Ded_Zebra

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'll admit nothing! It sucks because usually people are able to point towards something on this, but not with this

so lonely.....so very lonely...

Did it die gradually or suddenly?

Would the starter motor still turn it over after it cut out?

ba_barabus

Old diesel wrote: »

For example - we used to have a Daihatsu Fourtrack

Image great memories of them :cool:

Old diesel

ba_barabus wrote: »

Image great memories of them :cool:

Sorry - don't have any images of it

Which reminds me - I had better buy a digi cam and take pics of the 2.0 diesel Corolla outside while it still works.

Its got too much sentimental value not to have one taken before the inevitable happens and it gets weighted in

Kaiser D

toastedpickles wrote: »

Went to pop into town for a few minutes, went around a corner and the car conked out, won't start, and had to get towed home, some guy in a silver passat

so yeah! two cars and neither work, I am living the life :pac::rolleyes:

Welcome to the club

toastedpickles

Kaiser D wrote: »

Welcome to the club

Yaaaay, do i get a sticker? speaking of stickers, I wonder whatever happened to the motors forum sticker

Alanstrainor

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Didn't put the lower expansion tank hose on properly... queue a cloud of steam and warning lights on my way up past the hell fire club! Got it sorted very quickly, the joys of DIY! Need to get more coolant and then test it.

toastedpickles wrote: »

Ahem...... :pac:

toastedpickles wrote: »

Went to pop into town for a few minutes, went around a corner and the car conked out, won't start, and had to get towed home, some guy in a silver passat

so yeah! two cars and neither work, I am living the life :pac::rolleyes:

:P

We both had interesting car days so!

toastedpickles

Alanstrainor wrote: »

:P

We both had interesting car days so!

Yep! :pac: At least yours will work tomorrow though :P

ba_barabus

ba_barabus wrote: »

Image great memories of them :cool:

That should say "I've"

Alanstrainor

toastedpickles wrote: »

Yep! :pac: At least yours will work tomorrow though :P

That's the hope, don't know if I have confidence in it at the mo. Wouldn't fancy a long spin, without a rake of tools and coolant handy! Should be okay, was just a single hose, that I had my doubts about when I got it on in the first place. Here's hoping there's nothing too serious up with the Saab! I must get a look at that beast one of these days!

toastedpickles

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's the hope, don't know if I have confidence in it at the mo. Wouldn't fancy a long spin, without a rake of tools and coolant handy! Should be okay, was just a single hose, that I had my doubts about when I got it on in the first place. Here's hoping there's nothing too serious up with the Saab! I must get a look at that beast one of these days!

When it works that is :pac: I really hope it's just the cps sensor and di cassette, I've the two ordered so hopefully, all the codes are pointing towards the two, all the forums that say what happened are saying them two, so with a bit of luck

Old diesel

Have heard mention previously of those DI cassettes failing - and that many owners apparently keep a spare in the boot for when it happens.

Hope its a simple fix anyway

toastedpickles

Old diesel wrote: »

Have heard mention previously of those DI cassettes failing - and that many owners apparently keep a spare in the boot for when it happens.

Hope its a simple fix anyway

It's all new to me, but lessons are being learned

CianRyan

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'm not into all that modding stuff. I actually just want a plain jane car to enjoy.

Who said anything about modding?
He suggested a standard car.

Kaiser D

CianRyan wrote: »

Who said anything about modding?
He suggested a standard car.

I think ba just means the whole turbo, sporty thing about the Mira.

CianRyan

Kaiser D wrote: »

I think ba just means the whole turbo, sporty thing about the Mira.

Strange way to put it though.

Not particularly sporty with, on Irish fuel you're looking at about 50hp being drain by the 4wd.
They're meant to be great fun and seriously cheap to run though. Nice rare factor about them too.

ba_barabus

Kaiser D wrote: »

I think ba just means the whole turbo, sporty thing about the Mira.

Something like that but I'll admit I thought it was a modded car. I like original cars kept original. Is there one if these wiras for sale to look at?

ba_barabus

CianRyan wrote: »

Strange way to put it though.

Not particularly sporty with, on Irish fuel you're looking at about 50hp being drain by the 4wd.
They're meant to be great fun and seriously cheap to run though. Nice rare factor about them too.

I thought it was a modded thing tbh. If it's what you describe it doesn't sound bad

CianRyan

ba_barabus wrote: »

Something like that but I'll admit I thought it was a modded car. I like original cars kept original. Is there one if these wiras for sale to look at?

They don't come up often but I'll have a look.
And don't forget, JDM just means Japanese Domestic Market, not Japanese Drift Monster like some young lads think.

Off to donedeal.

GvidoR

CianRyan wrote: »

They don't come up often but I'll have a look.
And don't forget, JDM just means Japanese Domestic Market, not Japanese Drift Monster like some young lads think.

Off to donedeal.

Some people actually think that or are you just making that up?

CianRyan

GvidoR wrote: »

Some people actually think that or are you just making that up?

Well it was satire but I do intend on making my JDM Roadster a Japanese Drift Monster. :pac:

None for sake ATM but they pop up from time to time.
Daihatsu Mira Turbo and Suzuki Alto Works, that's some googling for you.

YbFocus

Didn't want to put it in the pic thread as it's not my car but I am in love with this 86, she's an irish one too

GvidoR

I love AE86's too. I spotted a nice white one on superlites last saturday.

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

I love AE86's too. I spotted a nice white one on superlites last saturday.

I dream of building an sr engined one, purists will hate that but that light shell and a reliable 300bhp would be insane!

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

I dream of building an sr engined one, purists will hate that but that light shell and a reliable 300bhp would be insane!

Sounds good, I hope you'll build one of those beasts.

toastedpickles

GvidoR wrote: »

Sounds good, I hope you'll build one of those beasts.

Likewise

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

Sounds good, I hope you'll build one of those beasts.

There's a fair few on the drift scene in Ireland already, they go for €5-7k depending on spec.
Probably best to buy and save a load of heartache and time

Ardennes1944

Im going to look at this tuesday http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-grande-1-3-diesel/6745482

Noccy_Mondy

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Im going to look at this tuesday http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-grande-1-3-diesel/6745482

Very good, I like the idea of the panoramic-type roof!

Kaiser D

That Punto looks very, very nice.

Excellent colour!