Car Plans for 2014

Ded_Zebra

So what are your plans for the year.

The plan for the Levin is to;
- get the windscreen repaired/replaced
- NCT retest then
- sell it!!

Then I'm going to get a new car and it's going to get:
- tyres and a service
- paint correction
- HIDs probably
- other tidying up in terms of trim, interior etc
- tax

joujoujou

Main plan - keep my car alive (more than likely it will also be a plan for 2015 and 2016).

Additional plan - more silly mods!

P_Cash

Whats HIDS?.. is this like getting a HD telly?

_Kaiser_

P_Cash wrote: »

Whats HIDS?.. is this like getting a HD telly?

Xenon headlights

P_Cash

oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
looked at doing this for the mondeo,

heads
dips
spots
fortune

Scortho

From previous thread, get the gtv on the road. Have the funds together to get her ready, and an extra 300 from taking the 156 off the road.

Sobanek

February/March 2014:

- Buy prefferably an E46 325ci.
- M-Sport Bodykit if it's not there
- Black, electric leather seats
- Yellow rings (don't like LED ones)
- Xenons
- Black kidneys
- Rear Facelift Lights (LED)
- Some nice exhaust

_Kaiser_

P_Cash wrote: »

oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
looked at doing this for the mondeo,

heads
dips
spots
fortune

But against the higher cost for bulbs, you get a far better result/light output and they last a lot longer.

Well worth it IMO but only if your car has projector-style headlights

Supergurrier

Ecu update to latest software from Ford main dealer so i can use my remap handset.
4x Vredisen Sassenta (SP?) tyres around feb
RS Clutch+Injectors asap

Suspension+brake+bodywork gubbins as i have the money

Scortho

Sobanek wrote: »

February/March 2014:

- Buy prefferably an E46 325ci.
- M-Sport Bodykit if it's not there
- Black, electric leather seats
- Yellow rings (don't like LED ones)
- Xenons
- Black kidneys
- Rear Facelift Lights (LED)
- Some nice exhaust

Not another e46...your a luxobarge man, buy one

Sobanek

Scortho wrote: »

Not another e46...your a luxobarge man, buy one

I'll see what kind of insurance comes up

Still got some time until Feb, still got time to change my mind :cool:

Ded_Zebra

P_Cash wrote: »

oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
looked at doing this for the mondeo,

heads
dips
spots
fortune

Usually they only go in the dips, The light output is normally far superior and the bulbs last a lot longer

P_Cash

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Usually they only go in the dips, The light output is normally far superior and the bulbs last a lot longer

can u point me in the right direction .. say on halfords. . .

i go in to these places and i never know which type bulb is best,

bosch do bulbs,

is there a certain name / colour i should be looking for. . .

i do agree on them been brighter alright.

Days 298

Do not scratch my car.
Maybe DPF removal.

Ambitious :pac:

Ded_Zebra

joujoujou wrote: »

Main plan - keep my car alive (more than likely it will also be a plan for 2015 and 2016).

Additional plan - more silly mods!

20valve 4A-GE droped in would be a lot of fun :D Would be a really good sleeper and still fairly cheap to run :cool:

Supergurrier

P_Cash wrote: »

can u point me in the right direction .. say on halfords. . .

i go in to these places and i never know which type bulb is best,

bosch do bulbs,

is there a certain name / colour i should be looking for. . .

i do agree on them been brighter alright.

Best place to buy bulbs is online

Bpmull

I don't plan to spend much on the focus for the first half of the year as it running very well at the moment and there is no faults with it.
-full service oil + air filter + oil filter this will probably be done February depending when it falls due.
-if I still have it summer time I'll spend a couple of bob on it. I'll bring it too the mechanic and get a full look over it will probably need some suspension parts track rods etc but most were replaced when I first got it.
-again if it's still here during I will do a few cosmetic mods/ upgrades as upto now it's really only been getting mechanical work done although that has to be done first anyway.

Ded_Zebra

Bpmull wrote: »

I don't plan to spend much on the focus for the first half of the year as it running very well at the moment and there is no faults with it.
-full service oil + air filter + oil filter this will probably be done February depending when it falls due.
-if I still have it summer time I'll spend a couple of boob on it. I'll bring it too the mechanic and get a full look over it will probably need some suspension parts track rods etc but most were replaced when I first got it.
-again if it's still here during I will do a few cosmetic mods/ upgrades as upto now it's really only been getting mechanical work done although that has to be done first anyway.

I loled :pac:

toastedpickles

For the astra
Repair one of the doors and various bits and bangs on the astra
Replace that god damn wiper motor :pac:
New brake discs, convert the rear drums to discs....maybe
Get two new front tires

For the saab

Replace throttle body
Replace exhaust cat
Replace indicator lens
Get new alloys+tires+locking nuts
Get said alloys tracked
Get insured and all the rest!
Possibly get an aero body kit from somewhere
Upgrade suspension
Drop the sump, clean it and replace
Replace any missing/broken/damaged bits
And I'm sure there's more but i can't think of them now

P_Cash

Supergurrier wrote: »

Best place to buy bulbs is online

where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?



ignore that thumbs down. . .dam submitt button right beside it

Supergurrier

P_Cash wrote: »

where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?

Shops in ebay (Virtual shops that specialise in that sort of thing in the uk/germany)

toastedpickles

P_Cash wrote: »

where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?



ignore that thumbs down. . .dam submitt button right beside it

Ebay, I've gotten my osrams off it and theyre the best bulbs i've used to date

Gumbo

Had no plans for the 535d until I got a stunning cash offer for her today. Have until Wednesday to decide if I want to move it on or not.

P_Cash

awh right, thanks. .

might get them in place for the summer. . lol

dgt

Balls.... Where to start

520i to be sold (what an epic diffmobile :cool:)

406 is grand might experiment with a pair of turbos though but I'm happy with it as is

535i to get its much needed rad and tyres for some serious work/fun

525i to get roadworthy fir next year

166 needs sold but will be restored before that

156 is a simple plan with a nutty execution

Van has a similar fate :pac:

Ka to get it running and make into a stock car

Might start poking at the Landy and 106 if I have the time

Oh and get a new daily hack.... Hope that gets the go ahead

dredg

E30: Get it resprayed. Get the driver seat repaired.
M6: New brake discs and pads. Get BMW Ireland to agree to repair the roof under warranty.

_Kaiser_

As I said in the other thread, get the windows tinted on the A6 and maybe a remap.

Oh, a 5th alloy. Came with a 16" one which isn't ideal when the rest are 18"

Noccy_Mondy

I have enough car changing done for awhile. Have 2 NCT's and a DOE this year (please be nice to my wallet :P) I understand that discs are now issued for the DOE.. Great, now i can't "prolong" it

joujoujou

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

20valve 4A-GE droped in would be a lot of fun :D Would be a really good sleeper and still fairly cheap to run :cool:

Cheap to run - yes. A lot of fun - yes!

But it would need huge heap of money as it's a completely different kind of engine.

It's also too heavy I'm afraid.

If I had a pile of money I'd go 1ZZ-FE (plug and play job), if I had a big pile of money I'd go 2ZZ-GE.

Truckermal

Luxobarge that's all..

Ded_Zebra

joujoujou wrote: »

Cheap to run - yes. A lot of fun - yes!

But it would need huge heap of money as it's a completely different kind of engine.

It's also too heavy I'm afraid.

If I had a pile of money I'd go 1ZZ-FE (plug and play job), if I had a big pile of money I'd go 2ZZ-GE.

Thought yours was a pre face lift for some reason

Potential for even more fun so :pac::pac:

joujoujou

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Thought yours was a pre face lift for some reason

No problem.

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Potential for even more fun so :pac::pac:

Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD.

The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some.

But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.

Utilize boards.ie's detailing section to learn how to thoroughly clean the interior and exterior of my car to professional level.

Use this ability to go into work as a detailer on the black market undercutting every other detailer and driving them out of business.
Once the competition is squashed, become self employed and start a self-marked grading scheme wherein i create a 'national standard' and adhere to force it upon anyone who attempts to get into detailing.

Lobby the government to accept this standard and that anything below this standard is dangerous. A dirty windscreen reduces your vision and is akin to sleeping while driving. This could result in numerous deaths (and we can't be sure that dirty cars haven't already caused several deaths on our roads).

Through government lobbying and befriending certain people, car detailing is a bi-annual requirement of all car owners, much like an NCT of sorts.

Detailing can only be carried out by certain detailers who are able to complete the work to an accepted national standard. As I have founded this standard only I can choose who is allowed to operate under it.

As I am now the only detailer in the country. With a population of over 4.5 Million, I can safely assume I've at least 1 million customers who are in need of my service or risk their car being seized.

I laugh hysterically amidst my piles of cash that I keep lying around the house. Eventually the public see through the sham of an effort, and it collapses from under me. I am bailed out by the government and continue to lead a lavish lifestyle regardless, living well beyond my means.

toastedpickles

joujoujou wrote: »

No problem.
Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD.

The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some.

But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.

I'm not one for toyotas, but that is a nice looking motor

Ded_Zebra

joujoujou wrote: »

No problem.
Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD.

The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some.

But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.

Never even knew there was a camry hybrid so it would definitely be rare!!


If you ever fine a good place to find piles if money tell me too will ya :P

joujoujou

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

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If you ever fine a good place to find piles if money tell me too will ya :P

Sure I will!

johnplayer

My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?

toastedpickles

johnplayer wrote: »

My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?

Not a bmw :pac:

Scortho

I'm really liking the mazda 6 at the moment, looks stunning and not a car you see every 50 metres.

Dord

More bodywork
Replace during the summer with something better.

dgt

Dord wrote: »

More bodywork
Replace during the summer with something better.

Mint Sauce

Wash it.



Although will probably wait to after all this crappy weather and treat it to a full Valet.

Foxhole Norman

Get a new one :pac:

Chris_Heilong

Get the a 100k service, belts and fluids changed, waterpump. Then restore pain work as it has a few scratches since arriving in Ireland and some new tyres.

ninty9er

Sell car - work in progress, see sig
Acquire promotion which provides company car - work in progress
Buy cheap silly weekend car (MR2)/ cheap practical sideline (106 GTI/Focus)

_Kaiser_

johnplayer wrote: »

My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?

A6, Jag.. something like that?

laserlad2010

Have been in love with the Audi TT for some time now.

All research done, moving home from New Zealand in a month and plan to buy then. Can only afford MKI so will aim for a good quality 225bhp model.

Then overhaul the audio...

Sit back and enjoy

dastardly00

Buy my first car!!

Kaiser D

Honda:

-NCT
-Have rear bumper re-sprayed, boot lid dent repaired
-Have on board navigation / TV / DVD set up in English

Golf:

-Sell it
-ATS cups, if I can't sell it by the end of this month

Charade:

-Loooooads

bazz26

Major service at the end of the month and then a remap in a month or two after that.

Cleveland Hot Pocket

For the e60 :
Sell it! (See link in sig :P )

For the truck:
Full service to be done.
LPG conversion (Priced at 1700, aiming for March)
Acquire a tonneau cover
tax

for the carina:
Full service incl all filters due
see to the cv boot/ joint / other issue causing the rattle when turning

others:
Once the bmw is sold I intend to buy a cheap rwd car (like an e39/mx5/rx8 etc) and a project car (micra/fiesta etc from early 90's)