*******Motors Chat - Round 7*******

ShadowHearth

The 407 is a comfortable car, and I've been enjoying it so far, but I think I'm missing the height of the Rav4.


How I haven't lost my front number plate yet, I don't know. I've managed to scratch the underbody at the front multiple times now. Not sure why anyone would voluntarily lower their car at all. My heart sinks everytime I hear that plastic scraping noise.. (thankfully nothing serious, just very small rubs here and there, but I like to try take care of the car, so a bit disconcerting all the same )


I really wish 3ltr insurance was more affordable. Why are we still waiting for a 1.2ltr Hilux, Toyota? Get your act together for feck sake! :mad::p

ShadowHearth wrote: »

In other news. Subaru half recaro seats are now a lot more comfortable when I lost 21kg (3.3 stone)

As someone in the process of trying to get into shape, myself (down 2.5 stone, with at least another 2 to go before I'll consider being a little happier), i have to say - fair play to you, SH.

The whole weight loss thing is an absolute bastard! :mad: And it's everyone else's fault (obviously)!

pred racer

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I broke the small piece of metal that connects the brake line to the caliper this morning, will I have to get a new brake line or can that piece be gotten separately generally does anyone know?

I'd say you need a new brake line, show us a pic.

ShadowHearth

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The 407 is a comfortable car, and I've been enjoying it so far, but I think I'm missing the height of the Rav4.


How I haven't lost my front number plate yet, I don't know. I've managed to scratch the underbody at the front multiple times now. Not sure why anyone would voluntarily lower their car at all. My heart sinks everytime I hear that plastic scraping noise.. (thankfully nothing serious, just very small rubs here and there, but I like to try take care of the car, so a bit disconcerting all the same )


I really wish 3ltr insurance was more affordable. Why are we still waiting for a 1.2ltr Hilux, Toyota? Get your act together for feck sake! :mad::p








As someone in the process of trying to get into shape, myself (down 2.5 stone, with at least another 2 to go before I'll consider being a little happier), i have to say - fair play to you, SH.

The whole weight loss thing is an absolute bastard! :mad: And it's everyone else's fault (obviously)!

I dont want to sound like a cocky bastard, but it was way faster and easier then I expected. I was gathering all that weight for at least 3-4 years and I managed to drop it in 8 weeks. In a way it was harder to put it on.

Motor related: I woke up in the morning on my first alarm, instead of on second one. So u got my **** together and drove off to work. Half way to work I realised: I am going 45 minutes too early Ffs! So theres me in scooby dropping the seat back at works carparks and just going in to deep sleep lol. Thanks **** I put alarm again.
almost slept in.

Noccy_Mondy

Ohh ya scraping the underbody is something I'm all too used to. Plenty of roads I travel on have dips and if you go over them fast then it rubs. Even the ramps at school cause a problem if I go over them fast. I've noticed that it's started to scrape going over very gentle dips, moreso than it used to, must check it out, undertray or something might be loose

Sobanek

A man says to the bartender, "My wife was killed by a spider last year."
The bartender asks, "Bloody hell. What kind, tarantula or Black Widow?"
The man replies, "No, Alfa Romeo."

GvidoR

I have a brand new TDI badge... I wonder what should I do with it? Stick on the Bora for lols or sell it? Does anyone here want it? :P

YbFocus

Sobanek wrote: »

A man says to the bartender, "My wife was killed by a spider last year."
The bartender asks, "Bloody hell. What kind, tarantula or Black Widow?"
The man replies, "No, Alfa Romeo."

Badadum tisssshh

tossy

Sobanek wrote: »

A man says to the bartender, "My wife was killed by a spider last year."
The bartender asks, "Bloody hell. What kind, tarantula or Black Widow?"
The man replies, "No, Alfa Romeo."

I'd say i have about 3 friends who would find that funny.... can't wait to tell it.

ShadowHearth

GvidoR wrote: »

I have a brand new TDI badge... I wonder what should I do with it? Stick on the Bora for lols or sell it? Does anyone here want it? :P

Put it on a front instead of VW badge like a Boss!

Ardennes1944

pred racer wrote: »

I'd say you need a new brake line, show us a pic.

I reckon so too, its just the piece of metal the banjo connecter is attached to. Ill post a pic later.

Its the piece of metal right before the cylinder banjo connector in this pic
http://powerhouseperformancecycle.com/store/images/gold-hose-with-banjo.jpg

pred racer

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Ohh ya scraping the underbody is something I'm all too used to. Plenty of roads I travel on have dips and if you go over them fast then it rubs. Even the ramps at school cause a problem if I go over them fast. I've noticed that it's started to scrape going over very gentle dips, moreso than it used to, must check it out, undertray or something might be loose

If you want to hear underbody scraping, try driving a 159 for a while;)

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I reckon so too, its just the piece of metal the banjo connecter is attached to. Ill post a pic later.

Its the piece of metal right before the cylinder banjo connector in this pic
http://powerhouseperformancecycle.com/store/images/gold-hose-with-banjo.jpg

New brake line dude.

Ardennes1944

Right thought as much, might as well upgrade them both so while at it! Thanks chief. Need two friction bearings too for the front struts

pred racer

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Right thought as much, might as well upgrade them both so while at it! Thanks chief. Need two friction bearings too for the front struts

French heap o dirt

Ardennes1944

pred racer wrote: »

French heap o dirt

Well tbf it was my fault for the brake line, the socket slipped and my knuckles proceeded to snap it :pac:


Anyone have a recommendation for a good anti-seize for car bolts etc? Been meaning to get one for a while now

dgt

416 miles up on the trip and still not empty wonder what consumption i got.... Who gives a sh*te if it costs near €80 to fill tomorrow, im feeling good

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Well tbf it was my fault for the brake line, the socket slipped and my knuckles proceeded to snap it :pac:


Anyone have a recommendation for a good anti-seize for car bolts etc? Been meaning to get one for a while now

Plusssss gasssss

Ardennes1944

dgt wrote: »

416 miles up on the trip and still not empty wonder what consumption i got.... Who gives a sh*te if it costs near €80 to fill tomorrow, im feeling good



Plusssss gasssss

Plus Gas seems to be a penetrating fluid I need anti seize to put on the bolts when retightening them

dgt

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Plus Gas seems to be a penetrating fluid I need anti seize to put on the bolts when retightening them

Derpy

I find that some thread lock acts as an anti seize matter as well as holding the bolt in place. Once the bond is broke it aids removal

Or a personal favourite, copper grease...

Mycroft H

Loctite 242. The blue stuff. Avoid the red stuff, need lots of welly and a blowtorch to loosen it.

Ardennes1944

Yeah, see I have copper grease but Ive found a lot of stuff online saying not to use it especially with aluminium. I always had copper grease down as just something to put on some brake components and not as a specified anti-seize

Foxhole Norman

Didn't think I'd get some pictures of the new yoke until I bought it but it happens to be in College today, here's a quick one I got.

YbFocus

Nice Sir :cool:

Alanstrainor

Very nice indeedy! Best of luck with it!

Ardennes1944

What is it a 525i?

Big Nasty

Nice work dude.

Foxhole Norman

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

What is it a 525i?

Yep, 525i Auto, pretty much the whole spec, Black Leather, PDC front and back, Dual Zone Climate, MFSW and Cruise. Owned by a Mechanic in Blarney that is going to sort it out and get a new NCT before I pick it up.

Ardennes1944

I have a mahle fuel filter off my 325 which I never fitted and 2 chrome exhaust tips that are in great condition Although I think the e39 pipes are bent downwards instead of straight out like the e46 6pots, if they even have the dual pipes?

Also, you're gonna need a DA

pred racer

Just opened a pack of tesco custard doughnuts and there's 6 in it.......result

Foxhole Norman

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I have a mahle fuel filter off my 325 which I never fitted and 2 chrome exhaust tips that are in great condition Although I think the e39 pipes are bent downwards instead of straight out like the e46 6pots, if they even have the dual pipes?

I'd probably take those off ya alright! The E39 Petrol Sports have straight out pipes whereas the SE's and Diesel Sports have downwards pipes, makes a huge difference to the look of the car!

EDIT* Just thinking that doesn't the E46 have a twin exit exhaust? The E39 has a single one.

Moneymaker

Well wear Norman. About time :pac:

Folks have ordered the new family wagon/repmobile. S60 D4 SE Luxury Auto. Darkish silver with black leather interior with wood trim. Every extra you can think of.

Almost €50,000 :eek:

Ardennes1944

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

I'd probably take those off ya alright! The E39 Petrol Sports have straight out pipes whereas the SE's and Diesel Sports have downwards pipes, makes a huge difference to the look of the car!

EDIT* Just thinking that doesn't the E46 have a twin exit exhaust? The E39 has a single one.

Yeah I was thinking they were single exit alright, Ill see if I have any other parts left over from the BM later