*********Motors Chat - Round 9 *********

fancy pigeon

Ah I'd say its a 1960 Trabant with a Detroit 6v71 under the bonnet

jimgoose wrote: »

530D. No, wait - 1942 Volkswagen Kübelwagen with a Land Rover Discovery III engine?? :pac:

jimgoose

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Ah I'd say its a 1960 Trabant with a Detroit 6v71 under the bonnet

A two-stroke six-litre diesel. That'd bring a tear to the eye. :pac:

fancy pigeon

Hybrid/fuel economic/reliable/refined are all key words not associated with that engine

jimgoose wrote: »

A two-stroke six-litre diesel. That'd bring a tear to the eye. :pac:

jimgoose

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Hybrid/fuel economic/reliable/refined are all key words not associated with that engine

They go like dragsters, though - they're used in the emergency tender vehicles at the airport here, with electric warmers and everything, so they can go flat-out from startup any time.

colm_mcm

bear1 wrote: »

Nope and nope It is German though

Omega?

GvidoR

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

I love interiors like this.

It's a shame they don't make them like that anymore.

bear1

Feckin hell lads
Yb was the closest, an B7 3.0 TDI Quattro. Found one I love to bits and I've done my research on them as well so now it's a matter of flogging the Accord and bending over for the bank manager

GvidoR

Wow. It almost has like a couch upfront too.

fancy pigeon

Accord to the scrapyard ya hear me

bear1

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Accord to the scrapyard ya hear me

You know, I'm almost feeling **** giving it to someone.

Hal1

fancy pigeon

Think of the awful load of offal no longer being a burden to your name

bear1 wrote: »

You know, I'm almost feeling **** giving it to someone.

bear1

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Think of the awful load of offal no longer being a burden to your name

Yeah, just waiting for karma to come back to me on it
The fecker died this weekend as well, either the battery or alternator is knackered. Can't WAIT for it to go.

GvidoR

I put two Continental tyres on the front just 7-8 weeks ago and looks like they've lost about 2mm.

Seems a bit much, no? Perhaps they're very soft/grippy and get worn out quicker? I hoped they would last longer.

5W30

GvidoR wrote: »

I put two Continental tyres on the front just 7-8 weeks ago and looks like they've lost about 2mm.

Seems a bit much, no? Perhaps they're very soft/grippy and get worn out quicker? I hoped they would last longer.

Heavy foot

Drive slower around corners :pac:

GvidoR

5W30 wrote: »

Heavy foot

Drive slower around corners :pac:

How slow? Punto's dont drive very fast to begin with. :P

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

I put two Continental tyres on the front just 7-8 weeks ago and looks like they've lost about 2mm.

Seems a bit much, no? Perhaps they're very soft/grippy and get worn out quicker? I hoped they would last longer.

What wear rating have they?

I ordered Westlake Sport rs's for this track day at the end of the month, can't wait to see them melt away

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

What wear rating have they?

I don't know. Can't find much info on them.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Continental/Eco-Contact-EP--.htm



EDIT: It says TREADWEAR 300 on them.

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

I don't know. Can't find much info on them.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Continental/Eco-Contact-EP--.htm



EDIT: It says TREADWEAR 300 on them.

That's fairly standard in fairness, are you sure they were as good as you thought

quadrifoglio verde

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I always love inboard brakes, I think the Alfa 75 was the last proper large scale production car with them I think (somebody will probably prove me wrong on this).

I'd love to have a 75 and get advance to change the rear brakes.
Always wondered what the reaction would be when they go to take of the wheel and think feck where are they.
Itd have to be agreed price before hand though

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

That's fairly standard in fairness, are you sure they were as good as you thought

I don't know, I didn't really think much of them. They were part worns at that stage. They had decent amount of tread and I thought Continental is a good brand.(Picture from first day I got them)

Now they're getting close to the indicator blocks.

If I buy new tyres they'll end up costing same as the car itself.

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

I don't know, I didn't really think much of them. They were part worns at that stage. They had decent amount of tread and I thought Continental is a good brand.(Picture from first day I got them)

Now they're getting close to the indicator blocks.

If I buy new tyres they'll end up costing same as the car itself.

Jesus they've worn down fast alright, must be a softer compound.
Or is your drive to Carrick like a rally stage

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

Jesus they've worn down fast alright, must be a softer compound.
Or is your drive to Carrick like a rally stage

Sure you saw how I drive. I stay within the speed limits. Sometimes I take corners a little sharp but not often so I don't know.

By the way, I have 2 wheels with tyres (they're 175/65/R14 too) with good tread. The lug pattern is the same but the hole in the middle is a bit too small, so I can't put them on. This means I have to go to a garage to swap the tyres over, right?

fancy pigeon

GvidoR hows the tracking and associated joints?

GvidoR

fancy pigeon wrote: »

GvidoR hows the tracking and associated joints?

Hmmm... good question. Is there any way I can check myself?

fancy pigeon

Day for it and all!

Car on stands, wheel off, pry the sh*t out of the ball joints and bushes at the back. More than likely one or all are failing. Look for unusual travel in every component.

Wiggle the track rods round for play

GvidoR wrote: »

Hmmm... good question. Is there any way I can check myself?

Chris_Heilong

If they are conti-sport then yes the compound is very soft but it gives great traction and grip.

Foxhole Norman

I'm very surprised with the wear on my Hankooks, 10,000 miles on the rears now and loads of thread left!

beertons

So glad I took today off after a feed of pints yesterday. A very productive day of doing sfa.

GvidoR

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Day for it and all!

Car on stands, wheel off, pry the sh*t out of the ball joints and bushes at the back. More than likely one or all are failing. Look for unusual travel in every component.

Wiggle the track rods round for play

I wonder if tyre pressing being a little higher than the recommended would have much to with the wear.