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What I drive now......

  • 13-05-2005 7:59am
    #1
    CTU_Agent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭


    Just a few pics of my new car.... Needs some new alloys I think and a couple of small mods, but in general I think its ok.... :)


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  • #2
    Peace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭Peace


    Is that a cigarette burn on the drivers seat?


  • #3
    CTU_Agent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭CTU_Agent


    it is yeah...was there before i bought it... :mad:


  • #4
    Interceptor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    I like your neighbours blue HR-V. Joy Machine my 4rse.


  • #5
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    nice car in good condition!

    just be sure to change the oil often (7000 miles) and use ONLY fully synth. I change the oil in mine every 5000miles, overkill but I do a lot of short runs and city driving.

    The engine in the A4 & Passat of that eira do not like mineral or semi, it can cause an oil surge and possiblly siezure! Its a known problem with them, so if you are'nt sure when the oil was changed, probably air on the side of caution and change it soon.


  • #6
    CTU_Agent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭CTU_Agent


    thanks for the tip...will do :)


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  • #7
    py2006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭py2006


    CTU_Agent wrote:
    thanks for the tip...will do :)

    I'd blur out the reg number if I were you!

    Nice car!


  • #8
    CTU_Agent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭CTU_Agent


    done thanks!


  • #9
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    Best of luck with the car!
    I like your neighbours blue HR-V. Joy Machine my 4rse.

    Not quick enough for you? You need the VTEC version :)


  • #10
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    SouperComputer wrote:
    use ONLY fully synth

    Careful now! If they car has been running on mineral oil, it is very dangerous to switch to fully synth, especially because it is a bit older

    Also is it the Turbo? If so, AFAIK they like higher octane petrol. Planning on chipping it?

    Lotus Elan turbo for sale:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lotus-elan-turbo/38336785

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    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #11
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,209 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Put on some chromes and your sorted :)


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  • #12
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    Careful now! If they car has been running on mineral oil, it is very dangerous to switch to fully synth, especially because it is a bit older

    yea, normally id agree. It shouldnt be on mineral anyway but ye never know who's been messing with it.

    I remember researching these cars to death before I bought one. Many many reports of the engines failing on mineral oil, even on high milage.


    Also, what is a good place to get these chipped? I have a 97 passat that could do with some extra umph to haul its heavy ass.


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