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* Motors chat - round 12 *

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This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

Keep it clean, be nice and helpful.

Motors charter applies.

Round 11 is HERE

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colm_mcm

farna_boy wrote: »

Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Ennis?

Preferably, I would like someone who knows BMWs, as I want them to look at a car before I buy it.

Charlie McEnery has a good rep as a garage. Not overly cheap though.

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farna_boy

Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Ennis?

Preferably, I would like someone who knows BMWs, as I want them to look at a car before I buy it.

Foxhole Norman

I found Cartell the best of the lot, gave me very detailed history of a UK car I was buying. Not too expensive either.

farna_boy

Thinking about buying a used car and I want to check the history.

I had a look at the free versions of a few of them and motorcheck.ie seems to offer the most.

Does anyone know if there is any difference between the different websites or is any of them better than the others?

liamog

Two Porsche Mission E's were seen testing in Ireland this week.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213473543050984&set=gm.2009679415940003&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Foxhole Norman

Seems my P0011 code looks to be a failing VANOS unit on bank 1. I've ordered a rebuild kit for both banks from the US so will get those fitted as soon as they land. Hopefully an end to that issue and the common M62 "Diesel" knocking sound. Planning on getting the wheels refurbished in Shadow Chrome at the same time too

vintagevrs

Porsche doing more testing up in the nw today. Passed a few in convoy, guessing it was the new panamera or something. Followed by a cayenne or whatever it's called. All on foreign plates. Then I passed an rs7 and an f30 m3 both in their respective stand out blue paint.
Pretty nice selection of cars to pass on the drive home. Not surprising not one registered in Ireland mind.

colm_mcm

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Saw a 10 D Citroen Xsara pic-my-asso the other day, after looking it up I never realised they assembled them up to 2010 in the UK and are still assembled in Egypt (although I have yet to find prices for a new one)

Also thought no one would be dim enough to buy and import them in 2010

There were 38 regged here in 2010, but none in 2008 or 2009, they must have been stashing them somewhere!

I saw a 2011 Sligo reg one outside the Terenure classic car show a few years ago.

Dartz

Not sure if incipent spun bearing, or exhaust blow or what..... but that odd drone noise wasn't there last week.

Cantona's Collars

Manic Moran wrote: »

Not that I won't let her drive it, but it infuriates me that she feels the need to always have water bottles, napkins, and whatever else inside the car, and leaves them there whether she's in it or not. I keep my car sterile. There is nothing visible in any of the cupholders, pockets, etc.

I hate that too,it could only be a quick spin to the shops or a school run yet some people feel the need to bring water bottles and stuff as if they were crossing the Sahara.
The funny thing about the lads I know that won't let their wives drive their cars both had tips themselves. One wrecked his wife's car as he drive hers rather than bring his own out in the snow.

fancy pigeon

Saw a 10 D Citroen Xsara pic-my-asso the other day, after looking it up I never realised they assembled them up to 2010 in the UK and are still assembled in Egypt (although I have yet to find prices for a new one)

Also thought no one would be dim enough to buy and import them in 2010

Manic Moran

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Here's a question,is there anyone here who would refuse to let their other halves drive their cars? I personally know 2 people who won't even let them move it off the driveway let alone out on the open road. My missus drives my car and I drive hers whenever it suits,I have no problem with her driving my car and she's the same about hers.

Not that I won't let her drive it, but it infuriates me that she feels the need to always have water bottles, napkins, and whatever else inside the car, and leaves them there whether she's in it or not. I keep my car sterile. There is nothing visible in any of the cupholders, pockets, etc.

cadaliac

Saw a lovely 508 for sale on dd and in the information about the car they said dpf removed, got me thinking. Upon further investigation I realised that they give trouble if not looked after, hence the question

cadaliac

bazz26 wrote: »

Diesel cars don't undergo a co2 (carbon dioxide) emissions test in the NCT, diesels are tested for CO (carbon monoxide) afaik. In Britain I think they do a visual check of the DPF as part of the MOT at present. I'd say they are not too far off following that here in the NCT.

Good man bazz, just the information I was looking for ðŸ‘

bazz26

Diesel cars don't undergo a co2 (carbon dioxide) emissions test in the NCT, diesels are tested for CO (carbon monoxide) afaik. In Britain I think they do a visual check of the DPF as part of the MOT at present. I'd say they are not too far off following that here in the NCT.

cadaliac

****ing nervous about pulling the trigger, don’t want big bills, currently driving a petrol Volvo S80 petrol
Edit: without issue for the last 4 yearrs

cadaliac

bazz26 wrote: »

Not currently checked by the NCT but that will most likely change in the not too distant future given the bad press diesels are getting. And it's not just reserved for certain brands either, if your driving style or usage doesn't suit a modern diesel car then your bound to encounter the same DPF issues no matter which make of car you drive.

Cool, yea, agreed on the driving style and mileage, just wasn’t sure if the test was an actual co2 test per car/engine or a straight smog/soot test

bazz26

Not currently checked by the NCT but that will most likely change in the not too distant future given the bad press diesels are getting. And it's not just reserved for certain brands either, if your driving style or usage doesn't suit a modern diesel car then your bound to encounter the same DPF issues no matter which make of car you drive.

cadaliac

Can anyone tell me if a dpf removal will affect the nct? ( 2.0 hdi Peugeot, 163)
Apologies if this has been discussed here at length before.
Looking to pull the trigger on a 508, swimmer, but rattled by a buddy who says all Volvo and Peugeot dpf’s Give trouble

James Bond Junior

Wouldnt it be great if we could fuel our cars on kebabs? One bite for me, one for the tank. Bitta chilli sauce and you got flames from the exhaust, lovely jubbly!

Dartz

Cycled to the Kebab shop. Thought it'd be handy since it was all downhill all the way. Didn't reckon on cycling back.

Gained a new appreciation for what the engine in the car does.

Moving 20 stone uphil is hard enough.

punisher5112

OSI wrote: »

Pulled into the driveway earlier and started getting out of the car when some total weirdo in a white BMW stopped in front of the house, looked directly at me, revved the nuts off his engine and then drove off again. Are we dating now?

I would say they were so annoyed at the size of yours they will most likely be back.... That or they plan on taking you....

punisher5112

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

I'd say my missus is a better driver than me. She'd have a canary if she gets a stone chip or a car park ding. I pretty much don't care anymore.

When any of that happens I want to do very bad things to the offender.....

Toyotafanboi

I'd say my missus is a better driver than me. She'd have a canary if she gets a stone chip or a car park ding. I pretty much don't care anymore.

GustavoFring

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Here's a question,is there anyone here who would refuse to let their other halves drive their cars? I personally know 2 people who won't even let them move it off the driveway let alone out on the open road. My missus drives my car and I drive hers whenever it suits,I have no problem with her driving my car and she's the same about hers.

I have a problem with her driving mine. She's driven it twice I think and I've been there both times. My issue is that to her it's just a car. A ding/scratch/kerbed wheel is ok because it's a car. She doesn't try and avoid potholes and rides the clutch too. She doesn't get why I'm bothered by these things so it saves an argument for her to just take her own. We're both insured on each others cars and I drive hers quite a bit but she has tended to pick up more than her fair share of battle scars.

To be honest I don't like anyone else driving my car full stop.

punisher5112

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Here's a question,is there anyone here who would refuse to let their other halves drive their cars? I personally know 2 people who won't even let them move it off the driveway let alone out on the open road. My missus drives my car and I drive hers whenever it suits,I have no problem with her driving my car and she's the same about hers.

Mine won't drive mine as it's got too much power....

Now me thinks I can never have enough power....

Cantona's Collars

Here's a question,is there anyone here who would refuse to let their other halves drive their cars? I personally know 2 people who won't even let them move it off the driveway let alone out on the open road. My missus drives my car and I drive hers whenever it suits,I have no problem with her driving my car and she's the same about hers.

Foxhole Norman

Have been having a weird issue with the 540 since getting off the ferry. The idle seems to have a mili-second stumble to it every 10-15 seconds and some hesitation on hard acceleration. No issues with regular driving and cruising. Getting a P0011 fault code for Timing Too Advanced on Bank 1, all sensors seem to be reading ok and all cylinders reporting no unrest under load. Looks like she's going back in Monday to see what's up, BMW V8's eh

RandomAccess

Augeo wrote: »

RandomAccess wrote: »

Well vehicle owners operating for profit are going to be those most aware of fuel costs and likely to look for an advantage. Hardcore commuters would also fit the bill. Fleet car operators etc.

UK already tightened up it's emissions testing and will probably continue to do so. Not sure now will we follow UK or EU developments in this area.

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What can they do that gives them a fuel cost advantage ?
It seems (and I might be wrong) that you alluding to something that would be detected in a more stringent emissions test?

Mapping/modifying the engine/emissions control features in such a way that it gets better MPG at the expense of clean emissions.

That's what Volvo or Scania did, so I expect it's what will be discussed in the Dispatches episode.

There are research articles discussing emission control strategies and trade-off between best NOx emissions and best fuel economy.

James Bond Junior

jayo26 wrote: »

Just heading to pick it up got a 131 520d mate like a big kid.

Fair play to you, enjoy it.