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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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  • #1052
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Gary ITR wrote: »
    FYP

    If you're going to do a FYP at least do it right. It's A disagreement, not AN disagreement:p


  • #1053
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    EPM wrote: »
    If you're going to do a FYP at least do it right. It's A disagreement, not AN disagreement:p

    The accepted sentence structure here would be to use inverted commas instead of using caps lock mid-sentence.


  • #1054
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    einheisserschre wrote: »
    The accepted sentence structure here would be to use inverted commas instead of using caps lock mid-sentence.

    Nice ninja edit:pac:


  • #1055
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    einheisserschre wrote: »
    The accepted sentence structure here would be to use inverted commas instead of using caps lock mid-sentence.

    Whatever about that, EPM ruined our hard work :(


  • #1056
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    Whatever about that, EPM ruined our hard work :(

    And I see you're already busy trying to re-do it :D


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  • #1057
    jenizzle
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 6,817 ✭✭✭jenizzle


    I got up this morning all enthusiastic about giving the '8 a scrub. Got as far as changing the wipers, checking oil level, adding washer fluid and putting air in the tyres. After all that, I figured there's no point in actually cleaning the car till next March :D


  • #1058
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    jenizzle wrote: »
    I got up this morning all enthusiastic about giving the '8 a scrub. Got as far as changing the wipers, checking oil level, adding washer fluid and putting air in the tyres. After all that, I figured there's no point in actually cleaning the car till next March :D

    Wrong!! Give it a wash and a proper wax to protect the paint for the winter ;)


  • #1059
    jenizzle
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 6,817 ✭✭✭jenizzle


    I know, I know, but that was my justification for allowing myself a sitdown after a few minutes work :rolleyes: And we both know what happened last time I washed the car... :D


  • #1060
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    einheisserschre wrote: »
    The accepted sentence structure here would be to use inverted commas instead of using caps lock mid-sentence.

    Wonder how long you spent making sure that there were no grammatical mistakes in that sentence... :D;)


  • #1061
    alanmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭alanmc


    So, the Zed failed the NCT last week because it was missing a wheel nut. It was worse than that, the wheel stud had become cross-threaded at some stage and somebody had elected to leave the nut off rather than fix it. I always meant to get to it, but never got around to it.

    Changed it out this morning. Easier than I thought actually.

    - Wheel off
    - Brake Caliper off
    - Brake Disc off
    - Hammer stud out

    375355_10150347035010980_665670979_8612216_1303658558_n.jpg

    I think it's just a visual inspection with the NCT crowd to get my cert.


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  • #1062
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Went out and started the alfa for the first time in over 2 months. Drove her around the estate for a bit, cleaned the rust off the brakes. I do miss driving her, to say she is leaps and bounds better than the KA is a understatement.

    Ah, but the Ka got you thorough a rally! Can't see the Alfa getting you through a rally without a parts car driving alongside :D How did the rally go anyway?


  • #1063
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Went out and started the alfa for the first time in over 2 months. Drove her around the estate for a bit, cleaned the rust off the brakes. I do miss driving her, to say she is leaps and bounds better than the KA is a understatement.

    Mind me asking which Alfa you have?


  • #1064
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    156 1.6 Tspark in mettalic green, fine car I really like her.

    Ah right I drive a 2001 156 1.6 but in red with teledials. Just finished cleaning her and still cannot believe it's a 10 year old car!


  • #1065
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Washed & waxed the car today. Polished the glass inside and out, detarred the alloys and buffed them.

    Reinstalled my shark-fin aerial yet again only this time I used a lot of heat from a hairdryer on the roof beforehand. Then gave the foam tape 5 mins of heat to help it stick.

    If it comes off again i'm going to send it to an aerial destination! :mad:


  • #1066
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Got a quote to finish the paint job on my car...

    Just now to pick out a colour!

    I have one in mind, but I also have grey paint bought, lol. I'm going for the one in my mind, Nct first though.


  • #1067
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    I got my car washed today, at last :)

    Image1545.jpg

    And then it refused to start and drained the battery. I did get it going again, with a little help...

    Image1547.jpg

    Oh dear...! ;)


  • #1068
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    156 1.6 Tspark in mettalic green, fine car I really like her.

    Starting to think about a 147 as my next car. That or a Mk1 Focus 1.6


  • #1069
    no1beemerfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭no1beemerfan


    My '97 Laguna.....noticed a slight mis-fire a few time lately. Had replaced the coils with ones from a breakers a few years ago when it started stalling/lumpy revs.

    So bit the bullet this time and ordered brand new genuine Renault coils. Price in Ireland was €68 plus vat each and I need two. Price including vat and postage from the UK for BOTH sets? £74! And they only took three days to get here.

    While I was at it I put new HT leads on too. It definately has made a difference.


  • #1070
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    Today I treated my car to some lovin!

    Gave her a proper wash for the first time in months, inside and out.

    Then gave her an oil and filter change, out with the 7000 mile old black oil and in with golden 10w 40 Castrol Magnatec...



    Oh and I even bought her an air freshener.


  • #1071
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    This morning I installed a EGR bypasskit to my e39 525d

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-Diesel-S-S-EGR-Bypass-Valve-kit-/150676996962?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23150c8362

    Old and new...
    33ae834.jpg

    Installed...
    2uh4cqo.jpg

    Now the throttle is definitely more responsive - should have done this years ago.


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  • #1072
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Ticked the last three things off my NCT list.

    Wheel nut missing

    Abs sensor - fitted

    Wire insecure nearside rear - Lifted the wire up into a hook, lol.

    Booked the test for Tuesday, all will be revealed then :D


  • #1073
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Abs sensor - fitted


    Result??


  • #1074
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    New album for the CD changer, the soundtrack from Drive. Now thats cruisin music! :cool:


  • #1075
    simx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭simx


    put a ball joint in my jeep today


  • #1076
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    New album for the CD changer, the soundtrack from Drive. Now thats cruisin music! :cool:

    Must check that out :cool:


  • #1077
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    vectra wrote: »
    Result??

    Fitted, not scanned :P


  • #1078
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Fitted, not scanned :P

    Anxious :D


  • #1079
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    the merchant wrote: »
    This morning I installed a EGR bypasskit to my e39 525d

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-Diesel-S-S-EGR-Bypass-Valve-kit-/150676996962?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23150c8362

    Old and new...
    33ae834.jpg

    Installed...
    2uh4cqo.jpg

    Now the throttle is definitely more responsive - should have done this years ago.


    Goes nicely with your already fitted swirl flap delete kit;)

    DSCF2430.jpg


  • #1080
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Did the levels, washed it and then took it for the obligatory Sunday drive :o

    391559_10150385117324802_789724801_8257497_820145029_n.jpg


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  • #1081
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Yummy! Should of kept mine...


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