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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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  • #2582
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    :eek: you own a trans am.....I hate you.

    Just hope it needs some work soon ;)


  • #2583
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    Limerick man wrote: »
    And the fancy watch :eek:

    New shoes
    I thought she was away getting painted? :confused:


  • #2584
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Fiona


    vectra wrote: »
    @ Mrs Crilly. Was the other one Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 ?
    Good tack but I gave up on most of that stuff. Use Wolf's Chemicals Body warp now.. Sooome Stuff :D

    I think its called blitz acrylic sealant? I would need to check the bottle. Cant wait for the weather to pick up a bit to attack the car the cleaning goodies have not been out for a long time!


  • #2585
    fanadman1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭fanadman1


    mrs crilly wrote: »
    I think its called blitz acrylic sealant? I would need to check the bottle. Cant wait for the weather to pick up a bit to attack the car the cleaning goodies have not been out for a long time!

    bad weather is a torcther :( some of use are just lucky that we have a big shed with an industrial heater to spend days/nights in cleaning :D


  • #2586
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Fiona


    fanadman1 wrote: »
    bad weather is a torcther :( some of use are just lucky that we have a big shed with an industrial heater to spend days/nights in cleaning :D

    I have the use of a garage as well but its 30 miles away :rolleyes:


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  • #2587
    fanadman1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭fanadman1


    mrs crilly wrote: »
    I have the use of a garage as well but its 30 miles away :rolleyes:

    mines is not 30 yards :L its on the street :D sorry to rub it in :P


  • #2588
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Top Dog wrote: »
    I thought she was away getting painted? :confused:

    Tomorrow apparently!


  • #2589
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    mrs crilly wrote: »
    I think its called blitz acrylic sealant? I would need to check the bottle. Cant wait for the weather to pick up a bit to attack the car the cleaning goodies have not been out for a long time!

    Yes indeed
    Blitz is good tack.


  • #2590
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    Today I put the V70 T5 up on jackstands to do a front wheel bearing and driveshaft. Decided its too feckin cold and went back inside the house LOL.


  • #2591
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    For the last 18 months I've had disappearing audio in the car, common problem with the radio module amplifier in the boot hidden behind the boot wall. Cracked solder joints cause the sound to go when going over a bump or when the boot lid is closed. Had to nudge the unit through the wall with a screw driver handle to get it to come back, only to go again a few days later.

    Bit the bullet and re-soldered every single solder joint on underside of the board about 3 weeks ago and it hasn't disappeared once. :)

    bm24-2.jpg

    bm24-1.jpg

    So happy as it was the only thing wrong with the car and was SO annoying.


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  • #2592
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    :eek: you own a trans am.....I hate you.

    Ah now don't be like that dude! :p


  • #2593
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Sold one of mine yesterday. Best of luck to the new owner :)


  • #2594
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    Ah now don't be like that dude! :p


    I won't if you let me drive it....:P


  • #2595
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    I won't if you let me drive it....:P

    No bother dude! ;)


  • #2596
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dgt wrote: »
    Sold one of mine yesterday. Best of luck to the new owner :)

    Which one?


  • #2597
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Which one?

    Fiesta. Gone to someone who has more use for the extra doors than me. They're quite happy with the car! Back in my van for a while :)

    I'll be selling more as I need the room, you might see another one on dd or adverts ;)


  • #2598
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Brought the car into a garage to check out the sticking caliper - got more sorted than expected

    Turns out the wishbone bolt/nut was loose - tightened up, other side checked for good measure.

    Front wheels balanced

    Caliper carrier was filed down a little, the pads weren't moving freely against it, pads were also filed down slightly, some copper grease and everything is lovely again.

    Car now feels more than perfect to drive

    There seems to be a little play in the wishbone bushings, nothing major, so he advised against a 4-wheel alignment unless the bushings are sorted first.


  • #2599
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    No bother dude! ;)


    Careful, I may have to take you up on that.

    I have to own one before I die:o


  • #2600
    damo86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭damo86


    This arrived this morning, didn't hang around on getting it fitted.

    RNS 510 Version H, Think thats it for the car for now :D

    191298.jpg


  • #2601
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Savage cabbage Damo, how much??


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  • #2602
    damo86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭damo86


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Savage cabbage Damo, how much??
    You don't want to know...:P

    780, got a good price as some of them are 850-900 on ebay. Seems to be premium for the latest ones.


  • #2603
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    damo86 wrote: »
    You don't want to know...:P

    780, got a good price as some of them are 850-900 on ebay. Seems to be premium for the latest ones.

    Ouch!!!! Its still cheaper than the factory job though and looks great..


  • #2604
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,661 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Nice setup. Bit strange that the power symbol rotates with the knob, could they not have kept it centred. :D


  • #2605
    damo86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭damo86


    tell me about..defo impulse buy lol!

    Ha yeah, should of taken a leaf out of citroen's book (steering wheel :P)


  • #2606
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    damo86 wrote: »
    You don't want to know...:P

    780, got a good price as some of them are 850-900 on ebay. Seems to be premium for the latest ones.

    I won't upset you and tell you how much mine was so...identical bar the backlights...


  • #2607
    damo86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭damo86


    Yip don't probably way cheaper.

    For some reason the skoda units are cheaper, those red lights must be costly to make :P


  • #2608
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    damo86 wrote: »
    Yip don't probably way cheaper.

    For some reason the skoda units are cheaper, those red lights must be costly to make :P

    Excellent addition though. If you need a GPS ariel I've got a spare!


  • #2609
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    EPM wrote: »
    Excellent addition though. If you need a GPS ariel I've got a spare!


    Hold on to it, you might need it for your next car :D


  • #2610
    damo86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭damo86


    came with one thankfully, wouldn't expect anything else for that the price! :P cheers though


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  • #2611
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Found out the colour i want can't be got in the cheaper paint, so the whole job is going to cost €800 to do instead...

    Slightly tempted to leave it in it's primer guise for a while...

    i'll see how my week pans out.


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