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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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  • #2732
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    Well I suppose there is that :D


  • #2733
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    This evening I replaced one of my headlight bulbs after BOTH blew on the way home from mass.

    This car is possessed by the DEVIL :mad:

    The other will have to wait as I'm heading to Dublin airport early in the morning


  • #2734
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    This evening I replaced one of my headlight bulbs after BOTH blew on the way home from mass.

    This car is possessed by the DEVIL :mad:

    The other will have to wait as I'm heading to Dublin airport early in the morning

    That's what you get for going to mass!!


  • #2735
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    That's what you get for going to mass!!

    I tried to explain that to my mother but she hit me with the bible and threw some holy water/acid on me


  • #2736
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    My fecking sticking caliper returned and started smoking the pads earlier, thankfully I was only a few miles away from the mechanics place, who was nice enough to take a look after hours.

    No obvious reason as to why it's sticking, so the only obvious rust buildup on the piston was cleaned off as well as can be, so hopefully that's it sorted, or I'm looking at a new caliper.


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  • #2737
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Confab wrote: »
    Put a Lidl MP3/CD thingie into my gf's car, seems to work with an adapter etc. Got a fascia online too but the MP3 unit will only fit in the bottom half of the radio unit so that's no good! Bluetooth mic wire went in nice and neatly for a surprise. The Alfa doesn't need anything at the moment except 30L of petrol. Am planning my selling strategy atm.

    Jumped the Corsa, it was dead as a dodo and I might have a buyer. Left it for hour and it wouldn't start again, so I left it to idle for half an hour. I'll check it again tomorrow.

    You should be able to shift it..if the batteries ****ed, fly up to summerhill spares (behind halfords / lidl coolock). They will sell you a decent battery for €20 or so..


  • #2738
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Confab wrote: »
    ....... The Alfa doesn't need anything at the moment except 30L of petrol. Am planning my selling strategy atm.............

    Did you get the timing belt done? :)


  • #2739
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Did you get the timing belt done? :)

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  • #2740
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Did you get the timing belt done? :)

    I was just wondering the same thing, it's gonna be a tough sell without that done..;)


  • #2741
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Got a good bit done this weekend, bought the shadowline trim and replaced all the chrome around the windows. Also installed my angel eyes and gave the headlights a quick refurb.

    b7cc5.jpg

    Also got some carbon fibre centre caps:

    494372985_o.jpg

    Will take some good pics in the morning

    I'm getting some carbon fibre cloth during the week to wrap all the old fart wooden trim :p

    picture.php?albumid=1016&pictureid=6278


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  • #2742
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    That car is coming along very nice conzy. How much was the exhaust jobby?


  • #2743
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Exhaust was 185 euro, it took the best part of two hours and it looks totally stock which I like. Would highly recommend souhans they have done a lot of tasty cars over the years and the service was great, there's even a waiting room to drink tae and eat breakfast rolls!


  • #2744
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    I liked the old man wood trim Conzy...........I'm probably in the minority but I would have left the car alone as it was and kept it original...........as said I'm probably in the minority.

    I'll have to see it again when I'm in better form :)


  • #2745
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    I liked the old man wood trim Conzy...........I'm probably in the minority but I would have left the car alone as it was and kept it original...........as said I'm probably in the minority.

    I'll have to see it again when I'm in better form :)

    In the minority you are lad, old man trim for old men :p


  • #2746
    fanadman1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭fanadman1


    installed a new radio in the leon :) sounds great and has a usb slot whice is handy :) but it won't keep the stations will keep them till i pull out the key then when i start again its wiped :mad: anyone know how to help ? its an alba :/ bought it in argos :L


  • #2747
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    challengemaster wrote: »
    johnos1984 wrote: »
    I liked the old man wood trim Conzy...........I'm probably in the minority but I would have left the car alone as it was and kept it original...........as said I'm probably in the minority.

    I'll have to see it again when I'm in better form :)

    In the minority you are lad, old man trim for old men :p
    My car ownership history agrees with you


  • #2748
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    fanadman1 wrote: »
    installed a new radio in the leon :) sounds great and has a usb slot whice is handy :) but it won't keep the stations will keep them till i pull out the key then when i start again its wiped :mad: anyone know how to help ? its an alba :/ bought it in argos :L

    You most likely have the power wires mixed up

    Possibly one yellow and one red.
    One goes to permanent power for the memory ( holding stations and settings )
    the other goes to ignitiion so as when the key is turned off the headunit goes off as well.


  • #2749
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Fiona


    conzymaher wrote: »

    Also got some carbon fibre centre caps:

    494372985_o.jpg

    Oh i like where you get them? Are they all the same size for the e46 wheels? I have carbon fibre badges on the car have always meant to get the wheels changed to match defo want to get it done now as i am hopefully getting the wheels refurbed.


  • #2750
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    mrs crilly wrote: »
    Oh i like where you get them? Are they all the same size for the e46 wheels? I have carbon fibre badges on the car have always meant to get the wheels changed to match defo want to get it done now as i am hopefully getting the wheels refurbed.
    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/4-x-BMW-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAPS-BADGES-CARBON-FIBRE-68mm-/230735582366?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b8e9949e


  • #2751
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,066 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    I fitted the new adaptor for my double din unit, and now the steering wheel controls are working again :D
    I also connected the parking brake sensor wire so that the screen will now play videos/dvds. I refitted the fascia surround as it wasn't sitting correctly. I broke 2 of the clips off (on purpose!) and it fits much more flush now, and doesn't fall off when I take the face off the stereo either! I also gave the interior a quick hoover, it was in an awful state.

    Next weekend, i'll be cleaning the whole car, it's in an awful state. I've never let a car i've owned get as dirty as this!


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  • #2752
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    BDJW wrote: »

    Next weekend, i'll be cleaning the whole car, it's in an awful state. I've never let a car i've owned get as dirty as this!

    Standards, tut tut :p Mine got a wash yesterday


  • #2753
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,066 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    Standards, tut tut :p Mine got a wash yesterday

    Shocking state of affairs, especially by my standards :P Mats will be washed next weekend with autoglym interior shampoo, they are minging.....closer to black than red :mad:


  • #2754
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Roll on the rally this weekend!

    http://i.imgur.com/CgbTA.jpg

    Where's it at?


  • #2755
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    I went out at 11 to wash the car and ended up claying it followed by a good waxing. I am fcuked now after that but the car looks fantastic..


  • #2756
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,921 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    BDJW wrote: »
    Shocking state of affairs, especially by my standards :P Mats will be washed next weekend with autoglym interior shampoo, they are minging.....closer to black than red :mad:

    Voodoomelon did a great DIY on washing mats a few years back. It's well worth a look if you want to try find it!


  • #2757
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    I took pics and left the lights on to upset ye...


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  • #2758
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Excellent photoshop skills on the reg there Corkie! :D


  • #2759
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    That's one very nice Passat, sir!


  • #2760
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Spent over 3 hours washing my car today.

    Foam wash, followed by microfiber mitt hand wash, second foam wash, hand dry, polish, buff, wax, buff.

    Absolutely knackered now, but in positive news I managed to sort out my foam issue and finally got some proper sticky thick stuff! (heh...)


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  • #2761
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    Excellent photoshop skills on the reg there Corkie! :D

    Lol its only a app I download today on my phone. I do everything with the phone now!!


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