The "Today I did something to my car" thread

L-M · 08-03-2012 12:55AM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Nice Accord! Looks like someone I knows Euro R but I see the reg so a 2 litre?

Euro R's are a 2.0!

MuppetCheck · 08-03-2012 01:01AM

Limerick man wrote: »

Euro R's are a 2.0!

Yes but that's a 2006 car and I haven't seen many diesels in that spec.

L-M · 08-03-2012 01:02AM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Yes but that's a 2006 car and I haven't seen many diesels in that spec.

Afaik they finished making them in 03.

L-M · 08-03-2012 01:06AM

Nevermind, they made them on further.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3021963

Compton · 08-03-2012 01:06AM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

It looks low like the euro r. At least there isn't a stupid spoiler on the back:)

thats probably because it is lowered.. the euro r bootlip spilers look class

MuppetCheck · 08-03-2012 01:07AM

Limerick man wrote: »

Afaik they finished making them in 03.

The 06 must be rare. Nice car all the same.

Marty McFly · 08-03-2012 01:11AM

shblob wrote: »

thats probably because it is lowered.. the euro r bootlip spilers look class

Correct it is lowered, the Honda alloys on it never looked right could fit my fist in between the arch and the tyre so got it lowered also majority of euro r on Irish roads are lowered.

Its a Type S do like the bootlip spoiler but wouldnt put one on mine not trying to imitate a Euro R like her as she is.

Compton · 08-03-2012 01:13AM

I agree, I wouldn't put one on either if its not a euro r, still nice car

Is it fast?

Marty McFly · 08-03-2012 01:20AM

shblob wrote: »

I agree, I wouldn't put one on either if its not a euro r, still nice car

Is it fast?

Ah it wouldnt be the fastest now to be honest its 155bhp has a bit of poke but nothing really amazing. Wouldnt mind something a bit quicker ideally the Euro R engine in my car shame Honda when doing Type R Euro R tend to strip out a lot of the interior. Apart from the last Type R Civic as far as im aware anyway.

Love the way when Mazda done the Mazda 6 Mps they also fully loaded the interior.

Compton · 08-03-2012 01:26AM

Have a look at this fanboy:
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3087588

even says its a euro r special edition?

MuppetCheck · 08-03-2012 01:32AM

Steering wheels aren't cheap to redo. A local saddlery charges through the nose. Looks like a tidy car but the seller is living in a bubble. Those LED lights are a horrible addition to any car.

Compton · 08-03-2012 01:36AM

I hate people who try to imitate a car they don't have. Its as bad as an RS4 TDI or 520d M5

Nissan doctor · 08-03-2012 01:37AM

shblob wrote: »

Have a look at this fanboy:
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3087588

even says its a euro r special edition?

Doesn't look too bad actually, apart from the wheels.

Marty McFly · 08-03-2012 01:38AM

Yeh it looks like he also got rid of the cruise control which is normally on the right hand side of the sterring wheel

, its a bit of a mess of a yok really its a bad imitation.

JerCotter7 · 08-03-2012 02:24AM

shblob wrote: »

I hate people who try to imitate a car they don't have. Its as bad as an RS4 TDI or 520d M5

If it's factory kit I don't mind. As long as they don't badge it wrong. Or put the M5 side vents into a 520d.

homer90 · 08-03-2012 06:53AM

New boots and alignment. The rear was getting a bit twitchy

:D

Compton · 08-03-2012 09:46AM

JerCotter7 wrote: »

If it's factory kit I don't mind. As long as they don't badge it wrong. Or put the M5 side vents into a 520d.

I dont mind either. Once they don't put the badges on, then they just look stupid.

MetzgerMeister · 08-03-2012 11:34AM

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

Love the way when Mazda done the Mazda 6 Mps they also fully loaded the interior.

...and then it was up to customers to fully spec the interior which some didn't! I've got no heated seats or satnav.

Doesn't really bother me though as heated seats would only add extra weight nor do I bother much with satnav anyway but it would have been a nice little addition!

Mar4ix · 08-03-2012 04:17PM

my puntie failed nct over small crack on windscreen (nct is ridiculous ... small round crack on right bottom corner, doesnt affect my sight on road, even wiper doesnt clean that spot... grrr ) ,...... anyway rang to one of windscreen companies, they asked my insurers name and policy number, and promised be back in few minutes. Got call back in 5 minutes, they said insurer cover my windscreen, so they may proceed to change windscreen. Guy came over, changed windscreen within 40 min.
Asked that guy, do my premiums goin to be sky high now ??? he said, no , it will be fine. , no increase on insurens premiums ... :rolleyes: ... I hope so , and fingers crossed, in April ill get my renewal dockets.

Now my punty looks way brighter and feel a bit bigger from inside. yeeeeee....

no1beemerfan · 08-03-2012 04:22PM

If you have winscreen cover included with your policy, your premium won't go up.

no1beemerfan · 08-03-2012 04:26PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

.......Doesn't really bother me though as heated seats would only add extra weight nor do I bother much with satnav anyway but it would have been a nice little addition!.....

The way I look at it the less a car has in gadgetry the less problems you'll have. Did you know the current 760Li has over 7km of wiring in it? Crazy!

Fiona · 08-03-2012 05:46PM

Mar4ix wrote: »

my puntie failed nct over small crack on windscreen (nct is ridiculous ... small round crack on right bottom corner, doesnt affect my sight on road, even wiper doesnt clean that spot... grrr )

I thought they could seal up small cracks? I have a tiny stone chip right in the middle of my windscreen im hoping they can do that and it wont have to be replaced. If it was to be replaced can i request the exact one i have in the car at present? It has the bluey can kind of sun strip at top or do you just have to take what the insurance company give you?

no1beemerfan · 08-03-2012 05:52PM

mrs crilly wrote: »

If it was to be replaced can i request the exact one i have in the car at present? It has the bluey can kind of sun strip at top or do you just have to take what the insurance company give you?

On both the Micra and Laguna that I've had windscreens put in they had sunscreens built into the glass day one. I always ring the windscreen company and not the insurance company and tell them I need a new windscreen and tell them exactly what I want. Always works for me!

listermint · 08-03-2012 05:52PM

mrs crilly wrote: »

I thought they could seal up small cracks? I have a tiny stone chip right in the middle of my windscreen im hoping they can do that and it wont have to be replaced. If it was to be replaced can i request the exact one i have in the car at present? It has the bluey can kind of sun strip at top or do you just have to take what the insurance company give you?

Ive found getting the crack repair is a waste of time. ive had it done a few times. New windscreen is the best option.

i doubt you would get an OEM windscreen though unless requested.

As an aside its the blueygreen strip OEM? if not then cant see them replacing like for like.

Fiona · 08-03-2012 05:57PM

listermint wrote: »

As an aside its the blueygreen strip OEM? if not then cant see them replacing like for like.

Dunno if its oem to be honest. The seller told me it was a new windscreen and thats all i know. I kinda just want the same as what i have.

listermint · 08-03-2012 05:59PM

mrs crilly wrote: »

Dunno if its oem to be honest. The seller told me it was a new windscreen and thats all i know. I kinda just want the same as what i have.

Only way of finding out is to call around a few windscreen fitters i suppose.

Start with the ones recommended on your insurance policy brochure.

Fiona · 08-03-2012 06:05PM

listermint wrote: »

Only way of finding out is to call around a few windscreen fitters i suppose.

Start with the ones recommended on your insurance policy brochure.

I thought i was stuck to the ones the insurance company use

I dont mind paying a bit to get what i want but if i can try get it for free than even better.

Mar4ix · 08-03-2012 06:39PM

mrs crilly wrote: »

I thought they could seal up small cracks? I have a tiny stone chip right in the middle of my windscreen im hoping they can do that and it wont have to be replaced. If it was to be replaced can i request the exact one i have in the car at present? It has the bluey can kind of sun strip at top or do you just have to take what the insurance company give you?

i had no sunstrip on it, and there was round circle on botom right corner, like tea cup size with some smaller circles inside, windscreen guy said, it have to be deffo changed.
my insurer is allianz plc. i think i have 3rd party with some add ons, like fire, theft and windscreen cover..

-Corkie- · 08-03-2012 06:49PM

mrs crilly wrote: »

I thought they could seal up small cracks? I have a tiny stone chip right in the middle of my windscreen im hoping they can do that and it wont have to be replaced. If it was to be replaced can i request the exact one i have in the car at present? It has the bluey can kind of sun strip at top or do you just have to take what the insurance company give you?

Careful now Mrs Crilly when you ask Gavin from Autoglass to inject his special resin in your crack......;)

MetzgerMeister · 08-03-2012 06:56PM

no1beemerfan wrote: »

The way I look at it the less a car has in gadgetry the less problems you'll have. Did you know the current 760Li has over 7km of wiring in it? Crazy!

7km of wiring?? Are you serious? :eek:

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