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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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


    i usually think it looks a bit iffy myself but my car came with it from factory on some interior parts so it matches up at least.
    and the ibizas case, anything is better than what it was!


  • Posts: 23,497 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ..........

    2nl6bt4.jpg..........

    I know a drive a Rover but Vauxhall badges, yuk. The Germans wouldn't approve I'm sure.


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


    dont you worry about the Germans, im in with the "DeutscheCrew" ;)
    they came with the alloys. ive no intention of changing i like the griffin :)


  • Posts: 23,497 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ........ i like the griffin :)

    I'd cover the bastad in plastic carbon fibre :pac:


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


    ill cover you in carbon fibre ya bastad! with your union jack on your cars arse! :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,669 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    ill cover you in carbon fibre ya bastad! with your union jack on your cars arse! :pac:


    LOL :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭shanec1928


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    gave the wheels a clean yesterday.a comparison of what they were like:o have to get something to remove the tar.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭JerCotter7


    Finally finished putting the passenger seat back together. Ended up redoing the back because it had a few bulges. Used cable ties instead of hog ties. A lot easier IMO since the hig rings kept hitting the heating mat and I didn't want heated hog rings:D
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    Finished heated seat base. Have to dye it now. Oh the joys.:o No pictures of the back which is already dyed.
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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    7.5 hours it took me to do that bastardin' Kia Sedation. It's the most poverted of the poverty cars!! Never again!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    7.5 hours it took me to do that bastardin' Kia Sedation. It's the most poverted of the poverty cars!! Never again!

    Have yourself a well-earned pint for all the work!


    Oh wait.... :o


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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    166man wrote: »
    Have yourself a well-earned pint for all the work!


    Oh wait.... :o

    And if you think I abide by the Catholic way of doing things, you're very much mistaken :P

    Tucking into more Hoegaarden :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    And if you think I abide by the Catholic way of doing things, you're very much mistaken :P

    Tucking into more Hoegaarden :D

    Great response! I had the drink bought yesterday myself! Hoegaarden is a lovely beer, although I like the Kanterbrau in the small bottles. Very nice way to have a beer. :)


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


    the standard HU with no feckin aux/usb/sd slot/mp3 compatibility/crap sound has been annoying me for ages. was thinking of just getting a single din and get it over with but i saw this today so threw in a bid and won on ebay.de 170e delivered and it looks mint

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-FH-P80BT-Double-Din-Bluetooth-Control/dp/B0017TOB58

    DSC02168.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭JerCotter7


    the standard HU with no feckin aux/usb/sd slot/mp3 compatibility/crap sound has been annoying me for ages. was thinking of just getting a single din and get it over with but i saw this today so threw in a bid and won on ebay.de 170e delivered and it looks mint

    Nah original all the way :P


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


    trust me i tried to keep it original. i left the crappy siemens hu in my astra g even though it was half broken! :D
    i need about 100e worth of leads now to make it work with the astra :(

    http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ctsvx002-can-bus-steering-control-adaptor.html

    http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/vauxhall-double-din-fitting-kit-silver-1.html

    http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/connects2-can-bus-pioneer-adaptor.html


  • Posts: 17,735 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Swapped out the broken front left indicator light for a spare one, and cleaned off the track control arms that'll be put in during the week. Then with one or two small things it'll be NCT retest time shortly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Collected my car today from George Dalton who did a timing belt, water pump change along with a full service and some VCDS work. Great price and very good to deal with. Thanks George!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,090 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    the standard HU with no feckin aux/usb/sd slot/mp3 compatibility/crap sound has been annoying me for ages. was thinking of just getting a single din and get it over with but i saw this today so threw in a bid and won on ebay.de 170e delivered and it looks mint

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-FH-P80BT-Double-Din-Bluetooth-Control/dp/B0017TOB58

    I had that head unit in the Supra, very good piece of kit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    Bit dark out for good pics. Hopefully the sun is out tomorrow to bake the Swissvax.

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    both_1.jpg

    Wax tomorrow then done thank fook.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭TrailerBob


    the standard HU with no feckin aux/usb/sd slot/mp3 compatibility/crap sound has been annoying me for ages. was thinking of just getting a single din and get it over with but i saw this today so threw in a bid and won on ebay.de 170e delivered and it looks mint

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-FH-P80BT-Double-Din-Bluetooth-Control/dp/B0017TOB58

    DSC02168.jpg

    I have that very unit in the Landcruiser -

    IMAG0267.jpg

    Its super, Built in Bluetooth handsfree is excellent, plus USB control for the ipod works so well. Enjoy!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TURRICAN


    the standard HU with no feckin aux/usb/sd slot/mp3 compatibility/crap sound has been annoying me for ages. was thinking of just getting a single din and get it over with but i saw this today so threw in a bid and won on ebay.de 170e delivered and it looks mint

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-FH-P80BT-Double-Din-Bluetooth-Control/dp/B0017TOB58

    DSC02168.jpg

    watch out for the dreaded pioneer pico resistor troubles:eek::)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,323 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Is there some trim panel or something missing there? That gap would drive me mad


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


    Yeah thats the crappy fascia, the cheap one. Thats nit my car anyway, normal ac is for peasants :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,254 ✭✭✭Thatnastyboy


    My bangernomic/jammer was feeling a bit dull and I was feeling a bit bored, so along with its weekly wash i gave it:

    2 goes of Autoglym SRP

    A go of Turtle Wax Prestige shine wax (I think thats the name?)

    Windows cleaned with industrial window spirit inside & out,

    Headlights cleaned with metal polish

    Taillights done with SRP

    Tires dressed

    Bumpers done with Back to black

    Interior hoovered and plastics cleaned with LIDL wipes & Sun of a gun.

    I've no buffer so all the wax work was done with microfibres by hand, arms are a bit stiff now but I'm happy with the results,

    bear in mind now she's got a few years under her belt and was owned by farmers from Offaly before I got my hands on her :P

    Also, pics are from a phone (with a smudgy lens :( )

    Pics:

    phonepics7april021.jpg

    phonepics7april020.jpg
    phonepics7april019.jpg
    phonepics7april026.jpg
    phonepics7april023.jpg


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


    High bidder on a vibe slick sub and amp :o someone stop me please!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,363 ✭✭✭Fiona


    High bidder on a vibe slick sub and amp :o someone stop me please!

    STOP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭JerCotter7


    High bidder on a vibe slick sub and amp :o someone stop me please!

    You'll never get anything nice if you always stop.


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


    I never stop :p:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,787 ✭✭✭flyingsnail




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  • Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,322 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Took off the steelies.

    IMG_20120407_195816.jpg

    and put back on my alloys.

    IMG_20120408_104254.jpg

    I'm like a bad ass taxi. :D


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