The "Today I did something to my car" thread

challengemaster · 13-04-2012 03:12AM

Probably not what you want to hear rob but if the sidewall got damaged, you're looking at a new tyre, there's no two ways about it really. You can't do a proper fix on side wall tears like a normal puncture.

robbie_998 · 13-04-2012 03:18AM

challengemaster wrote: »

Probably not what you want to hear rob but if the sidewall got damaged, you're looking at a new tyre, there's no two ways about it really. You can't do a proper fix on side wall tears like a normal puncture.

Ah poo anyways.

New tyres all round it is then,

They are quite low as it is so I'm not too fussed.

-Corkie- · 13-04-2012 05:28AM

I bought 5 new tyres for my Avensis plus done the timing belt and replaced a few drop links. Almost ready for testing if I ever get the log book of the Leuder I bought it from..:D:D

colm_mcm · 13-04-2012 07:59AM

Never buy a car without a logbook

vectra · 13-04-2012 09:20AM

challengemaster wrote: »

"Mtec" or M sport is higher

Actually, I may as well elaborate :P

M-sport package comes with M sport front / rear bumpers (more sporty/aggressive looking), rear bumper has a diffuser which can be changed, M-sport seats (practically bucket seats) in Alcantara, Leather or Half-leather, black roof lining, M-sport door kicks, different style steering wheel, M-sport suspension, different alloys afaik, and a lot of other kit too...

Harman Kardon sound system is an optional extra btw

Jeez that sounds impressive.
Thanks for that

robbie_998 wrote: »

Ah poo anyways.

New tyres all round it is then,

They are quite low as it is so I'm not too fussed.

Stick a set of part worn's on for now as the summer is on its way they would be perfect. Save a few €'s seeing as you have to tax and insure at the same time

listermint · 13-04-2012 11:13AM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

did you get smds or leds?

Arent SMDs just LEDs ? except smaller?

At least thats what i thought they are

Ardennes1944 · 13-04-2012 11:17AM

they are but how else am i to distinguish them. better to call them smds than raelly really small leds

listermint · 13-04-2012 11:28AM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

they are but how else am i to distinguish them. better to call them smds than raelly really small leds

Im pretty sure any auto related LEDs are surface mounted, youd be hard stretched to find ones that arent. They are build for application.

Hal1 · 13-04-2012 11:29AM

Led (light emitting diode):
6a00d83451dceb69e2010536a737d7970b-300wi

Smd (surface mounted diode):

listermint · 13-04-2012 11:35AM

Hal1 wrote: »

Led (light emitting diode):

Smd (surface mounted diode):

You will notice your SMD picture actually says LED on it. They are both the same thing. Ive studied it in college.

But alas semantics.....

When talking about cars its quite clear what LED means..... I dont know who would stick a x2 leg into their reg plate area.......

langdang · 13-04-2012 11:42AM

Oh jebus, I'm sorry I said anything!

;)
Ardennes, for the purposes of differentiating you could refer to one as thru-hole and the other as smd (if you were talking to a pedant such as myself).
But for conversations with more normal people - as you were , soldier

Ardennes1944 · 13-04-2012 12:18PM

i dont see why this is a problem. its never been a problem before ever! if you type in led bulb and smd bulb into ebay you will see totally different listings

L-M · 13-04-2012 12:28PM

Lads, no one cares. Move on or take it to pm!

Ardennes1944 · 13-04-2012 12:33PM

sorry

MuppetCheck · 13-04-2012 02:01PM

In preparation for the Arrival of the group buy polisher I have clayed, detarred my car today. I have also cleaned and treated the leather.

vectra · 13-04-2012 02:03PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

In preparation for the Arrival of the group buy polisher I have clayed, detarred my car today. I have also cleaned and treated the leather.

So you removed the Blacklight again

-Corkie- · 13-04-2012 06:02PM

-Corkie- wrote: »

I bought 5 new tyres for my Avensis plus done the timing belt and replaced a few drop links. Almost ready for testing if I ever get the log book of the Leuder I bought it from..:D:D

colm_mcm wrote: »

Never buy a car without a logbook

Thats true but I have got about 5 speeding tickets in the last few weeks...:pac::pac:

andyseadog · 13-04-2012 06:36PM

Yesterday evening i was browsing donedeal and seen a flip out dvd headunit i fancied for my veccy. got in touch with the seller, arranged a mutual time and place to meet today. (he was from north dublin and i south wicklow, arranged to meet at kilmac service station, 30 miles from me).

he text me this morning to confirm i was coming because he "had a lot of timewasters", i replyed to say all was ok. i text him again when i was half an hour away and he confirmed he would meet me there. i called him when i arrived at kilmac service station, no answer, text him, no answer, waited half an hour, not approached by anybody.

still havn't heard from him. why the **** do people do that ****, i'm so ****ing cross about it. partially my own fault but i left home early and bought a DIN adapter and all for it in halfords, so im a good bit out of pocket after the day :mad:

edit : http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/carextras/3221670
don't waste your time anybody.

colm_mcm · 13-04-2012 07:00PM

Wouldn't you get one in halfords new for close to €100

colm_mcm · 13-04-2012 07:09PM

Picked up a few goodies for the Jaaaag today;

Meguiars ultimate polish
Meguiars all metal polish
Halfords polishing cloth
Wonder wheels
New number plate

Lots to do, hopefully it doesn't rain tomorrow

TURRICAN · 13-04-2012 07:12PM

Today I stuffed my front engine mount with exhaust rubber hangars.

13-04-2012 11:46PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

...........

Lots to do, hopefully it doesn't rain tomorrow

I hope it does (down here anyway).
Got oil and air filters for Dad's and the sister's car today, no mind at all open a bonnet this weekend :pac:

Ardennes1944 · 13-04-2012 11:49PM

Wait til next week and ill help

conzy · 14-04-2012 12:35AM

The cousin is getting his E90 330d remapped tomorrow and a set of new pilot sports. Going to go for the spin, should be a fun drive home!

gollywog · 14-04-2012 01:10AM

conzymaher wrote: »

The cousin is getting his E90 330d remapped tomorrow and a set of new pilot sports. Going to go for the spin, should be a fun drive home!

Joe power doin it?? Feckin love my car after he done his thing on it! The remap is too much for the Nangkangs on her now tho do Goodyear Eagle f1's for me

went to pick them up but they got the wrong goodyears... Gotta wait til tuesday now, sickened!

robbie_998 · 14-04-2012 03:26PM

Following new tyres on my civic I drove home in the motorway

Que lots of shaking from the car.

Brought it back there and got the wheels rebalanced to see if that solves it

Got to drive my car into te garage and onto the ramp too

Hopefully it's ok now and it won't happen again

*EDIT* quick trip on the motorway confirms all is good

colm_mcm · 14-04-2012 03:57PM

Cleaned my wheels today

Before

After

Also tried out my new polish

TestTransmission · 14-04-2012 04:04PM

Shannon Airport is looking great these days.

-Corkie- · 14-04-2012 04:04PM

Nice job Colm I meant to say to you the last day its a beautiful car and drives like a new car...

Owen · 14-04-2012 04:11PM

Ripped most of the e46 dashboard out to start fitting in the Double DIN Nav setup, the airbox behind the radio has to be cut into and resized, vent actuators have to be relocated. Turned out what was supposed to be a simple job into a nightmare. Made up templates of the cutaways I have to slice off and templates for the plastic I'll have to weld in. Got a rough shaping for the actuator relocation too, so will get at all that during the week.

Anyone thinking of putting a Double DIN in an e46 ... just don't!!

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