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***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1
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Limerick man wrote: »You popped 196 bubbles
in 1 minute and 31.6 seconds
without using Manic Mode!
Schoolboy carry on!
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Planning a second motor related break away, who needs the sun when you can have cars instead
Where are ye off to? I'm still thinking of doing a roadtrip around Norway in July, the place is so expensive but the thoughts of mountain roads and coastline and getting lost is just too tempting. Couldn't do it in the rex either which is kinda putting me off.0 -
Where are ye off to? I'm still thinking of doing a roadtrip around Norway in July, the place is so expensive but the thoughts of mountain roads and coastline and getting lost is just too tempting. Couldn't do it in the rex either which is kinda putting me off.
Oh that would be an amazing trip, nothing as exciting as that! You're right though couldn't really do it in the Rex, would you buy something else or hire something?
Going to head to Anglesey for the ITCC rounds in June, same wknd as my birthday so good excuse! Still a bit up in the air though nothing booked for def yet. People pulling out :rolleyes: I'll get away somewhere though, wknd around the Donegal roads even!
Thinking about going to JAE in UK in September now too 0 -
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Oh that would be an amazing trip, nothing as exciting as that! You're right though couldn't really do it in the Rex, would you buy something else or hire something?
Going to head to Anglesey for the ITCC rounds in June, same wknd as my birthday so good excuse! Still a bit up in the air though nothing booked for def yet. People pulling out :rolleyes: I'll get away somewhere though, wknd around the Donegal roads even!
Thinking about going to JAE in UK in September now too
Just book yourself in to go, and wait for others to make up their minds
I'll be doing a car hire jobby. I like driving holidays though, gives you much more freedom to stay in the bogarse of nowhere and not have to go into cities etc. I've never gone with anyone else though, it probably wouldn't end well as I like to veer off onto sideroads on a whim :pac:0 -
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I've never gone with anyone else though, it probably wouldn't end well as I like to veer off onto sideroads on a whim :pac:
Ha yea that happened me in New Zealand, got bored of main roads & pottered off down county roads, the 2 girls weren't impressed when we ended up going over a mountain with S bends!! Loved it though! 0 -
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went to view the glanza... so so so utterly disappointed
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photos and advert description seemed sound. car didn't look too abused as glanzas go, fresh timing belt and only done 100kms since its NCT test. Rang the owner and seemed like a pleasant chap.
Rock up at the house, car switched on it the yard ticking over with the keys locked in it and the logbook clearly visible in the drivers door pocket. rang the owner, said he was on his way home, he said the battery was flat from lying up, fair enough i suppose if a little risky/ unusual.
bodywork wasn't amazing, one or two decent scuffs that weren't visible in the photos, the sale is still salvagable.
any paperwork to prove the timing belt and service being done? no. "but its written on the timing cover", lord jaysus.
he shows me the timing cover, and the engine and bay look as if they have had rusty water poured all over them, from a "thermostat change" he says.
can i drive it? "no, but i'l take you for a drive in it". at this stage i was ready to walk.
why are you selling it i asked? "driving ban" he says
he then proceeds to get in and give it a good solid rev to show off the blow off valve, then switches to high boost and revs it even harder.
then says he wont take less than 1650 (advertised at 1800)
i'm really upset because of from the sheer volume of glanzas for sale i thought i picked a genuine one to view. the only consolation is that it was only a 20 minute drive away and i didn't cross the country for it.0 -
andyseadog wrote: »went to view the glanza... so so so utterly disappointed.
photos and advert description seemed sound. car didn't look too abused as glanzas go, fresh timing belt and only done 100kms since its NCT test. Rang the owner and seemed like a pleasant chap.
Rock up at the house, car switched on it the yard ticking over with the keys locked in it and the logbook clearly visible in the drivers door pocket. rang the owner, said he was on his way home, he said the battery was flat from lying up, fair enough i suppose if a little risky/ unusual.
bodywork wasn't amazing, one or two decent scuffs that weren't visible in the photos, the sale is still salvagable.
any paperwork to prove the timing belt and service being done? no. "but its written on the timing cover", lord jaysus.
he shows me the timing cover, and the engine and bay look as if they have had rusty water poured all over them, from a "thermostat change" he says.
can i drive it? "no, but i'l take you for a drive in it". at this stage i was ready to walk.
why are you selling it i asked? "driving ban" he says
he then proceeds to get in and give it a good solid rev to show off the blow off valve, then switches to high boost and revs it even harder.
then says he wont take less than 1650 (advertised at 1800)
i'm really upset because of from the sheer volume of glanzas for sale i thought i picked a genuine one to view. the only consolation is that it was only a 20 minute drive away and i didn't cross the country for it.
Thats a shame but thankfully you didn't go too far. Seems to be a new thing that sellers aren't letting potential buyers drive the car0 -
hey guys,
Im getting a constant squeaking noise coming from the front passenger side wheel. It goes away with the slightest touch of the brake but is constantly there, very high pitched squeak. Any ideas whats causing this? cheers
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andyseadog wrote: »went to view the glanza... so so so utterly disappointed.
photos and advert description seemed sound. car didn't look too abused as glanzas go, fresh timing belt and only done 100kms since its NCT test. Rang the owner and seemed like a pleasant chap.
Rock up at the house, car switched on it the yard ticking over with the keys locked in it and the logbook clearly visible in the drivers door pocket. rang the owner, said he was on his way home, he said the battery was flat from lying up, fair enough i suppose if a little risky/ unusual.
bodywork wasn't amazing, one or two decent scuffs that weren't visible in the photos, the sale is still salvagable.
any paperwork to prove the timing belt and service being done? no. "but its written on the timing cover", lord jaysus.
he shows me the timing cover, and the engine and bay look as if they have had rusty water poured all over them, from a "thermostat change" he says.
can i drive it? "no, but i'l take you for a drive in it". at this stage i was ready to walk.
why are you selling it i asked? "driving ban" he says
he then proceeds to get in and give it a good solid rev to show off the blow off valve, then switches to high boost and revs it even harder.
then says he wont take less than 1650 (advertised at 1800)
i'm really upset because of from the sheer volume of glanzas for sale i thought i picked a genuine one to view. the only consolation is that it was only a 20 minute drive away and i didn't cross the country for it.
Sounds like most galanzas to be honest. I cant remember the last time I saw one that was not abused or in near original condition.0 -
BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »You guys may have seen that I left very suddenly yesterday. Things were said, I've forgiven and forgot, I've moved on from that now. The past day, I was talking to a few of the members (who will remain nameless;)) in PM. they advised me not to close my account. But per usual, I didn't listen and took a notion and closed it. But them messages I was sent, they didn't seem to make much sense at first. But I went for a midnight drive tonight and the more I thought about what I was told, it made perfect sense. I will be honest, I really didn't think id miss ye guys. But as soon as I closed the account, I really did miss ye all. So I'm back now for good for this time. If ye will have me back in the Motors form, that is? And sorry to ye for all this drama.
Thanks for yer time.
also, don't ask about the new username, just the first thing that came to mind. :pac:
Midnight drives can work wonders sometimes...
But seriously, good to have you back man the place was much quieter without ya! 0 -
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