Motors Chat Thread Round 1

TestTransmission · 10-07-2012 08:46PM

I'll just rob get a loan of Limerick man's Jaggg

Drummerboy08 · 10-07-2012 08:49PM

Jaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggggggggg

He'll only bore you with his MPG figures, even with a bursted Airflow meter

Cosmo K · 10-07-2012 08:50PM

My 1.9 SDI died this morning, 220k mls on the clock, should i get an engine for it? The rest of the car is grand, and i have already tracked down an engine....but is it worth the hassle?

TestTransmission · 10-07-2012 08:53PM

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

Jaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggggggggg

He'll only bore you with his MPG figures, even with a bursted Airflow meter

I managed 22MPG from Limerick to Dublin and back to Limerick last week. Awesome.

Drummerboy08 · 10-07-2012 08:57PM

I managed 80 smiles per gallon on the way home....don't really care how quick she goes through go go juice

:pac:

Big Nasty · 10-07-2012 08:58PM

TestTransmission wrote: »

I managed 22MPG from Limerick to Dublin and back to Limerick last week. Awesome.

Where ya dogging it altogether!?! :eek:

I can manage 30mpg @ 80mph in the 7er.

(Only 15mpg in the T/A at the same speed though!)

TestTransmission · 10-07-2012 09:01PM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Where ya dogging it altogether!?! :eek:

Not really no...... hit traffic in Dublin so I guess that didn't help

Big Nasty · 10-07-2012 09:04PM

TestTransmission wrote: »

Not really no...... hit traffic in Dublin so I guess that didn't help

Ah, well I only manage about 18mpg in traffic, if I'm lucky. :cool:

MugMugs · 10-07-2012 09:04PM

Cosmo K wrote: »

My 1.9 SDI died this morning, 220k mls on the clock, should i get an engine for it? The rest of the car is grand, and i have already tracked down an engine....but is it worth the hassle?

SDI? Reckon you'll find another engine? Year/ make ?

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 12:06AM

Quistion...

Im wondering, why a set of bucket seats is an n.c.t fail. Im reffering to the bucket seats that are not able to move about and go back and forward, but are fixed in the one position. Even though there fixed in the one position should they not be a pass in a two seater car/van . As I dont see why they should be able to move about in a two seater car/van, as there is no back seat passengers.

Also a racing harness and a set of bucket seats together are safer then a set of standard seats and seat belts? Id imagine that together, the bucket seats and the harness would give you less room to move about in the event of a crash?

So why is it an N.C.T fail if there safer?

Nissan doctor · 11-07-2012 12:21AM

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Quistion...

Im wondering, why a set of bucket seats is an n.c.t fail. Im reffering to the bucket seats that are not able to move about and go back and forward, but are fixed in the one position. Even though there fixed in the one position should they not be a pass in a two seater car/van . As I dont see why they should be able to move about in a two seater car/van, as there is no back seat passengers.

Also a racing harness and a set of bucket seats together are safer then a set of standard seats and seat belts? Id imagine that together, the bucket seats and the harness would give you less room to move about in the event of a crash?

So why is it an N.C.T fail if there safer?

Because, although they may be good quality seats and harnesses and may well be safer, they are not designed by the manufacturer for road use.

You note that any aftermarket fixed bucket seats and harnesses are labled as 'for off road use only' or 'for motorsport use only'.

The flip side is that there are many fake versions of major brand seats going around and these are outright dangerous in an accident.

Alanstrainor · 11-07-2012 12:24AM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Where ya dogging it altogether!?! :eek:

I can manage 30mpg @ 80mph in the 7er.

(Only 15mpg in the T/A at the same speed though!)

Worth it dude;)

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 12:31AM

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Because, although they may be good quality seats and harnesses and may well be safer, they are not designed by the manufacturer for road use.

You note that any aftermarket fixed bucket seats and harnesses are labled as 'for off road use only' or 'for motorsport use only'.

The flip side is that there are many fake versions of major brand seats going around and these are outright dangerous in an accident.

Ah right, but if the proper brand is safe in a track car, how come there not safe in a standard car for road use. As youd be doing higher speeds on a track then on a road.

Nissan doctor · 11-07-2012 12:36AM

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Ah right, but if the proper brand is safe in a track car, how come there not safe in a standard car for road use. As youd be doing higher speeds on a track then on a road.

Its simply due to the fact that they aren't certified/tested for road use IMO, not how safe/strong they actually are.

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 12:38AM

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Its simply due to the fact that they aren't certified/tested for road use IMO,not haw safe/strong they actually are.

Ah right, cheers.

challengemaster · 11-07-2012 12:55AM

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Quistion...

Im wondering, why a set of bucket seats is an n.c.t fail. Im reffering to the bucket seats that are not able to move about and go back and forward, but are fixed in the one position. Even though there fixed in the one position should they not be a pass in a two seater car/van . As I dont see why they should be able to move about in a two seater car/van, as there is no back seat passengers.

Also a racing harness and a set of bucket seats together are safer then a set of standard seats and seat belts? Id imagine that together, the bucket seats and the harness would give you less room to move about in the event of a crash?

So why is it an N.C.T fail if there safer?

Safer on a track and safer on a road car are two very different things. I'm going to assume you've never been in a track car, but trust me with a harness on properly it's not safe for road use in any way or form. It severely limits your movement so things such as checking your blind spots become impossible.

Also if safety harnesses are not installed properly, they can actually do more damage than good. Before reaching the bucket seat the harness usually passes over a horizontal bar behind the seats at shoulder level (usually part of the roll cage) - in the case of an actual crash, the force exerted on the harness gets transferred to this bar and the cage. If this is not done, the force gets exerted onto your shoulders/back area and could lead to severe permanent damage.

Also in the case of a roll cage - they are also more dangerous on road than on track. On a track you're almost always going to have a helmet on. If you even try get into a race car with a full cage you'll hit your head about 5 times just getting into the seat, and that's before you start on the track at all. With a big helmet on, it's not a big deal if you happen to tap off the cage - without one it could cause more damage than if it wasn't there at all.

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Ah right, but if the proper brand is safe in a track car, how come there not safe in a standard car for road use. As youd be doing higher speeds on a track then on a road.

You'd actually be surprised by how "slow" some tracks can be. Doing 120km/h on a motorway would be much faster than any bendy track, unless you're in a F1 car.

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 01:21AM

challengemaster wrote: »

...........

Ah right, cheers for that.

Jimdagym · 11-07-2012 01:42AM

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Quistion...

Im wondering, why a set of bucket seats is an n.c.t fail. Im reffering to the bucket seats that are not able to move about and go back and forward, but are fixed in the one position. Even though there fixed in the one position should they not be a pass in a two seater car/van . As I dont see why they should be able to move about in a two seater car/van, as there is no back seat passengers.

Also a racing harness and a set of bucket seats together are safer then a set of standard seats and seat belts? Id imagine that together, the bucket seats and the harness would give you less room to move about in the event of a crash?

So why is it an N.C.T fail if there safer?

Bubble wrap, the ability of the seat to move forward and back has nothing to do with the comfort of the passengers in the back. It's about getting yourself -the driver- into a comfortable and safe driving position.
You are starting out driving now, and here's some free advice. If you find yourself going somewhere with your mates and they want you to roll your seat forward do they have some more room, throw them out of the car on the spot!

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 01:46AM

Jimdagym wrote: »

Bubble wrap, the ability of the seat to move forward and back has nothing to do with the comfort of the passengers in the back. It's about getting yourself -the driver- into a comfortable and safe driving position.
You are starting out driving now, and here's some free advice. If you find yourself going somewhere with your mates and they want you to roll your seat forward do they have some more room, throw them out of the car on the spot!

Aw right.

Ive been driving the ould yaris nearly a year now. But its a 4 door. But why throw them out?

CianRyan · 11-07-2012 02:04AM

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Aw right.

Ive been driving the ould yaris nearly a year now. But its a 4 door. But why throw them out?

Because you shouldn't be putting yourself in an uncomfortable driving position because your mate feels a bit cramped.
You're better of being safe.

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 02:08AM

CianRyan wrote: »

Because you shouldn't be putting yourself in an uncomfortable driving position because your mate feels a bit cramped.
You're better of being safe.

AW right. When I driving, my rules. Everyone of my mates knows that the driver. ie , me. Gets to choose the the following, radio station, topic of discussion, etc. Even if a mate of mine was uncomfortable, Id most likely move back the seat. :pac: But I hate having it forward, hate it. Its either in the middle or towards the back.

Jimdagym · 11-07-2012 02:09AM

CianRyan wrote: »

Because you shouldn't be putting yourself in an uncomfortable driving position because your mate feels a bit cramped.
You're better of being safe.

Yep, this. Plenty of room on the footpath.

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 02:12AM

Jimdagym wrote: »

Yep, this. Plenty of room on the footpath.

Il remember to use that one. the next time a back seat passenger, suggests. I move my seat forward.

challengemaster · 11-07-2012 02:19AM

I like my seat like my car, low

BUBBLE WRAP · 11-07-2012 02:24AM

I cant put my seat up and down though.

Just forward and back.

I feel im missing out....

Fiona · 11-07-2012 07:30AM

challengemaster wrote: »

You'd actually be surprised by how "slow" some tracks can be. Doing 120km/h on a motorway would be much faster than any bendy track, unless you're in a F1 car.

A little bit slower but so much more fun than driving on a motorway!

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGmyBB99Dc10&v=GmyBB99Dc10&gl=IE

Alanstrainor · 11-07-2012 08:45AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmyBB99Dc10

Crilly....:eek:

Nissan doctor · 11-07-2012 08:48AM

challengemaster wrote: »

I like my seat like my car, low

Pah...that's not low, sure you can still see the tyre!:)

Fiona · 11-07-2012 08:58AM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Crilly....:eek:

Yeah can't change my username on you tube pain in the arse!

TestTransmission · 11-07-2012 09:24AM

Nice

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/vintagecars/3607578

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