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***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

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  • #3662
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Antares wrote: »
    haha ! I do aye !

    Says the man driving the MPS !! :pac:

    Now excuse me whilst I wash myself in all my money.

    What does the MPS have to do with anything other than if some ape damages it on me, they will pay to repair the damage?


  • #3663
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    randylonghorn wrote: »
    I can see where you're coming from, accidents do happen and where someone takes responsibility and is obviously mortified I'd certainly hate to see someone trying to screw them to the wall over it.

    On the other hand, if damage is done and is going to have to be repaired there's going to be a cost involved, and one can hardly blame the owner, especially if they're not rolling in the dough, to cough up for an extra cost incurred through no fault of their own.

    It's a balance being stingy / nasty on the one hand, and being out of pocket on the other.

    If I was the offender, I'd want to cover the cost; if I was the owner in those circumstances, I'd seek to get the repair done properly but also as cheaply as possible, and play fair with the person responsible given that they had played fair with me.

    I'm with you dude!

    I'd be the first to own up and cover the costs.

    I've also been in situations where I've been hit and I've let it slide. I am far from rolling in it, believe me.

    I just believe in serious karma and if it isn't too much for me to sort myself then I really don't see the issue in letting it slide.

    It's very situation dependent and I suppose retrospectively, this isn't a Focus or a Passat that Fiona hit either. Knowing her, she parked beside the nicest car she could find :D


  • #3664
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    What does the MPS have to do with anything other than if some ape damages it on me, they will pay to repair the damage?

    The MPS was covering the rolling in it statement.

    :)


  • #3665
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Antares wrote: »
    The MPS was covering the rolling in it statement.

    :)

    LOL :D There's nothing "rolling in it" about the MPS!


  • #3666
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    LOL :D There's nothing "rolling in it" about the MPS!

    Of course there is !

    It's not just the Mazda you have to buy, tax and insure.

    You've one of these to consider too and the driver for it ! :D

    emek_91811_statoil_volvo_fh2_tank_3a-4a.jpg


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  • #3667
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    OSI wrote: »
    No one was looking for a fight, I was just bemused as to why you would let something like that slip at your expense.

    Fair dues. :)


  • #3668
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Haha it was a nice car alright alpine white e34!


  • #3669
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Fiona wrote: »
    Haha it was a nice car alright alpine white e34!

    Atta girl! Money not completely lost so ! :)


  • #3670
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    I've let minor nicks and dents slide TBH. I've never been too anal about any car I've owned, at least not after a couple months of ownership anyhow. Last place I worked in this completely dizzy cnut reversed right in to me (at very low speed) out of her parking spot. Damage was minor and car wasn't the smartest anyhow (my old E39). Didn't even say sorry she was that thick. The other lads couldn't believe I did nothing about it.

    Couple years ago at a car show myself and another lads car got keyed. My paint-work ain't the best (Trans Am) and I planned on getting it re-sprayed anyhow so wasn't all that put out. Still haven't the money to get it re-sprayed yet though (mortgage X 2, tax on the 7er and lots and lots of petrol holding me back). The other lad was doing his nut though, he had just brought the car in the previous week and it was minty.


  • #3671
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    hmmm... i was in park today with my puppy. on the way back i jumped out in to main road and i sow something getting very fast at me from behind. turns out some e30 coupe sow me and wanted some action out of me... :rolleyes:
    I had a puppy in my car and we were in residential area with speed limit of 50. so i just said meh to it and traveled like a snail. when i pulled in in to my driveway the kids neck went 180 degrees as he was looking at me through his rear window. oh those young fellas! :o


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  • #3672
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    I've let minor nicks and dents slide TBH. I've never been too anal about any car I've owned, at least not after a couple months of ownership anyhow. Last place I worked in this completely dizzy cnut reversed right in to me (at very low speed) out of her parking spot. Damage was minor and car wasn't the smartest anyhow (my old E39). Didn't even say sorry she was that thick. The other lads couldn't believe I did nothing about it.

    Sitting in a basement one morning, waiting on a mate to hook up so we could head away in one car when this lass pulls in. Tight space beside me and she drives into it.......... and me...... Then reverses back scraping my car along the side and does the exact same thing again. When I get out to look at it she got and says, "sorry, did I hit you?"

    "did you f*ck!!!!"

    I was actually too shocked anybody could be that stupid to do anything about it....................... and it was a company car :D


  • #3673
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    OSI wrote: »
    On a similar note, not due to, but related to the above, does any one feel the forum has become a little confrontational lately? Dunno why, but I feel like people are jumping on each other a lot of late.

    Where do you get off, saying people are getting more confrontational? The cheek! I swear, some people....


  • #3674
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭Fiona


    Antares wrote: »
    Atta girl! Money not completely lost so ! :)

    If your gonna do it then do it right is my motto :D


  • #3675
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Listening to some smooth Jazz while the nitromors works...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eTgZExk7IM


  • #3676
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    OSI wrote: »
    On a similar note, not due to, but related to the above, does any one feel the forum has become a little confrontational lately? Dunno why, but I feel like people are jumping on each other a lot of late.

    Not at all - in my four years on boards I think the atmosphere has never been better and the OT thread has a lot to do with that.

    The only time I see an issue is when someone starts a thread about something they did and others jump in on their high-horse just to stir the sh1t. Very, very few of the offenders are motors regulars.
    challengemaster wrote: »
    Listening to some smooth Jazz while the nitromors works...

    Don't leave that stuff on too long dude or you'll have no rim left to work on! :eek:


  • #3677
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    Don't leave that stuff on too long dude or you'll have no rim left to work on! :eek:
    I didn't know epic sax guy melts alloys? :eek: :pac:


  • #3678
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    OSI wrote: »
    On a similar note, not due to, but related to the above, does any one feel the forum has become a little confrontational lately? Dunno why, but I feel like people are jumping on each other a lot of late.

    Man, this is the most softcore, carebear friendly motoring forum on the internet. There is only one more carebear forum.

    I exhibit the following recent threads here that would get the original posters tarred and feathered on any normal forum:

    What would happen if you ran over a rat?
    Can I get there on 15litres of petrol?
    Something fell into my car wheel and I cant drive!
    Why should I pay the few cents over on a petrol pump?


  • #3679
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    MCMLXXV wrote: »
    Not at all - in my four years on boards I think the atmosphere has never been better and the OT thread has a lot to do with that.

    The only time I see an issue is when someone starts a thread about something they did and others jump in on their high-horse just to stir the sh1t. Very, very few of the offenders are motors regulars.



    Don't leave that stuff on too long dude or you'll have no rim left to work on! :eek:

    I have to agree. OT thread did made it a lot more interesting and friendlier. I personally see people now, instead of random usernames. I can put cars,preferences, likes, characters on names now. Motor forum became really good. Let alone so many great threads lately like clamping ones? Then hit and run one?
    Yes we got a few cowboys here, but we need them too. :D
    That Audi a4 lad was a good example of some new people who are not really... "great" at communication.
    Damn, even I am a very hot headed and used to get warning constantly! I had a collection of those things! Now I don't remember when I had one last time! :) I think we just get a wee bit more mature lads. ;)


  • #3680
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    challengemaster wrote: »
    I didn't know epic sax guy melts alloys? :eek: :pac:

    Ha! very good. :pac:


  • #3681
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »
    Ha! very good. :pac:

    That was gas! :D


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  • #3682
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    OSI wrote: »

    On a similar note, not due to, but related to the above, does any one feel the forum has become a little confrontational lately? Dunno why, but I feel like people are jumping on each other a lot of late.

    i blame one particular poster with a post count far in excess of most who shall remain nameless who is a **** stirring knob jockey of the highest order;)

    On the dent thing, if someone caused minor damage to my car, owned up and was obviously mortified (and willing to pay, i would let it go.


  • #3683
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Righto, nitromors removed along with pretty much all of the clear coat. Should make sanding a lot easier :D


  • #3684
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Righto, nitromors removed along with pretty much all of the clear coat. Should make sanding a lot easier :D

    Are you sure you need to sand it since what is usually the reason for sanding is all stripped?


  • #3685
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Are you sure you need to sand it since what is usually the reason for sanding is all stripped?

    A fair amount of base paint is still there, as are imperfections. It'll be a case of letting them dry now, sanding back the paint left, cleaning them, metal filler, sand again, then work up the grades, and should be ready for etch primer then.


  • #3686
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    Bored Bored Bored Bored (Want tomorrow off to view cars but working till monday) :(


  • #3687
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    challengemaster wrote: »
    A fair amount of base paint is still there, as are imperfections. It'll be a case of letting them dry now, sanding back the paint left, cleaning them, metal filler, sand again, then work up the grades, and should be ready for etch primer then.

    Good point! Can't wait to see the finished product!

    Jimbob 83 wrote: »
    Bored Bored Bored Bored (Want tomorrow off to view cars but working till monday) :(

    Cough cough...ring ring...I'm sick, can't work today.

    Arrive in work with new car, boss says "I thought you were sick". Your reply - yeah sick of not owning an ST. I'm all better now :D


  • #3688
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Cough cough...ring ring...I'm sick, can't work today.

    Arrive in work with new car, boss says "I thought you were sick". Your reply - yeah sick of not owning an ST. I'm all better now :D

    Haha, i wish i had the neck :p


  • #3689
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Home tomorrow!
    I'm afraid there might be a letter from the gorevenuesafe people for me:(

    If there is, its gonna be a doozy;)


  • #3690
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    For all you fellow cork people, theres been a go safe van spot made on the airport hill on your right coming up from bull mccabes and on the link just after the flyover heading towards the exit for Douglas com. It says it's for authorised vehicles only which I presume are speed camera vans.


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  • #3691
    gollywog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,344 ✭✭✭gollywog


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    That Audi a4 lad was a good example of some new people who are not really... "great" at communication.

    That's not me is it?! :(


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