Motors Chat Thread Round 1

Ardennes1944 · 08-09-2012 11:40AM

Opc line is different to opc themselves, they usually have snowflakes such as the ones on the black OPC that was bought a few days ago, or the more common standard vxr/opc 19". Opc line then is just for the other more standard cars to tart them up a bit :pac: the whole kit for the Astra when it's new cost £1,300 and I got it all for €650

TestTransmission · 08-09-2012 12:05PM

Great story.

Poster Zippy of the British Scooby Net forums just found out that his 11-year old son, who has already beaten cancer twice in his short life, now has two inoperable brain tumors and has around four weeks to live.

A few weeks before finding out about this diagnosis, Zippy had promised to take his son to a meet with modified cars sometime soon.

But now his timetable is condensed, so Zippy is taking the meet into his own hands:

http://jalopnik.com/5939202/help-a-british-subaru-owner-fulfill-one-last-wish-for-his-dying-son

http://jalopnik.com/5939575/dads-wish-to-give-his-sick-son-a-car-show-goes-viral-overnight?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

http://jalopnik.com/5941126/1000-cars-are-set-to-attend-viral-car-show-for-terminally-ill-british-boy?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Ardennes1944 · 08-09-2012 12:17PM

saw that on facebook, really,really cool.

dar83 · 08-09-2012 12:18PM

Yeah, was posted on the ST Owners club as well. A good few of the guys said they'd do it.

Really shows there are still quite a few decent people out there!

Tallon · 08-09-2012 12:19PM

I'd go if it was over here, that's amazing

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 12:53PM

gollywog wrote: »

I just remind them that there paying between 8 and 9 euro per liter for the alcohol there currently swallowing and that shuts them up!

Which costs between 10-17cent/L to make.... :pac:

Ardennes1944 · 08-09-2012 01:02PM

i offset spending on my car and holidays by saying i dont drink, smoke etc but i probably offset it a bit too much like MM

gollywog · 08-09-2012 01:25PM

Was driving the car a bit enthusiastically last night ahem, and heard a loud pop in the back, car didnt feel right so brought it to my mechanic and this was the problem

Rear anti roll bar snapped.... I've never seen this happen before, is it common??
And does anyone know where I would get a RARB for a mk5 gti?
Would be really grateful!

BUBBLE WRAP · 08-09-2012 01:33PM

Oh that suck.

I think this is what your looking for.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Anti-Roll-Bar-Link-Rear-VW-GOLF-MKV-03-/380449217983?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58948a5dbf#ht_2447wt_1195

EDIT: wrong part.

EDIT2: This it?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Anti-Roll-Bar-Link-Front-VW-GOLF-MKV-03-/280919233936?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4168175590#ht_2407wt_1195

Ardennes1944 · 08-09-2012 01:36PM

ebay.de is your friend man.
shouldnt be hard to pick up here either though

BUBBLE WRAP · 08-09-2012 01:39PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

ebay.de is your friend man.

I though he was my friend as well. But.....

gollywog · 08-09-2012 01:42PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

ebay.de is your friend man.
shouldnt be hard to pick up here either though

Ya true but i'd rather just get one hear to get it fixed quick ya know?

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

I though he was my friend as well. But.....

Thanks man but thats the drop link, its the actual bar im after snapping! Thanks anyway though

dar83 · 08-09-2012 01:43PM

Check to see if Elevate/Whiteline or one of those companies does an uprated RARB for it. Might as well upgrade while you actually have a good excuse!

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 01:44PM

broken anti roll bar... :eek:

Well... I'm impressed

Ardennes1944 · 08-09-2012 01:45PM

the car saw its pink reflection yesterday and obviously decided to have metal breakdown

TestTransmission · 08-09-2012 01:46PM

dar83 wrote: »

Check to see if Elevate/Whiteline or one of those companies does an uprated RARB for it. Might as well upgrade while you actually have a good excuse!

Best idea

gollywog · 08-09-2012 01:51PM

dar83 wrote: »

Check to see if Elevate/Whiteline or one of those companies does an uprated RARB for it. Might as well upgrade while you actually have a good excuse!

Yes I was also thinking that there aswell, And I have a milltek exhaust to be collected in alloy-wheels.ie the week after next too so might give them a call!

challengemaster wrote: »

broken anti roll bar... :eek:

Well... I'm impressed

Ha ha why is this not a common problem? I may be more conservative on the back roads so!

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

the car saw its pink reflection yesterday and obviously decided to have metal breakdown

Ha ha touche!!

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 02:06PM

If Rover wasn't already non-existent they'd be getting such a bollicking right now for whatever ape designed the handbrake assembly in a 75....

08-09-2012 02:19PM

Are you adjusting or replacing bits? Adjustment is much the same as loads of yikes with the knurled wheel type thing.

ShadowHearth · 08-09-2012 02:30PM

Had a long trip today. Mallow-Kilkenny -Mallow. 300km. Was fun, though after this drive our little family became bigger. Our Kusco got a little brother named Barney!

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challengemaster · 08-09-2012 02:38PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Are you adjusting or replacing bits? Adjustment is much the same as loads of yikes with the knurled wheel type thing.

Well the 75 has always had issues with the handbrake, which upon some research turns out it's a "feature" with all of them, thanks to bad design of parts.

Trying to diagnose issues with NCT failure, which if my interpretation of results is right, will lead to a few parts being replaced alright.

Brake performance (Car weight 1,584 Kg)

Parking Brake 1.790 kN / 0.210 kN / Imbalance 88%
Parking Brake Effort 13%

There seems to be an all round issue with the compensator having the aforementioned design flaw that allows it to stretch over time, meaning a modified one is necessary.

Also to me that looks like one of the rear cables shat itself and needs replacing.

08-09-2012 03:10PM

All of them me hole, mine is perfect after 10 years. Have you actually looked at the handbrake or are you just looking at the fail sheet and the internet?

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 03:13PM

RoverJames wrote: »

All of them me hole, mine is perfect after 10 years. Have you actually looked at the handbrake or are you just looking at the fail sheet and the internet?

Ya must have got a lucky one, tis a common problem though!

Going by the fail sheet & history of handbrake issues & internets info. Haven't gotten around to looking at it yet, but the handbrake was apparently adjusted the day before the NCT so...

08-09-2012 03:19PM

Lol, that's gas, the ape I'd be talking to was whoever adjusted it. Diagnosis by google is often less than accurate too. I am happy to wager a ton that the compensatory and cable aren't needing replacement. Put your money on the keyboard if you want

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 03:24PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Lol, that's gas, the ape I'd be talking to was whoever adjusted it. Diagnosis by google is often less than accurate too. I am happy to wager a ton that the compensatory and cable aren't needing replacement. Put your money on the keyboard if you want

Oh I'm aware diagnosis by google for a headache often leads to you thinking you're dead and have 300+ incurable diseases. I'm using it as more of a guide to figuring out what could be wrong and going from there.

Makes sense to me that the history of useless handbrake syndrome is caused by the compensator stretching over time, and the imbalance to me looks like a rear cable failing but again, only inspection will tell.

08-09-2012 03:28PM

... Is that a no to the proposed wager?

challengemaster · 08-09-2012 03:29PM

RoverJames wrote: »

... Is that a no to the proposed wager?

I'm not one for gambling, but if you're right I'll owe you a pint. How's that?

Toyotafanboi · 08-09-2012 03:36PM

Was packing these out in work today, loads left, some 10w40 semi too. i know its not a blow your mind brand name but if you want a bangernomics oil change...

took a pic of the specs but its not very clear

dgt · 08-09-2012 06:04PM

Oh dear. It appears my 406 had went on fire at some stage in previous ownership.....! :eek:

Pics later...

Mycroft H · 08-09-2012 06:45PM

I think your signature is rather appropriate now

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