Motors Chat Thread Round 1

24-09-2012 02:14PM

Fiona wrote: »

Different model! I am not saying anymore don't want to get too excited about it in case turns out to be a dinger!!

..... A dinger is a good thing imo :pac:

Gary ITR · 24-09-2012 02:15PM

What about this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3885175

Fiona · 24-09-2012 02:19PM

RoverJames wrote: »

..... A dinger is a good thing imo :pac:

I thought dinger was a bad thing, maybe I am thinking of minger

:D:D

Fiona · 24-09-2012 02:20PM

Gary ITR wrote: »

What about this? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3885175

No nct I wouldn't take the risk but I always did love those cars the dash was so cool

MetzgerMeister · 24-09-2012 02:24PM

Sorry to hear about your predicament SH

I know how you feel but my pay wasn't cut in my last job, the job was cut. I had planned on going back to college and all but my current job opened up and I took it.

Silver lining and all that but you still have the job at least and as was mentioned already, this is a great chance to start your own business. There's a few people where I live baking cakes for birthdays etc. and they are very busy.

All is not, nor ever will be lost

dgt · 24-09-2012 02:33PM

Fiona wrote: »

No nct I wouldn't take the risk but I always did love those cars the dash was so cool

Only if it was a.... DGT :pac::pac::pac::pac:

Edit: While were on the subject of car hunting..... Go onnnnn

Take a gamble, a rather cheap fix for the NCT

Stheno · 24-09-2012 02:50PM

dgt wrote: »

Only if it was a.... DGT :pac::pac::pac::pac:

Edit: While were on the subject of car hunting..... Go onnnnn

Take a gamble, a rather cheap fix for the NCT

I think the Ohs dad is selling a 00 bravo (five door) he's had it from new far as I know, the thing has about 40k miles on it!

dgt · 24-09-2012 02:53PM

Stheno wrote: »

I think the Ohs dad is selling a 00 bravo (five door) he's had it from new far as I know, the thing has about 40k miles on it!

Brava

It'd need a timing belt... That's about it really!

Stheno · 24-09-2012 02:54PM

dgt wrote: »

Brava

It'd need a timing belt... That's about it really!

Think he did that tbh, I know he had to do the head gasket.

dgt · 24-09-2012 02:59PM

Stheno wrote: »

Think he did that tbh, I know he had to do the head gasket.

At 40k? Was the coolant kept changed?

Stheno · 24-09-2012 03:13PM

dgt wrote: »

At 40k? Was the coolant kept changed?

No idea, he didn't use it very much for months on end.

Big Nasty · 24-09-2012 03:16PM

You don't look like you're going to starve to death any time soon SH!

:D:D

ShadowHearth wrote: »

So not all that bad.

MetzgerMeister · 24-09-2012 03:27PM

I don't think he'll eat the dogs John, no matter how hungry he gets :P

166man · 24-09-2012 03:28PM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

You don't look like you're going to starve to death any time soon SH! :D:D

Never trust a skinny cook!

Big Nasty · 24-09-2012 03:28PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I don't think he'll eat the dogs John, no matter how hungry he gets :P

He'll have to loose some weight before he can bend over to reach them anyhow!

Stheno · 24-09-2012 03:29PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I don't think he'll eat the dogs John, no matter how hungry he gets :P

Doesn't look like there'd be much eating in those two!

Fiona · 24-09-2012 03:52PM

dgt wrote: »

Take a gamble, a rather cheap fix for the NCT

Nah not interested in taking anything that needs to be fixed asap too much hassle!

If this car turns out to be good then I will be able to get in and drive away and all I will have to worry about will be cleaning it.

Oh new car to clean exciting

:D:D:D:D

Ardennes1944 · 24-09-2012 03:59PM

There is people being taken on in dunnes Douglas court where I work SH, not ideal but it's not bad for a stopgap. Got two of my relatives/friends in there the last month. They'll be taking on a good few for Christmas as well of course.

MetzgerMeister · 24-09-2012 04:06PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

There is people being taken on in dunnes Douglas court where I work SH, not ideal but it's not bad for a stopgap. Got two of my relatives/friends in there the last month. They'll be taking on a good few for Christmas as well of course.

I can see it now - he'll be packing shelves and asking customers (in my finest Lithuanian accent) - hey, do you have scooby? you have spoiler or not?

dar83 · 24-09-2012 04:09PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I can see it now - he'll be packing shelves and asking customers (in my finest Lithuanian accent) - hey, do you have scooby? you have spoiler or not?

He'll be going around with a lump hammer lowering all the trolley handles so they don't resemble spoilers more like! :pac:

BUBBLE WRAP · 24-09-2012 04:10PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I can see it now - he'll be packing shelves and asking customers (in my finest Lithuanian accent) - hey, do you have scooby? you have spoiler or not?

LOL.

pred racer · 24-09-2012 04:11PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I can see it now - he'll be packing shelves and asking customers (in my finest Lithuanian accent) - hey, do you have scooby? you have spoiler or not?

Dont be silly, no-one would have a scooby without a spoiler:D

Marlow · 24-09-2012 04:14PM

pred racer wrote: »

Dont be silly, no-one would have a scooby without a spoiler:D

Sure. The Garda quoted for Scoobies. WRX Sti's at that. And when they asked Subaru to remove the spoiler to save some money, Subaru refused to sell them the cars, as they would be undrivable at speed without.

/M

ShadowHearth · 24-09-2012 04:36PM

I will just open my own "kissing company" or I will open " I will despoiler that biitch for ya, lad! Quality mark of cork, lad!".

keane2097 · 24-09-2012 05:51PM

Anyone recommend me a decent place to get a service done in Dublin 6?

keane2097 · 24-09-2012 06:00PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Nissan Doc would be my recommendation regardless of where you are in Dublin. I limped my car across the city to get it to him.

Where is he based? Probably not worth going too far for your standard oil change and sparkplugs job?

kupus · 24-09-2012 06:03PM

Quick question for Honda fans here........

Is this a Vtec Engine....
Its a 2003 5Door Hrv 1.6 4x4......now I read up that vtec was introduced to all engines 02/03 onwards but is it possible that this is the 2002 model and missed out on the Vtec.
One more thing what is so special about the Vtec?

Matt Simis · 24-09-2012 06:12PM

Marlow wrote: »

Sure. The Garda quoted for Scoobies. WRX Sti's at that. And when they asked Subaru to remove the spoiler to save some money, Subaru refused to sell them the cars, as they would be undrivable at speed without.

/M

I prefer them without the spoiler myself (and I generally dont like spoilers). However what is wrong with the shape that it needs a spoiler for "high speed"? Consider the B5 Audi S4 is a Twin Turbo with a higher top speed (comparing the gentlemans agreements in both domestic markets) and most definitely doesnt need (or want) a spoiler..

If that spoiler generates that much drag thats it became a traction requirement it doesnt speak well about Subaru's traction and weight distribution. It must murder MPG too.

MetzgerMeister · 24-09-2012 07:07PM

Matt Simis wrote: »

I prefer them without the spoiler myself (and I generally dont like spoilers). However what is wrong with the shape that it needs a spoiler for "high speed"? Consider the B5 Audi S4 is a Twin Turbo with a higher top speed (comparing the gentlemans agreements in both domestic markets) and most definitely doesnt need (or want) a spoiler..

If that spoiler generates that much drag thats it became a traction requirement it doesnt speak well about Subaru's traction and weight distribution. It must murder MPG too.

Fvck off with your logic, we're trying to annoy the man :pac:

CianRyan · 24-09-2012 07:48PM

Matt Simis wrote: »

I prefer them without the spoiler myself (and I generally dont like spoilers). However what is wrong with the shape that it needs a spoiler for "high speed"? Consider the B5 Audi S4 is a Twin Turbo with a higher top speed (comparing the gentlemans agreements in both domestic markets) and most definitely doesnt need (or want) a spoiler..

If that spoiler generates that much drag thats it became a traction requirement it doesnt speak well about Subaru's traction and weight distribution. It must murder MPG too.

Completely different cars to be fair.
The STI is a rough and ready sports car where as the S4 is a luxury car with power to spare.
The B5 ways a good 300kg or so more so it's understandable for the STI to move around more at speed.

German companies (bar Porsche) seem to hate the thought of rear wings too so I'd say that plays a bit more into why the S4 or M3 don't have them.

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