Motors Chat Thread Round 1

MetzgerMeister · 04-10-2012 11:29AM

dar83 wrote: »

Unusual in that it would spend more time in the pits than on the track?

:pac:

How would that be unusual for an Alfa? :pac:

gollywog · 04-10-2012 11:36AM

Getting a downpipe and decat in the next week!

My cold air intake is being made as we speak and a revision D diverter valve will be ordered soon too.
Wont be fitting any of these until before im getting the remap when i get that money together!
Cannot wait

kiddums · 04-10-2012 11:51AM

dgt wrote: »

Supergurrier wrote:

6'2 17 stone, my seat bolsters love me

6 stone heavier than me yet the same height!

I'm taller and heavier:(
On the plus side I've never broken seat bolsters.:p

Toyotafanboi · 04-10-2012 12:53PM

tracking down a coin pusher is proving seriously difficult. could get one from china but it could take a month. rang various companies in the uk and it seems they are all supplied from the same people, who are out of stock. seen one unused for sale on adverts in ireland last year where it was withdrawn from sale and you cant comment on the add or contact the seller without making an offer and you cant make an offer because the add is withdrawn...

i wouldn't mind but its only a toy.

dgt · 04-10-2012 01:18PM

166man wrote: »

Mine has done 1800km the last two weeks with the same 1.6 engine. Hasn't missed a beat either. Struggles a little at motorway speeds but the engine is just loud at any revs tbh.

The sound when floored in 2nd is just delicious. Not massively fast but it's such a pleasant way of getting up to speed. I love my car...

I'd be asking questions if it couldn't do 1800km on the same engine :pac::pac::pac:

166man · 04-10-2012 01:23PM

Lads, seriously need your help. Drove to UCD today and couldn't find parking. I ended up being clamped. I was clamped by the NCPS. Harking back to Garys epic thread about private clamping, is there anything I can do? I really don't have the €80 release fee. Please advise!

dgt · 04-10-2012 01:27PM

166man wrote: »

Lads, seriously need your help. Drove to UCD today and couldn't find parking. I ended up being clamped. I was clamped by the NCPS. Harking back to Garys epic thread about private clamping, is there anything I can do? I really don't have the €80 release fee. Please advise!

BUBBLE WRAP · 04-10-2012 01:29PM

dgt wrote: »

http://www.priorityplant.com/photos/1.369213k750rescue.jpg

@166man

I think dgts advice is the best!

Mycroft H · 04-10-2012 01:42PM

166man wrote: »

Lads, seriously need your help. Drove to UCD today and couldn't find parking. I ended up being clamped. I was clamped by the NCPS. Harking back to Garys epic thread about private clamping, is there anything I can do? I really don't have the €80 release fee. Please advise!

Cut it off. I've a socket set + basic tools in the back of the car in UCD, but I don't know how much use I'll be at to removing it.

Where about are you parked exactly?

166man · 04-10-2012 01:51PM

BX 19 wrote: »

Cut it off. I've a socket set + basic tools in the back of the car in UCD, but I don't know how much use I'll be at to removing it.

Where about are you parked exactly?

I'm parked over near the centra in the car park beside it. It's the red Alfa that's been clamped!

Cheers lads really appreciate it!

04-10-2012 01:54PM

Is there CCTV in this centra car park?

Mycroft H · 04-10-2012 01:57PM

Probably would be, it's beside a residences entrance. Isolated car parks you would have a chance but it's a high traffic area.

Do you have axle stands + jack 166? I'm not round for a few hours (lab) but if your still stuck then.

166man · 04-10-2012 01:59PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Is there CCTV in this centra car park?

It's not a centra car park it's just across the road, fairly sure there's no CCTV. Is there anything that I can do RE the legality of the clamp?

Mycroft H · 04-10-2012 02:06PM

166man wrote: »

It's not a centra car park it's just across the road, fairly sure there's no CCTV. Is there anything that I can do RE the legality of the clamp?

You could have a look at removing it without damaging it. You could try call the Gardai and try get it removed through the Road Traffic Act 1961

Unauthorised interference with mechanism of vehicle.

113.—(1) A person shall not, without lawful authority or reasonable cause, interfere or attempt to interfere with the mechanism of a mechanically propelled vehicle while it is stationary in a public place, or get on or into or attempt to get on or into the vehicle while it is so stationary.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence.

(3) Where a member of the Garda Síochána has reasonable grounds for believing that a person is committing an offence under this section, he may arrest the person without warrant.

(4) This section shall not apply to a person taking, in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle which is obstructing his lawful ingress or egress to or from any place, such steps as are reasonably necessary to move the vehicle by human propulsion for a distance sufficient to terminate the obstruction.

(5) Where a person is charged with an offence under this section, it shall be a good defence to the charge for him to show that, when he did the act alleged to constitute the offence, he believed, and had reasonable grounds for believing, that he had lawful authority for doing that act.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1961/en/act/pub/0024/sec0113.html

Is it the gravel car park near the lights? Did you accidentally park in the pay section (they're really poorly marked as to the pay section and the free section)

04-10-2012 02:13PM

Sue them and see how you get on would be the only way to go in that direction. AGS won't get involved unless the clamp is damaged.

Mycroft H · 04-10-2012 02:17PM

OSI wrote: »

My concern would be with the line:

"A person shall not, without lawful authority or reasonable cause, interfere or attempt to interfere with the mechanism of a mechanically propelled vehicle while it is stationary in a public place, or get on or into or attempt to get on or into the vehicle while it is so stationary."

Technically, it's not a public place.

“public place” means any street, road or other place to which the public have access with vehicles whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge;

RTA 1961 definitions

166man · 04-10-2012 03:03PM

So what should I do? Should I ring them? I'm not really in a position to sue and would need the car back ASAP...

Thanks fella's appreciate it..:)

Mycroft H · 04-10-2012 03:05PM

Well 166, I had a quick look at the car there, you weren't there. They seem to have lopped the chain through the lower suspension arm rather then a droplink. I don't think I've the tools with me to remove that as it's a bit more difficult to remove.

Anyone any ideas?

166man · 04-10-2012 03:10PM

BX 19 wrote: »

Well 166, I had a quick look at the car there, you weren't there. They seem to have lopped the chain through the lower suspension arm rather then a droplink. I don't think I've the tools with me to remove that as it's a bit more difficult to remove.

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks for trying anyone. It's just the thought of paying €80 is just making my blood boil...

Can someone clarify the legality of the situation? Maybe I should PM Gary and get him and his van down here...:D

Stheno · 04-10-2012 05:05PM

166man wrote: »

Thanks for trying anyone. It's just the thought of paying €80 is just making my blood boil...

Can someone clarify the legality of the situation? Maybe I should PM Gary and get him and his van down here...:D

PM Gary

Ninja Gary to the rescue

dgt · 04-10-2012 05:30PM

If you were nearer, I have a partner K750 that would deal with that in no time.

I'd love to see them try clamp the Xantia

Alanstrainor · 04-10-2012 07:14PM

Got my torque wrench...gonna torque all the things:D

Supergurrier · 04-10-2012 07:17PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Got my torque wrench...gonna torque all the things:D

Big Nasty · 04-10-2012 07:34PM

166man, you still in UCD?

Can drop you down a sleeping bag and a flask of tae if needed.

Fiona · 04-10-2012 08:42PM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

flask of tae if needed.

Sniff I am sick will you drop me out tae

I need a Mammy replacement

Big Nasty · 04-10-2012 08:47PM

Fiona wrote: »

Sniff I am sick will you drop me out tae I need a Mammy replacement

No worries - have some Shepherds Pie that's just about ready too.

Fiona · 04-10-2012 08:50PM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

No worries - have some Shepherds Pie that's just about ready too.

Aw thanks Mam! (Dad)

166man · 04-10-2012 09:40PM

MCMLXXV wrote: »

166man, you still in UCD?

Can drop you down a sleeping bag and a flask of tae if needed.

I jacked the car up while I was there and I think the chain was wrapped around the steering arm although I wasn't too sure. It started feckin' raining too so the flask of tae would have been welcome!

I was waiting in the car wondering what to do and the NCPS van drove around. Two ignorant fellas of the highest order knocked on my window asking me was I paying by cash or card. I tried to question the legality of the whole situation and swiftly got told where to go. After a bit of questioning and not getting a reply I paid the €85 fine. It killed me handing over the money.

:mad:

Still though, every cloud and all that, because as they drove around they spotted some car in the pay and display area whose time disc had expired so they pulled up and got out ready to clamp it I assumed.

I legged it over to the machine and threw €2 in. Gave whoever owned the car another 4 hours parking, attached it to the windscreen and took a photo. The face on the NCPS's guys face when he came back and saw it was priceless..

dgt · 04-10-2012 09:43PM

Ah no man, pity

It's always been a dream of mine to see one of their vans clamped

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 04-10-2012 09:45PM

166man wrote: »

I jacked the car up while I was there and I think the chain was wrapped around the steering arm although I wasn't too sure. It started feckin' raining too so the flask of tae would have been welcome!

I was waiting in the car wondering what to do and the NCPS van drove around. Two ignorant fellas of the highest order knocked on my window asking me was I paying by cash or card. I tried to question the legality of the whole situation and swiftly got told where to go. After a bit of questioning and not getting a reply I paid the €85 fine. It killed me handing over the money. :mad:

Still though, every cloud and all that, because as they drove around they spotted some car in the pay and display area whose time disc had expired so they pulled up and got out ready to clamp it I assumed.

I legged it over to the machine and threw €2 in. Gave whoever owned the car another 4 hours parking, attached it to the windscreen and took a photo. The face on the NCPS's guys face when he came back and saw it was priceless..

should've told him your keeping the clamp on the car as it looks nice.

legend for giving the other car more parking time... should've got a picture of the clampers face too !

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