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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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  • #7292
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Kärcher is your only option if you want a proper one ;)
    You mean Nilfisk. :pac:


  • #7293
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,669 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    What way do ye install those interior lights? Id love to put some footwell lights into my VW cc. Im aware id need VAG-COM to activate the lights once installed (hoping I can find a good Samaritan locally to save me a few hundred) but what else is required? Struggling to find any decent guides to give me some idea where to begin.

    Closest ive found is this, but it lacks some detail (and images).

    That link pretty much covers it.
    Yes you will need vcds to activate it after. This is a job I plan on doing with the Octy as well.

    Not sure if you can read this or not but here is a list of Vag Com owners
    http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=41765

    Considering buying it myself to be honest.


  • #7294
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Yea will be opting for a Nilfisk, dad bought a Black and decker for around 80 euros and it sucks :(


  • #7295
    hiram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 322 ✭✭hiram


    I fixed a hole in the exhaust of my 1988 vw t3. Purring like a cat now.


  • #7296
    Black_Knight
    Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,717 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    vectra wrote: »

    That link pretty much covers it.
    Yes you will need vcds to activate it after. This is a job I plan on doing with the Octy as well.

    Not sure if you can read this or not but here is a list of Vag Com owners
    http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=41765

    Considering buying it myself to be honest.
    Yeah, spotted that list. I'll do my research first before I go requesting someone's hardware. Spotted I'm missing an interior door panel reflector on the drivers side today. Might be an idea to replace them all with those lights that shine down on the ground when the doors open.


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  • #7297
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,871 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    hiram wrote: »
    I fixed a hole in the exhaust of my 1988 vw t3. Purring like a cat now.

    Cracking looking machine lad! Slight jealous ! :)


  • #7298
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,209 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Today I decided I might wash the van.....tomorrow....maybe:eek:

    2012-11-06135435.jpg


  • #7299
    Marlow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,531 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    I went out and bought another track slag.

    60635_10151172382663682_189385934_n.jpg

    Now. You'd think, what the heck good is that ? People just underestimate Volvos.

    This little baby is RWD, rear transaxle transmission, has a 1.7l carb Renault engine with 82 bhp and weighs approx 950 kg before stripping.

    I also bought a Renault 19 16v a few days ago, which will be used as engine donor. That means, I'm going from 82 bhp to around 150 bhp as the R19 isn't stock (Williams manifold, K&N induction kit and a few other extra bits on there).

    /M


  • #7300
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Today I decided I might wash the van.....tomorrow....maybe:eek:

    2012-11-06135435.jpg

    Take that pic down quick
    If MM sees this he'll die :eek::eek::eek::p


  • #7301
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    18_Inch_Dare_DR-X2_Matt_Gun_Metal_Alloy_Wheels__PI_6972_0_0_998_998_464.jpg

    Oh boy Oh boy, wtb €560 down back of a couch


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  • #7302
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,209 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    18_Inch_Dare_DR-X2_Matt_Gun_Metal_Alloy_Wheels__PI_6972_0_0_998_998_464.jpg

    Oh boy Oh boy, wtb €560 down back of a couch



    Pah, that design is so 3 years ago:P

    DSCF7320-1.jpg


  • #7303
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Pah, that design is so 3 years ago:P

    RPMoto1.jpg

    Dunno have money saved for some 18 inch RS wheels in satin black but now im not so sure, i will decide while i save for some good tyres :pac:

    These are the RS ones

    1.jpg


  • #7304
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    I did this to my sisters car over the weekend, the lights were very faded looking.

    BEFORE:
    fDoDw.png?1

    AFTER:
    Ghe1w.png?1

    Half way through:
    uHJ0j.png

    Had some Autoglym Paint Renovator at home so I said I'd give them a scrub with it and clean them and it improved the lights no end.

    Will it last does anyone know or will they yellow/fade again? Anything that can be done to keep them clear?


  • #7305
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    BillJ wrote: »
    I did this to my sisters car over the weekend, the lights were very faded looking.
    Had some Autoglym Paint Renovator at home so I said I'd give them a scrub with it and clean them and it improved the lights no end.

    Will it last does anyone know or will they yellow/fade again? Anything that can be done to keep them clear?


    Those links to a mail attachments won't work, you will need to download the images and host them online at the likes of http://imgur.com/


  • #7306
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Bill, great job! Others have used Autosol metal polish for the same job.

    If you want it to stay like that you could lacquer them but that's a process involving getting ALL silicone off them in order for it to adhere properly. Once you do it though, they should stay good as the plastic itself won't be exposed to the elements.


  • #7307
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Bill, great job! Others have used Autosol metal polish for the same job.

    If you want it to stay like that you could lacquer them but that's a process involving getting ALL silicone off them in order for it to adhere properly. Once you do it though, they should stay good as the plastic itself won't be exposed to the elements.

    Hmm, i'll give it a few weeks and see if they have gotten worse! She said there was a big improvement with the lights at night too, def something worth doing :)


  • #7308
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Funny you should post a pic of your skyline Nissan Doc saw it in galway today while on my lunchbreak, tis being looked after anyway


  • #7309
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Today I decided I might wash the van.....tomorrow....maybe:eek:

    2012-1106135435.jpg

    keeping the reg plate nice in dirty.

    I find it funny when I see a car that looks like it's being rolling in a ditch and they only the the reg plate

    probably because the garda made them :pac:


  • #7310
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    BillJ wrote: »
    I did this to my sisters car over the weekend, the lights were very faded looking.

    BEFORE:
    fDoDw.png?1

    AFTER:
    Ghe1w.png?1

    Half way through:
    uHJ0j.png

    Had some Autoglym Paint Renovator at home so I said I'd give them a scrub with it and clean them and it improved the lights no end.

    Will it last does anyone know or will they yellow/fade again? Anything that can be done to keep them clear?

    A yaris with yellowing headlights? Where have I seen that before.... :pac::pac::pac:


  • #7311
    bmstuff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭bmstuff


    Just playing around with the iBus today

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtiOQWMaBi4


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  • #7312
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    bmstuff wrote: »
    Just playing around with the iBus today
    Looks like fun :D


  • #7313
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    Is that legal? flashing lights like a branch car?


  • #7314
    bmstuff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭bmstuff


    robertxxx wrote: »
    Is that legal? flashing lights like a branch car?

    That would not be no. That's my private car park ;)


  • #7315
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Some random pics I didn't get around to uploading

    Decided to rebuild the hubs I got. Dismantled one (a pain in the arse!)

    Calliper's fine
    Image2408.jpg

    Oh dear...
    Image2409.jpg

    Guide pins you say?
    Image2410.jpg

    QH pads with a broken rattle spring
    Image2411.jpg

    GETTING THE BIN!!!! :mad:

    Have to price all those bits before I decide drums or discs...
    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Today I decided I might wash the van.....tomorrow....maybe:eek:

    http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/RPMotors/2012-11-06135435.jpg

    I'll see your 2 tone van and raise you a 3 tone car :pac:
    Image2412.jpg

    Hope to have the back even blacker in due time.... :pac::pac::pac:


  • #7316
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    Such a ridiculous exhaust....:D


  • #7317
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    166man wrote: »
    Such a ridiculous exhaust....:D

    If you think that's bad what will you think of the next one I have for it.... :pac:


  • #7318
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    dgt wrote: »
    If you think that's bad what will you think of the next one I have for it.... :pac:
    Something like this good sir? :D:pac:

    1.jpg


  • #7319
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    I'd prob be arrested for something like that :P


  • #7320
    Top Dog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    dgt wrote: »
    I'd prob be arrested for something like that :P
    And rightly so :D

    Still wouldn't put it past you though :pac:


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  • #7321
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    I wish we could get away with **** like that over here. Haha


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