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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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#7622 28-11-2012 11:45PM

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challengemaster wrote: »

Could just as easily have been a discrepancy with the run. I remember the last dyno day I was at (up at urban), Joe/Gary kept running a few cars because the car might not hit peak over the first few runs.

Realistically you'd have to do a single blind test* on 100+ cars after determining baseline BHP to get any sort of statistically significant data to suggest it has an effect.

It had hit the peak, the results had levelled out. Personally, I wouldn't spend the money on it but I seen the difference it made.

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#7623 29-11-2012 10:52AM

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Fitted the Xenon White Headlights last night, I am well impressed with the results and item quality (even if the battery side light was a fooker to get to) and all for €15

UPDATED: Before and After GIF:

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#7624 29-11-2012 10:54AM

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There a great job, something so simple can make such a difference!

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#7625 29-11-2012 12:48PM

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I will see if it makes any different and I let you know if it's work for me It's definetely not work on the cars which should drive on pb95 but it should work on cars which should drive on pb98 or pb100 and you put pb95+booster in it. Or maybe someone know if there is any garage offer pb98 around Dublin? I had pb100 instead of pb95/98 in my Audi when i was in Germany and it made a big different.

I was reading some USA test of one of the boosters... It change octane level from 93 to 97.8 when you add 1l into 60l of petrol Will see :P

advertsfox: are them pseudo-xenon work better in your car than normal lights? My dad has one of them and i have to say they are sh... not good. I was driving by his car last night and i thought the lights are still off. They look nice that's true but if all them working the same as my dad's i don't want them. Driving too much on night time

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#7626 29-11-2012 12:57PM

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The MPS was supposed to take 98 or higher and by following the instructions (1 bottle treats 60 ltrs) it made no difference. It didn't even reduce engine knock which was the main reason I was using it and that was after disconnecting the battery for half an hour.

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#7627 29-11-2012 01:38PM

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MetzgerMeister wrote: »

The MPS was supposed to take 98 or higher and by following the instructions (1 bottle treats 60 ltrs) it made no difference. It didn't even reduce engine knock which was the main reason I was using it and that was after disconnecting the battery for half an hour.

not sure though, but i think ecu has to be reprogram for our fuel, i know, skylines, which came from japan, where they using 98 or 99 there, so had to be reprogram ecu, to run on 95 .

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#7628 29-11-2012 01:44PM

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Mar4ix wrote: »

not sure though, but i think ecu has to be reprogram for our fuel, i know, skylines, which came from japan, where they using 98 or 99 there, so had to be reprogram ecu, to run on 95 .

The MPS was EU spec so it was mapped from the factory to run on 95RON but this wasn't getting the full benefit from the engine. I was using software and put on a map for 98RON. It was causing engine knock so I tried the octane booster on several runs and using data logging with knock retard parameter, it should no reduction on any run compared to not using it at all.

The whole idea of me disconnecting the battery for half an hour was to get rid of the fuel trims the ECU had stored. This has to be done so the ECU can make the best of an actual higher RON fuel or indeed, make use of octane booster treated fuel if it worked.

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#7629 29-11-2012 01:47PM

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MetzgerMeister wrote: »

The MPS was EU spec so it was mapped from the factory to run on 95RON but this wasn't getting the full benefit from the engine. I was using software and put on a map for 98RON. It was causing engine knock so I tried the octane booster on several runs and using data logging with knock retard parameter, it should no reduction on any run compared to not using it at all.

The whole idea of me disconnecting the battery for half an hour was to get rid of the fuel trims the ECU had stored. This has to be done so the ECU can make the best of an actual higher RON fuel or indeed, make use of octane booster treated fuel if it worked.

wouldnt be complete ecu reset, when disconnect from battery both leads, and join them for a 12 hours ? i think, i was doing for one fiesta, but there was different problems.

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#7630 29-11-2012 02:00PM

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Mar4ix wrote: »

wouldnt be complete ecu reset, when disconnect from battery both leads, and join them for a 12 hours ? i think, i was doing for one fiesta, but there was different problems.

It was only half an hour for the Mazda in order to clear the fuel trims

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#7631 29-11-2012 02:09PM

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TestTransmission wrote: »

I think it was a 6hp increase I seen.

I got that as well on my last vRS when I put on the Nurbergring sticker :pac:

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#7632 01-12-2012 03:15PM

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That and the painted calipers (+25 kw) should be relayed to your insurers for their records. Don't let the power get away from you.

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#7633 01-12-2012 03:19PM

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My original badges were starting to delaminate and were looking tatty so I decided to change them out for the newer black ones. Very happy with how they look and I think they suit a black car nicely.

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#7634 01-12-2012 03:43PM

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MarkR wrote: »

That and the painted calipers (+25 kw) should be relayed to your insurers for their records. Don't let the power get away from you.

http://www.mightycarmods.com/db/MightyCarMods-Brakes.jpg

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#7635 01-12-2012 04:14PM

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Celtxx wrote: »

My original badges were starting to delaminate and were looking tatty so I decided to change them out for the newer black ones. Very happy with how they look and I think they suit a black car nicely.

Excellent

Do they fit 100%?
any side shots to show if they stick out or are as flush as the originals?
I considered fitting these along with the wheel ones.

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#7636 01-12-2012 05:03PM

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The front badge is pretty much the same size as the old so fits in perfectly fine. The rear though is slightly larger than the original so instead of sitting in the circular recess in the boot it actually sits just on the outer rim. Best way to fit is to use strong double sided tape and fill in the recess so that the new badge has more surface area to stick to. Its still not perfectly flush as the badge is flat and the boot is slightly curved you can see in the pics. Very hard to notice though unless you are looking very closely.

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#7637 01-12-2012 06:03PM

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It's the little things.

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#7638 01-12-2012 06:24PM

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Now TT, get some silver indicator bulbs to finish it off:D

All i did today was get 4 litres of oil, just to top it up as needs be. My car doesn't seem to have an oil drinking problem, most seem to have it, but I haven't had to top up at all in months.

Also, I have a question. My car has been fogging up like mad recently. There's no pools of water in the car, but either way, does anyone have a good solution for stopping this? Some people have said, just using soapy water on the inside glass does it, but I'm not sure.

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#7639 01-12-2012 06:29PM

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When did you change a pollen filter last time? Maybe it's time to do so.

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#7640 01-12-2012 06:35PM

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Alanstrainor wrote: »

Also, I have a question. My car has been fogging up like mad recently. There's no pools of water in the car, but either way, does anyone have a good solution for stopping this? Some people have said, just using soapy water on the inside glass does it, but I'm not sure.

As was mentioned, a new pollen filter would be a good idea but you should first follow the steps I posted HERE. Also, set your fan to use fresh air, not recirculate it.

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#7641 01-12-2012 06:39PM

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Cheers fellas, pollen filter was changed about a month ago . So doubt it's that.

Cheers MM, I'll do that tomorrow, i have that glass polish stuff in the shed alright, so hopefully it'll sort it!

Cheers!

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#7642 01-12-2012 06:46PM

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I see so many people driving in cold weather with fogged up windows. I reckon there's a lot of people don't know how to use the fan properly in their car. Lots of people get in the car, turn fan and heat up full until they start to cook then turn it all off, rinse and repeat. Personally my fan is always on and I don't have an issue. (I'm not saying you are doing this Al)

If you have A/C and use it all / most of the time when you turn it off the car will fog up more quickly for sure.

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#7643 01-12-2012 07:12PM

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MCMLXXV wrote: »

I see so many people driving in cold weather with fogged up windows. I reckon there's a lot of people don't know how to use the fan properly in their car. Lots of people get in the car, turn fan and heat up full until they start to cook then turn it all off, rinse and repeat. Personally my fan is always on and I don't have an issue. (I'm not saying you are doing this Al)

If you have A/C and use it all / most of the time when you turn it off the car will fog up more quickly for sure.

Yeah, I have doubts that my A/C is working correctly, as it doesn't seem to clear it much at all. Which is surprising. It will still take minutes for it to even clear the windscreen. My blower isn't terribly strong either, as in, at 1 it barely blows, 2 is okay, and 4 is pretty strong.

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#7644 01-12-2012 07:24PM

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Alanstrainor wrote: »

Yeah, I have doubts that my A/C is working correctly, as it doesn't seem to clear it much at all. Which is surprising. It will still take minutes for it to even clear the windscreen. My blower isn't terribly strong either, as in, at 1 it barely blows, 2 is okay, and 4 is pretty strong.

Try 3 then!

Unless it needs to be gassed the A/C should clear it in seconds.

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#7645 02-12-2012 08:42PM

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Door courteousy lights arrived (red),,,much brighter, unfortunately 2 rows aren't working on one of them and I only ordered 2
I'l get back on to DX but its still brighter then the oringinals

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#7646 02-12-2012 09:36PM

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OSI wrote: »

Haven't washed the car in ages, and... it was filthy

So, decided to give my brand new Snow Foam lance a go!

Have to say, I wasn't overly impressed, either I'm not doing something right with the mixture/dilution, or the detergent isn't the best. But it still gave an alright bit of foam.

End result was pretty satisfactory though

nice car but
printed german plates:eek:

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#7647 03-12-2012 04:42PM

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Not today but on Saturday I serviced my car for the first time myself, extremely proud! Changed the oil, oil filter and the spark plugs.

Followed Volvoboy's guide in the DIY section and it wasn't difficult at all. Hardest part was getting the old oil filter off which was a bit challenging, ended up with a screwdriver through it

I would recommend anyone who is thinking of giving it a go to just do it. Very satisfying.

Next to service my sisters yaris

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#7648 03-12-2012 08:58PM

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Sooooooo.... I pulled some free time out of my ar.....

Less yap from me, more talking from the pics!

Linings?

Retaining springs

Shouldn't really be that stuck....

All apart

Off

Needs cleaning

A little seized...

New unions :):)

Same again...

Much better condition

Must get more free time..... That was therapeutic

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#7649 03-12-2012 09:01PM

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Can we all chip in and buy dgt a better camera for Christmas?

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#7650 03-12-2012 09:03PM

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CianRyan wrote: »

Can we all chip in and buy dgt a better camera for Christmas?

It's my shaky hands when its cold. Can't blame the Supernova anymore

But a nice thought I'll use the E5 when I get a new phone

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#7651 04-12-2012 08:42AM

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Need a dgt webcam. Live steam of him working.

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