Motors Chat Thread Round 3

Voodoomelon wrote: »

My first ever spot, thank you sir!

I'm fairly certain I saw you in Dundalk last year, I'd just come from the cinema and you were in traffic.... I was in my awful 406

Twas the wheels that caught my eye!

Edit: 24th August circa half 10 :pac: Linky

Voodoomelon

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I saw your car last night! Absolute stunner, walked passed it and thought it had to be yours! Those wheels are class!

My first ever spot, thank you sir!

Mycroft H

dgt wrote: »

My understanding is that there were at least 4 types of turbo fitted to these cars :eek:
KKK K14

Garrett T2

KKK K03

Garrett GT15

Later cars used the smaller turbo, but I'm trying to find out when they started using them...

I have the engine out and the first thing I looked at was the wastegate actuator, it didn't have the adjustable rod, has the "beehive" style actuator and a metal pipe going into the compressor housing. Top of the compressor housing has the boost pipe bolted onto it as opposed to jubilee clips and a silicone sleeve. Plus KKK is stamped on the side

The plate is just covered in dust, I'll get it off and see what it is in due time! But it would be a huge help if I could find out when the changeover was

Ours was a 96 and was fitted with a t2 if that helps

BX 19 wrote: »

Weren't the xantia d turbos fitted with a garret t2? It's been a while since we've had one so its not something I can check.

Best advice I can offer is ring Citroen tomorrow and grab a part number of them.

My understanding is that there were at least 4 types of turbo fitted to these cars :eek:

KKK K14
Garrett T2
KKK K03
Garrett GT15

Later cars used the smaller turbo, but I'm trying to find out when they started using them...

I have the engine out and the first thing I looked at was the wastegate actuator, it didn't have the adjustable rod, has the "beehive" style actuator and a metal pipe going into the compressor housing. Top of the compressor housing has the boost pipe bolted onto it as opposed to jubilee clips and a silicone sleeve. Plus KKK is stamped on the side

The plate is just covered in dust, I'll get it off and see what it is in due time! But it would be a huge help if I could find out when the changeover was

Alanstrainor

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Took a spin down to Dublin tonight for the first time in a long time. Was going to Solas on Wexford St., was worried about getting parked, especially on a Sat night.

Cruised all the way through the city centre, got through every single light on green from the port tunnel and parked right outside the door.

I love driving through Dublin city at night.

I saw your car last night! Absolute stunner, walked passed it and thought it had to be yours! Those wheels are class!

Mycroft H

dgt wrote: »

La Citroën Xantia a un turbo de kkk :D:D

Anyone here know how to check what one is fitted to the car? I can't see the feckin plate and I'm not having tools sticking to my hands on a day like this! There were 2 types fitted, K14 and the K03...

Pred racer, the older XUD engines had bigger turbos than the newer ones. Newer ones were smaller for more driveability etc. What year was yours? It might explain why the power came in very suddenly :cool:

Weren't the xantia d turbos fitted with a garret t2? It's been a while since we've had one so its not something I can check.

Best advice I can offer is ring Citroen tomorrow and grab a part number of them.

dar83

OSI wrote: »

I don't. Every ****wit is out trying to goad you into a drag race (congrats to the Astra OPC who sat on my bumper at the speed limit for half a mile before pulling out and flooring it past the speed van I knew was there.). Not to mention the knobish Taxi drivers Rallying around the place trying to out fare each other.

It's funny, I find its usually VAG drivers that are the ones most up for a "race". That and the 318/320 crew. It usually raises a smile anyway, so it's sometimes worth it for the entertainment of just watching them think they've gotten one over on you somehow.

La Citroën Xantia a un turbo de kkk

:D:D

Anyone here know how to check what one is fitted to the car? I can't see the feckin plate and I'm not having tools sticking to my hands on a day like this! There were 2 types fitted, K14 and the K03...

Pred racer, the older XUD engines had bigger turbos than the newer ones. Newer ones were smaller for more driveability etc. What year was yours? It might explain why the power came in very suddenly :cool:

Voodoomelon

dgt wrote: »

Vodoo, I know of an E38 the same colour as yours being broken for parts, if it's any use to you let me know!

Don't need anything at the mo, will keep it in mind!

OSI wrote: »

I don't. Every ****wit is out trying to goad you into a drag race (congrats to the Astra OPC who sat on my bumper at the speed limit for half a mile before pulling out and flooring it past the speed van I knew was there.). Not to mention the knobish Taxi drivers Rallying around the place trying to out fare each other.

Taxis are a pain in the ass alright, they fairly move on empty streets.

Vodoo, I know of an E38 the same colour as yours being broken for parts, if it's any use to you let me know!

Voodoomelon

Took a spin down to Dublin tonight for the first time in a long time. Was going to Solas on Wexford St., was worried about getting parked, especially on a Sat night.

Cruised all the way through the city centre, got through every single light on green from the port tunnel and parked right outside the door.

I love driving through Dublin city at night.

[Deleted User]

the form is very vague

i can apply for a change of address or lost or stolen replacement and get a card license ?

but how much does it cost ?

anyone fancy shooting off an e-mail to the RSA ? i know if i do it i'll end up asking to remove some points while their at it :pac:

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driver_licensing/full_driving_licence.html

NICKED FROM CITIZENS INFO wrote:

Rates

From 1 January 2013, the cost of driving licences is as follows:

One-year driving licence costs €25
Three-year driving licence costs €35
Ten-year driving licence costs €55*

*Five-year bus and/or truck driving licence from 19 January 2013.

Motorists over the age of 70 can get their driving licence renewed for free.

Exchanging a driving licence to show a new name or address or add a new category is €35 from 12 January 2013.

so to change address will be €35 by the looks of it

Drummerboy08

Off to Birmingham to Autosport. Looking forward to seeing some nice metal!

CianRyan wrote: »

More into Halfords alloys and lights, complete with a painted interior? Haha

Tastes differ, twud be a boring world if everyone had the same tastes....

also I prefer the T-sport. I don't like the Vitz front badge.

EDIT: On that blue vitz, the front number plate is a dealers plate and the back isn't, which seems a tad odd.

Limerick man wrote: »

Or just not ruin the old!

Sorry for trying to have a laugh...

TestTransmission

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

New licence form is now available online.

http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Licensed%20Drivers/Driving%20Licence%20Changes%202013/NDLS_Application_Form%20D401_Driving_Licence.pdf

Isn't it free to get a new licence when there's a change of details?

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

That's cool.

But I thought you're current license has to be expired?

This form allows you to apply for a driving licence if you:
• Have passed a driving test within the last two years
• Hold a driving licence that is due to expire within three months and you want to renew it
• Held a driving licence that expired less than 10 years ago and you want to renew it
• Are exchanging a driving licence issued by another EU Member State or any other country
with which Ireland has an exchange arrangement
• Are replacing a lost/stolen or damaged licence
• Are changing personal details on your current licence

Supergurrier

Went through a checkpoint tonight and apparently i shouldn't be driving one of those as we havent the roads for that kind of car .

Fair enough guard can i now go my chips are getting cold thanks

More into Halfords alloys and lights, complete with a painted interior? Haha

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

New licence form is now available online.

http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Licensed%20Drivers/Driving%20Licence%20Changes%202013/NDLS_Application_Form%20D401_Driving_Licence.pdf

That's cool.

But I thought your current license has to be expired?

ShadowHearth

CianRyan wrote: »

Still better to look at than the red one.

So, full story, where did the horses go?

Feck knows. They were happy enough in my yard. That's not the first time they stayed in my yard. Neighbours dogs were barking all night. Barely got any sleep. In the middle of the night looked out and all horses were gone. I thin neighbour knew who's horses those were so he got it sorted.
In the morning all front lawn was in horse shiet. Had a busy day with shovel...

CianRyan wrote: »

A challenger appears.

Eh, it's okay...

ThreeLineWhip

New licence form is now available online.

http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Licensed%20Drivers/Driving%20Licence%20Changes%202013/NDLS_Application_Form%20D401_Driving_Licence.pdf

colm_mcm

Sold a yaris t sport new in 2005, it had been doing the rounds unregistred since 2003 at the ploughing championships, motor shows etc, guy that bought it never went over 60mph. Never got them.

Still better to look at than the red one.

So, full story, where did the horses go?

ShadowHearth

CianRyan wrote: »

A challenger appears.

It was lovely 57 days ago....

P.s. I hate horses!

TestTransmission

CianRyan wrote: »

A challenger appears.

That'd be a nice little daily driver.

A challenger appears.

There has to be a better T-Sport/RS on DD?
That's a Halfords special!

I like! Not the spoiler though!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4171767