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***Motors Chat Thread Round 3***

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    #5312
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Drove an Automatic for the first time (properly) yesterday. I guess it could be semi-auto as you could change the gears by pressing the stick to the right to go up or to the left go down. Tried it both ways, but left it as the auto. You do kind of feel disconnected from the whole driving experience, as if you have nothing to do! Was very easy to drive though so you could get used to it, kept forgetting there isnt any clutch!


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    #5313
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    dgt wrote: »
    Draw on the dust of the bonnet of my car? Sure why not do it while I'm in the f*cking car!!! :rolleyes:

    Did that actually happen :eek::eek:


    I hope you beeped the horn :P:pac:


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    #5314
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users Posts: 11,866 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Another week and another car from my house being damaged. This time they busted the door lock, ignition barrel and steering. Excellent stuff once again.

    Tried to take it so then and obviously being the knuts they are did the maximum amount of damage in the process...


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    #5315
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I have a nice night vision scope that I have been dying to attach to my compound bow.

    See you in court!


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    #5316
    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Confab wrote: »
    See you in court!

    Why? Are you trying to rob his car?


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    #5317
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    bought something that's not a honda !


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    #5318
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    bought something that's not a honda !

    Good thing I'm sitting down! :eek::eek::eek:


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    #5319
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Camskill are legends. Rang them about getting my exact tyre and was then emailing them back and forth for half an hour with prompt responses every time. Even though my tyre is discontinued, he found one in Plymouth for me and it's on it's way. Great stuff. :)


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    #5320
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Anyone have any good ideas on masking awkward areas when painting? I'm doing my calipers and disc hubs tomorrow and will be using spray paint as opposed to a tin and brush and I don't want paint to get on the rear of the pads as they are exposed in places.

    I will be using tin foil and masking tape mainly but an idea I had was to put a very thin film of vaseline on the exposed pads parts so paint won't stick and I can just wipe it off afterwards but I'd be happy to hear other ideas.


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    #5321
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Honestly, take the calipers off. An excuse to change the fluid afterwards.

    In other news, I'm starting to go out of my tiny brain. I must get some peace and quiet :(


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    #5322
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,805 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Got my race number today, 91 :)


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    #5323
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Won't be taking them off as I need the car as soon as possible after the job is done and trying to get them back on with fresh paint is a nightmare.


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    #5324
    challengemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 16,931 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Waiting to board my plane to Paris, not yet shagged.
    Good morning, all.
    pred racer wrote: »
    Welcome to Paris dude, If there is anything I can help you with while ur here, drop me a pm.

    Think it's obvious what he needs help with :pac:
    TestTransmission wrote: »
    Some might say they're tacky but meh. :p

    20130301_053757_zps5672263d.jpg
    Where were those when PG was around? :D



    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I have a nice night vision scope that I have been dying to attach to my compound bow.
    Can't believe I had no idea you were into archery....
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    bought something that's not a honda !
    An Acura? :pac:
    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    I will be using tin foil and masking tape mainly but an idea I had was to put a very thin film of vaseline on the exposed pads parts so paint won't stick and I can just wipe it off afterwards but I'd be happy to hear other ideas.

    Usual stuff is newspaper & masking tape or similar... dgt is right though, if you take them off you'll have a much better job. And we all know you're far too OCD to do a half-arsed job :D


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    #5325
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    challengemaster wrote: »
    Usual stuff is newspaper & masking tape or similar... dgt is right though, if you take them off you'll have a much better job. And we all know you're far too OCD to do a half-arsed job :D

    I know that taking them off would be better and believe me, I would love to but it's just not an option.


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    #5326
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Need at least 3 new (part worn) tyres as the balljoints were never changed before and I'm only after having a good gawk at the inside thread. Ruined! :mad:


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    #5327
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    challengemaster wrote: »

    Where were those when PG was around? :D

    Probably still using them. :pac:


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    #5328
    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »

    I know that taking them off would be better and believe me, I would love to but it's just not an option.
    Wait until it is an option?


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    #5329
    JAMES VTI S
    Registered Users Posts: 2,080 ✭✭✭JAMES VTI S


    No advertising please.

    Feel free to put a link in your sig.It would be a better option.


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    #5330
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    MugMugs wrote: »
    Wait until it is an option?

    That would mean leaving the car on axle stands for 24 hours then trying to get the calipers back on without damaging the paint. Also, I don't have fresh brake fluid nor do I want to go to that hassle.

    All I want to do is find out the best way of easily masking the pads for fook sake :pac:


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    #5331
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dgt wrote: »
    .......

    In other news, I'm starting to go out of my tiny brain. I must get some peace and quiet :(

    ..... Best of luck with that :)
    Do get some though, knowing you must is almost there so fair play :)


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    #5332
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    .....

    All I want to do is find out the best way of easily masking the pads for fook sake :pac:

    Vaseline not too bad for that, or plastidip the bit of the pads and scratch it off afterwards? Presume paint won't penetrate plastidip.


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    #5333
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    Drove to Sligo and back today. Great to give the motor some quality cruising time.

    Never getting a car without cruise control again.

    Or climate control.


    Or leather :pac:


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    #5334
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Discovered tonight that my car was leaking a small bit of oil a few drops. Looked the rubber intercooler pipe is leaking and I need a new one. Ill have to head in to ford garage tomorrow hopefully they have them in stock would they normally stock them kinds of parts? God knows how much that pipe will cost its a bit of a pain tbh.


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    #5335
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users Posts: 7,289 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    That would mean leaving the car on axle stands for 24 hours then trying to get the calipers back on without damaging the paint. Also, I don't have fresh brake fluid nor do I want to go to that hassle.

    All I want to do is find out the best way of easily masking the pads for fook sake :pac:

    Newspaper and lots of it

    BrakePads2.jpg

    It's how i would do it anyway, considered powdercoating but in fairness you gotta remove all the seals from the calipers and buy a new set and etc etc


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    #5336
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but most parts departments in dealerships don't operate on Saturdays.

    SG - I use tin foil instead of newspaper because I find it shapes easier and is easier to work with. There's just bits of the pads exposed when you look at the caliper as normal. It's these that I want to cover but newspaper won't work but just thinking about it now I could use masking tape and cut around it.


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    #5337
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but most parts departments in dealerships don't operate on Saturdays.

    I know the ford dealer in Kilkenny opens till 1. The service department doesn't but parts does open. Hopefully they have the part in stock and hopefully it doesn't cost too much. It's only a rubber hose but I suppose that doesn't mean it will be cheap.


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    #5338
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Was at the gym yesterday and the Munster rugby team were training there, i can confirm one of them owns a GT86 :D


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    #5339
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,405 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    Was at the gym yesterday and the Munster rugby team were training there, i can confirm one of them owns a GT86 :D

    Simon zebo got one for free from cogans for the year (blue)


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    #5340
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    indeed, it was navy, didnt really suit it imo.


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    #5341
    Dwork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Dwork


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Drove an Automatic for the first time (properly) yesterday. I guess it could be semi-auto as you could change the gears by pressing the stick to the right to go up or to the left go down. Tried it both ways, but left it as the auto. You do kind of feel disconnected from the whole driving experience, as if you have nothing to do! Was very easy to drive though so you could get used to it, kept forgetting there isnt any clutch!
    I bought an absolutely mint, and I mean mint, 90k miles Avensis 1.8 petrol automatic today, it's an 01, could pass for a 09 on condition. Utterly, totally, the best used car I have ever driven. Not a scratch, mark or scuff anywhere. Not one rattle and the auto-box is smooth as silk. I am now wondering why I ever left Toyota, ever bought a manual and ever paid big money for a car. Cost? €1250.00 and I would not swap it for a 131 anything. Very, very happy camper at the mo.:):):) Brand new NCT and a months tax. Happy days.


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