Motors Chat Thread Round 4

ba_barabus wrote: »

Out of interest do any of the e46 owners here have back trouble?

I've covered 350 miles in the last 24hrs and I'm in AGONY. I always thought bmws were suitable for people with bad backs

give up gluten and coffee.

eh... what forum is this?

rocky wrote: »

give up gluten and coffee.

eh... what forum is this?

I don't drink much coffee

And it's the motors forum, welcome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QppW_0_DuiE

Fuarrrkkk I only just ordered this dual dashcam and now see Techmoan review a great action cam that can be used as a car camera:

I suppose all is not lost, I wanted the dual one anyway... could have used it today to see how much space I put in front of an 04 Octavia TDI before I cut in which lead to a bit of a road rage incident...

Looks abit high profile to have left in the car, would prefer something that is almost invisible behind the rear view mirror myself

I only park in work and at home with the odd trip to the shops (in daytime). I suppose it could be a concern in some areas... Also, get a black one

or are you referring to the one on ebay?

No just any cam that can be nicely mounted behind the rear view mirror, it's what i will be getting when i get around to it

BUBBLE WRAP

Need I tick both the work veichels box as well as the car category for the application form for the driving licences or is it just the car? (If you now what I mean?)

Also

If the driving Licence expires how long before is it, that the person must sit the driving test?? Or once the DL, has expired are you allowed to apply for a new one???

Mycroft H

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Need I tick both the work veichels box as well as the car category for the application form for the driving licences or is it just the car? (If you now what I mean?)

Also

If the driving Licence expires how long before is it, that the person must sit the driving test?? Or once the DL, has expired are you allowed to apply for a new one???

Tick the box for W. I'm pretty sure your entitled to it, I did get it on my licence anyways.

You've up to ten years to renew your licence after it expires after which you've to take the test again.

166man

Today my NCT disc is out by 4 months.......

.........:pac:

Katunga

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

the drink/ladies was already in the planning, will look into the karting lads thanks.

That karting place is very small.

MugMugs

Supergurrier wrote: »

Looks abit high profile to have left in the car, would prefer something that is almost invisible behind the rear view mirror myself

+1

I've grown tired of my cheap 20 euro job.

Think I'll look about for an upgrade.

coolisin

ba_barabus wrote: »

Out of interest do any of the e46 owners here have back trouble?

I've covered 350 miles in the last 24hrs and I'm in AGONY. I always thought bmws were suitable for people with bad backs

I find the msport seats in the e90 excellent and its my lower back that will get sore first, thank you merc driving late for mass woman who slammed into the back of my van after a hard days work.

I have found its all about the postion of the seat being correct otherwise ill get very uncomfortable quickly, and it could be a tiny bit out and ill notice.

Marcusm

It's always a sore hip or sore/restless legs I end up with after a long run and recently there have been a lot of long runs.

I'm on a long round trip again today so I'll try adjust the seat and see how it goes. I've injured it a number of times so its just something I have to get used to. The Rover I had before was great though. Never any pain

Comfort seats ftw! Are they available in the 3 series? I still find new positions I like to try for a few days... (no laughing at the back)

MuppetCheck

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'm on a long round trip again today so I'll try adjust the seat and see how it goes. I've injured it a number of times so its just something I have to get used to. The Rover I had before was great though. Never any pain

What I find when my back flares up is a higher driving position in the car makes a huge difference. You feel like you're on stilts but leg movements are less strenuous.

Small tip between 3 cars there 1 hour ago on the headford road cars still there with 3 ambulances and 2 police cars.

Madness over whiplash at best

MuppetCheck wrote: »

What I find when my back flares up is a higher driving position in the car makes a huge difference. You feel like you're on stilts but leg movements are less strenuous.

Just pulled in for a 10 mins as I'm in agony again. I've raised the seat as much as I can. Cheers for that MC. Nothing else left to adjust now so fingers crossed.

challengemaster

ba_barabus wrote: »

Out of interest do any of the e46 owners here have back trouble?

I've covered 350 miles in the last 24hrs and I'm in AGONY. I always thought bmws were suitable for people with bad backs

coolisin wrote: »

I find the msport seats in the e90 excellent and its my lower back that will get sore first, thank you merc driving late for mass woman who slammed into the back of my van after a hard days work.

I have found its all about the postion of the seat being correct otherwise ill get very uncomfortable quickly, and it could be a tiny bit out and ill notice.

The non-m sport seats are a right hoor for it. I spent the first couple of weeks after I bought the car in agony wondering what the fook I'd done to myself, eventually figured out it was the seats.. I'm pretty certain it's to do with the angle of the driver seat to the road, and the steering wheel offset. Probably end up twisting/straining your back when trying to straighten your body up with the road.

I'd imagine Msport seats are much better because the side bolsters hug you into the proper seating position and you don't really allow you to move, or you'd damn well know if you were sitting in it wrong

Also it was my right shoulderblade area that was getting very, very sore.

Zcott

ba_barabus wrote: »

Just pulled in for a 10 mins as I'm in agony again. I've raised the seat as much as I can. Cheers for that MC. Nothing else left to adjust now so fingers crossed.

Worth seeing if your car can be retrofitted with cruise control; this really helped alleviate discomfort for me.

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

****ing skydive cancelled tomorrow :mad: why didnt we book last wednesday off work instead!
whats there to do in Galway? too late to cancel the hotel at this stage so might as well go

Come buy some furniture off me !

MugMugs

Zcott wrote: »

Worth seeing if your car can be retrofitted with cruise control; this really helped alleviate discomfort for me.

In this country, it'd be a waste *90% of the time.

*True statistic made up by me

advertsfox

Can anyone tell me if Mazda ever sorted out their diesel engines in the Mazda6? If so, from what year? Going to be upgrading in the New Year and I'd love one again, just would not be petrol (not with my mileage averaging 1400KM a month). Cheers!

Dartz

MugMugs wrote: »

In this country, it'd be a waste *90% of the time.

*True statistic made up by me

I use it all the time.

Makes driving pretty handy, even around town sometimes. Keeps my leadfoot below the limit.

MuppetCheck

advertsfox wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if Mazda ever sorted out their diesel engines in the Mazda6? If so, from what year? Going to be upgrading in the New Year and I'd love one again, just would not be petrol (not with my mileage averaging 1400KM a month). Cheers!

The 2.2 is more reliable from 2010 on. Basically a facelift one should be ok, but they can still mix diesel with engine oil. There's a marker on the dipstick to keep an eye on for this. I wouldn't bother buying one for your small mileage though.

advertsfox

MuppetCheck wrote: »

The 2.2 is more reliable from 2010 on. Basically a facelift one should be ok, but they can still mix diesel with engine oil. There's a marker on the dipstick to keep an eye on for this. I wouldn't bother buying one for your small mileage though.

Good info, thanks. 1400KM a month is small mileage? Jasus tell my wallet that