Motors Chat Thread Round 4

MugMugs · 22-07-2013 09:43PM

CianRyan wrote: »

I can't for for Friday to come so I can buy a new battery for the Roadster.

What ya get? Shift the Nissan?

EDIT: Just saw her.

Well wear

CianRyan · 22-07-2013 09:44PM

Matt Simis wrote: »

Can you not source a freebie battery from someone that might solve this for you outright if not help troubleshoot the issue?

Well I'm off Wednesday so I can swap the battery from my daily and see if it's drained in the morning.
I half suspect the alarm is sapping it.

@Mugs: The Nissan is still with me for the foreseeable, I've bought a nifty little project to keep me happy though.

Dartz · 22-07-2013 10:28PM

That actually one of the better looking ones I've seen. Really. The colour suits it, especially with the headlights up.

In unrelated news, sometimes saving on tyres can go a bit too far

Hal1 · 22-07-2013 10:33PM

I've a battery here I was going to fcuk out. It's a ford battery I'd say it's good for another while, might need a bit of a charge as it's out about a week.

CianRyan · 22-07-2013 10:45PM

Hal1 wrote: »

I've a battery here I was going to fcuk out. It's a ford battery I'd say it's good for another while, might need a bit of a charge as it's out about a week.

If it's up for grabs I may grab it off you?
It'd save me having two cars with no batteries.

Autosport · 22-07-2013 10:53PM

Why is the price of fuel going up? I'm sick of it

Bpmull · 22-07-2013 11:00PM

Autosport wrote: »

Why is the price of fuel going up? I'm sick of it

I realised that too in the last few weeks. It's up over 1.50 for diesel in alot of places around Kilkenny.

CianRyan · 22-07-2013 11:01PM

Petrol seems to be dropping a bit around here.

MugMugs · 22-07-2013 11:02PM

Autosport wrote: »

Why is the price of fuel going up? I'm sick of it

Didn't Brent spike last week?

Autosport · 22-07-2013 11:12PM

Bpmull wrote: »

I realised that too in the last few weeks. It's up over 1.50 for diesel in alot of places around Kilkenny.

Yea i've noticed it creeping up over the last week or 2 in Kilkenny but thats why i now normallly go and get it in Waterford as its cheaper down there.

When will it stop rising

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 22-07-2013 11:47PM

Can anyone link me to the thread that was on here ages ago with your man that converted a full sized coach into a camper for cheap tax and insurance ?

It was an advert on donedeal ?

dgt · 22-07-2013 11:47PM

Up and driving..... Almost. Just need to redo the flange pipe (giggity) and I can test it properly. Its very responsive as is :cool:

CianRyan · 22-07-2013 11:59PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Can anyone link me to the thread that was on here ages ago with your man that converted a full sized coach into a camper for cheap tax and insurance ?

It was an advert on donedeal ?

Haven't seen this, would like to though!

SleepDoc · 23-07-2013 01:02AM

Max Power1 wrote: »

Not really tbh, I've said as much to cyclists in person too.

Im the kind of person that (well I wouldnt abandon the bmw for fear it would be stolen, but I used to in the golf and other older cars I drove) would get out and confront someone for bad driving, incorrect lane usage, etc.

Would you waddle over to their window?

Zcott · 23-07-2013 01:18AM

Black_Knight wrote: »

Anyone know anything about that Waterless Wash & Wax that Aldi have in this week? I might give it a go, just as a quick detailer.

I got it and I'm going to try it on the other half's car at the weekend.

166man · 23-07-2013 07:46AM

SleepDoc wrote: »

Would you waddle over to their window?

Fairly silly to reply to someone's who's clearly banned and can't reply for at least two weeks, no?

dgt · 23-07-2013 10:54AM

Out of curiosity people how much is a headlight alignment?

No intentions on giving up the inhouse alignment system I'm just curious

dgt · 23-07-2013 12:24PM

OSI wrote: »

About tree fiddy

Ah heyor!

Katunga · 23-07-2013 12:31PM

About €20 DGT

Voodoomelon · 23-07-2013 12:53PM

Failed NCT today. Have all new shocks/springs arriving tomorrow, but sent it in anyway with a broken rear spring.

Only failed on a rear brake line. Top marks for observation there, there's 6 inches of spring missing.

Do people still sand down brake pipes and respray, assuming they aren't corroded?

Veloce · 23-07-2013 01:01PM

Any reports of rain around the country yet? Still dry here in Dublin. The roads will be fair schlippy after that dry spell.

Harcrid · 23-07-2013 01:09PM

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Do people still sand down brake pipes and respray, assuming they aren't corroded?

As long as they are not corroded or leaking as you say then cleaning them up is normally enough to get them through.

CianRyan · 23-07-2013 01:15PM

Veloce wrote: »

Any reports of rain around the country yet? Still dry here in Dublin. The roads will be fair schlippy after that dry spell.

Hello MX5!

Harcrid · 23-07-2013 01:19PM

Veloce wrote: »

Any reports of rain around the country yet? Still dry here in Dublin. The roads will be fair schlippy after that dry spell.

I can confirm it started raining here in Tipp about 5 minutes before I was about to go out and lie on my back to replace an intercooler hose. Had to change it anyway as I need the car later so got a bit drenched!

Katunga · 23-07-2013 01:23PM

when BMW drivers think they rule the road
http://www.thejournal.ie/luas-car-accident-dublin-1004691-Jul2013/?utm_source=facebook_short

kilianmanning · 23-07-2013 01:31PM

Lots of rain in Meath

Veloce · 23-07-2013 01:31PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Hello MX5!

That's why you bought the MX5 isn't it Cian :pac:

The three fiddy zee can be a bit of a handful in the wet with the TCS switched off. Almost brand new F453s on the rear. A blip of throttle at 2k rpm on a wet roundabout would be enough..!

Edit we'll have to do a mini Dub meet at some stage so we can have a gander at that MX5

Scortho · 23-07-2013 01:56PM

Katunga wrote: »

when BMW drivers think they rule the road
http://www.thejournal.ie/luas-car-accident-dublin-1004691-Jul2013/?utm_source=facebook_short

It's one lest 520d of the road for a while!:) at least it wasn't something with a nice engine!:)

YbFocus · 23-07-2013 02:16PM

Don't notice if it's happening around where ye guys are but since it started raining in the Portlaoise area the roads have been foaming up white.
Must have something to do with the hot weather but as time goes on its getting very heavy on the roads in some places.

Very strange.

Supergurrier · 23-07-2013 02:36PM

Noticed a stain on the driveway under the cars front right suspension.

Worried face

Also drove a berlingo 1.9 today was dissapointed by clutch gearbox and power. Inca it shall be methinks

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