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Car Plans for 2014

  • 04-01-2014 10:27pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭


    So what are your plans for the year.

    The plan for the Levin is to;
    - get the windscreen repaired/replaced
    - NCT retest then
    - sell it!!

    Then I'm going to get a new car and it's going to get:
    - tyres and a service
    - paint correction
    - HIDs probably
    - other tidying up in terms of trim, interior etc
    - tax :(


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,883 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Main plan - keep my car alive (more than likely it will also be a plan for 2015 and 2016).

    Additional plan - more silly mods! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    Whats HIDS?.. is this like getting a HD telly?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,017 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    P_Cash wrote: »
    Whats HIDS?.. is this like getting a HD telly?

    Xenon headlights


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
    looked at doing this for the mondeo,

    heads
    dips
    spots
    fortune


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭Scortho


    From previous thread, get the gtv on the road. Have the funds together to get her ready, and an extra 300 from taking the 156 off the road.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    February/March 2014:

    - Buy prefferably an E46 325ci.
    - M-Sport Bodykit if it's not there
    - Black, electric leather seats
    - Yellow rings (don't like LED ones)
    - Xenons
    - Black kidneys
    - Rear Facelift Lights (LED)
    - Some nice exhaust


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,017 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    P_Cash wrote: »
    oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
    looked at doing this for the mondeo,

    heads
    dips
    spots
    fortune

    But against the higher cost for bulbs, you get a far better result/light output and they last a lot longer.

    Well worth it IMO but only if your car has projector-style headlights


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Ecu update to latest software from Ford main dealer so i can use my remap handset.
    4x Vredisen Sassenta (SP?) tyres around feb
    RS Clutch+Injectors asap

    Suspension+brake+bodywork gubbins as i have the money


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Sobanek wrote: »
    February/March 2014:

    - Buy prefferably an E46 325ci.
    - M-Sport Bodykit if it's not there
    - Black, electric leather seats
    - Yellow rings (don't like LED ones)
    - Xenons
    - Black kidneys
    - Rear Facelift Lights (LED)
    - Some nice exhaust

    Not another e46...your a luxobarge man, buy one


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Scortho wrote: »
    Not another e46...your a luxobarge man, buy one

    I'll see what kind of insurance comes up :D

    Still got some time until Feb, still got time to change my mind :cool:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    P_Cash wrote: »
    oh right, bulbs for €80 lol
    looked at doing this for the mondeo,

    heads
    dips
    spots
    fortune

    Usually they only go in the dips, The light output is normally far superior and the bulbs last a lot longer :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Usually they only go in the dips, The light output is normally far superior and the bulbs last a lot longer :D

    can u point me in the right direction .. say on halfords. . .

    i go in to these places and i never know which type bulb is best,

    bosch do bulbs,

    is there a certain name / colour i should be looking for. . .

    i do agree on them been brighter alright.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭Days 298


    Do not scratch my car.
    Maybe DPF removal.

    Ambitious :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Main plan - keep my car alive (more than likely it will also be a plan for 2015 and 2016).

    Additional plan - more silly mods! :D

    20valve 4A-GE droped in would be a lot of fun :D:D Would be a really good sleeper and still fairly cheap to run :cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    P_Cash wrote: »
    can u point me in the right direction .. say on halfords. . .

    i go in to these places and i never know which type bulb is best,

    bosch do bulbs,

    is there a certain name / colour i should be looking for. . .

    i do agree on them been brighter alright.

    Best place to buy bulbs is online


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    I don't plan to spend much on the focus for the first half of the year as it running very well at the moment and there is no faults with it.
    -full service oil + air filter + oil filter this will probably be done February depending when it falls due.
    -if I still have it summer time I'll spend a couple of bob on it. I'll bring it too the mechanic and get a full look over it will probably need some suspension parts track rods etc but most were replaced when I first got it.
    -again if it's still here during I will do a few cosmetic mods/ upgrades as upto now it's really only been getting mechanical work done although that has to be done first anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Bpmull wrote: »
    I don't plan to spend much on the focus for the first half of the year as it running very well at the moment and there is no faults with it.
    -full service oil + air filter + oil filter this will probably be done February depending when it falls due.
    -if I still have it summer time I'll spend a couple of boob on it. I'll bring it too the mechanic and get a full look over it will probably need some suspension parts track rods etc but most were replaced when I first got it.
    -again if it's still here during I will do a few cosmetic mods/ upgrades as upto now it's really only been getting mechanical work done although that has to be done first anyway.

    I loled :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    For the astra
    Repair one of the doors and various bits and bangs on the astra
    Replace that god damn wiper motor :pac:
    New brake discs, convert the rear drums to discs....maybe
    Get two new front tires

    For the saab

    Replace throttle body
    Replace exhaust cat
    Replace indicator lens
    Get new alloys+tires+locking nuts
    Get said alloys tracked
    Get insured and all the rest!
    Possibly get an aero body kit from somewhere
    Upgrade suspension
    Drop the sump, clean it and replace
    Replace any missing/broken/damaged bits
    And I'm sure there's more but i can't think of them now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    Best place to buy bulbs is online

    where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?



    ignore that thumbs down. . .dam submitt button right beside it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    P_Cash wrote: »
    where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?

    Shops in ebay (Virtual shops that specialise in that sort of thing in the uk/germany)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    P_Cash wrote: »
    where? ebay? amazon? oh. Micks yard?



    ignore that thumbs down. . .dam submitt button right beside it

    Ebay, I've gotten my osrams off it and theyre the best bulbs i've used to date


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,027 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Had no plans for the 535d until I got a stunning cash offer for her today. Have until Wednesday to decide if I want to move it on or not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    awh right, thanks. .

    might get them in place for the summer. . lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Balls.... Where to start :p

    520i to be sold (what an epic diffmobile :cool:)

    406 is grand :) might experiment with a pair of turbos though but I'm happy with it as is

    535i to get its much needed rad and tyres for some serious work/fun :D

    525i to get roadworthy fir next year :)

    166 needs sold but will be restored before that

    156 is a simple plan with a nutty execution :D

    Van has a similar fate :pac:

    Ka to get it running and make into a stock car

    Might start poking at the Landy and 106 if I have the time

    Oh and get a new daily hack.... Hope that gets the go ahead ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭dredg


    E30: Get it resprayed. Get the driver seat repaired.
    M6: New brake discs and pads. Get BMW Ireland to agree to repair the roof under warranty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,017 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    As I said in the other thread, get the windows tinted on the A6 and maybe a remap.

    Oh, a 5th alloy. Came with a 16" one which isn't ideal when the rest are 18"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    I have enough car changing done for awhile. Have 2 NCT's and a DOE this year (please be nice to my wallet :P) I understand that discs are now issued for the DOE.. Great, now i can't "prolong" it :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,883 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    20valve 4A-GE droped in would be a lot of fun :D:D Would be a really good sleeper and still fairly cheap to run :cool:
    Cheap to run - yes. A lot of fun - yes! :D

    But it would need huge heap of money as it's a completely different kind of engine.

    It's also too heavy I'm afraid.

    If I had a pile of money I'd go 1ZZ-FE (plug and play job), if I had a big pile of money I'd go 2ZZ-GE. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Luxobarge that's all..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Cheap to run - yes. A lot of fun - yes! :D

    But it would need huge heap of money as it's a completely different kind of engine.

    It's also too heavy I'm afraid.

    If I had a pile of money I'd go 1ZZ-FE (plug and play job), if I had a big pile of money I'd go 2ZZ-GE. :)

    Thought yours was a pre face lift for some reason:confused::confused:

    Potential for even more fun so :pac::pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,883 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Thought yours was a pre face lift for some reason:confused::confused:
    No problem. :)
    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Potential for even more fun so :pac::pac:
    Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD. :D

    The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some. ;)

    But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.


  • Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Utilize boards.ie's detailing section to learn how to thoroughly clean the interior and exterior of my car to professional level.

    Use this ability to go into work as a detailer on the black market undercutting every other detailer and driving them out of business.
    Once the competition is squashed, become self employed and start a self-marked grading scheme wherein i create a 'national standard' and adhere to force it upon anyone who attempts to get into detailing.

    Lobby the government to accept this standard and that anything below this standard is dangerous. A dirty windscreen reduces your vision and is akin to sleeping while driving. This could result in numerous deaths (and we can't be sure that dirty cars haven't already caused several deaths on our roads).

    Through government lobbying and befriending certain people, car detailing is a bi-annual requirement of all car owners, much like an NCT of sorts.

    Detailing can only be carried out by certain detailers who are able to complete the work to an accepted national standard. As I have founded this standard only I can choose who is allowed to operate under it.

    As I am now the only detailer in the country. With a population of over 4.5 Million, I can safely assume I've at least 1 million customers who are in need of my service or risk their car being seized.

    I laugh hysterically amidst my piles of cash that I keep lying around the house. Eventually the public see through the sham of an effort, and it collapses from under me. I am bailed out by the government and continue to lead a lavish lifestyle regardless, living well beyond my means.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    joujoujou wrote: »
    No problem. :)
    Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD. :D

    The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some. ;)

    But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.

    I'm not one for toyotas, but that is a nice looking motor


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    joujoujou wrote: »
    No problem. :)
    Oh, yeah! Imagine it has a 2ZZ-GE compressor and 4WD. :D

    The problem is I haven't a pile of money. Not even a hope to get some. ;)

    But my long-term plan (2016 or later) is to import a 2010 (or newer) Camry Hybrid from Japan. It possibly would be an only one in Ireland, but I'm open to corrections.

    Never even knew there was a camry hybrid so it would definitely be rare!!


    If you ever fine a good place to find piles if money tell me too will ya :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,883 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    [...]

    If you ever fine a good place to find piles if money tell me too will ya :P

    Sure I will! :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭johnplayer


    My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    johnplayer wrote: »
    My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?

    Not a bmw :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭Scortho


    I'm really liking the mazda 6 at the moment, looks stunning and not a car you see every 50 metres.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    More bodywork
    Replace during the summer with something better.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Dord wrote: »
    More bodywork
    Replace during the summer with something better.

    Brabus-Mercedes-Benz_A-Class_2012_800x600_wallpaper_04.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Wash it.

    :D

    Although will probably wait to after all this crappy weather and treat it to a full Valet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Get a new one :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,974 ✭✭✭Chris_Heilong


    Get the a 100k service, belts and fluids changed, waterpump. Then restore pain work as it has a few scratches since arriving in Ireland and some new tyres.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Sell car - work in progress, see sig
    Acquire promotion which provides company car - work in progress
    Buy cheap silly weekend car (MR2)/ cheap practical sideline (106 GTI/Focus)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,017 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    johnplayer wrote: »
    My last 3 cars have been Merc's E200 . Looking to change for about 45K budget , What should I look at outside a Merc ?

    A6, Jag.. something like that?


  • Registered Users Posts: 514 ✭✭✭laserlad2010


    Have been in love with the Audi TT for some time now.

    All research done, moving home from New Zealand in a month and plan to buy then. Can only afford MKI so will aim for a good quality 225bhp model.

    Then overhaul the audio...

    Sit back and enjoy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,478 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    Buy my first car!! :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Honda:

    -NCT
    -Have rear bumper re-sprayed, boot lid dent repaired
    -Have on board navigation / TV / DVD set up in English

    Golf:

    -Sell it
    -ATS cups, if I can't sell it by the end of this month

    Charade:

    -Loooooads


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,348 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Major service at the end of the month and then a remap in a month or two after that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,193 ✭✭✭Cleveland Hot Pocket


    For the e60 :
    Sell it! (See link in sig :P )

    For the truck:
    Full service to be done.
    LPG conversion (Priced at 1700, aiming for March)
    Acquire a tonneau cover
    tax

    for the carina:
    Full service incl all filters due
    see to the cv boot/ joint / other issue causing the rattle when turning

    others:
    Once the bmw is sold I intend to buy a cheap rwd car (like an e39/mx5/rx8 etc) and a project car (micra/fiesta etc from early 90's)


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