* Motors Chat - Round 5*

Scortho · 10-01-2014 11:59PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Gentlemeng and wimmins!

I have a question regarding taking a car off the road, at the end of this month the astra is coming off the road until further notice, on the form it says to be declared off road from the first day of whatever month 2014 till whatever month 20whatever, see the problem is I don't know when it'l be going back on the road so what do i put down??

As long as you want, up to a year though. You can tax it earlier than that

toastedpickles · 11-01-2014 12:03AM

Scortho wrote: »

As long as you want, up to a year though. You can tax it earlier than that

Grand, thats all i need to know

Scortho · 11-01-2014 12:04AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Grand, thats all i need to know

You can do it online in two minutes as well if she's still in tax, saves queueing for a while in naas

toastedpickles · 11-01-2014 12:06AM

Scortho wrote: »

You can do it online in two minutes as well if she's still in tax, saves queueing for a while in naas

Oh aye tis, but going into nass will give me something to do :pac: won't be till the 31st anyways

no more astra then

Scortho · 11-01-2014 12:28AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Oh aye tis, but going into nass will give me something to do :pac: won't be till the 31st anyways no more astra then

You can declare it off now, to kick in on the 1st of feb. Id do this instead, as something may crop up, or the queue may be massive, when you could be spending the time doing something more noteworthy:pac:

toastedpickles · 11-01-2014 12:29AM

Scortho wrote: »

You can declare it off now, to kick in on the 1st of feb. Id do this instead, as something may crop up, or the queue may be massive, when you could be spending the time doing something more noteworthy:pac:

Could do! Yeah more noteworthy...like being on here :P

davycc · 11-01-2014 01:06AM

Picked up 4x new 195/50/15 Toyo T1r €249 a set in ProParts Blanch today:) last set apparently:cool:

Cant wait to replace the brutal NangKang sports on the Civic :eek:

ba_barabus · 11-01-2014 01:22AM

I've been in charge of pouring drinks for relatives. Everyone's pissed.

ottostreet · 11-01-2014 01:25AM

Scortho wrote: »

Its not worth buying a 166 unless its a v6. It needs that bit off umph. And you'd find it lacking majorly considering what you're coming from. The v6 engine is very reliable as well, requires less maintenance, faster, nicer sounding and doesn't drink oil.
Also they're both thirsty as **** (166man's v6 gives him something like 5 mpg less than his 1.6 twin spark) and its only an extra 380 a year to tax. For all that its worth it.
If you need convincing still, you're more than welcome to take mine for a rip up the m50 or something before the end of the month

Anyway, after all my discouragement:o if you are still interested, it was previously for sale here....http://www.adverts.ie/car/alfa-romeo/166/alfa-romeo-166-2-0ts-swap/4093345

Not the same seller unfortunately and sold two weeks ago for a good bit less (well swapped actually). New seller doesn't seem to have done anything to it either.

Anyway if you're thinking of looking, the reg is 01 MO 3673, as I don't think you can see it in the done deal ad.

Wouldn't be a change, it'd be an addition, wouldn't be buying for speed! Just thinking of a cool bus for comfort that isn't a 5 series or E Class...If I can help it!

Scortho · 11-01-2014 01:40AM

ottostreet wrote: »

Wouldn't be a change, it'd be an addition, wouldn't be buying for speed! Just thinking of a cool bus for comfort that isn't a 5 series or E Class...If I can help it!

You wouldn't be buying a 166v6 for speed anyway, but it'd have the comfort and the power when needed. They are an extremely comfortable car,
I really like this: http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/Alfa-Romeo-166-3.2-MANUAL-4DR/201344219314683

If it's convincing to buy an alfa you need, I can do that, but I'd rather convince you into having a busso

challengemaster · 11-01-2014 05:30AM

Anyone into F1, get used to this sound...

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

New F1 engine testing

Matt Simis · 11-01-2014 06:01AM

challengemaster wrote: »

Anyone into F1, get used to this sound...
New F1 engine testing

Thank god Im not into F1, thats awful.

YbFocus · 11-01-2014 08:47AM

Sad days when f1 are using 1.6's

pajor · 11-01-2014 08:48AM

YbFocus wrote: »

Sad days when f1 are using 1.6's

I thought it was bad enough when WRC started using them, but this is very sad alright!

YbFocus · 11-01-2014 08:51AM

pajor wrote: »

I thought it was bad enough when WRC started using them, but this is very sad alright!

There hasn't beena good day in f1 since they dropped the v12's, even the v10's were Ok.

1.6 v6's are just ridiculous when it comes to the top echelon of motorsport.

pred racer · 11-01-2014 09:00AM

YbFocus wrote: »

There hasn't beena good day in f1 since they dropped the v12's, even the v10's were Ok.

1.6 v6's are just ridiculous when it comes to the top echelon of motorsport.

I'm just waiting for the done deal ads.......

1.6turbo, same engine as an F1 car:pac:

YbFocus · 11-01-2014 09:24AM

pred racer wrote: »

I'm just waiting for the done deal ads.......

1.6turbo, same engine as an F1 car:pac:

Wait a minute.. my car is a 3.0 turbo :eek:

Marcusm · 11-01-2014 09:31AM

YbFocus wrote: »

There hasn't beena good day in f1 since they dropped the v12's, even the v10's were Ok.

1.6 v6's are just ridiculous when it comes to the top echelon of motorsport.

The most powerful F1 engines were 1.5L turbo'd 4 cylinder BMWs used back in 1986.

YbFocus · 11-01-2014 10:27AM

OSI wrote: »

Yep, it's only really since 1989 that largish v12/10/8 have been the norm. Before 1989 most of the dominant teams were running 1.5 Turbos of some description.

Yeah but they'll never be allowed push 1450 bhp anymore. IItd be crazy if they were though!

Cantona's Collars · 11-01-2014 12:19PM

New series on buying used cars on ITV4,could be worth a look.It has people helping Joe Public buy a used car.It's called I Want That Car.

BTW it's on atm & can be caught up on ITV4 +1.

YbFocus · 11-01-2014 12:39PM

OSI wrote: »

Probably not, and for good reason, they'd be death traps. The V6's this year will put out similar BHP to last years cars, but vastly more torque. So much torque in fact that Pirelli are concerned their tyres won't cope with it all. There's also some crazy cool tech going in them, including the use of exhaust heat to charge the ERS, and the use of the ERS to keep the turbo spooled up to remove turbo lag.

Don't get me wrong I looking forward to it but just the noise will be missed

I'm also afraid that the fuel restrictions will see the cars being driven easily for most of the race with dashes towards the end etc. Could turn into a parade!

dgt · 11-01-2014 12:56PM

zerks wrote: »

New series on buying used cars on ITV4,could be worth a look.It has people helping Joe Public buy a used car.It's called I Want That Car.

BTW it's on atm & can be caught up on ITV4 +1.

Its been in since the summer. Fairly mediocre to say the least..... Whoever pics the music hasn't a clue, ought to be kicked repeatedly!!!

dgt · 11-01-2014 12:57PM

I await the 4 cylinder turbo diesel F1 cars :pac:

ba_barabus · 11-01-2014 03:33PM

I've looked at a few project cars today but came home empty handed.

ottostreet · 11-01-2014 03:35PM

Pics from today's Autosport show...

here

pred racer · 11-01-2014 03:38PM

ottostreet wrote: »

Pics from today's Autosport show...

here

You can bring back that black lotus for me;)

pajor · 11-01-2014 03:40PM

ottostreet wrote: »

Pics from today's Autosport show...

here

Dat Aston.

Chris_Heilong · 11-01-2014 04:00PM

Lots of want in this ad
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/camaro-1969-pro-outlaw-rs-z28/6119143?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=like&fb_action_ids=3694470256156&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[1427190950843463]&action_type_map=[%22og.likes%22]&action_ref_map=[]#xtor=CS1-5-[like

Harcrid · 11-01-2014 04:09PM

OSI wrote: »

They do wear anyway. I know in my own the drivers side is nice and toasty. Got herself to drive one day and sat in the passenger side one and nearly burnt the arse off myself with the heat it was that much less used.

Could be worth having a quick look around the bottom of the seat. Might find its just a loose plug.

You were bang on. I went out again today and had a better feel around and found a connector that had just opened slightly. Popped it back together and now its working. Cheers!

dgt · 11-01-2014 04:14PM

Just on my way back home from Mayo looking at the potential new vehicle..... Rust held together with bits of car. I was expecting rust alright but sadly too far gone, so a nono for me. Pity, was a nice colour.....

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