* Motors Chat - Round 5*

18-01-2014 11:33PM

coolisin wrote: »

Your mps had xenons surely? A stronger bulb makes all the difference, but the standard setup sucks!!

It did and so did the RX8 but I didn't think the standard ones would be as bad as himself is making out.

Quazzie · 18-01-2014 11:33PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

A mechanically propelled device for transporting people. But that's not important right now.

It's mechanically propelled?

Already sounds better than some of your previous efforts.

:P

ba_barabus · 18-01-2014 11:36PM

Quazzie wrote: »

It's mechanically propelled?

Already sounds better than some of your previous efforts.

Well it was when I left it

coolisin · 18-01-2014 11:45PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

It did and so did the RX8 but I didn't think the standard ones would be as bad as himself is making out.

Yeah they are!

18-01-2014 11:46PM

coolisin wrote: »

Yeah they are!

Yeah, I can see that, no need for you to be telling me....

Ardennes1944 · 18-01-2014 11:49PM

Way to drag things away from my question anyway MM :pac: Im just gonna get a canbus set i reckon to be safe

18-01-2014 11:50PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Way to drag things away from my question anyway MM :pac: Im just gonna get a canbus set i reckon to be safe

Ah don't be whingin' ya littla babby!!

Noccy_Mondy · 19-01-2014 12:00AM

I'm gonna butt in here, whats the reason for the spot lights on certain newer makes of cars (mainly VAG from what I notice) turning on/off themselves. For example: both could be on, then the right one turns off, leaving the left on, then the left turns off and the right turns on? Hope I don't confuse ye :P

Supergurrier · 19-01-2014 12:01AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I'm gonna butt in here, whats the reason for the spot lights on certain newer makes of cars (mainly VAG from what I notice) turning on/off themselves. For example: both could be on, then the right one turns off, leaving the left on, then the left turns off and the right turns on? Hope I don't confuse ye :P

The car is winking at you

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 12:02AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I'm gonna butt in here, whats the reason for the spot lights on certain newer makes of cars (mainly VAG from what I notice) turning on/off themselves. For example: both could be on, then the right one turns off, leaving the left on, then the left turns off and the right turns on? Hope I don't confuse ye :P

Go for it

Simple really, they come on to light up the direction in which the car is turning a bit better. I think it's for speed below 25km/h or so. It's not a patch on active headlamps which the likes of Citroen have had for years which turn with the steering wheel and really light it up.

Ardennes1944 · 19-01-2014 12:02AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I'm gonna butt in here, whats the reason for the spot lights on certain newer makes of cars (mainly VAG from what I notice) turning on/off themselves. For example: both could be on, then the right one turns off, leaving the left on, then the left turns off and the right turns on? Hope I don't confuse ye :P

Cornering fog lights?
Left fog light comes on when turning left for more light to see better, same for right side. Never driven a car with the system but seems a bit of a gimmick to me, fog lights should be pointed lower than dipped beams and I cant imagine they provide much more light.
Nowhere near as good as Active headlight systems where the projector lens will move with the steering wheel to point the light into the corner

Noccy_Mondy · 19-01-2014 12:05AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Go for it

Simple really, they come on to light up the direction in which the car is turning a bit better. I think it's for speed below 25km/h or so. It's not a patch on active headlamps which the likes of Citroen have had for years which turn with the steering wheel and really light it up.

Ya that's what I was thinking it could be, either that or dodgy electrics! :P Seems a bit stupid to me!

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 12:05AM

They work great in the right car.........

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 12:06AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Seems a bit stupid to me!

They are. Citroen adaptive headlights are great however.

Scortho · 19-01-2014 01:22AM

Slán lads. Have far too much to be doing, than hanging around here procrastinating when I'm meant to be studying for finals and what nots. Ive enjoyed most of my time on here and became good friends with a few of yee.
If you see a grey 156 v6 for sale around the summer time, its most likely mine...there can't be too many of them knocking around the dublin/kildare border and she's well minded. No more Maf issues either!:p

Best of luck to all of yee and I may be back in the future.

Cheers
Scortho

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 01:24AM

Have fun and leave the account open for a future return

Noccy_Mondy · 19-01-2014 01:38AM

Best of luck Scortho with exams and everything!

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 01:47AM

I'd forgotten about the SportKa. I knew they made the StreeKa but had forgotten about this and love the look of it. Hmmn is it a realistic first car though?!

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 01:48AM

1.6 IIRC. Great handling car and loads of fun but I'm certain irish insurers will class it as high performance and simply too much for an under 25 to even sit in....

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 01:51AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

1.6 IIRC. Great handling car and loads of fun but I'm certain irish insurers will class it as high performance and simply too much for an under 25 to even sit in....

Cough I'm an embarrassing 36.

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 01:52AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Cough I'm an embarrassing 36.

My aunt is 60 and is only doing her theory so shush :P

Go for it! If you like the look of it and what not then go check em out

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 01:53AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Cough I'm an embarrassing 36.

Your insurance will always be high no matter what age you start at. TBH I don't think we got those Ka's new here in Ireland due to the massive* engines that were fitted. So you'll be looking at an import of some sort. I'd imagine insurance will be high but you'll have to call.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-01-2014 01:55AM

There's very little to choose from on DoneDeal from what I can see.

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 01:55AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Your insurance will always be high no matter what age you start at. TBH I don't think we got those Ka's new here in Ireland due to the massive* engines that were fitted. So you'll be looking at an import of some sort. I'd imagine insurance will be high but you'll have to call.

I'd say if he went to fbd he'd get a decent quote, they've been very generous with me in the past and im only 22!

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 01:56AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

My aunt is 60 and is only doing her theory so shush :P

Go for it! If you like the look of it and what not then go check em out

Ah I have a few months to wait. I just took my second lesson today so realistically it'll be a few months before I start looking. I'm getting excited though, there's so much choice out there. It'll only be a run around as I can't go and plop myself into something meaty, I'll have to do my time in something small first but it'll be mine and I'll no longer be soaking wet sitting on the train on a winters morning!

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 01:57AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'd say if he went to fbd he'd get a decent quote, they've been very generous with me in the past and im only 22!

From what I can see most first policies are the same regardless of age. They drop accordingly in year two if you get a full licence

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 01:58AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Ah I have a few months to wait. I just took my second lesson today so realistically it'll be a few months before I start looking. I'm getting excited though, there's so much choice out there. It'll only be a run around as I can't go and plop myself into something meaty, I'll have to do my time in something small first but it'll be mine and I'll no longer be soaking wet sitting on the train on a winters morning!

I found half the fun of it was learning to drive

the other half, blaring past people standing at a bus stop in lashing rain and me there with the heater on nice and warm and dry :pac: but yeah no harm in looking like, it keeps your motivation up i guess you could say, did with me anyways!

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 01:58AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Ah I have a few months to wait. I just took my second lesson today so realistically it'll be a few months before I start looking. I'm getting excited though, there's so much choice out there. It'll only be a run around as I can't go and plop myself into something meaty, I'll have to do my time in something small first but it'll be mine and I'll no longer be soaking wet sitting on the train on a winters morning!

Honestly a late 01/02 Fiesta Ghia 1.25 would be a good all rounder for you

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 01:58AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Your insurance will always be high no matter what age you start at. TBH I don't think we got those Ka's new here in Ireland due to the massive* engines that were fitted. So you'll be looking at an import of some sort. I'd imagine insurance will be high but you'll have to call.

I had thought they were limited to the UK alright but yep, I am getting ahead of myself a little. Realistically I'll have to limit myself to a 1 litre or there abouts. I know it's probably not a wise idea but I find myself strangely drawn to the Modus or a 2004 Clio for some strange reason and against all logic.

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 01:58AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

From what I can see most first policies are the same regardless of age. They drop accordingly in year two if you get a full licence

I seeee, well I'm sure we'l find out

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