* Motors Chat - Round 5*

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 02:00AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

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.

Nothing wrong with a Clio Dynamique of that vintage. A Modus is rotten however. I'd still say a Fester 1.25 however. I've experience of both Clio and Feista and I'd choose the Fiesta but the Clio is an excellent car.

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 02:03AM

Really are they that bad? I know Renault's larger cars are to be avoided at all costs but I had thought their small cars were generally quite good. Regardless I do like the Fiesta (well not the look of the current generation) and will certainly seek advice down the line on that and other possibilities. I can't feckin wait.

MuppetCheck · 19-01-2014 02:11AM

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

Go onto the UK forums - mazda6forums.co.uk is a good one. Should be something hidden somewhere in here:

http://www.mazda6forums.co.uk/index.php?board=30.0

I basically couldn't be bothered doing a search:p

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 02:12AM

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Really are they that bad? I know Renault's larger cars are to be avoided at all costs but I had thought their small cars were generally quite good. Regardless I do like the Fiesta (well not the look of the current generation) and will certainly seek advice down the line on that and other possibilities. I can't feckin wait.

I don't believe they are bad but I can ask and find out from someone I trust regarding Renaults. They are basically a Clio but they look fugly.

Kintarō Hattori · 19-01-2014 02:17AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I don't believe they are bad but I can ask and find out from someone I trust regarding Renaults. They are basically a Clio but they look fugly.

Hehe ah no rush yet, there's plenty of time. Granted they aren't a great looking car but to ease me in I think I want somewhere comfy and it looks like a comfy place to be.

MuppetCheck · 19-01-2014 02:19AM

Cold out tonight. If anyone's driving watch the roads, got a little slip on a back road earlier and the cars totally iced over only 45 minutes after being parked up.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-01-2014 02:24AM

Where bouts are ya on about MuppetCheck. I was out about 30 mins ago, foot to the floor on the back roads in Mayo.

dgt · 19-01-2014 02:25AM

There's some muppet trying to spin the car in the middle of the road outside my house. This particular part of the road. It's a common occurrence, we pass no remarks

Why am I telling you all this? Well, it sounds and looks like they lost control and lamped it into the ditch :pac:

Talk about deja vu :pac:

Some people just don't have it......

ba_barabus · 19-01-2014 02:26AM

Pictures please

MuppetCheck · 19-01-2014 02:30AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Where bouts are ya on about MuppetCheck. I was out about 30 mins ago, foot to the floor on the back roads in Mayo.

That was around Blarney earlier in Cork.

dgt · 19-01-2014 02:31AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Pictures please

It's dark out, if I remember in the morning I will take some snaps! Wonder will there be bits of car left......

We'll just have to wait and see how ell the rings look, probably not very good compared to others.....

:pac:

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 09:16AM

Best of luck Scortho, get the exams and come back!

Katunga · 19-01-2014 11:31AM

These picks are great value
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0015NRKDG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This sealey breaker bar is such good value for just over a tenner.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000O619PA/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Think we need a motor product related bargain sticky.

19-01-2014 11:51AM

Those picks are in Aldi for around the same price with a better selection of tips

challengemaster · 19-01-2014 03:31PM

Quick question here...I've a feeling I know but would a DSG be considered as manual or automatic... say for the purposes of a driving test.

pajor · 19-01-2014 03:35PM

challengemaster wrote: »

Quick question here...I've a feeling I know but would a DSG be considered as manual or automatic... say for the purposes of a driving test.

Automatic I'd say, as there's no clutch.

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 06:35PM

Just ordered two number plate surrounds for 99 cent

God I love ebay sometimes

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 06:36PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Just ordered two number plate surrounds for 99 cent

God I love ebay sometimes

Big gaudy chrome ones

Also I love ebay, I'd say I buy about 60% of all stuff bought on it

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 06:37PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Big gaudy chrome ones

The gaudiest! :pac: ah no I'm not that bad

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 06:39PM

I've tried everywhere for a set of spring clamps this weekend and with no luck

Lost cause it seems, Didn't think they'd be hard to come across!

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 06:41PM

YbFocus wrote: »

I've tried everywhere for a set of spring clamps this weekend and with no luck
Lost cause it seems, Didn't think they'd be hard to come across!

It's always the simple things

Here are you doing anything? Was gona suggest to drop over and have an ol looksee at the saab

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 06:43PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

It's always the simple things Here are you doing anything? Was gona suggest to drop over and have an ol looksee at the saab

Yep I'd love to but I'm stuck here for the night! Pity cos I'm mad to get a look

Maybe next week, it can be the first of the local meets, organised for yours

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 06:44PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Yep I'd love to but I'm stuck here for the night! Pity cos I'm mad to get a look
Maybe next week, it can be the first of the local meets, organised for yours

Sure you have my number i think

Haha the family won't know what's going on, hopefully should be getting my alloys next week too, you'l be spoiled for things to look at! :pac:

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 06:48PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Sure you have my number i think

Haha the family won't know what's going on, hopefully should be getting my alloys next week too, you'l be spoiled for things to look at! :pac:

I think it's long list down the log on the phone

Sure you might have mine!
All the Christmas money gone now into her yeah

Hal1 · 19-01-2014 06:52PM

YbFocus wrote: »

I've tried everywhere for a set of spring clamps this weekend and with no luck
Lost cause it seems, Didn't think they'd be hard to come across!

Really, are they specific type for bmw's? I got a set from micks garage for 20 sheets. Halfrauds even sell them.

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 06:54PM

Hal1 wrote: »

Really, are they specific type for bmw's? I got a set from micks garage for 20 sheets. Halfrauds even sell them.

Doing front shocks in my dads car (Octavia) and never thought of them until this weekend! So was just trying the factors, might order them from mucks garage to hell

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 06:58PM

YbFocus wrote: »

I think it's long list down the log on the phone
Sure you might have mine!
All the Christmas money gone now into her yeah

I do!

Heh all the Christmas money, birthday money, tax back money, even some college money, it'l be worth it i'm hoping, Planning on dropping the sump and doing a job on the oil system in general so that's the first major part to be done

YbFocus · 19-01-2014 07:13PM

Ha I know the feeling, I've saved up expecting this turbo to go but it's still firing away just fine!
6 months and 25000 miles later. No loss of power or smoke etc. .
Everyone that heard it at the start said turbo going out l but they're confused now after all of this.
Yet I can't touch the money because I know what will happen tomorrow if I do :rolleyes:

toastedpickles · 19-01-2014 07:16PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Ha I know the feeling, I've saved up expecting this turbo to go but it's still firing away just fine!
6 months and 25000 miles later. No loss of power or smoke etc. .
Everyone that heard it at the start said turbo going out l but they're confused now after all of this.
Yet I can't touch the money because I know what will happen tomorrow if I do :rolleyes:

That's always the case! the astra is also starting to show it's mileage

Failing coilpack and an engine leak near the dipstick somewhere, So im gona attempt a two birds one stone approach, my mechanic is coming over during february and we're gona tackle both cars in the one day, so hopefully i'll get a few snaps of that

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 19-01-2014 07:22PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Yep I'd love to but I'm stuck here for the night! Pity cos I'm mad to get a look
Maybe next week, it can be the first of the local meets, organised for yours

A look at the saab you say, local meet you say?
If it's saturday count me in

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