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***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

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  • #5642
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    So out of curiosity how do you folks feel about letting other people drive your car(s). I had to lend mine to my sister for a few hours and I felt a little ill while it was gone!


  • #5643
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    pred racer wrote: »
    Have you thought about getting a good sat nav app for your phone?

    Have one already but my work are so scabby about expenses that once I move out of the ROI, they go mental when I have excessive data charges

    Main reason for getting a sat nav is trying to navigate Belfast, I spend a lot of time en route there, but can't use the phone as it's too expensive and I'll get a walloping from work.

    The one on offer from halfords has lifetime updates and lane guidance which is important in Belfast when you can up to six lanes in one go


  • #5644
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    galwaytt just got one I think...lucky git...might be worth a pm.

    And please elaborate why...

    Having a look at one for a potential swap for my dads 928 so not for me unfortunately :p

    Cheers I'll drop him a PM


  • #5645
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Stheno wrote: »
    Have one already but my work are so scabby about expenses that once I move out of the ROI, they go mental when I have excessive data charges

    Main reason for getting a sat nav is trying to navigate Belfast, I spend a lot of time en route there, but can't use the phone as it's too expensive and I'll get a walloping from work.

    The one on offer from halfords has lifetime updates and lane guidance which is important in Belfast when you can up to six lanes in one go

    Download navfree. You download the maps (free) to your phone so no internet connection required, mines guiding me around Dallas at the moment.
    Give it a shot before you splash out.


  • #5646
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    I took the OH's car this week as it's automatic and I was doing about 800 miles and didn't feel like putting up with killing my knee clutching in the appallling Belfast traffic.

    OH was driving my car, and went to pick up a package for me from the sorting office. My car has recently been screeching in low gear.

    A very lovely man waved him down (also driving an alfa), said the screeching was due to an alternator bearing having failed, advised of a couple of guys scrapping alfas who have a spare alternator, and they'd a great chat about mechanics.

    I thought it was incredibly nice for a complete stranger to take such an interest and be so helpful, he gave the OH his number as well.

    Fair play to David from Swords with a pristine 156


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  • #5647
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    nd wrote: »
    So out of curiosity how do you folks feel about letting other people drive your car(s). I had to lend mine to my sister for a few hours and I felt a little ill while it was gone!

    Other than my girlfriend, I wouldn't let anyone drive any of my cars. And I'd only let her drive the Legend.


  • #5648
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Other than my girlfriend, I wouldn't let anyone drive any of my cars. And I'd only let her drive the Legend.

    I'm the opposite, I wouldn't mind somebody else driving my car.


  • #5649
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,431 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Does anyone know of any decent Uk VW (or general VAG) forums.

    Modern VWs I mean - Passat CCs and the like.

    I know theres Briskoda for the Skodas - but which forums are good for VWs.

    Uk Passats might do the job but you've to join that just to read the posts - which I hate as all I want to do is to browse to find out issues on Passat CCs.

    Will sign up though if theres nothing else out there


  • #5650
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Bpmull wrote: »
    Funny thing happened yesterday I was parking yesterday and a lad turns around and said that my engine sounded nice. I replied by saying what I couldn't believe what he had just said :pac:

    Pfft, that defo wasn't me....... :o :pac:


  • #5651
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Old diesel wrote: »
    Does anyone know of any decent Uk VW (or general VAG) forums.

    Modern VWs I mean - Passat CCs and the like.

    I know theres Briskoda for the Skodas - but which forums are good for VWs.

    Uk Passats might do the job but you've to join that just to read the posts - which I hate as all I want to do is to browse to find out issues on Passat CCs.

    Will sign up though if theres nothing else out there

    Isn't Vag drivers.net a popular place among VAG drivers?


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  • #5652
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,146 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    pred racer wrote: »
    I'm the opposite, I wouldn't mind somebody else driving my car.

    Throw me the keys there...


  • #5653
    davycc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,013 ✭✭✭davycc


    Old diesel wrote: »
    Im probably having a serious simple moment here - but the CRX version of the 87 to 92 Civic - did the last of those have a Vtec engine.

    Or did I just dream reading that somewhere :confused:

    yes they did SiR from Japan or I-VT in europe;) b16 dohc Vtec


  • #5654
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,378 ✭✭✭pred racer


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Throw me the keys there...

    No bother mate, next meet I'm at ;)


  • #5655
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Stheno are you in need of an alternator? I've a hape of them in the boot if the 156 :D

    Speaking of Alfas, that was one of the most hateful oil changes I've done in a while, 2.5 V6. Oil filter is virtually inaccessable with most filter tools. Not enough room to get the oil filter out between the subframe, power steering pipes and engine!!! After a lot of swearing and a scalded arm it came out. When my V6 is ready I'll be modding it for an easier change :)


  • #5656
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Today is Alfa Romeo Saturday! I shall be taking the long road home.


  • #5657
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Can't sleep BA :)
    Few more pics this evening man, enjoy :)


  • #5658
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Can't sleep BA :)
    Few pubs bore this evening man, enjoy :)

    I've been awake for two hours. As you can tell I'm excited. Now just to get from Dublin to Naas to collect it.


  • #5659
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I've been awake for two hours. As you can tell I'm excited. Now just to get from Dublin to Naas to collect it.

    If I was up there I'd bring you out myself!


  • #5660
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    YbFocus wrote: »
    If I was up there I'd bring you out myself!

    Cheers man. Nah a friend just dropped me out. I'm 3 hours early however


  • #5661
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,295 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Best of luck with the trip home.

    Still remember like it was yesterday coming from north Dublin the morning I bought my car :)


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  • #5662
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,066 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    I'm out @ 1.30 so that would probably be a good time to take your lunch! :D


  • #5663
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    dgt wrote: »
    Stheno are you in need of an alternator? I've a hape of them in the boot if the 156 :D

    Speaking of Alfas, that was one of the most hateful oil changes I've done in a while, 2.5 V6. Oil filter is virtually inaccessable with most filter tools. Not enough room to get the oil filter out between the subframe, power steering pipes and engine!!! After a lot of swearing and a scalded arm it came out. When my V6 is ready I'll be modding it for an easier change :)

    it appears i am, wonder if 156 and gtv alternators are the same?


  • #5664
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    pred racer wrote: »
    Download navfree. You download the maps (free) to your phone so no internet connection required, mines guiding me around Dallas at the moment.
    Give it a shot before you splash out.

    thanks, doesn't work on windows phone sadly


  • #5665
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Stheno wrote: »
    it appears i am, wonder if 156 and gtv alternators are the same?

    If they're from the same engine then yes, if Alfa are anything like Nissan then they should be interchangeable.

    And just download google maps, the as nav on that has served me well.


  • #5666
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    OSI wrote: »
    Google maps require an active data connection, which she's trying to avoid.

    Missed that, no use then.


  • #5667
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    I must say Fitzpatricks Opel garage in Naas is one of the nicest I've ever been in. A friend is also picking up a new car here today and the staff seem excellent.


  • #5668
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Stheno the engines are the same, just in different cars that's all :) I have at least 3 alternators I can think of lying about, 2 of which are from 2.0's and one from a 1.6
    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Today is Alfa Romeo Saturday! I shall be taking the long road home.

    It is indeed! I'm finally getting rid of one of the V6's, albeit not much of it left :pac:


  • #5669
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    I can alfa now! :pac:

    Ugggh i need to go to bed, going home last night along the M3 and before the toll the car just lost all power, steering stopped working and ended up in the gravel off the hard shoulder, checked everything and no idea what it could've been, started the car again and it took off as if nothing ever happened :confused::confused:

    Any ideas?


  • #5670
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    dgt wrote: »
    Stheno the engines are the same, just in different cars that's all :) I have at least 3 alternators I can think of lying about, 2 of which are from 2.0's and one from a 1.6



    It is indeed! I'm finally getting rid of one of the V6's, albeit not much of it left :pac:

    deadly, will pm you later😊


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  • #5671
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    I can alfa now! :pac:

    Ugggh i need to go to bed, going home last night along the M3 and before the toll the car just lost all power, steering stopped working and ended up in the gravel off the hard shoulder, checked everything and no idea what it could've been, started the car again and it took off as if nothing ever happened :confused::confused:

    Any ideas?

    Fan belt loose, lost drive on the alternator and power steering pump.
    When you shut the car off it could start from 0rpm again and not slip?

    Just an idea as my passat used to do it and it's the only problem that could affect the two of the together.


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