* Motors Chat - Round 5*

Alanstrainor · 11-04-2014 10:18PM

Mycroft H wrote: »

What's the problem? Awkward hoseclips? I usually bin any awkward springy clips in frustration and use jubilee clips.

Dont think the clips have much to do with it, they're only pieces of metal that act as a spring to lock them once on. Might try dipping the hoses in hot water for a few seconds, and then sticking them on to get them to play ball. Might do the trick!

YbFocus · 11-04-2014 10:39PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Dont think the clips have much to do with it, they're only pieces of metal that act as a spring to lock them once on. Might try dipping the hoses in hot water for a few seconds, and then sticking them on to get them to play ball. Might do the trick!

Bit of vaseline in the innards of the pipe will help it slip on

tossy · 11-04-2014 10:43PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Bit of vaseline in the innards of the pipe will help it slip on

Another option if you don't have vaseline is take oil off the dipstick and smear it around the inside of the pipe. Got me out of a hole with a turbo intake pipe one time.

Hal1 · 11-04-2014 10:53PM

tossy wrote: »

Another option if you don't have vaseline is take oil off the dipstick and smear it around the inside of the pipe. Got me hole with a turbo intake pipe one time.

Ye what now? :pac:

11-04-2014 10:56PM

This is probably a stupid question, but it was the cause of a big debate earlier (regarding the purpose of car insurance, etc.).

If I smash my car into boards HQ, and my car is worth €500, and the repair bill is €1,000, then my car is considered an economic write off, yes? In this scenario, an insurance company will 'buy' your car off you, or replace it for you with a car of your choice of similar value? (Or am i WAYYYY off there?).

However, what happens if your car is naturally damaged beyond economic repair. For example, if I have a €500 car, and my timing belt goes, causing a bill of €1,000, what happens?

On one side of the debate, I'm saying that you haven't had an accident, so insurance company couldn't give a feck.

On the other side, he's saying that insurance is there to cover the cost of repairing or replacing items, and that general wear and tear would be part of this process? If a car is unexpectedly damaged beyond economic repair, it's akin to insuring my camera and getting a replacement when I accidentally drop it on the ground, breaking it.

Wondering if Boards has the answer..?

colm_mcm · 11-04-2014 10:58PM

I think you'd get a siteban

tossy · 11-04-2014 11:01PM

Hal1 wrote: »

Ye what now? :pac:

What's the confusion?

MetzgerMeister · 11-04-2014 11:10PM

tossy wrote: »

Got me hole with a turbo intake pipe one time.

Did ya shove the pipe down your pants?? :pac:

tossy wrote: »

Another option if you don't have vaseline

I'd say Alan always has Vaseline :P

tossy · 11-04-2014 11:13PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Did ya shove the pipe down your pants?? :pac:

Ha ha now i see it

Yeah i got me hole with a turbo in take pipe 3 inch diameter that's how i roll!

Noccy_Mondy · 11-04-2014 11:14PM

Isn't it ok to bring a passport as a form of ID for the NCT instead of a Driving License?

nd · 11-04-2014 11:16PM

assports are illegal in Ireland

toastedpickles · 11-04-2014 11:17PM

nd wrote: »

assports are illegal in Ireland

They are?? Ah nuts

dgt · 11-04-2014 11:21PM

Seems to be Freudian slips galore tonight :pac:

pred racer · 11-04-2014 11:23PM

I'm having a bit of a row with my insurance company at the moment,
They sent me a statement of fact for my new policy and on it, it states....
Area of use North Tipperary.

So I rang them and they said "oh that just means, mainly used in North Tipp"

Me: "well why doesn't it say that?"

Long story short they say they can't change it but to be assured that it doesn't mean what it says. On a statement of FACT

Am I just being a pedantic dick?

tossy · 11-04-2014 11:23PM

dgt wrote: »

Seems to be Freudian slips galore tonight :pac:

The Freudian slip police are out in force!

Spike Witwicky · 11-04-2014 11:27PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Anyone going to the Euro & JDM Style meetup tonight? Its on at Airside Retail Park, Swords. It starts at 10 tonight, I will head over after work to check out some of the cars.

Here are some shots from a previous one.
http://www.thelowlife.ie/2013/10/euro-jdms-third-monthly-meet/

I popped in on the way home from work, quite a crowd. Lots of Civics n Golfs.
The one car that stood out to me was a yellow mk3 Capri 3.0S.
Was hopin to check out your Chaser but i missed it

nd · 11-04-2014 11:29PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Isn't it ok to bring a passport as a form of ID for the NCT instead of a Driving License?

But to be serious, yes I'd imagine so if it's purpose is to be ID.

GvidoR · 11-04-2014 11:32PM

nd wrote: »

But to be serious, yes I'd imagine so if it's purpose is to be ID.

Last time I was at the NCT, the tester asked me "Do you have your driving licence with ya?"

...but I assume passport should be acceptable too.

toastedpickles · 11-04-2014 11:36PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Last time I was at the NCT, the tester asked me "Do you have your driving licence with ya?"

...but I assume passport should be acceptable too.

I think they need the license to confirm the driver number on it, that's what they done with me today

Noccy_Mondy · 11-04-2014 11:48PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I think they need the license to confirm the driver number on it, that's what they done with me today

Ahh balls

Alanstrainor · 11-04-2014 11:54PM

pred racer wrote: »

I'm having a bit of a row with my insurance company at the moment,
They sent me a statement of fact for my new policy and on it, it states....
Area of use North Tipperary.

So I rang them and they said "oh that just means, mainly used in North Tipp"

Me: "well why doesn't it say that?"

Long story short they say they can't change it but to be assured that it doesn't mean what it says. On a statement of FACT

Am I just being a pedantic dick?

Request it in writing from them. They'll get their act together if they have to put it on paper.

Alanstrainor · 11-04-2014 11:56PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Ahh balls

PLEASE PREPARE FOR YOUR NCT BY ENSURING THAT:
Your car has adequate oil and water.
The boot is empty and seats are clear of all belongings.
The vehicle is reasonably clean (especially the underbody).
The wheel hubcaps are removed (only in the case where wheel nuts are not visible) and the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
The engine is in a fit state to be tested e.g. cam belt/timing belt. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer at the test centre.
All seat belts and clips are fully visible (including rear).
We also recommend that you have your lights checked and set prior to the NCT.
Your Vehicle Registration Book, Registration Certificate or Licensing Certificate is with you when you arrive at the test centre.
This letter of confirmation is brought to the test centre on the day of your test.
Please also ensure you bring identification (driving licence or passport only) with you as you will be asked to produce this when presenting your vehicle for inspection at the Test Centre.

Passport is fine. From the NCT confirmation mail.

toastedpickles · 12-04-2014 12:01AM

Lads is it possible to get 20/25mm lowering springs?? All I can seem to find for mine is 30mm, Just for speed bumps and all that

GvidoR · 12-04-2014 12:06AM

Would 5mm really make much of a difference? See if you can get coilovers, then you can have it as low as you want, but they might be a bit more expensive. Or perhaps see if there's anyone who makes custom springs.

toastedpickles · 12-04-2014 12:08AM

GvidoR wrote: »

Would 5mm really make much of a difference? See if you can get coilovers, then you can have it as low as you want, but they might be a bit more expensive. Or perhaps see if there's anyone who makes custom springs.

Coilovers for mine are €1200+ springs are €280, I guess what I'm getting at is, will 30mm make a difference or not?

GvidoR · 12-04-2014 12:10AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Coilovers for mine are €1200+ springs are €280, I guess what I'm getting at is, will 30mm make a difference or not?

Difference in looks? Perhaps. If you photoshop a picture of your car then you'll be able to tell. Maybe a set of overfenders will make it look lower or something. :P

toastedpickles · 12-04-2014 12:11AM

GvidoR wrote: »

Difference in looks? Perhaps. If you photoshop a picture of your car then you'll be able to tell. Maybe a set of overfenders will make it look lower or something. :P

I'll go one better, and get a ruler out at it tomorrow :pac:

Ded_Zebra · 12-04-2014 12:18AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Coilovers for mine are €1200+ springs are €280, I guess what I'm getting at is, will 30mm make a difference or not?

Step 1: Get some heavy plastic sheeting
step 2: lay it in the boot, rear foot wells and passengers foot well
step3: fill car with rocks until it is at the desired level
Step 4: drive over some speed bumps

If it's OK like that the lowering springs will be fine:pac::pac:

Well that's my best idea so far…..

toastedpickles · 12-04-2014 12:20AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Step 1: Get some heavy plastic sheeting
step 2: lay it in the boot, rear foot wells and passengers foot well
step3: fill car with rocks until it is at the desired level
Step 4: drive over some speed bumps

If it's OK like that the lowering springs will be fine:pac::pac:

Well that's my best idea so far…..

I like your idea and want to subscribe to your weekly newsletter :pac:

You do have one, right??

CianRyan · 12-04-2014 12:20AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Coilovers for mine are €1200+ springs are €280, I guess what I'm getting at is, will 30mm make a difference or not?

All the plan for big power and you're willing to skimp in the suspension.
Suspension, tyres and brakes first and to the best standard.

You'd get them second hand cheaper anyway and they'd still be a much better option unless you're changing you're shocks to match.

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