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******Motors Chat - Round 6******

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  • #7922
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,606 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    bear1 wrote: »
    Classy

    #rednecklife


  • #7923
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Stheno i only used your mechanic once and we got along fantasticly but havent been back since

    He's not the worst tbf
    Autosport wrote: »
    Was driving along today when I met a Focus and the driver was so kind as to throw his coffee cup out the window and onto my windscreen. The wind carried it over to my car, gave me a fright as i wasn't expecting that. Makes you think what goes on in people's heads

    That's pure ignorant.

    I only copped today that the poxy schools were back, bloody traffic has been lethal all week


  • #7924
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Daniel S wrote: »
    Will ST fogs fit a non-ST focus bumper?

    As long as it's the facelift bumper you have. Mk1.5 (late 2001 - early 2005).

    focus001.jpg


  • #7925
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    I was just meant to post this. A build diary of an E31 V12 freakin awesome job.
    http://imgur.com/a/EdUi8#0


  • #7926
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    ^^ Was full sure that was my focus at first glance!!


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  • #7927
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    This gave me quite a loooool today :D

    The lorrey in question belongs to a well known and damn good tyre supplier/fitter in Navan. But look at the spare wheel :pac:
    14871087157_89ad650cba_h.jpg


  • #7928
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    dgt wrote: »
    This gave me quite a loooool today :D

    The lorrey in question belongs to a well known and damn good tyre supplier/fitter in Navan. But look at the spare wheel :pac:

    I'd say that happened by scrapping off kerbs too often. Bad place to put a spare wheel really.
    Also maybe you should have told the driver he might be tottally unaware the wheel is in that condition.


  • #7929
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Maybe it's the angle of the shot, but that is a stupid place to put a spare, looks way too low!


  • #7930
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    I'd say that happened by scrapping off kerbs too often. Bad place to put a spare wheel really.
    Also maybe you should have told the driver he might be tottally unaware the wheel is in that condition.

    The tyre was fairly worn down plus the wire was the whole way round, I'd say the driver knows....


  • #7931
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Got my renewal for the Yaris today as a named driver with a crash from 2011, €636. Going to chance them again about transferring to an E39 and if not I'll try Aviva and see if they take me on the Yaris with an accident, which their site says they more than likely can. If not I'll be going shopping on November 17th! :D


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  • #7932
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Autosport wrote: »
    Was driving along today when I met a Focus and the driver was so kind as to throw his coffee cup out the window and onto my windscreen. The wind carried it over to my car, gave me a fright as i wasn't expecting that. Makes you think what goes on in people's heads

    Well hello stranger, haven't seen you these parts in a while! Good to see you back :D

    Pity about pigs like that though :mad:


  • #7933
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,551 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    Maybe it's the angle of the shot, but that is a stupid place to put a spare, looks way too low!

    Looks to be on upside down.


  • #7934
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    For those of you who don't know, halfords have autoglym shampoo at 6 euro a litre, you must reserve it on line though. 3 for 2 on it as well!:D


  • #7935
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    I was sleeping all day yesterday, so time for a status update:

    I did 5127 kms in my E46 in the last two weeks.
    No problems apart from the wheel sensor (part is still on warranty for 2 months), and a faulty MAF sensor which I'll replace soon enough.

    Averaged 8.4l/100km during my whole trip according to the fuel bills (I collected each and every one)

    Totally in love with her. Turning her into a major project which will swallow 1000s of euros, but will be worth it.

    Such a shame that it took 10 years for her to find someone who'll take good care of her.

    I've finally become attached to it. I don't want to sell it. Ever.


  • #7936
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,900 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Where did you go in it to rack up such KMs :)


  • #7937
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,606 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Sobanek wrote: »
    I was sleeping all day yesterday, so time for a status update:

    I did 5127 kms in my E46 in the last two weeks.
    No problems apart from the wheel sensor (part is still on warranty for 2 months), and a faulty MAF sensor which I'll replace soon enough.

    Averaged 8.4l/100km during my whole trip according to the fuel bills (I collected each and every one)

    Totally in love with her. Turning her into a major project which will swallow 1000s of euros, but will be worth it.

    Such a shame that it took 10 years for her to find someone who'll take good care of her.

    I've finally become attached to it. I don't want to sell it. Ever.

    ^^^^^:pac:

    9ec.jpg

    Ah no I like when that happens


  • #7938
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    bear1 wrote: »
    Where did you go in it to rack up such KMs :)

    Poland and back :)


  • #7939
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,900 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Ah now, you should have called over to Warsaw... We could have vodka'd up the night :D


  • #7940
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    bear1 wrote: »
    Ah now, you should have called over to Warsaw... We could have vodka'd up the night :D

    I stayed in Pruszkow :pac: And went to Warsaw like 4 times :pac:


  • #7941
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,900 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Sobanek wrote: »
    I stayed in Pruszkow :pac: And went to Warsaw like 4 times :pac:

    You wouldn't happen to have a dark coloured 3 series by any chance?
    I saw a D reg'd one a few days ago driving on jerozolimskie.
    I'm starting to learn more Polish streets :D


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  • #7942
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    bear1 wrote: »
    You wouldn't happen to have a dark coloured 3 series by any chance?
    I saw a D reg'd one a few days ago driving on jerozolimskie.
    I'm starting to learn more Polish streets :D

    Silver grey, but mine's a TN reg :D

    I did drive down through Aleje Jerozolimskie a couple of times though ;)


  • #7943
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,900 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Sobanek wrote: »
    Silver grey, but mine's a TN reg :D

    I did drive down through Aleje Jerozolimskie a couple of times though ;)

    Wasn't you so.
    Well next time you're over and you spot a cow **** green coloured S40 give me a wave :)


  • #7944
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Went to fit the fog lights today, but I'm missing a clip thing, kind of a swivel joint is what I'm told. Looking at other fog lights for sale they don't come with them, so it must be a seperate clip. They are on focus' with the standard fogs aswell. Anyone know what they're called, or can find one online?

    243huso.png


  • #7945
    Dartz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,428 ✭✭✭Dartz


    Replacement D585 ignition coils finally on their way. Will probably arrive Monday/Tuesday next week or so. With a little luck, I can fit them myself.

    E470 for the shipping, including coils however. Owwwie......


  • #7946
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    Went to fit the fog lights today, but I'm missing a clip thing, kind of a swivel joint is what I'm told. Looking at other fog lights for sale they don't come with them, so it must be a seperate clip. They are on focus' with the standard fogs aswell. Anyone know what they're called, or can find one online?

    You should re-size that pic as it's too small so people know what they are looking at.


  • #7947
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    ToastedPickles took a look and drive of this http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-2-5-litre-petrol/7552348 for me today, some man! He said it was all good to him, there was no noises/squeeks and the box was good.

    Very tempted to have a look at it next Friday and see what the story is with it, possibly buy. What do ye make of it?


  • #7948
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    ToastedPickles took a look and drive of this http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-2-5-litre-petrol/7552348 for me today, some man! He said it was all good to him, there was no noises/squeeks and the box was good.

    Very tempted to have a look at it next Friday and see what the story is with it, possibly buy. What do ye make of it?

    How did he test drive it with no NCT?

    It looks good but I don't like automatics, that is just my own personal opinion.


  • #7949
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Jesus I was looking at that today, great car and love the wheels!
    If you want one that's it there :)

    Fair pay toasted man, your a sound chap :)


  • #7950
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    How did he test drive it with no NCT?

    Ah come off it. .


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  • #7951
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    It looks good but I don't like automatics, that is just my own personal opinion.

    I never did before until I drove the E39 Auto, very smooth and seems to kick down when you want it to. Perfect for where it will usually live.
    YbFocus wrote: »
    Jesus I was looking at that today, great car and love the wheels!
    If you want one that's it there :)

    Fair pay toasted man, your a sound chap :)

    Yeah it does look great, exact spec I wanted too! I want the estate as I think they look way better and will be handy out for Airsoft and Road trips, 2.5 to boot too!


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