Motors Chat - Round 6

Supergurrier · 06-09-2014 10:16PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Well it's in kk so bit of a trek. Plus private sale won't be any good unless I get rid of current car first which could take time!

Bpmull · 06-09-2014 10:19PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Go look at my old one if it's still for sale, guy who bought it off me has a 350bhp golf gti before he went to aus.

If nothing else it will set a benchmark of what a decent one is like to drive.

Ah I don't know no front heated screen would put me of yours :pac:

In all seriousness though I'd say it was a fair machine with all the upgrades and work you put into it looked so clean too.

I'll never get my head around the weird spec on them though considering there at the high end of the focus range you'd think even in basic form an st would have a good spec. All focus vans came with heated front screens a standard and somehow ford thought they shouldn't be standard on the basic st bit mad really.

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 10:20PM

Haha I'll see if I can find d someone willing to burn it out for me! Think I'd prefer a standard one too for insurance purposes but your one does look lovely in fairness. You looking at getting another? Why he selling so quick again.

Noccy_Mondy · 06-09-2014 10:25PM

Oh speaking of windscreens, the front heated one in my focus was replaced at some stage with a non heated one :mad: Anyone have a rough idea on what a heated one would cost. Don't know if I could be bothered changing it, maybe if I go smashy smashy.... insurance... something hit my car.... :pac: (Btw, I wouldn't do that)

Supergurrier · 06-09-2014 10:26PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Ah I don't know no front heated screen would put me of yours :pac:

In all seriousness though I'd say it was a fair machine with all the upgrades and work you put into it looked so clean too.

I'll never get my head around the weird spec on them though considering there at the high end of the focus range you'd think even in basic form an st would have a good spec. All focus vans came with heated front screens a standard and somehow ford thought they shouldn't be standard on the basic st bit mad really.

Ford Ireland.

UK base spec one was higher spec, in Ireland everything was an optional extra.

Wish id driven a modified one before buying mine standard and spending 3k on modification.

Plan after xmas is 400+bhp V70R with the RS engine if funds allow, mmm forged internals.

Bpmull · 06-09-2014 10:31PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Oh speaking of windscreens, the front heated one in my focus was replaced at some stage with a non heated one :mad: Anyone have a rough idea on what a heated one would cost. Don't know if I could be bothered changing it, maybe if I go smashy smashy.... insurance... something hit my car.... :pac: (Btw, I wouldn't do that)

I put one in my focus I know different window but just so you get a rough idea. It was a heated screen I got as a replacement and afaik the autoglass receipt said around 200 euro or slightly less which I though was cheap enough. I think the guy said a plain glass window was only about 50 cheaper so not much of a difference really.

The only thing is I recon the heated screen cracks a bit easier as it's just 2 thin layers of glass. But then with insurance it doesn't make a whole lot of a difference. I was behind a truck and it only threw up a small stone wasn't even a loud bang and the window went in sh!t two foot crack accross it.

MuppetCheck · 06-09-2014 10:35PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Oh speaking of windscreens, the front heated one in my focus was replaced at some stage with a non heated one :mad: Anyone have a rough idea on what a heated one would cost. Don't know if I could be bothered changing it, maybe if I go smashy smashy.... insurance... something hit my car.... :pac: (Btw, I wouldn't do that)

Is there a heated windscreen switch?

If it has one I'd claim damage off the insurance before the winter...

Bpmull · 06-09-2014 10:41PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Is there a heated windscreen switch?

If it has one I'd claim damage off the insurance before the winter...

There nice during the winter alright I often leave for college at 5 in the morning you'd come out and the focus would be completely covered in ice and it would literally only take one minute to clear. Seriously heavy on power though you'd even notice it in the headlights slightly when you press the button and the alternator takes the load.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 06-09-2014 10:41PM

I could've sworn the last time i saw your focus a stone hit your windscreen from the back of a truck and made a Crack.

If i was you I'd ask the insurance for a replacement. ......

Noccy_Mondy · 06-09-2014 10:46PM

Ya it has the switch and all, so I'd rather it working. The Mondeo has it, and it's come to be a necessity.....

Actually wait no, it's only third party

bums

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 06-09-2014 10:51PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Ya it has the switch and all, so I'd rather it working. The Mondeo has it, and it's come to be a necessity.....

Actually wait no, it's only third party bums

Sometimes it can be included. Have a read over the policy.

coolisin · 06-09-2014 11:18PM

Could be included noccy, I would still chance asking or looking into it.

On another related note driving up from the country at newlands cross I was behind a honda accord with a 10-ts-liam reg over its real reg plate. I'm happy your in the all ireland, but I really hope you get pulled over and f**ked out of it by an guard, although says alot he'd clearly driven for two hours without meeting a guard.

Bpmull · 06-09-2014 11:33PM

coolisin wrote: »

Could be included noccy, I would still chance asking or looking into it.

On another related note driving up from the country at newlands cross I was behind a honda accord with a 10-ts-liam reg over its real reg plate. I'm happy your in the all ireland, but I really hope you get pulled over and f**k out of it by an guard, although says alot he'd clearly driven for two hours without meeting a guard.

He didn't even display the real plates behind the front and rear windows :eek:

coolisin · 06-09-2014 11:34PM

Bpmull wrote: »

He didn't even display the real plates in the windows :eek:

Nope
Traffic was moving, couldn't take a pic. But 100% no plate on the back.

Bpmull · 06-09-2014 11:36PM

coolisin wrote: »

Nope
Traffic was moving, couldn't take a pic. But 100% no plate on the back.

It's mad the driver thought that was ok just because hurling. How would that even work if they go through the m50 toll.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 06-09-2014 11:46PM

Bpmull wrote: »

It's mad the driver thought that was ok just because hurling. How would that even work if they go through the m50 toll.

Wont have to pay.... i did it before when the plates fell off my civic..... also one time when it was snowing the front plate on my crv was covered in snow and i didnt have to pay either....

Just like when i was uk plates for a month i didnt ever have to pay anything.

I have a serious problem with the m50 toll

Ded_Zebra · 06-09-2014 11:51PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Wont have to pay.... i did it before when the plates fell off my civic..... also one time when it was snowing the front plate on my crv was covered in snow and i didnt have to pay either....

Just like when i was uk plates for a month i didnt ever have to pay anything.

I have a serious problem with the m50 toll

I don't really mind the tolls. Its tax I've a problem with...

punisher5112 · 06-09-2014 11:57PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

I don't really mind the tolls. Its tax I've a problem with...

But the toll is just a nice word for more tax.

Your taxed on tax on tax again etc.

CianRyan · 06-09-2014 11:58PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

I don't really mind the tolls. Its tax I've a problem with...

The toll is a tax at this stage.
The bridge has been paid for 50,000 times I've at tho stage. The toll is just robbery.

Noccy_Mondy · 07-09-2014 12:05AM

Having to pay a toll every day would drive me skits! That's one good thing about living in a backward place

Ded_Zebra · 07-09-2014 12:05AM

CianRyan wrote: »

The toll is a tax at this stage.
The bridge has been paid for 50,000 times I've at tho stage. The toll is just robbery.

True but with the toll you have a choice. That's why I don't mind it.
Although I've no reason to complain because I've been tax free for 5 months now.

(I'm sure I'll regret saying that here and the high horse brigade will be after me )

punisher5112 · 07-09-2014 12:12AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

True but with the toll you have a choice. That's why I don't mind it.
Although I've no reason to complain because I've been tax free for 5 months now.

(I'm sure I'll regret saying that here and the high horse brigade will be after me )

Good accountant:pac:;)

Chris_Heilong · 07-09-2014 12:36AM

I know I mention this a few times in the past, but if you are in or near Dublin and like high end cars, classics, and rare American and Japanese imports then come to Cars and coffee in Cherrywood tomorrow, starts at 11:00.

Ded_Zebra · 07-09-2014 12:38AM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

I know I mention this a few times in the past, but if you are in or near Dublin and like high end cars, classics, and rare American and Japanese imports then come to Cars and coffee in Cherrywood tomorrow, starts at 11:00.

I had forgotten about it! but I'll probably come on out. I assume I'll see you there

Chris_Heilong · 07-09-2014 12:48AM

No point in me mentioning it and not showing up myself, that would be rude:)

Ded_Zebra · 07-09-2014 01:05AM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

No point in me mentioning it and not showing up myself, that would be rude:)

My car never makes it into any of the photos so my plan this time is to park it beside something nice so it can photo bomb :pac:

I'll be there about 11.30, so I'll probably see you. Looks like the weather will be fairly good so I hope there's a good turnout

punisher5112 · 07-09-2014 01:08AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

My car never makes it into any of the photos so my plan this time is to park it beside something nice so it can photo bomb :pac:

I'll be there about 11.30, so I'll probably see you. Looks like the weather will be fairly good so I hope there's a good turnout

You add photos in yourswelf then that problem is sorted.

Ded_Zebra · 07-09-2014 01:10AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

You add photos in yourswelf then that problem is sorted.

Not the same as someone else thinking it's worthy of a photo though :P

punisher5112 · 07-09-2014 01:12AM

Put a half naked woman on it they will flock towards you well your car well actually probably just her they may miss thge car

Ded_Zebra · 07-09-2014 01:17AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Put a half naked woman on it they will flock towards you well your car well actually probably just her they may miss thge car

One of the better ideas so far :pac: Keep them coming!

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