Motors Chat - Round 7

Dartz · 25-10-2014 02:19AM

59.2 Litres of Petrol, and 0.5 Litres of 2-Stroke Oil, into my car.

The nominal tank capacity is something like about 60 Litres.

There might've been dregs in the bottom.... maybe a few kilometres worth. But it didn't want to start when cold. And roared to life when hot and gorged on Applegreen's finest. The opposite of normal for one of these....

Someone drove the car while I was at work - with the fuel light on - and decided they weren't going to bother refuelling it afterwards.

joujoujou · 25-10-2014 10:21AM

Hows everybody?

25-10-2014 10:45AM

joujoujou wrote: »

Hows everybody?

Hungover. You?

joujoujou · 25-10-2014 10:47AM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Hungover. You?

Still a lot of pain after Tuesday's surgery.

25-10-2014 11:00AM

joujoujou wrote: »

Still a lot of pain after Tuesday's surgery.

Oh yes you were saying. Hope you make a speedy recovery. Do you mind me asking what you got done?

joujoujou · 25-10-2014 11:27AM

Hernia repair. I read here and there it's simple thing to do, and I'd say it's indeed simple and easy for doctors alright.

Not for me though.

Bpmull · 25-10-2014 12:20PM

joujoujou wrote: »

Hernia repair. I read here and there it's simple thing to do, and I'd say it's indeed simple and easy for doctors alright.

Not for me though.

My dad had that done 2 years ago. Your taking the right attitude towards it anyway take it handy for a few weeks that's what he had to do.

nd · 25-10-2014 12:24PM

Had one myself a few years ago. I remember voting in the general election on the way home from the hospital. But wasn't capable of much more than that.

ShadowHearth · 25-10-2014 12:34PM

Well **** it. I could not get in a conviniant way fascia of 1 din unit as with petrol and hassle included it was working out same price as 2 din units. So I just ordered one from amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HUB27PI/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item_image

Cheap and does what I need. My first upgrade for scooby since I got it over 2 years ago!

Dord · 25-10-2014 12:48PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Well **** it. I could not get in a conviniant way fascia of 1 din unit as with petrol and hassle included it was working out same price as 2 din units. So I just ordered one from amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HUB27PI/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item_image

Cheap and does what I need. My first upgrade for scooby since I got it over 2 years ago!

D I S C O ! :pac:

Chris_Heilong · 25-10-2014 12:57PM

I got a KW JVC in mine, I like it but just remember to turn off Demo mode as soon as its up and running, also you may need to order an wiring harness adapter as each car have different connections and its best not to hack up your original cables.

Dont forget to inform your insurance company your car is now modified:pac:

MuppetCheck · 25-10-2014 02:02PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

I got a KW JVC in mine, I like it but just remember to turn off Demo mode as soon as its up and running, also you may need to order an wiring harness adapter as each car have different connections and its best not to hack up your original cables.

Dont forget to inform your insurance company your car is now modified:pac:

I stuck a nav in the vrs and said I'd mention it as they were way to handy to rob. They asked how much it cost and then called back to say that's cheaper than the radio that was in it to replace from sofa so they'd probably pay for another off fleabay:pac:

They're now gone mind.

Bpmull · 25-10-2014 02:10PM

I suppose the golf probably needs a clean

joujoujou · 25-10-2014 02:11PM

Bpmull wrote: »

I suppose the golf probably needs a clean

[...]

Leave as is. Dirt will get thicker after a while and fall off itself.

MuppetCheck · 25-10-2014 02:24PM

I dunno, dirt will make the block that little bit stronger!

Hal1 · 25-10-2014 02:44PM

I'll just leave this here.

ShadowHearth · 25-10-2014 03:25PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

I got a KW JVC in mine, I like it but just remember to turn off Demo mode as soon as its up and running, also you may need to order an wiring harness adapter as each car have different connections and its best not to hack up your original cables.

Dont forget to inform your insurance company your car is now modified:pac:

I got harness sourced locally already. Just need to wait for unit to come now. Finally I'll have my proper tunes on!

Dord · 25-10-2014 03:40PM

Lost my new stamped plate from the front.

quadrifoglio verde · 25-10-2014 03:59PM

Dord wrote: »

Lost my new stamped plate from the front.

How'd you put it on?

Bpmull · 25-10-2014 04:12PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

I dunno, dirt will make the block that little bit stronger!

Seen an ad there during the week ad was for a octavia 1.9tdi. The ad said "super reliable 1.9tdi bxe engine" not sure if that's suppose to be ironic or what. Ah sure mine is running perfect at the minute can't really worry about what might happen. Was looking at buying a car during the last few weeks and just gave up on the idea. Everything seems to be clocked or the next biggest problem was oh I just took that in on a trade in or I'm selling it for a friend so the logbook is not in my name that was the case with 4 cars. So I came to the conclusion to just keep my own even though a car would suit better.

MuppetCheck · 25-10-2014 04:43PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Seen an ad there during the week ad was for a octavia 1.9tdi. The ad said "super reliable 1.9tdi bxe engine" not sure if that's suppose to be ironic or what. Ah sure mine is running perfect at the minute can't really worry about what might happen. Was looking at buying a car during the last few weeks and just gave up on the idea. Everything seems to be clocked or the next biggest problem was oh I just took that in on a trade in or I'm selling it for a friend so the logbook is not in my name that was the case with 4 cars. So I came to the conclusion to just keep my own even though a car would suit better.

I'll sell ya a lovely Corsa, even take the Golf as a p/x:pac:

Dord · 25-10-2014 05:25PM

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

How'd you put it on?

Sticky foam pads from halfrauds. Thought it was out on the road somewhere and got home to find it in my parking space. Its a tiny bit marked but ok.

Noccy_Mondy · 25-10-2014 05:41PM

Bpmull wrote:

I suppose the golf probably needs a clean

Its grand yet. I've dealt with far worse on mine. Handy thing with leaving a black car to get filthy is that it makes the dirt easier to see when washing it off

joujoujou · 25-10-2014 05:56PM

Dord wrote: »

Sticky foam pads from halfrauds. [...]

Weren't we talking'bout that approx 3 weeks ago here?

Maybe try to source genuine 3M gel tape if you insist on screwless and surroundless look.

quadrifoglio verde · 25-10-2014 06:06PM

Dord wrote: »

Sticky foam pads from halfrauds. Thought it was out on the road somewhere and got home to find it in my parking space. Its a tiny bit marked but ok.

Thats why I screwed mine on and used white caps to cover the screws. I just don't trust sticky tape etc:P

EazyD · 25-10-2014 06:06PM

Dord wrote: »

Sticky foam pads from halfrauds. Thought it was out on the road somewhere and got home to find it in my parking space. Its a tiny bit marked but ok.

Go for 3M or Unibond tape. B&Q usually stock both.

wotzgoingon · 25-10-2014 06:28PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Anyone know what a 99 Colt JDM import would be like? I know nothing about then but I hate to say no.

Which engine? Is it a cyborg?

davycc · 25-10-2014 06:37PM

I picked up a sexy purple Mr 2 today -straight swap for my Suzuki...

Delighted with it even if ain't cosmetically mint!

I'll clean her tomorrow and take an attempt at an arty pics

wotzgoingon · 25-10-2014 06:41PM

davycc wrote: »

I picked up a sexy purple Mr 2 today -straight swap for my Suzuki...

Delighted with it even if ain't cosmetically mint!

I'll clean her tomorrow and take an attempt at an arty pics

I think the other guy got a better deal than you. Not even a turbo I think you said. What year is it?

ba_barabus · 25-10-2014 06:45PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Which engine? Is it a cyborg?

All I know is its a 1.3 3dr hatch. I doubt its anything exciting

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