Motors Chat - Round 7

MuppetCheck · 02-01-2015 10:51PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

The current Octavia looks all wrong. I thought I'd get used to it, and clumsy would become bold, but it still looks clumsy.

I'm not too bothered by the outside but the interior is a step down on my old one. Bit noisy and bumpy too.

Still, pile the miles on and they still hang onto more value.

Bpmull · 03-01-2015 12:54AM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Nightbreakers are so much better than the last bulbs in it!

They are great bulbs you'd really appreciate them on long drives in the dark. For the money I really don't think you could buy better bulbs.

I was out driving all day (400km) and didn't see one 151 reg. tbh I still prefere the old system 11, 12 reg etc. I also got my rear brake pads replaced today front ones were done around 12k km ago. Discs are very good all round so at least that area is all good for at least a year. Cvrt I need to book in the next few days so it will be tested in the next few weeks and hoping to keep my record of no fails going

Dord · 03-01-2015 12:58AM

Saw this on Reddit. I think it's awesome. Rat look wrap!

:cool:

Bpmull · 03-01-2015 01:01AM

colm_mcm wrote: »

The current Octavia looks all wrong. I thought I'd get used to it, and clumsy would become bold, but it still looks clumsy.

I don't like them at all if anything they put me of skodas. I like my parents octavia for what it represent a high spec car for very cheap money new. But with the new model I was in a mid spec one and it was the sh!test interior Id sat in in a long time and they have jacked the price way up fcuk that. I also can't really fit in the back of the new one even though apparently they are way bigger well maybe they are on paper but not in real life when your cramed into one.

My uncle has a new vrs version and it's nice a bit less cheap looking on the inside but I wouldn't buy one tbh.

sblythe · 03-01-2015 10:32AM

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Literally me rn

Special Circumstances · 03-01-2015 12:56PM

Just got a text from Conlans, they are feeling very deep and philosophical today!

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain" Best wishes from N Conlan and Sons.

If I wanted daily life mottos I'd join facebook or something!

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 12:59PM

Fcuking tensioners are going to be the death of me :mad:

colm_mcm · 03-01-2015 01:22PM

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Just got a text from Conlans, they are feeling very deep and philosophical today!

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain" Best wishes from N Conlan and Sons.

If I wanted daily life mottos I'd join facebook or something!

Promoting drifting?

dgt · 03-01-2015 01:31PM

All the donor cars and I still haven't enough...!

I seriously need to bin the shells and get more mercs in. What's happened to me

Hal1 · 03-01-2015 01:40PM

Here's a new one on me. A toyota starlet cosworth. A bit of a project binky.

Boxy.
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Rear.

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If I fits, I sits.
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Inside.

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The car made 415 bhp and nearly 420lb/ft

Source

vectra · 03-01-2015 01:44PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

You know what, after looking at a vrs Octy lately I think they're making a better Skoda than Skoda these days.

colm_mcm wrote: »

The current Octavia looks all wrong. I thought I'd get used to it, and clumsy would become bold, but it still looks clumsy.

MuppetCheck wrote: »

I'm not too bothered by the outside but the interior is a step down on my old one. Bit noisy and bumpy too.

Still, pile the miles on and they still hang onto more value.

Bpmull wrote: »

I don't like them at all if anything they put me of skodas. I like my parents octavia for what it represent a high spec car for very cheap money new. But with the new model I was in a mid spec one and it was the sh!test interior Id sat in in a long time and they have jacked the price way up fcuk that. I also can't really fit in the back of the new one even though apparently they are way bigger well maybe they are on paper but not in real life when your cramed into one.

My uncle has a new vrs version and it's nice a bit less cheap looking on the inside but I wouldn't buy one tbh.

I am with ye there lads.

I am only marginally sold on a new vRS.

Totally confused as to what to buy this time.
I am even thinking back as far as my sons 06 E60 as being a nice place to be than the new octy.

Looking at Alpina D3 Biturbo from the uk and get the job done on the timing chain upon arrival here.
Would it be a good plan or would it still be a no no.?

Any prices on the new Jag Xe ??

If I dont start deciding now I will jump on something and probably regret it.

I can get a super price on a Leon Cupra 280, But would it be a seller in 2 years time?

MuppetCheck · 03-01-2015 02:37PM

The way you work it I'd buy a GTI PP over the Cupra. Nice and all as it is very few will want it in a couple of years.

vectra · 03-01-2015 03:01PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

The way you work it I'd buy a GTI PP over the Cupra. Nice and all as it is very few will want it in a couple of years.

Or a Golf R

Mycroft H · 03-01-2015 03:49PM

Ahem

Natasha Gregory, who was behind the wheel of the pink Vauxhall when she lost control and ploughed into the prestige car which was filling up at Esso in Kingshill, became the centre of a media storm when she used food colouring to dye the cat.

The then 22-year-old, who said her favourite colour is pink, and had dyed her own hair the same shade, said at the time she had been surprised by the media attention surrounding the story, which was covered by news outlets around the world.

And her fame has grown again over the last few days with the story of her accident being seen by thousands of people and making the national news.

*snigger*

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10286902.display/

The Aston is apparently a right off.

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 04:15PM

So, got sorted, came home, sorted the car, great, went up the road, dash lights up like a tree

i literally cannot win, something is throwing the belt off, looks like ill have to pay someone to do it

I'll have another stab at it tomorrow, but im sick of it today

YbFocus · 03-01-2015 06:21PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

So, got sorted, came home, sorted the car, great, went up the road, dash lights up like a tree i literally cannot win, something is throwing the belt off, looks like ill have to pay someone to do it I'll have another stab at it tomorrow, but im sick of it today

Bad pulley man I'd say, out of alignment.

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 06:30PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Bad pulley man I'd say, out of alignment.

I'm thinking that myself, I'll take it apart again tomorrow and have a look, hopefully its an easily replaceable one

Noccy_Mondy · 03-01-2015 07:08PM

Mechanic couldn't find the problem with the steering in the focus. Doubting now whether it's the steering rack.

Problem is, when cold, and driving along, steering doesn't want to turn, you need to put extra pressure on it, then it'll suddenly give. Steering doesn't automatically go back straight after turning as well, needs to be manually straightened.

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 07:10PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Mechanic couldn't find the problem with the steering in the focus. Doubting now whether it's the steering rack.

Problem is, when cold, and driving along, steering doesn't want to turn, you need to put extra pressure on it, then it'll suddenly give. Steering doesn't automatically go back straight after turning as well, needs to be manually straightened.

I would bet my 900 it's the pump, my astra had the exact same thing

Special Circumstances · 03-01-2015 07:11PM

Mycroft H wrote: »

Ahem

*snigger*

The Aston is apparently a right off.

Powered by fairydust sticker there somewhere surely.
I think I'd lose the head if that was my Aston. Are the two photos of her in the article the same person??

Noccy_Mondy · 03-01-2015 07:14PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I would bet my 900 it's the pump, my astra had the exact same thing

I'll take that offer, might see myself with a 900

Has to go up again someday, will ask about that, although thought he said he checked it, needs new bushings amongst other things.

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 07:17PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I'll take that offer, might see myself with a 900

Has to go up again someday, will ask about that, although thought he said he checked it, needs new bushings amongst other things.

The less saabs i have the better :rolleyes: Just in a p1ssy mood over what happened earlier, anyways! Yeah mine was a cute thing bacuse the pump was whirring and making all the noise that a working pump would, but it wasn't sending the stuff through, so dont be fooled if he goes ah its grand, it took 6 mechanics to figure out my one

doesnt really say much for them does it

Cheensbo · 03-01-2015 07:19PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

The less saabs i have the better :rolleyes: Just in a p1ssy mood over what happened earlier, anyways! Yeah mine was a cute thing bacuse the pump was whirring and making all the noise that a working pimp would, but it wasn't sending the stuff through, so dont be fooled if he goes ah its grand, it took 6 mechanics to figure out my one doesnt really say much for them does it

Can hear it now; "Get yo' hands off my muthafcukin hose"

toastedpickles · 03-01-2015 07:22PM

Cheensbo wrote: »

Can hear it now; "Get yo' hands off my muthafcukin hose"

:pac: brilliant, fixed that little error there now :P

wotzgoingon · 03-01-2015 08:28PM

Mycroft H wrote: »

Ahem

The Aston is apparently a right off.

That's an expensive crash.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 03-01-2015 08:30PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I would bet my 900 it's the pump, my astra had the exact same thing

What is this, GM roulette? :pac:

nd · 03-01-2015 08:40PM

passed the retest

I presume the likes of cartel ect will be able to show the mileage that they are now printing on the nct discs in future.

Sobanek · 03-01-2015 09:00PM

Drunk driver went all the way from Newbridge to Dublin. Called 112 three times and lost sight of him on M50 when I had to take the N4 exit.

03D22105
03 D 22105
03-D-22105

You are an irresponsible gob****e, and I hope that you wrap your car around a tree and kill yourself before killing anyone else.

- Came to a stop on the M7
- Almost crashed into a bus
- Almost caused a massive pile up when he veered into the left lane
- Came to a stop on the M50

03D22105

If you look your reg up, you know how I feel about you.

If it was daylight and I could see what he was up to, I'd have taken his keys off him and wait for the coppers.

My blood boils!!!!!

colm_mcm · 03-01-2015 09:04PM

That's mental. Seems to be out of tax too.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 03-01-2015 09:04PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Drunk driver went all the way from Newbridge to Dublin. Called 112 three times and lost sight of him on M50 when I had to take the N4 exit.

03D22105
03 D 22105
03-D-22105

You are an irresponsible gob****e, and I hope that you wrap your car around a tree and kill yourself before killing anyone else.

- Came to a stop on the M7
- Almost crashed into a bus
- Almost caused a massive pile up when he veered into the left lane
- Came to a stop on the M50

03D22105

If you look your reg up, you know how I feel about you.

If it was daylight and I could see what he was up to, I'd have taken his keys off him and wait for the coppers.

My blood boils!!!!!

Sorry about that, I was a little distracted on the way home.
This guy in a silver BMW kept driving up behind me

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