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Motors Chat - Round 7

Alanstrainor

Continuation from motors chat round 6

1.This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

2.No lonely hearts (This is not a personal dig at anyone, it's how we feel is the best way to describe what we want to avoid. )

3.Keep it clean.

4.The Motors charter applies.

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wotzgoingon

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Just BMW tings :pac:

What am I looking at? High MPG?

beertons

Bpmull wrote: »

They look like the centre caps that my mk5 has granted different alloys if so the centre caps are 10 euro from a vw dealer each. As I've had to replace two. So they are not too expensive and the car certainly looks better with all four. Other than that looks like a clean mk4 nice colour too

That's mighty fine information there. I may get the 4, as the remaining ones have scratches on them and what not.

[Deleted User]

beertons wrote: »

That's mighty fine information there. I may get the 4.

Where will you do that? I wouldnt mind some centre caps and screw covers, myself (assuming they're cheap and cheerful. Not gonna pay over the odds for them! :P )

Foxhole Norman

wotzgoingon wrote: »

What am I looking at? High MPG?

Traction light and yellow Handbrake light, which shouldn't be on

99% sure this is caused by my faulty Brake light switch which I have just been too lazy to fit :pac:

Noccy_Mondy

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Where will you do that? I wouldnt mind some centre caps and screw covers, myself (assuming they're cheap and cheerful. Not gonna pay over the odds for them! :P )

For the focus?

Bpmull

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Traction light and yellow Handbrake light, which shouldn't be on

99% sure this is caused by my faulty Brake light switch which I have just been too lazy to fit :pac:

I think a faulty brake light switch can cause the handbrake light to come on anyway on most cars. Not sure on the traction control light but maybe it does come on I would have thought abs would be the more likely one to come on though as that normally shuts down if there is any fault with the braking system at all.

Foxhole Norman

Bpmull wrote: »

I think a faulty brake light switch can cause the handbrake light to come on anyway on most cars. Not sure on the traction control light but maybe it does come on I would have thought abs would be the more likely one to come on though as that normally shuts down if there is any fault with the braking system at all.

TC is usually linked to the ABS in these cars but sometimes they work independently, will throw in the new one in the next few days when I'm doing the intake boot.

[Deleted User]

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

For the focus?

Yeah, two of the wheels (or one.. i think two, though) have centre caps, and screw covers. The other wheels all have missing caps and centre covers. Looks a bit crappy, but I can live with it. But if it costs feck all to get them then i wouldnt say no.

Just not sure where you'd get them. Halfords I presume? Must check mick's..

Bpmull

Deleted User wrote: »

Yeah, two of the wheels (or one.. i think two, though) have centre caps, and screw covers. The other wheels all have missing caps and centre covers. Looks a bit crappy, but I can live with it. But if it costs feck all to get them then i wouldnt say no.

Just not sure where you'd get them. Halfords I presume? Must check mick's..

If they are ford alloys then you get the replacement centre caps in a ford main dealer (possibly online either) you definitely won't get them in halfords or micksgarage as they don't sell OE parts.

[Deleted User]

Bpmull wrote: »

If they are ford alloys then you get the replacement centre caps in a ford main dealer (possibly online either) you definitely won't get them in halfords or micksgarage as they don't sell OE parts.

Oh I don't care what kinda caps they are. Surely its a one size fits all affair?

I don't care if there's a silly aftermarket name on them or theyre plain or whatever the case may be. I don't really need 'ford' written on them.

challengemaster

Not only is this awesome, but the new mustang sounds class!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nyr1Ao7iZA

Love the indicators too.

Foxhole Norman

Deleted User wrote: »

Oh I don't care what kinda caps they are. Surely its a one size fits all affair?

I don't care if there's a silly aftermarket name on them or theyre plain or whatever the case may be. I don't really need 'ford' written on them.

If you're in no rush, eBay is your friend!

Noccy_Mondy

Deleted User wrote:

Yeah, two of the wheels (or one.. i think two, though) have centre caps, and screw covers. The other wheels all have missing caps and centre covers. Looks a bit crappy, but I can live with it. But if it costs feck all to get them then i wouldnt say no.

I had them same alloys on my focus when I got it, well 3 of them, the 4th was a completely different alloy. Still have them thrown in the shed, they're not in good condition now, but I'll check to see if any have centre caps, and if they do you can have them. Don't hold me to it, but it's 50/50 if they have them.

Bpmull

Deleted User wrote: »

Oh I don't care what kinda caps they are. Surely its a one size fits all affair?

I don't care if there's a silly aftermarket name on them or theyre plain or whatever the case may be. I don't really need 'ford' written on them.

Ah ok sorry I thought you wanted exact replacements. You may be able to get exact ones online of a scrap mk1 on eBay etc. just check your diameter as its not a one size fits all in that case a golf might have a different diameter to a focus mk1 which may be different too a focus mk2. Maybe halfords/ micksgarage would have generic plain black ones.

wotzgoingon

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Traction light and yellow Handbrake light, which shouldn't be on

99% sure this is caused by my faulty Brake light switch which I have just been too lazy to fit :pac:

What is the four green LED's.

challengemaster

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Just BMW tings :pac:

The joys of having a BMW eh?

I've the same warning lights showing for the last.... 5 months or so :pac: TBH it's more fun to drive with no TC

I'm betting mine is one of the ABS / wheel speed sensors that's faulty. Particularly because the lights go out when it's below zero Celcius.

toastedpickles

wotzgoingon wrote: »

What is the four green LED's.

A service indicator thing i think

Interslice

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The focus I just bought could do with an oil change. As could the brothers Megane. I was gonna DIY the two of them.

I did my Toyota Rav4 with only the help of ye guys. Would changing the oil + oil filter on the Focus/Megane be the same as on the Rav4? I know the engines look different, but I presume an oil filter is always at the bottom facing downwards and the 'screw' to release the old oil is always relatively easy to find, too?

Or am i getting in over my head? I thought the Rav4 (1.8 petrol) oil change was very, very easy to do, and looking at Micksgarage, I can get 5litres of oil (5w30 for Focus, 5w40 for Megane) and 2 filters for ~€80. Which seems pretty fair.

Megane takes a 8mm square bit up the bung. Lube it up with 5w40 rn700/710 oil.

Foxhole Norman

wotzgoingon wrote: »

What is the four green LED's.

Yep, service indicator, which I will not be following as it's far too long, I'll be servicing it every 6K miles.

challengemaster wrote: »

The joys of having a BMW eh? I've the same warning lights showing for the last.... 5 months or so :pac: TBH it's more fun to drive with no TC

I'm betting mine is one of the ABS / wheel speed sensors that's faulty. Particularly because the lights go out when it's below zero Celcius.

Mine must be to do with the BLS as it's coming up as Brake/Gas Interference on INPA, the car before these lights come on or during will deactivate the Cruise and sometimes cause the car to brake itself, hopefully the switch will solve it!

challengemaster

BMWs break themselves all the time

Must be an auto thing!

Hmm... INPA, now that sounds like a plan.

Foxhole Norman

challengemaster wrote: »

BMWs break themselves all the time Must be an auto thing!

Hmm... INPA, now that sounds like a plan.

Well worth it, one of the lads on BMWHaus does it for all the Cork lads, some man!

[Deleted User]

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I had them same alloys on my focus when I got it, well 3 of them, the 4th was a completely different alloy. Still have them thrown in the shed, they're not in good condition now, but I'll check to see if any have centre caps, and if they do you can have them. Don't hold me to it, but it's 50/50 if they have them.

Did that not drive you mad? (having an odd wheel)? My OCD would kill me!

But honestly, don't worry about it. I'd be as happy with generic silver ones or such. It won't be the end of the world if there's a few Ford logos missing (don't get me wrong, it'd be nice to have them, but I won't lose sleep over them).

I really do appreciate the offer though

challengemaster

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Well worth it, one of the lads on BMWHaus does it for all the Cork lads, some man!

Rebel? Sound lad. Shame I'm not near cark! :pac:

[Deleted User]

I think this is the kinda stuff I need? (except i may opt for generic versions). Im broke at the moment anyway, so it'll be a few days before I do anything. Just ordered my stuff off Micks Garage.

Centre cap:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1x-genuine-Ford-alloy-wheel-center-cap-59mm-H95SX1137CA-/111573419161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fa4b4499

Nut covers:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17mm-CHROME-ALLOY-CAR-WHEEL-NUT-BOLT-COVERS-CAPS-UNIVERSAL-FOR-ANY-CAR-NEW-/191079674682?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item2c7d3c733a

Would those be along the right lines?

Foxhole Norman

challengemaster wrote: »

Rebel? Sound lad. Shame I'm not near cark! :pac:

One and only! Serious collection of cars too and has added a new beast to it!

beertons

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Where will you do that? I wouldnt mind some centre caps and screw covers, myself (assuming they're cheap and cheerful. Not gonna pay over the odds for them! :P )

Going to try halfords first, then micksgarage/sheehy's.

Noccy_Mondy

Deleted User wrote:

Did that not drive you mad? (having an odd wheel)? My OCD would kill me! ï¿¼

Oh stop, driving it home was a pain, tracking was miles off, two completely different profile tyres. The original was not long damaged I was told. Had my new alloys bought within a week, and all the wheels were changed before I even got it taxed or insured.

[Deleted User]

Interslice wrote: »

Megane takes a 8mm square bit up the bung. Lube it up with 5w40 rn700/710 oil.

I actually decided against touching the Megane.

I took a look under it and it has a skid plate or sump guard or whatever you want to call it, and it looks like it'd be a pain in the hole to get it off without the use of a proper ramp. So I'll leave it for a mechanic to do.

I have a fair few of those rubber mats you see around the place. They're like jigsaw pieces and about an inch thick. I plan to drive the front of the Focus up onto a few of these to raise it up enough to get under it.

It worked with the Rav4, but the engine in the Rav was probably a bit higher up than the Ford, so seen as I'm not using and "proper" equipment, I think I've my work cut out for me.

... Still.. it'll be an adventure.

GvidoR

Saw this E39 on another forum. Made me like them a bit more. :P

[Deleted User]

GvidoR wrote: »

Saw this E39 on another forum. Made me like them a bit more. :P

Ah c'mon. I know BMW drivers are supposed to be assholes and all, but seriously? Fitting an actual barge pole to the bonnet? :rolleyes:

:P