Motors Chat - Round 8

GvidoR · 13-04-2015 11:00PM

That's cool. I hope mine is the same.

13-04-2015 11:05PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'm with liberty, swapped my insurance over to the 900 for the next month, told them the car was in the garage, yep grand no bother! was the reply

I wonder would FBD be the same? Haven't had to do a temp transfer in years.

Anyone remember Quinn insurance? The Ryanair of insurance companies

toastedpickles · 13-04-2015 11:08PM

GvidoR wrote: »

That's cool. I hope mine is the same.

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

I wonder would FBD be the same? Haven't had to do a temp transfer in years.

Anyone remember Quinn insurance? The Ryanair of insurance companies

No harm in asking!

Noccy_Mondy · 13-04-2015 11:08PM

Some companies won't charge, other's will, think FBD is one that could charge. Someone got charged 30 yoyo not long back for a temp transfer. Some companies may give a cheaper quote, but will ride you when it comes to admin charges, and vice versa.

13-04-2015 11:09PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

No harm in asking!

I must actually have a proper read of my documents.

toastedpickles · 13-04-2015 11:10PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

I must actually have a proper read of my documents.

I done that while i was broke down the other day :pac: I actually have a heap of benefits I didnt even know i had!

RobTheLad · 13-04-2015 11:41PM

yeah, I only ask, as I need to leave the car in to get some stuff done on it, and from speaking to a mate who is with 123, they charged him €40 for a temp change

Mycroft H · 13-04-2015 11:43PM

Never got charged with 123, mind you that was two years ago.

GvidoR · 13-04-2015 11:46PM

RobTheLad wrote: »

yeah, I only ask, as I need to leave the car in to get some stuff done on it, and from speaking to a mate who is with 123, they charged him €40 for a temp change

That's pricey. I get charged €25 for permanent change.

challengemaster · 14-04-2015 12:09AM

Admin fees - that's what they put it down as. It's not for the actual difference in risk.

Special Circumstances · 14-04-2015 04:52AM

166man wrote: »

They are a fantastic drive if a little unrefined. Harsh enough suspension but the supercharger whine is addictive.

Insurance is tough to get on them and they do have their fair share of problems.

Ah for a bmw they don't have too many parts designed to fail. Powersteering pump and window motors are designed to fail for sure.

Harsh suspension for sure, the NA cooper on 15s is harsh enough on irish roads. Run flats best avoided. Cornering with the bigger wheels is impressive.

Mhackett - Cooper S has same brakes as 80hp Mini One... would be my first upgrade! Supercharger pulley and a remap will get 210ish horsies.

ShadowHearth · 14-04-2015 09:05AM

davycc wrote: »

same here haunted or not:D

shame the one on dungdeal needs so much work and vrt

Yeah. If it would be around a grand, I would just throw my money at his face and take the car, then throw keys at my buddy and get him vrt, nct and other bits sorted until its at least properly legal to drive on irish roads. Then fun would begin.

Donnelly117 · 14-04-2015 11:25AM

mhackett102 wrote: »

What do ye think of the Mini Cooper S?
I've always had a soft spot for them and now THIS one has appeared online for sale.
If I get a reasonable insurance quote, then I think I may be in the market to buy one.

If you can strech to the 07 r56 then I would definitely recommend going for it. I'll do you a good deal on one

The r56 is significantly better on fuel, being a turbo. It's far note reliable as a daily driver and more comfortable.

I'm selling mine after nearly 3 years of owning it, I couldn't recommend the car enough. They are an absolute scream to drive, great power, never runs out of grip and has breaks that will tear your face off ha! Everyone should own one!!

My r56 wasn't particularly difficult to insure by the way...

UnknownSpecies · 14-04-2015 11:41AM

To those swapping over insurance temporarily, be aware you might be limited on the amount of times you can swap. I was doing the same last year when I got my 320, swapping between that and my old 106. It was free each time but you're only allowed to do it 5 times per year with Aviva. If you think you'll be doing this often, find out if your insurance has a limit.

challengemaster · 14-04-2015 01:56PM

Another contender for chinese tyres has started to appear.... Tyres from belarus! >.<

mhackett102 · 14-04-2015 06:02PM

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Ah for a bmw they don't have too many parts designed to fail. Powersteering pump and window motors are designed to fail for sure.

Harsh suspension for sure, the NA cooper on 15s is harsh enough on irish roads. Run flats best avoided. Cornering with the bigger wheels is impressive.

Mhackett - Cooper S has same brakes as 80hp Mini One... would be my first upgrade! Supercharger pulley and a remap will get 210ish horsies.

Im finding it hard to get a quote online - Liberty, FBD and Chill wouldnt give me one for some reason.

I was gone all day today so I think I might give my current insurer (FBD) a call sometime tomorrow. I was also in contact with the owner of the Mini and its still for sale

Special Circumstances · 14-04-2015 06:09PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Im finding it hard to get a quote online - Liberty, FBD and Chill wouldnt give me one for some reason.

I was gone all day today so I think I might give my current insurer (FBD) a call sometime tomorrow. I was also in contact with the owner of the Mini and its still for sale

Try 123.ie and 25plus. They appear to have sensible t&cs.

Supergurrier · 14-04-2015 06:59PM

OSI wrote: »

Beat ya to it:

Bpmull · 14-04-2015 08:06PM

OSI wrote: »

Funnily enough, I'm convinced it has a vacuum leak.

Yep but does it still start :pac:

131k km on mine. I'm kind of bracing myself with mine as so far literally nothing only service parts have been changed and even at that your only talking brake pads, filters, wipers that's it touch wood it will stay like that but I'm under no allusions it's an 8 year old car after all.

Foxhole Norman · 14-04-2015 10:16PM

Anyone recommend a place in Cork that'd do an Aircon inspection/gas, mine whines like it's trying to pump when I pop it on since I got the car so I'm hoping it just needs a gassing.

GvidoR · 14-04-2015 10:53PM

It's so quiet down in the hockey forum.

I wish more people in Ireland would be interested in this awesome sport.

colm_mcm · 14-04-2015 10:55PM

Maybe take up hurling instead?

CianRyan · 14-04-2015 10:56PM

Tried hocky once, then realised I had a penis.

GvidoR · 14-04-2015 10:57PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Tried hocky once, then realised I had a penis.

I think you tried out for the wrong type of hockey... the field kind.

wotzgoingon · 14-04-2015 10:59PM

Hey GvidoR do you have pick a fight with an opposing player in every game or is that just for the tv?

CianRyan · 14-04-2015 11:00PM

GvidoR wrote: »

I think you tried out for the wrong type of hockey... the field kind.

Yeah, I'm only messing, man.

There's **** all other hockey played here is all.

Have you braces hurling yet? It's basically the same sport with grass and less pads.

GvidoR · 14-04-2015 11:02PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Hey GvidoR do you have pick a fight with an opposing player in every game or is that just for the tv?

Fights happen often enough in ice hockey, especially in the NHL league where the referees don't break the players apart until one goes down or it goes on for too long because that's a part of what the people come to see. A lot of teams would have a 'goon' - player who is not necessarily good at scoring but can be aggressive and intimidate other players, throwing off their game.

In other leagues the rules can be more strict and fights would be broken up very quickly.

CianRyan wrote: »

Have you braces hurling yet? It's basically the same sport with grass and less pads.

Oh no, man. Ice and inline hockey are not basically the same sport as hurling. Very far from it.

Interslice · 14-04-2015 11:54PM

Played unihoc in P.E. Remember mostly being told you can't do that, or that.... or that... and out with that went any interest in the hockey. Hurlin just don't pick the ball of the ground and anything goes!Free sports! None of that rules bollix!

Noccy_Mondy · 15-04-2015 12:00AM

That you there inside this yoke dgt? Ah would ya look, an oul pug and all!!

YbFocus · 15-04-2015 08:59AM

Got the insurance renewal..

€598 which is down slightly, against the current trend. Something tells me i won't get it cheaper!

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