Motors Chat - Round 8

Alanstrainor · 09-05-2015 03:02PM

Just back from a spirited drive out to Enniskerry, up to the Sally Gap, then off down towards Blessington and back home. Some drive, and a great day for it too. The EBC greenstuff pads had been let bed in for 300 miles or so, so this was the first drive where I got to test the brakes a bit more, although nothing extreme. Lovely bite off them, and a nice improvement over the last setup. Delighted with them.

Toyotafanboi · 09-05-2015 03:12PM

GvidoR wrote: »

How much would you say a set of decent partworn 14-15 inch tyres would cost fitted and balanced?

I've been looking on Oponeo, could get a set of 4 Goodyear Efficientgrips for €196 delivered (Or a set of Minerva 190's for €160) Would cost €30-€40 to have them fitted though.

I got two michellin something or other part worns there last week. Around 5mm left, 14", €20 each fitted and balanced.

Stheno · 09-05-2015 04:10PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Link to it?

Can't link as am mobile is on carsireland 2004 auto two litre petrol

09-05-2015 04:15PM

Stheno wrote: »

Can't link as am mobile is on carsireland 2004 auto two litre petrol

This it?

http://m.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1265146&r=s.php%3Fm%3D32%26o%3D278%26f%3D1%26yx%3D2004%26yn%3D2004%26g%3D0

bear1 · 09-05-2015 04:18PM

Got back from a trip to the Honda dealership. Met a guy who works there and I told him my rattling idle problem.
Bring it on in and we will take a look which I did this morning.
Most of the were baffled until they started coming up with theories and the one which they more than likely assuming is that the previous owner was using the wrong type of oil which is what a) was causing the chain to fail and b) was covering up the rattle at the beginning which is why when the chains were changed and the oil was changed then the noise became more evident.
This was all speculation but they said there was no point in stripping down the engine to find the root cause as it would cost more than than the engine is worth.
So, they just said to continue driving the car until the engine goes pop and then replace the engine.
Not the best thing to hear with a hangover but at least they said it must be extremely minor engine damage as it's not even noticeable on idle.
Going to stick with it for now and drive it till it goes.
Time for a drink I think.

Stheno · 09-05-2015 04:26PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

This it?

http://m.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1265146&r=s.php%3Fm%3D32%26o%3D278%26f%3D1%26yx%3D2004%26yn%3D2004%26g%3D0

That's the one

09-05-2015 04:31PM

Stheno wrote: »

That's the one

Vuuury nice. Well wear and best of luck with her

mhackett102 · 09-05-2015 04:34PM

Im looking at a car at the moment, thinking about buying it tonight. Done a quick motorcheck report and it has told me that it was imported from the UK to Ireland in August of 2013 (which I knew). Its after coming up that it was involved in a crash in December 2009 and it was a Catagory C write off. And over the last 18 months it has apparently only done 10,000 miles.

What should I do? Is a Catagory C that bad? Im very annoyed over this!

Stheno · 09-05-2015 04:35PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Vuuury nice. Well wear and best of luck with her

Thanks literally came into the garage yesterday, it looks like a coil pack needs replacing and the brakes are squealing, but it's going for a full service Monday, and through the nct before I get it.

Also has three months tax on it and three months warranty

Interslice · 09-05-2015 04:39PM

Filled the alfa back up today to get sort of a base mpg. Got 31 mpg over 400 miles. 60 litres used. About 360 miles on the motorway averaging 120. 10 miles city and 30 on the backroads. Was hoping for more than 30 so happy enough. 35 should be doable at the same speed. Big service tyres brakes and the like all to do. Ordered rear discs in the motor factor today. Ones on it are warped and rusted to bits. Car will be quite as a mouse after.

09-05-2015 04:40PM

Stheno wrote: »

Thanks literally came into the garage yesterday, it looks like a coil pack needs replacing and the brakes are squealing, but it's going for a full service Monday, and through the nct before I get it.

Also has three months tax on it and three months warranty

Tax and warranty is good going. Have to laugh at the "green rating". 1.5 stars out of 5! :pac:

Gavman84 · 09-05-2015 04:43PM

There a nice solid reliable car the Accord. Nice colour too. Enjoyed my type s while I had it!

Stheno · 09-05-2015 04:50PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

There a nice solid reliable car the Accord. Nice colour too. Enjoyed my type s while I had it!

How do you know it's a type s and what does it mean?

Special Circumstances · 09-05-2015 04:52PM

bear1 wrote: »

Got back from a trip to the Honda dealership. Met a guy who works there and I told him my rattling idle problem.
Bring it on in and we will take a look which I did this morning.
Most of the were baffled until they started coming up with theories and the one which they more than likely assuming is that the previous owner was using the wrong type of oil which is what a) was causing the chain to fail and b) was covering up the rattle at the beginning which is why when the chains were changed and the oil was changed then the noise became more evident.
This was all speculation but they said there was no point in stripping down the engine to find the root cause as it would cost more than than the engine is worth.
So, they just said to continue driving the car until the engine goes pop and then replace the engine.
Not the best thing to hear with a hangover but at least they said it must be extremely minor engine damage as it's not even noticeable on idle.
Going to stick with it for now and drive it till it goes.
Time for a drink I think.

Dose after all the work that has been done.
Have a car with similar issue at the moment. Oil pressure is low at idle but not always low enough to bring on oil light.

Car left one specialist with a piece missing, no oil light on but intermittent brief timing chain rattle. Went to another and was told I didn't need that piece, that it could be replaced with a new version.
Oil light on at idle again.

Going to source the missing (discontinued) piece which even specialists seem confused by. Hopefully no damage done....

Gavman84 · 09-05-2015 04:55PM

Stheno wrote: »

How do you know it's a type s and what does it mean?

I just meant mine was a type s. Your one is a sport the type s I think came out later then to replace the sport possibly. Type s had a body kit and different gun metal alloys and half leather seats. Pic of my type s!

Stheno · 09-05-2015 05:05PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

I just meant mine was a type s. Your one is a sport the type s I think came out later then to replace the sport possibly. Type s had a body kit and different gun metal alloys and half leather seats.

Ah right:)

Mine has half leather and a spoiler I dont especially like spoilers

That and the colour of the interior are the only things I didn't love, I'd have liked the beige leather interior but it's not a deal breaker.

There are a few scratches on the car mainly the drivers done, probably car parks and other doors, but I've a great guy who will sort that

It felt solid to drive and was very clean inside, and I was able to get a comfy driving position in IT, something I've never been able to get in the ohs merc. And when I get it it's going for a full valet, we've a guy locally who is fantastic, did ohs car as part of his Xmas present, and he was annoyed with how the seats turned out and insisted we bring it back for him to do them a second time

Looking forward to getting, oh has decided to keep his merc, spend a bit of money on the bodywork and getting custom made seat covers so it looks like we are sorted in the car department for a while

Edit, that's a lovely looking car gavman

Stheno · 09-05-2015 05:22PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Im looking at a car at the moment, thinking about buying it tonight. Done a quick motorcheck report and it has told me that it was imported from the UK to Ireland in August of 2013 (which I knew). Its after coming up that it was involved in a crash in December 2009 and it was a Catagory C write off. And over the last 18 months it has apparently only done 10,000 miles.

What should I do? Is a Catagory C that bad? Im very annoyed over this!

Cat a is the worst, c means that it was uneconomical to repair the car

So perhaps it was repaired after being written off

dgt · 09-05-2015 05:42PM

The pigeons are back.... Pesky hoors!

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Stheno · 09-05-2015 05:47PM

dgt wrote: »

The pigeons are back.... Pesky hoors!

That's a right feck to get off too
it's like they **** acid the damage they do

James Bond Junior · 09-05-2015 05:51PM

Well wear stheno. I was in a local garage a few months ago sniffing around the trade only stuff. There was a lovely grey diesel one with black leather. I brought it home to herself to see it as a car for myself but she told me to cop on, what I had was fine! Still regret not taking it...

Stheno · 09-05-2015 05:58PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Well wear stheno. I was in a local garage a few months ago sniffing around the trade only stuff. There was a lovely grey diesel one with black leather. I brought it home to herself to see it as a car for myself but she told me to cop on, what I had was fine! Still regret not taking it...

Thanks man.

I'm delighted with it, wanting an auto made it more difficult, this is the sixth I checked out

I lived in blanch years ago and dealt with the same garage and they are greatb to deal with, had the same experience today

My mechanic is over the moon that I've bought it lol

Have to rtfm now so I know the right oil and services intervals

Chris_Heilong · 09-05-2015 06:01PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

I just meant mine was a type s. Your one is a sport the type s I think came out later then to replace the sport possibly. Type s had a body kit and different gun metal alloys and half leather seats. Pic of my type s!

Its a great looking car, any time I see one I really appreciate its road presence, I just wish it had about 100 hp more.

Dartz · 09-05-2015 06:02PM

Scorpy neighbour called the Gardai on me because I forgot to swap the insurance disk in the car. They ****ing hate the thing.

Dartz · 09-05-2015 06:04PM

dgt wrote: »

The pigeons are back.... Pesky hoors!

If it makes you feel better, I ran over one in Cabra there during the week. Dopey ****er was just standing there in the road staring at me until I drove over it.

You know those things can fly without their head?

Stheno · 09-05-2015 06:05PM

Dartz wrote: »

Scorpy neighbour called the Gardai on me because I forgot to swap the insurance disk in the car. They ****ing hate the thing.

What car is it and did the cops come out?

Also any recomendations for alloy refurbs in Dublin,? The alloys on the accord need it

mhackett102 · 09-05-2015 06:18PM

Stheno wrote: »

Cat a is the worst, c means that it was uneconomical to repair the car

So perhaps it was repaired after being written off

Done a google search after I posted that so I understand the concept of Cat A, B, C and D. This "Cat C write off" was in December of 2009 when it was in the UK so hopefully all is okay now. Anyways, I've a mechanic coming with me tomorrow to have a look at it. Thanks for the reply

Dartz · 09-05-2015 06:34PM

Stheno wrote: »

What car is it and did the cops come out?

Also any recomendations for alloy refurbs in Dublin,? The alloys on the accord need it

RX8. Yeah. They showed up. I showed them the fresh disk. Neighbour got a bollicking and they warned me to do it as soon as I got the disk next time, because technically the offense is not displaying, or something.

Stheno · 09-05-2015 06:41PM

Dartz wrote: »

RX8. Yeah. They showed up. I showed them the fresh disk. Neighbour got a bollicking and they warned me to do it as soon as I got the disk next time, because technically the offense is not displaying, or something.

Neighbours sound like a crowd of apes.

That said when I'd the v6 Alfa and was leaving early I worried the noise would piss off the neighbours
Do you guys reckon I've made a sensible choice with the accord?

James Bond Junior · 09-05-2015 06:43PM

Dartz wrote: »

Scorpy neighbour called the Gardai on me because I forgot to swap the insurance disk in the car. They ****ing hate the thing.

Paper bag. Dog muck. Lighter. Doorstep. Just saying!!!!!

Gavman84 · 09-05-2015 07:06PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Its a great looking car, any time I see one I really appreciate its road presence, I just wish it had about 100 hp more.

Ya to be honest the reason I got rid was I wanted something more powerful I love the looks of them! That and it wasn't an ST I'd been wanting for years!:pac:

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