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*********Motors Chat - Round 9 *********

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  • #5222
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I liked the bit in Toyota where they built a bolt dispenser for James because he found picking 2 bolts out a bit fiddly.

    Well they are the "best built cars in the world" ;)


  • #5223
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    *Kol* wrote: »
    Anybody know if Cars and Coffee is on in Limerick on Sunday?

    Yes, it is.


  • #5224
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    I wonder if BMW will be issuing the same recall?

    http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2015/10/29/audi-a5-recalled-over-dickhead-concerns/


  • #5225
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    This might sound stupid but are all 2nd gen Punto bonnets exactly the same size? Any chance the facelifted one has a slightly longer/bigger one? Mine has some fitment issues.


  • #5226
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,291 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Are you trying to fit the bonnet from a late mk2, the one with completely different headlights?


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  • #5227
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    Oh yeah, forgot that it does have the cutouts for headlights in the bonnet. :o

    No, I'm trying to fit anything to it, but the bonnet that's been there ever since I got the car does not sit flush with the headlights, it seems a little off. I've been trying to take out the screws that hold it in place and sliding it as much as it allows but it still looks a bit off when you're up close to it. It's as if the bonnet is a little too long than it should be.


  • #5228
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,291 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    You should have a consistent gap between the wing and bonnet all the way from hinge to headlight. You need to line up the back of the bonnet with the windscreen end of the wing.

    Have you seen other puntos?


    http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/Freebo/Drverside1.jpg


  • #5229
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    I'll have a look again tomorrow, but right now it's pretty far from this:

    fiatforum11.JPG


  • #5230
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    Maybe it's had a small tap at the front and that's why the bonnet is too long :pac:


  • #5231
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Hal1


    My clutch peddle went to the floor earlier like the cable snapped. It was fairly stiff before and making the odd noise. I just put down to the age of the car and dismissed it. I got it towed now but will be next week before anything can be done. Anyone know if it's a cable or release bearing perhaps? it's a focus...

    The pedal box got some welding this morning and it's sorted :).


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  • #5232
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    I'm tempted to print off some of these and bring them to my local supermarket.

    funny_pictures_of_the_day_24.jpg


    And considering it's Halloween:

    funny_pictures_of_the_day_22.jpg


  • #5233
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,406 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    zerks wrote: »
    I'm tempted to print off some of these and bring them to my local supermarket.

    [...]

    I did already, for the same purpose. :)


  • #5234
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    joujoujou wrote: »
    I did already, for the same purpose. :)

    Quality :pac::pac::pac::D


  • #5235
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    Get off Boards and head to bed, Yb. You have an early start tomorrow :D


  • #5236
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    Hal1 wrote: »
    My clutch peddle went to the floor earlier like the cable snapped. It was fairly stiff before and making the odd noise. I just put down to the age of the car and dismissed it. I got it towed now but will be next week before anything can be done. Anyone know if it's a cable or release bearing perhaps? it's a focus...

    Think the older focus's anyway had a hydraulic clutch.

    The master cylinder looks easy to replace, but the slave cylinder is inside the gearbox it seems


  • #5237
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    5W30 wrote: »
    Get off Boards and head to bed, Yb. You have an early start tomorrow :D

    Hahahaha 6.15 the alarm is set for, meeting the lads in Naas for brekkie at 7.30 and off we go then :)


  • #5238
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Hahahaha 6.15 the alarm is set for, meeting the lads in Naas for brekkie at 7.30 and off we go then :)

    What time are you thinking of arriving in Mondello?

    I'll head down like I said :P


  • #5239
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Hahahaha 6.15 the alarm is set for, meeting the lads in Naas for brekkie at 7.30 and off we go then :)

    Wait a second....


    Is this a formal boards meet?


    :D


  • #5240
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    5W30 wrote: »
    What time are you thinking of arriving in Mondello?

    I'll head down like I said :P

    Well sure there for 8, I gotta be!
    Deadly man, we'll be parked down the back for the grip...

    11220475_709538262479731_1182388076086895910_n.jpg?oh=b633aa5624d4530558b555abcf499a09&oe=56BC0A98


  • #5241
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    166man wrote: »
    Wait a second....

    Is this a formal boards meet?

    :D

    Ohh sh1t run away, run away now....


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  • #5242
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Well sure there for 8, I gotta be!
    Deadly man, we'll be parked down the back for the grip...

    Ah for once I won't need to cross the bloody track in the car :pac:

    It's pretty cool they will have drifting and normal track driving at the same time :rolleyes:


  • #5243
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    5W30 wrote: »
    Ah for once I won't need to cross the bloody track in the car :pac:

    It's pretty cool they will have drifting and normal track driving at the same time :rolleyes:

    Never been on the international end so it will be a big learner. The back straight is longer and I say she'll be into the triple figures before braking.

    Cant wait but equally apprehensive :)


  • #5244
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    The Race School Mazda 3's which are near stock engine wise are doing 144kph (when driven by an instructor)when you break for Tarzan. The 911's I have seen doing closer to 160kph by a student. If its wet and it probably will be the kink before it goes downhill can be hairy (went off there at high speed myself). Its not a long a straight as you think. Remember to use all the track on the exit of Parabolica and if its dry use the curb on the way in.

    I was watching video and that kink looks tricky alright, I've remembered to watch the braking coming over the crest and let her settle.

    Interesting, i thought it seemed longer!
    Thanks for the tips man :)

    Edit: I'm assuming it's a late apex I'm looking for as i turn in on the Parabolica?


  • #5245
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    Even I got a bit over 100 km/h in the Punto. :P


  • #5246
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    GvidoR wrote: »
    Even I got a bit over 100 km/h in the Punto. :P

    I'm talking our ye old imperial meterage :)


  • #5247
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Lightning good to know man, again i was going by videos and was going to be timid tomorrow in my first few laps.
    The track day tomorrow is just on the school circuit so i have to turn back before the second to last!
    Always thought it was a cool corner.

    I've taken all that in though it's good info and I'll have fun with it tomorrow!


  • #5248
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    YbFocus wrote: »
    I'm talking our ye old imperial meterage :)

    Thought so. :( :pac:

    And with all this brekkie talk, you made me hungry.


  • #5249
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    GvidoR wrote: »
    Thought so. :( :pac:

    And with all this brekkie talk, you made me hungry.

    I mentioned it once like an hour ago :)


  • #5250
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    YbFocus wrote: »
    I mentioned it once like an hour ago :)

    Still. :P


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  • #5251
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Ah in that case you can probably take Para with just a lift (depending on what your driving of course) since you will be using the race school hairpin.

    That last hairpin also looks fun.
    I'm in a 323i so only 180-190bhp to play with!


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