Motors Chat - Round 9

vintagevrs · 20-12-2015 07:15PM

Better hope it's dry!

CIP4 · 20-12-2015 07:16PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I know this has probably been done before, but the lights on my car aren't the bestest in the world. In terms of brightness, I mean. Either that, or my sight just isn't what it used to be (and I doubt it's that).

My beams are alright. but I find my dipped bulbs, whilst useful, aren't particularly great at illuminating everything.

I know a lot of ye were banging on about those Osram (not sure if i spelt that right) Nightbreakers for a while (although last time I heard them mentioned, people here weren't so keen, so maybe they weren't as good as initially thought) but just wondering if anyone could advise:

1) Will changing bulbs actually help (without blinding everyone else on the road - though i imagine this has more to do with bulb positioning than power?)
2) If so, can you recommend a set of bulbs worth getting?
3) How are they rated? Is it just like normal bulbs? (50 watt, 100 watt, with 100 being twice as bright, etc) (and if so, can I find out what i currently have by looking at the bulbs on the car at the moment).

I'll most likely use MicksGarage as I find Halfords are wildly expensive when it comes to bulbs, and my local motor factors don't seem to have anything other than a bunch of generic bulbs in stock (they can order things, but i'd be just as easy using Micks).

EDIT: all of halfords bulbs that look worthwhile are buy one get one free, which puts them in line with other prices, so if they've anything worth getting I'd go with them.

Cheers

Osram nightbreaker are certainly better than standard bulbs don't buy them and expect them to be suddenly as good as the car having factory xenon lights but they are certainly a noticeable improvement and make night time driving easier I've used them for years they can be got cheap enough in twin packs on micksgarage. Life span of them is shorter but you should get a year out of them depending on the amount of driving you do obviously.

They are fully road legal 55w don't be tempted to buy 100w as they are brighter but illegal and dangerous only dodgy backstreet places would sell them anyway. So stick with the main brands and you'll be fine. I think the nightbreakers are definitely worth it for the sake of 25 quid.

YbFocus · 20-12-2015 07:25PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Better hope it's dry!

I wont be happy unless it drifts all the way out onto the back straight

Donnelly117 · 20-12-2015 07:30PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Its a 2.8 from an e46, m50 and m52 are very alike so will fall in straight and then need a few niggles ironed out!
So it's up in capacity and turboed, cannot wait for the first trackday!

Jesus that will be some machine! Better being spare tyres to the track!
Is that the end of its life as a daily?

YbFocus · 20-12-2015 07:40PM

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Jesus that will be some machine! Better being spare tyres to the track!
Is that the end of its life as a daily?

Sadly yes, but it will become something I've always wanted to do with it!
I'm not a massive fan of drifting, contrary to popular belief I love my racing lines and a good track attack.
The last Autoheroes was so wet it was pointless to do anything else

Donnelly117 · 20-12-2015 08:24PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Sadly yes, but it will become something I've always wanted to do with it!
I'm not a massive fan of drifting, contrary to popular belief I love my racing lines and a good track attack.
The last Autoheroes was so wet it was pointless to do anything else

There's a lot to be said for a bit of sideways action though

. Itll make a great track car anyway!
Have you started thinking about a new daily? Will it be something more conservative while you put money into the e36?

YbFocus · 20-12-2015 08:27PM

Donnelly117 wrote: »

There's a lot to be said for a bit of sideways action though . Itll make a great track car anyway!
Have you started thinking about a new daily? Will it be something more conservative while you put money into the e36?

My old 1.4 astra well come back as a daily

Yeah the e36 won't be sold so I'm going to go to town on it now!

Oh it's fun no doubt

Donnelly117 · 20-12-2015 08:30PM

YbFocus wrote: »

My old 1.4 astra well come back as a daily
Yeah the e36 won't be sold so I'm going to go to town on it now!

Oh it's fun no doubt

At least you won't have to level the lane outside your house anymore, now you can drive over the bumps!
Look forward to seeing the build thread!

YbFocus · 20-12-2015 08:33PM

Donnelly117 wrote: »

At least you won't have to level the lane outside your house anymore, now you can drive over the bumps!
Look forward to seeing the build thread!

I've never been good at that stuff so it'll be pictures and a poor description of what i done!

GvidoR · 20-12-2015 09:12PM

Already had two time wasters saying they'll come take the Punto away but have made no contact since. Someone else they can come get it tomorrow. Third time's the charm, eh?

Noccy_Mondy · 20-12-2015 09:13PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Already had two time wasters saying they'll come take the Punto away but have made no contact since. Someone else they can come get it tomorrow. Third time's the charm, eh?

See that's the kind of crap I'd hate selling privately. Gob****es that talk and talk and do nothing. Must be a pain.

slimjimmc · 20-12-2015 09:16PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I know this has probably been done before, but the lights on my car aren't the bestest in the world. In terms of brightness, I mean. Either that, or my sight just isn't what it used to be (and I doubt it's that).

Check the clear plastic on your headlamps hasn't faded. You can get them repolished or do a diy job yourself.

20-12-2015 11:15PM

slimjimmc wrote: »

Check the clear plastic on your headlamps hasn't faded. You can get them repolished or do a diy job yourself.

Ah no, the plastic is good as new. I'd be fairly clued into cleaning up that kinda thing (thankfully).

Noccy_Mondy · 21-12-2015 12:43AM

Tis very quiet around these parts tonight.

fancy pigeon · 21-12-2015 12:59AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Tis very quiet around these parts tonight.

You may start talkin to yerself

Noccy_Mondy · 21-12-2015 01:02AM

fancy pigeon wrote: »

You may start talkin to yerself

Wouldn't be the first time :pac:

Meant to ask earlier, but anyone ever have any correspondence with toastedpickles. Wonder if he still has the saab or not.

CIP4 · 21-12-2015 01:08AM

GvidoR wrote: »

Already had two time wasters saying they'll come take the Punto away but have made no contact since. Someone else they can come get it tomorrow. Third time's the charm, eh?

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

See that's the kind of crap I'd hate selling privately. Gob****es that talk and talk and do nothing. Must be a pain.

I hate all this crap. I've always been lucky enough and generally sold everything I had quickly to the first viewer both the Astra and golf were sold with a day. Focus took about a week still not bad. So I can't really complain but even though I haven't had any major hardship I hate selling cars. Some people get a great kick out of buying and selling to me it's a pure chore.

Noccy_Mondy · 21-12-2015 01:10AM

It's the 21st of December boys. That means that from now on the days will be getting longer. Praise the lord!! Really hate these dark evenings.

shietpilot · 21-12-2015 01:15AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

It's the 21st of December boys. That means that from now on the days will be getting longer. Praise the lord!! Really hate these dark evenings.

Longest day of the year is 22nd December this year though :pac:

shietpilot · 21-12-2015 01:16AM

shortest*

Can't edit my previous post...

CIP4 · 21-12-2015 01:18AM

I never realised we were at the shortest day I'm terrible for dates like that such as shortest longest day of the year dates and when the clocks change I don't know any of them dates or even what month. People always just say it or its on the radio kind of sad that I never bothered to learn them all the same.

What have I been doing with my life :pac:

Noccy_Mondy · 21-12-2015 01:21AM

CIP4 wrote: »

I never realised we were at the shortest day I'm terrible for dates like that such as shortest longest day of the year dates and when the clocks change I don't know any of them dates or even what month. People always just say it or its on the radio kind of sad that I never bothered to learn them all the same.

Are you "fair haired" by any chance CIP?

CIP4 · 21-12-2015 01:40AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Are you "fair haired" by any chance CIP?

Ah no I'm not

For sone reason I just never bothered learning any of them.

GvidoR · 21-12-2015 02:30AM

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davycc · 21-12-2015 02:35AM

a nice xmas pressie for the petrolhead in your life

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/gifts/haynes-build-your-own-v8-engine

GvidoR · 21-12-2015 02:40AM

davycc wrote: »

a nice xmas pressie for the petrolhead in your life

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/gifts/haynes-build-your-own-v8-engine

I'd like to think I'm in your life.

:pac:

Mister Jingles · 21-12-2015 04:01AM

Have been debating lately if I should shift my petrol mondeo on or keep it and throw more money into it.

Every time I get something done on it another thing starts giving trouble. Gearbox has never felt right since I got the clutch and flywheel done recently, the rear shocks or spring are showing their age, takes forever to heat up when cold, dodgy thermostat I'm guessing and I reckon it needs a serious overhaul in general, brake and steering fluid, probably a coolant change to. I know for sure that it needs a new ball joint and rear drop link. I hate these situations.

kirving · 21-12-2015 10:00AM

Entire wiper blade came off the car at 120kph in the M4 this morning. Lashing rain at night. No way was I stopping on the hard shoulder in that weather. Risk of scraping the windscreen was worth it.

Carried on in the shoulder looking out the passenger side for 2km or so and got off at Enfield. Sitting waiting for the motor factors to open to buy a new one after maybe 2 months max is a great start to a Monday!

shietpilot · 21-12-2015 10:44AM

I planned to do an oil change today. Looks like it won't be happening although I wonder what would happen if I went to an underground car park in a shopping centre and did an oil change there :pac:

GvidoR · 21-12-2015 11:37AM

shietpilot wrote:

I planned to do an oil change today. Looks like it won't be happening although I wonder what would happen if I went to an underground car park in a shopping centre and did an oil change there

With the right tools it would take less than 30 minutes so I don't see the problem.

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