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Motoring Plans for 2016

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    #32
    Senecio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 971 ✭✭✭Senecio


    Will be moving house early in the new year that's 5min walk from the office. We'll probably move the wife's Mini on leaving us with just the Yeti. Love that car, it won't be leaving us until it dies. Perhaps the only upgrade will be a bicycle mounting kit for the roof bars so I can't get out of the city at the weekends for my rides.


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    #33
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Get the 7er ready for Euro 2016, nice spin around France for 2-3 weeks. New belts and pulleys, oil change, probably new tyres and a suspension checkover before jumping on the ferry. Roll on the good times!


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    #34
    ElKavo
    Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭ElKavo


    Nct on the 3rd if Jan. That's the start to my motoring year. Then finally myself and the OH have saved up for IBT. Can't wait and hopefully buy a bike this year.


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    #35
    polan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 397 ✭✭polan


    bear1 wrote: »
    Polan, I bet you'd love the road trips back to Poland in that :D which engine?
    My plan? Have less fcuking car repairs would be one.

    Interested in a 630i unless I can insure a 645ci somehow.
    But the 645 would have to have valve stem seals replaced.


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    #36
    To Elland Back
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭To Elland Back


    Being a 2 car family is a necessity in the country. Putting kids through school and college meant only being able to keep one car reasonably current, while I stuck with my 99 Audi A4 TDi. I've had it for 14 years next February.

    Kids are finished college now and mortgage will be cleared in August. I'm thinking of buying myself a nice little motor. Doesn't have to be new and certainly not large. Must be fully loaded and have a good music system. Time for a bit of homework and a few test drives I think


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    #37
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    Take the gtv to the nurburgring around May and respray before the end of the year is the plan
    Modifications that I want done are all basically finished at this stage, mechanically its perfect so shouldn't have too much to do in that department.

    Also plan to get the wheels refurbed and the steering wheel retrimed.

    Towards the end of the year I'll hopefully be in the position to have it as my weekend car and get something more sensible as a daily. Alfa will hopefully have the giulia ready to order


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    #38
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    To Elland Back wrote: »
    Being a 2 car family is a necessity in the country. Putting kids through school and college meant only being able to keep one car reasonably current, while I stuck with my 99 Audi A4 TDi. I've had it for 14 years next February.

    Kids are finished college now and mortgage will be cleared in August. I'm thinking of buying myself a nice little motor. Doesn't have to be new and certainly not large. Must be fully loaded and have a good music system. Time for a bit of homework and a few test drives I think

    Go for it man, well deserved by the sound of it :-)


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    #39
    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    String another year outta both of them. One acting the maggot big time, will be some scrapyard and driveway diy to try and remedy that, car is mostly sentimental value at this stage. The other hasn't given any hassle only keeping it in petrol and tax. Worrying drop in coolant and a distinctive smell lately, rad only 2 years old. Will try figure that out before timing belt kit.


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    #40
    Donnelly117
    Registered Users Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭Donnelly117


    Marcusm wrote: »
    Lots of Cooper S for sale in the UK; I'm on my 3rd.

    Oh I know, they are all over the place over there, both the s and JCW but the way the exchange rate is and the fact that I need to sell the Z kinda rule out importing one!


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    #41
    tw0nk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭tw0nk


    I just ordered an Octavia vrs 230 yesterday, won't get it til March but hopefully worth the wait...


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    #42
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users Posts: 7,289 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Remap S4 new pcv valve, quick shift kit that's arriving in next week or so and have money aside for a new clutch kit.

    If i get bored with it will just buy a 645ci/630ci or a 350z but im enjoying it atm


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    #43
    YbFocus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Well most of you know i have that turbo engine now, so the first half of the year will be getting that in and doing other track car orientated stuff to the e36.
    The second half will be me enjoying my turbo e36 :)

    I will also be putting the astra back on the road as the sensible daily :)


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    #44
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,313 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Will have to change the car this year.
    I've no idea. Has to be a band C or better to claim against my self employed taxes.
    Quite a difficult decision, maybe spending about 30k.


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    #45
    ianobrien
    Registered Users Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    I'm going to be very dull and the plans are:

    Leon: drive detail and service when it's due. I put Dunlop SportMaxx RTs on it to replace Continental ContiSportContact 5's and the Dunlop are rubbish. Poor initial bite and no feedback in the wet, and a higher rolling resistance. The cure is to burn them off and replace with Conti's. They are good for noise though. The funny thing, reviews said they were OK!

    Escort: drive, detail and service. No doubt I'll find something to rebuild/enhance on it. I do every year! Last year it was suspension, before that was brakes, fuel system and engine a few years ago. I'm thinking the seats are starting to sag a fraction so they may be sent off to be redone. They are not ripped or have worn patches.

    New purchase: Collect in January, drive, enjoy, detail and service at the end of the year. It won't really fit in the Motors forum but one of the specialist sub-forums. The purchase means any thoughts of an upgrade to the Leon are out for a few years. Santa is really sick. He might not be able to afford to call here for a good few years!


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    #46
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users Posts: 11,866 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Stick Goodyear efficient grips on the Leon... They suit them and are oh so quiet compared to the contis...


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    #47
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Torn between

    - keep running the Celica and save save save...
    - be stupid and get something like a 350Z while I still can.
    - be really really stupid and get personal finance for a GT86 and promise to keep it for many years.


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    #48
    Zurbaran
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Zurbaran


    Donnelly117 wrote: »
    Would love a Golf R, but sadly they are far out of my price range :o Will certainly pencil one in for the future when they start coming up for sale in the used market! Seems to be a few owners on here and they are a fantastic looking machine! Was drooling over one in Mahon Point shopping centre yesterday!

    I have a serious itch for a WRX STi that I will need to get out of my system eventually too! They are a bit of a minefield to research though cause there are so many models, special editions etc and the prices vary wildly, to an extent I've not seen on other cars!
    On our work Christmas lunch my boss explained to me how he is a bit of a car nut. He has the new Focus RS ordered and will be putting his 2008 STI (old tax band, full dealer service history) up for sale in the near future.


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    #49
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Torn between

    - keep running the Celica and save save save...

    Had the chance of driving the same version of yours recently and was very impressed with it power wise, horrible having to be a rear passenger.

    Anyway I'm torn between keeping the mondeo and putting more money into it or trying to shift it on and getting an accord. I reckon it needs at least 400 quid worth of work, most of that going on the suspension or subframe to be specific. The engine in it is still going strong so that's one of the only reasons that's encouraging me to keep it.

    If I was to buy an accord I would be still waiting a few months as I'd be looking to spend over 3.5-4 grand on a decent one.


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    #50
    Donnelly117
    Registered Users Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭Donnelly117


    Zurbaran wrote: »
    On our work Christmas lunch my boss explained to me how he is a bit of a car nut. He has the new Focus RS ordered and will be putting his 2008 STI (old tax band, full dealer service history) up for sale in the near future.

    Really? Is it a hatch or the last of the hawkeyes? To find an sti hatch on the old tax band would be unreal! Someone recommended me one a few months back that was for sale over on a subaru forum but it was heavily modified so put me off.
    If you hear any more details of this it would be great if you could pass them on, I will certainly be keeping an eye out when it comes up for sale!!


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    #51
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Black E39:
    -NCT it
    -New Wheels
    -Coilovers or Suspension Refresh
    -Fix Engine Leak
    -Full Service

    Red E39:
    -New Bumper
    -Wheel Speed Sensor
    -MFSW
    -NCT it
    -Try for a Classic Insurance Policy


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    #52
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    Black E39:
    -NCT it
    -New Wheels
    -Coilovers or Suspension Refresh
    -Fix Engine Leak
    -Full Service

    Red E39:
    -New Bumper
    -Wheel Speed Sensor
    -MFSW
    -NCT it
    -Try for a Classic Insurance Policy

    Looking forward to following your progress on the red E39. Plenty of pictures please:)


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    #53
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Ron Burgundy II wrote: »
    Looking forward to following your progress on the red E39. Plenty of pictures please:)

    There'll be plenty! Hoping to tart with the mechanical bits and bumper this week once online stores reopen!

    Build thread is here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057520526

    :)


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    #54
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    There'll be plenty! Hoping to tart with the mechanical bits and bumper this week once online stores reopen!

    Build thread is here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057520526

    :)

    Didn't see that thread


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    #55
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,863 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    Humpy the Corolla: Machine T25 turbo to fit onto the D-Turbo under the bonnet

    Z: Keep doing it up bit by bit. Doesn't need very much but what it needs is time consuming (eg main input seal is leaking on the gearbox, HICAS delete, rebuild the power steering pump etc)

    Big Tom: prep it for its conversion (OM604 to OM606)

    There are others but we'll leave them alone for now :)


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    #56
    Gavman84
    Registered Users Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Gavman84


    Must get the bonnet sprayed to fix dent on it. Getting a sports cat and downpipe and change map then to suit.


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    #57
    Asmooh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,468 ✭✭✭Asmooh


    Nobody with really big plans for 2016? Like a complete rebuild or other other very big plans? Engine swaps? Extreme builds? 1000hp machines?


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    #58
    YbFocus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Asmooh wrote: »
    Nobody with really big plans for 2016? Like a complete rebuild or other other very big plans? Engine swaps? Extreme builds? 1000hp machines?

    I'm building an 18,000bhp rotary engined v8 mx5 TURBO.


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    #59
    Asmooh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,468 ✭✭✭Asmooh


    YbFocus wrote: »
    I'm building an 18,000bhp rotary engined v8 mx5 TURBO.

    I was serious, because I see only things that you can do always like washing a car and get a badge or so? Or some wheels. Was just wondering if anyone had big plans


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    Donnelly117
    Registered Users Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭Donnelly117


    Asmooh wrote: »
    I was serious, because I see only things that you can do always like washing a car and get a badge or so? Or some wheels. Was just wondering if anyone had big plans

    There's a chap building a 700 bhp JDM sti hatch over on the Irish subaru forum... Any chance you would go annoy them for a while?


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    #61
    YbFocus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Asmooh wrote: »
    I was serious, because I see only things that you can do always like washing a car and get a badge or so? Or some wheels. Was just wondering if anyone had big plans

    Ah i know, I'm putting a 2.8 turbo into my e36,which is obviously becoming a track car now. .


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