Motors Chat - Round 9

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 02:16AM

They're all 5w5 wedge bulbs. Think I'll keep with the standard bulbs in the mondeo and focus footwells, but want a nice clear bulb on the mondeo reg plate. I see so many cheap blueish tinged LED number plate lights that flicker badly. I want to find a nice one that looks well, like those on the new focus', bmws, audi's etc. Don't mind spending a bit extra as long as they look well.

I have lovely ones on the focus, that good old toastedpickles gave me! The last ones I had in the mondeo gave off that dim glow for a while after the lights were off, the focus doesn't do that at all, they just knock off straight away. Do them phillips ones above stay on for a while, or knock off straight away?

Hal1 · 04-01-2016 02:24AM

Well I've only used those ones I bought from there in the side indicators. I taught they'd all work the same.

Supergurrier · 04-01-2016 02:25AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Any good sellers on ebay for bulbs, specifically reg plate and footwells?

For reg plates just buy lef clusters, won't rust or ever blow and brighter.

About 15 quid

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 02:29AM

These are the ones I have in the focus. They look bright, but aren't as gaudy in person.

GvidoR · 04-01-2016 02:43AM

Is that Kilronan castle?

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 02:44AM

GvidoR wrote: »

Is that Kilronan castle?

Tis indeed, was down at a wedding during the summer.

Mister Jingles · 04-01-2016 03:28AM

Car passed its Nct earlier on which I still cannot believe, I sent it in so that I could get the fail sheet and take things from there. The rear sub frame bushes are completely knackered on it as well as the near side ball joint......

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 03:42AM

Mister Jingles wrote:

Car passed its Nct earlier on which I still cannot believe, I sent it in so that I could get the fail sheet and take things from there. The rear sub frame bushes are completely knackered on it as well as the near side ball joint......

I had the same thought going in. These older fords, eh!

Special Circumstances · 04-01-2016 08:38AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

They're all 5w5 wedge bulbs. Think I'll keep with the standard bulbs in the mondeo and focus footwells, but want a nice clear bulb on the mondeo reg plate. I see so many cheap blueish tinged LED number plate lights that flicker badly. I want to find a nice one that looks well, like those on the new focus', bmws, audi's etc. Don't mind spending a bit extra as long as they look well.

I have lovely ones on the focus, that good old toastedpickles gave me! The last ones I had in the mondeo gave off that dim glow for a while after the lights were off, the focus doesn't do that at all, they just knock off straight away. Do them phillips ones above stay on for a while, or knock off straight away?

Philips or osram LEDs are very good. No flicker, no half life after car is turned off. Philips brighter.... but I'm not a fan of ultra bright number plate bulbs, the dimmer the better in my book hehehe. My car Has osram led side lights, hers has Philips. Neither car has any canbus warnings for bulbs so can't say one way or the other there. Around the 4000 kelvin range. Match up to nightbreakers or philips extreme vision fine. Nothing as skangery looking as blueish eBay leds!

nd · 04-01-2016 08:56AM

cool lamp :pac:

CIP4 · 04-01-2016 09:43AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

First 161 reg I've seen - robbed from the 161 registration thread. Be hard distinguish from a 151!

I have feeling this could be a big year for new car sales there could be a lot of 161/162 and it doesn't seem as if VW sales are going to drop much over the emissions scandal. The new Tucson and kadjar will sell like hot buns Ireland loves it's SUV's for under 30k euro.

colm_mcm · 04-01-2016 11:14AM

I can't see the kadjar making inroads into it's qashqai cousin. especially given that it's the same price and nissan are doing scrappage

davycc · 04-01-2016 11:47AM

Nct appointment at 12 in northpoint sh1tting myself

CIP4 · 04-01-2016 12:09PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

I can't see the kadjar making inroads into it's qashqai cousin. especially given that it's the same price and nissan are doing scrappage

OSI wrote: »

Can't do any worse than the Koleos. That was a total disaster for them. Took 2 months to source a replacement dash for the mothers one, because there was just so few RHD models made.

I was talking to a salesman from the place I bought my car recently and he said they are selling unbelievably well they are struggling to get enough of them. Now in saying all that, that is a particularly popular Renault garage with a huge customer base. But he said they were suprised how well they took of. I think people are sick of looking at qashqai's at this stage tbh. I'll see how many they have tomorrow morning when I'm getting the Megane serviced.

mhackett102 · 04-01-2016 02:25PM

Just transferred my insurance on to the new car. I was kinda expecting to pay more as Im moving to a bigger car which has slightly more power but nope, got €200 back. Happy days

edit; forgot to mention that Ive bought a Volkswagen Jetta. Nothing exciting but i've always had a thing for them ever since they came out. My main aim is to keep this for the full year at least

shietpilot · 04-01-2016 02:25PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Just transferred my insurance on to the new car. I was kinda expecting to pay more as Im moving to a bigger car which has slightly more power but nope, got €200 back. Happy days

The Golf probably has a nice loading on it since it's a popular car in the high risk driver segment :pac:

Toyotafanboi · 04-01-2016 02:33PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Ive bought a Volkswagen Jetta. Nothing exciting but i've always had a thing for them ever since they came out. My main aim is to keep this for the full year at least

Ouch!

Got to post this every time the Jetta is brought up

https://youtu.be/Zm7nlMHess8

Not for me, but if you're living the dream then fair play to you man

mhackett102 · 04-01-2016 02:35PM

Video isnt working for me tfb.

Not many people like the Jetta but I like them, so thats all that matters to me

I'll post pictures as soon as the alloys arrive (wednesday im hoping).

Toyotafanboi · 04-01-2016 02:41PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Not many people like the Jetta but I like them, so thats all that matters to me

You're spot on there! That's car guy rule #1.

Out of interest though, why did you chose to sell your Golf after like 8 weeks and then move straight to a Golf with a boot and reckon this will last much longer.

I know you've gone mk4 to mk5 but just curious! When you've a few €k to slap around there are some fabulous cars available.

GvidoR · 04-01-2016 02:45PM

Boyle appears to be Escort town. Found another one.

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 02:46PM

Toyotafanboi wrote:

Out of interest though, why did you chose to sell your Golf after like 8 weeks and then move straight to a Golf with a boot and reckon this will last much longer.

Fer deh chape tax shur hai

mhackett102 · 04-01-2016 02:52PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

You're spot on there! That's car guy rule #1.

Out of interest though, why did you chose to sell your Golf after like 8 weeks and then move straight to a Golf with a boot and reckon this will last much longer.

I know you've gone mk4 to mk5 but just curious! When you've a few €k to slap around there are some fabulous cars available.

The Golf was a great car but I got bored of it very fast. That same model has been out since '98 (afaik) and Id much prefer a nicer, bigger, more comfortable and higher spec car. I also much prefer having a saloon :pac:

I got a very good price for the Golf and Im getting the Jetta at a good price too

davycc · 04-01-2016 03:16PM

davycc wrote: »

Nct appointment at 12 in northpoint sh1tting myself

failed on a few suprises was not expecting. :rolleyes:

front fog light switch- cheap scrapyard fix hopefully .

rear brakes imbalanced and handbrake too. 54% out. over 30 fail.

worst is failed CO emission of 0.67 when fail is above 0.30%

passed all the other emissions test thank funk .
i picked up a big bottle of diatipne for the retest already as a first stage:D

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2016 03:17PM

mhackett102 wrote:

I got a very good price for the Golf and Im getting the Jetta at a good price too

What year/colour/spec/engine is it?

job seeker · 04-01-2016 03:27PM

Got them alloys this morning.. 80 beans for them as the they need tyres.. Also two are fairly curbed so they need a lick of paint.. Also 1 alloy has a Nissan center cap another has a Chevy center cap.

so need to buy a Toyota center caps first..

CIP4 · 04-01-2016 03:28PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Video isnt working for me tfb.

Not many people like the Jetta but I like them, so thats all that matters to me

I'll post pictures as soon as the alloys arrive (wednesday im hoping).

Ah here forget the alloys we want a picture today that way we can appreciate it more when you get the alloys before and after if you like

Well wear anyway

I always liked the Jetta my auntie is on her third and loves them. I look forward to seeing picture. 1.9 tdi is it.

job seeker · 04-01-2016 03:30PM

job seeker wrote: »

Got them alloys this morning.. 80 beans for them as the they need tyres.. Also two are fairly curbed so they need a lick of paint.. Also 1 alloy has a Nissan center cap another has a Chevy center cap. so need to buy a Toyota center caps first..

Fully loaded

Toyotafanboi · 04-01-2016 03:36PM

job seeker wrote: »

Fully loaded

they'l be nice!

(detailers beware!) blast them with WD40 and use an old paintbrush for scrubbing, they'l come up a treat.

looks like you got at least 2 good tyres on them too, Hifly are they?

job seeker · 04-01-2016 03:46PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

they'l be nice!

(detailers beware!) blast them with WD40 and use an old paintbrush for scrubbing, they'l come up a treat.

looks like you got at least 2 good tyres on them too, Hifly are they?

Tyres aren't right.. Wires coming through on one side of each good tyre.. I had a look and the alloys are stamped"made in Italy"

Skylinehead · 04-01-2016 04:07PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Nice. The leather gear knob looks a bit more serious. The plastic one in the 1.4 looked like a toy

Aye the 1.4 one is ****e. Mine is worn down and cracked from the previous owner, probably a wedding ring did it. Replaced it with a ridiculous looking Type R one, without a gait

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