The "Today I did something to my car" thread

Hal1

Yeah, French electrics they just seem to give up to easily .

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

Yeah they do.

I'm going to quote Curran's post from BMW-Driver to save me writing the same thing a different way

Thanks for that The reason I'm asking is I heard the products I used are better on darker colours. My car is silver, so was curios what would work best

MetzgerMeister

gollywog wrote: »

Thanks for that The reason I'm asking is I heard the products I used are better on darker colours. My car is silver, so was curios what would work best

There are waxes or sealants made specifically for light coloured cars. I can't think of what it's called but it's made by the same company who make Black Hole.

Anyway here's what I was bawling about earlier on:



No prizes for guessing which one is new :P

There's a lot more air getting into the turbo faster now. As you can see, the neck of the old one is almost pinched shut whereas the new one is the same with the whole way down.

It was at the rubber coupling that the air was leaking under boost due to the rubber being auld and rotten. No more leak

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There are waxes or sealants made specifically for light coloured cars. I can't think of what it's called but it's made by the same company who make Black Hole.

Would jubileeve you're on about PoorBoys White Diamond?

Shouldn't you be fitting your boost pipe?

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

Would jubileeve you're on about PoorBoys White Diamond?

Shouldn't you be fitting your boost pipe?

That's the one laaaaad!!

It's been fitted since about half an hour before I made that last post!

Shouldn't you be buying a petrol? :pac:

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There are waxes or sealants made specifically for light coloured cars. I can't think of what it's called but it's made by the same company who make Black Hole.

Would jubileeve you're on about PoorBoys White Diamond?

Shouldn't you be fitting your boost pipe?

Thanks challengemaster! I'll have a look into that

Marlow

My all terrains turned up for the Caravelle. Also the right hand outer CV-joint needed doing.



And while we're at it, I have this skid pan flying about for a while. Compared to the normal VW mud guard, this protects the oil sump also and it's 2mm steel plate, powdercoated. So a rock will not even have a chance at buggering stuff up.




Skid-pan fit.



And my Yokohama Geolander All Terrains in 235/60/16 fit on 16" Borbet A alloys.

Next up is the offroad suspension.

/M

L-M

challengemaster wrote: »

Jetseal 109 is meant to be powerful stuff

Jet seal is officially the best i've used after testing them all, it's very, very good.

5,000 kms done in the Jag, happy so far!

Rich11

today i finished my carbon fibre wrapping:D i'm happy with the results





next job, take out the dials............ again......... to replace ONE bulb:rolleyes:

colm_mcm

What's the craic with the bit at the top? Around the top display?

challengemaster

colm_mcm wrote: »

What's the craic with the bit at the top? Around the top display?

Tis called sunlight from what I can tell

It's just blown out in the pic, looks done too from what I can see

Rich11

colm_mcm wrote: »

What's the craic with the bit at the top? Around the top display?

the bit around the clock you mean, didnt do it

colm_mcm

Looks all creased to me

Marty McFly

Oh the shame of it, how could you, your poor ears you had spin103.8 on the radio :P.

challengemaster

EGP, tis good stuff

Rich11

colm_mcm wrote: »

What's the craic with the bit at the top? Around the top display?

colm_mcm wrote: »

Looks all creased to me

oh that bit sorry:o, yeah a little have to fix it, i had two choices:
1. fix it
2. keep the other half happy, and go out for dinner:rolleyes:

Marty McFly wrote: »

Oh the shame of it, how could you, your poor ears you had spin103.8 on the radio :P.

I know i normally have RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on:rolleyes:

BUBBLE WRAP

@C.M. - Thats clean, perhaps alittle too clean.

Ano nice work...

Marty McFly

Rich11 wrote: »

I know i normally have RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on:rolleyes:

Ah jasus lighten up, you teeny boppers are awfully sensitive these days :P:D.

Looks very similar to my old Astra nearly sure its the same radio I used to have in mine, probably just a coincidence.

dgt

And as if rewirng wasn't enough...

Stupid video quality :mad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oGx7El8v_4

gollywog

Limerick man wrote: »

challengemaster wrote: »

Jetseal 109 is meant to be powerful stuff

Jet seal is officially the best i've used after testing them all, it's very, very good.

5,000 kms done in the Jag, happy so far!

So it's definitely worth a try? It's not too expensive either is it?! Have you tried the blacklight-hybrid v7 combo LM?

L-M

gollywog wrote: »

So it's definitely worth a try? It's not too expensive either is it?! Have you tried the blacklight-hybrid v7 combo LM?

No, but i put on two layers of jet seal about three weeks ago and i've done hefty mileage since and it's still beading well.

gollywog

Limerick man wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

So it's definitely worth a try? It's not too expensive either is it?! Have you tried the blacklight-hybrid v7 combo LM?

No, but i put on two layers of jet seal about three weeks ago and i've done hefty mileage since and it's still beading well.

Cool, I've heard nothing but good things about it.
I have a feeling this hobby could get pretty expensive...

MetzgerMeister

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

@C.M. - Thats clean, perhaps alittle too clean.

Too clean?! Too clean?!!??? GTFO! :mad:











:pac:

BUBBLE WRAP

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Too clean?! Too clean?!!??? GTFO! :mad:











:pac:

May I Rephrase my statement?

challengemaster

Oh, I also discovered what's wonderful for removing the gick that SRP leaves behind. Autoglym Instant show shine (basically rapid detailer), should just be called AG Gick Remover.

Also I'm never using SRP again >.<

vectra

gollywog wrote: »

I have blacklight and v7 vectra.
Any other recommendations??
Have a bit of money to spare!

My latest I have tried and would work on your car also is an old favourite.
Collinite 845.
Nice slick finish with a certain amount of depth of shine which is hard on white or silver. Also very durable.

challengemaster wrote: »

Jetseal 109 is meant to be powerful stuff

Great reports about that. Never did try it but apparently is a little like CG Blitz which I have used and loved. Jetseal would be more durable as well

gollywog wrote: »

Ya was looking that up just last night, it's meant to last for ages... Must try some. Do you guys know if certain waxes suit certain colours better?

Finish Kare 1000p is great wax on light colors.
The Collinite 845 is only around 20 yoyo and last for ages as a little goes a long way and is by far the easiest wax I have used so far.

gollywog

vectra wrote: »

My latest I have tried and would work on your car also is an old favourite.
Collinite 845.
Nice slick finish with a certain amount of depth of shine which is hard on white or silver. Also very durable.



Great reports about that. Never did try it but apparently is a little like CG Blitz which I have used and loved. Jetseal would be more durable as well



Finish Kare 1000p is great wax on light colors.
The Collinite 845 is only around 20 yoyo and last for ages as a little goes a long way and is by far the easiest wax I have used so far.

Thanks Vectra,
The colinite looks worth a shot as its very reasonable.
Where do you buy yours???

vectra

gollywog wrote: »

Thanks Vectra,
The colinite looks worth a shot as its very reasonable.
Where do you buy yours???

Showing out of stock at the moment but if you contact Daragh he will sort some for you.
http://www.autokote.com/carnauba-wax.html

L-M

vectra wrote: »

My latest I have tried and would work on your car also is an old favourite.
Collinite 845.
Nice slick finish with a certain amount of depth of shine which is hard on white or silver. Also very durable.

Lots of depth of shine going on here :P

vectra

Limerick man wrote: »

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/carmadgar/IMG_1126.jpg

Lots of depth of shine going on here :P

845 ?

JerCotter7

Put on my new alloys today.

kingshankly

Folks is it a big job to change fog light bulbs I currently have "yellowish" ones which look cat against xeonon headlights and led drls.
Was looking to replace them with white bulbs and was wondering how much work it entails for a if I'm honest not the most handy of guys
The cars is a5 btw

MetzgerMeister

kingshankly wrote: »

Folks is it a big job to change fog light bulbs I currently have "yellowish" ones which look cat against xeonon headlights and led drls.
Was looking to replace them with white bulbs and was wondering how much work it entails for a if I'm honest not the most handy of guys
The cars is a5 btw

With a lot of cars these days, changing foglight bulbs entails taking off the front wheels and wheel arch liner just to get access to them. After that, it's usually a twist-out, take out bulb, re-fit. This part of the job can be very fiddly though depending on how much room you have to work with.

kingshankly

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

With a lot of cars these days, changing foglight bulbs entails taking off the front wheels and wheel arch liner just to get access to them. After that, it's usually a twist-out, take out bulb, re-fit. This part of the job can be very fiddly though depending on how much room you have to work with.

Once you mentioned wheels that was enough for me no chance I'll be attempting that.
I'm still beaming with pride after fitting on chrome strips to the front grille which was a big deal for me

challengemaster

kingshankly wrote: »

Folks is it a big job to change fog light bulbs I currently have "yellowish" ones which look cat against xeonon headlights and led drls.
Was looking to replace them with white bulbs and was wondering how much work it entails for a if I'm honest not the most handy of guys
The cars is a5 btw

Sure if it's not foggy you'd never know!..... :pac:

L-M

Absolutely crapped my pants today.

Myself and misses were going for a spin and i put the shoe down after leaving a junction and "Bang" hisssssssssssssss...

New it wasn't the turbo but still.

Got home, one of the pipes of the intercooler came off, jubilee clip, job done.

Changed the oil while the under cover was off, sorted for another few months i hope.

challengemaster

Limerick man wrote: »

Got home, one of the pipes of the intercooler came off, jubilee clip, job done.

Was Metzgermeister near your car recently? :pac::D

dgt

Coilovers set right. Stanced the rear :cool:


Hopefully back with the Lensos in the next few days...

Voodoomelon

Replaced traction control pump this evening, all lights gone from dash, woo hoo!

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

Was Metzgermeister near your car recently? :pac::D

The minute I saw that you thanked his post, I was 100% sure you'd come out with that exact line!

You're a predictable turbo dervo :P

On another note, all the chemicals I use for valeting is making skin peel off my hands. I think it's time to always wear gloves

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

The minute I saw that you thanked his post, I was 100% sure you'd come out with that exact line!

You're a predictable turbo dervo :P

You say the sweetest things sometimes :pac:

How could I not!

On another note, all the chemicals I use for valeting is making skin peel off my hands. I think it's time to always wear gloves

Fook, I hope you wash your hands before doing other things!

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

Fook, I hope you wash your hands before doing other things!

I thought you had a girlfriend?

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I thought you had a girlfriend?

Indeed, I do.

MetzgerMeister

challengemaster wrote: »

Indeed, I do.

Well then why is there only one thing on your mind all the fvcken time?! :pac:

Anyway, thread being derailed. STFU!

challengemaster

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Well then why is there only one thing on your mind all the fvcken time?! :pac:

Cars?

Had another matching tyre put on the ma's car earlier. The state of the rear brake discs is unreal though, I've never seen anything that bad :eek:

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

On another note, all the chemicals I use for valeting is making skin peel off my hands. I think it's time to always wear gloves

I use those ones in the motor factors you can buy in a box. Around 6 or 7 euro for the box of 100. Great job :cool:

Compton

Yeah some of the detailing products are really bad. I find the wheel cleaners the worst, non acidic my hole!

challengemaster

Compton wrote: »

Yeah some of the detailing products are really bad. I find the wheel cleaners the worst, non acidic my hole!

Never get any meguiars wheel cleaner in your eye, you can fecking taste it for hours >.<

(goes for anything really, was mist spray back and a "be grand" attitude)

MetzgerMeister

vectra wrote: »

I use those ones in the motor factors you can buy in a box. Around 6 or 7 euro for the box of 100. Great job :cool:

I have a box of them at home, just don't use them each time I do a car. As challengemaster said, it was a "be grand" attitude

Where I work I can get a box of 100 blue ones for €4. There really is no reason for me not to use them!

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I have a box of them at home, just don't use them each time I do a car. As challengemaster said, it was a "be grand" attitude

Where I work I can get a box of 100 blue ones for €4. There really is no reason for me not to use them!

The blue ones are supposed to be the best ones. Would mind if I could get thos for €4 :eek: