The "Today I did something to my car" thread

colm_mcm

Changed the starter motor on the avensis, forgot what a bastard of a job it was, added to that i was doing it in the dark

cena

Limerick man wrote: »

New tyres... Two for 60 euroooss..

were did you get them for euro

Ardennes1944

tyreland?

well this was what i was at today, much better than college on a nice day!











500k hids, couldnt put them in reflectors with you lot!








i know many of you wont like them seeing as how its not a beemer but i only got them for the projector lights and i actually think the angel eyes really suit the car so im

Nissan doctor

^^odd tyres on the front....tut tut:D

Ardennes1944

i had never noticed that before!! thanks

colm_mcm

Refitted the recon starter to the Avensis today, went in a lot handier than it came out.

big up to Christy Madden in Limerick for having it done in 3 hours and only charging €70 for it.

MetzgerMeister

My new mats arrived today. They're smashing and really lift the interior again.

Is it wrong that I have the old mats on top of them to keep them clean?

Compton

No its not wrong, but you are jewish

conzy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

My new mats arrived today. They're smashing and really lift the interior again.

Is it wrong that I have the old mats on top of them to keep them clean?

Its a dilemma alright! You don't want to dirty the carpet, you don't want to dirty the shiny new matts and you don't want to cover the shiny new matts with manky matts!

Actually whats the best way to clean carpet matts? i always give them a good hoover but is there a way to wash them?

MetzgerMeister

shblob wrote: »

No its not wrong, but you are jewish

I'm at a loss as to what that means haha

OK, let me explain. We recently got a few tonnes of gravel/stones delivered to cover the driveway at home. This has white dust crap all over it and since the mats are new and black, I would rather not have it on them.

MetzgerMeister

conzymaher wrote: »

Its a dilemma alright! You don't want to dirty the carpet, you don't want to dirty the shiny new matts and you don't want to cover the shiny new matts with manky matts!

Actually whats the best way to clean carpet matts? i always give them a good hoover but is there a way to wash them?

Nah, the old mats are actually very clean too and are on top of the new ones!

Hoovering mats is ok but if you really want to clean them, you'll need a wet & dry vacuum.

challengemaster

Got the car almost completely sideways in the centre of galway lastnight...

Here's the funny part. Was completely unintentional, wasn't going over 15km/h and it was a right turn onto a road... must be absolutely ****e surfacing

conzy

challengemaster wrote: »

Got the car almost completely sideways in the centre of galway lastnight...

Here's the funny part. Was completely unintentional, wasn't going over 15km/h and it was a right turn onto a road... must be absolutely ****e surfacing

diesel or some similar gik on the road id say, or sh1te tyres..

challengemaster

conzymaher wrote: »

diesel or some similar gik on the road id say, or sh1te tyres..

There's a few very badly surfaced areas around galway though, there's one down by the docks that IIRC ottostreet in the MR2 nearly got caught with before, there's another one up near my college house... so it wouldn't surprise me if it was actually the surfacing.

Voodoomelon

Lots of lovely shiney new parts.



No wonder these cars weigh so damn much, centre link alone is about 5kg.

Ardennes1944

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'm at a loss as to what that means haha

OK, let me explain. We recently got a few tonnes of gravel/stones delivered to cover the driveway at home. This has white dust crap all over it and since the mats are new and black, I would rather not have it on them.

Jewish means....tight money wise

Gary ITR

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Lots of lovely shiney new parts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/voodoomelon/parts.jpg

No wonder these cars weigh so damn much, centre link alone is about 5kg.

Couple of mates of mine are stripping out an 8er to use in endurance racing, sweet holy jebus the weight of some of the stuff, the doorcards alone must weigh more than my Honda

Fiona

challengemaster wrote: »

Was completely unintentional,...

Yeah right thats what they all say! Ah its happened to me once or twice can be a bit scary when your not expecting it!

challengemaster

mrs crilly wrote: »

Yeah right thats what they all say! Ah its happened to me once or twice can be a bit scary when your not expecting it!

Yeah, on those few times you can be glad of the traction control / DSC...

Fiona

challengemaster wrote: »

Yeah, on those few times you can be glad of the traction control / DSC...

What are these luxuries you speak of

challengemaster

mrs crilly wrote: »

What are these luxuries you speak of

I was assuming you were on about the e46 not the auld yoke

Fiona

challengemaster wrote: »

I was assuming you were on about the e46 not the auld yoke

Ask JURRR on driver where the traction control button on the e30 is and watch him cringe. Poor fella will never live that one down!

ottostreet

challengemaster wrote: »

There's a few very badly surfaced areas around galway though, there's one down by the docks that IIRC ottostreet in the MR2 nearly got caught with before, there's another one up near my college house... so it wouldn't surprise me if it was actually the surfacing.

Eringobragh. Wouldn't catch me making driving errors

Also, I'm never in Galway

eringobragh

ottostreet wrote: »

Eringobragh. Wouldn't catch me making driving errors

Also, I'm never in Galway

Careful now...you could be eating humble pie before you know it

...That particular spot I hit is lethal..i'm told anything will slide there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4iPjzsXsb8

eringobragh

...in other news, I've wired my car alarm successfully to send me a text message / call me when Its been set off..very impressed with the job

ottostreet

I've spun the 2...my first day driving it (lashing rain), just put the foot down a little too much pulling onto a main road with no cars around...couldnt catch it.

Then remembered I was in a RWD, and have been fine since.

eringobragh

ottostreet wrote: »

I've spun the 2...my first day driving it (lashing rain), just put the foot down a little too much pulling onto a main road with no cars around...couldnt catch it.

Then remembered I was in a RWD, and have been fine since.

I had 195s on the rear when that video was recorded...I've since changed to 225s the grip is mles better.

ottostreet

eringobragh wrote: »

I had 195s on the rear when that video was recorded...I've since changed to 225s the grip is mles better.

I'm on the original wheels, so whatever width they are! Looking around for a good wide set of alloys in 16/17, so if you know of any that are nice!

eringobragh

ottostreet wrote: »

I'm on the original wheels, so whatever width they are! Looking around for a good wide set of alloys in 16/17, so if you know of any that are nice!

I'm on the original rev5s..but I'd check your tyre width..factory it shoudbe 195 on the front and 225s on the back...for better grip.

dgt

I don't know when to stop :pac:





I am changing my manifold when I get the time


Straightened my shítty bent arch


Dug these out too




Next on the agenda, more tyres... Again

MetzgerMeister

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Jewish means....tight money wise

I know that, what I meant to say was how does it apply to me given the circumstances!

eringobragh

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I know that, what I meant to say was how does it apply to me given the circumstances!

Fixed that for you:

I know that, what I meant to say was how does it apply to me given the circumcision! :pac:

MetzgerMeister

eringobragh wrote: »

Fixed that for you:

I know that, what I meant to say was how does it apply to me given the circumcision! :pac:

Haha could I have chosen a worse word in a worse situation? I think not!

sean1141

out with the old



in with the new

Ardennes1944

said id try out the super resin polish today. dont know why cos it'll be covered by the time i get to Portlaoise tomorrow.

sean1141

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

said id try out the super resin polish today. dont know why cos it'll be covered by the time i get to Portlaoise tomorrow.

Its blowing snow here in laois at this time:eek: every time I go out to wash the car it starts raining or snowing

eringobragh

eringobragh wrote: »

...in other news, I've wired my car alarm successfully to send me a text message / call me when Its been set off..very impressed with the job

Well I was going to wire in the auto up window module but there is ALOT of work involved I'm going to wait until I get the electric folding mirrors and tackle both at the same time.

Everything is soldered, wrapped and back together in the car now..I couldn't get the call function working and I figured it out..it was timing out on the o2 low credit warning

Heres a video of it in action: call & sms kicks in after 3 seconds: (Please excuse "the Blair witch project" style filming:pac:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlUjGw5E98Y

sean1141

sean1141 wrote: »

Its blowing snow here in laois at this time:eek: every time I go out to wash the car it starts raining or snowing

and now the sun is shining! whats the bets it will be raining again im set up to wash the car!

vectra

sean1141 wrote: »

and now the sun is shining! whats the bets it will be raining again im set up to wash the car!

Murphy's Law..

Jimdagym

I'm just hoping mine will start in 20 minutes. Battery was flat yesterday. Jumped it and gave it a good drive, but there's no one here to jump off if it doesn't and I have to go to work :eek:

colm_mcm

Changed my pollen filter today after 2 years of wondering where it was.

My starting problem is finally behind me, with starter reconditioned and new fuel filter housing fitted, hose clips put anywhere that has spring clips just to be safe.

Now to NCT and sell it.

TestTransmission

colm_mcm wrote: »

Now to NCT and sell it.

What you buying?

colm_mcm

It changes daily.

It'll be petrol anyway

with leather

No bigger than 2.0

And probably turbocharged.


thought process:

Opel Omega>Saab 9-5>Saab 9-3>Lexus IS>Volvo S60>Saab 9-5>Rover 75>volvo S60

It kinda goes around in circles like that.

Jimdagym

Jimdagym wrote: »

I'm just hoping mine will start in 20 minutes. Battery was flat yesterday. Jumped it and gave it a good drive, but there's no one here to jump off if it doesn't and I have to go to work :eek:

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!

Nissan doctor

sean1141 wrote: »

and now the sun is shining! whats the bets it will be raining again im set up to wash the car!

I washed mine before I left work today.....then it bucketed rain and snow on the way home:rolleyes:

Got two part-worn tyres from tyreland fitted today.

Voodoomelon

sean1141 wrote: »

out with the old



in with the new

I'm not bein an arse, really not, but whats new? Is the old leather green and the new is black?

Voodoomelon

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I'm not bein an arse, really not, but whats new? Is the old leather green and the new is black?

..the actual seats are different

Gary ITR

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I'm not bein an arse, really not, but whats new? Is the old leather green and the new is black?

The new ones are Recaros

Big Nasty

Did a bit of work on a buddys 'Stang today: