***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

Jimbob 83

gollywog wrote: »

Nope man not really sorry!! Black all day long....

Thinking of getting my wheels fefurbed in black, any thoughts??

Would look good on the Monza's especially with a red(Pink) car :pac:

Ardennes1944

What reason would any have had to leave?

In lake Garda at the mo, been pishing rain the last 2 days!:pac:

MetzgerMeister

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

What reason would any have had to leave?

In lake Garda at the mo, been pishing rain the last 2 days!:pac:

Gardai and rain, you must be home in Cork!

BUBBLE WRAP

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

What reason would any have had to leave?

I think it depends on the person. They might be going through a rough patch or maybe they feel like their finish with boards, So its hard to say really. But I would never accuse anyone of seeking attention.

gollywog

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Would look good on the Monza's especially with a red(Pink) car :pac:

Ya I would like it I think....
Might be something to get after xmas, halfway there in the milltek fund!!!
Just looking at scorpion exhausts too, seem cheaper for a full system, are they any good~??

Turtle-TM

Matt Simis wrote: »

You already alluded to it, but people tend to make out its impossible to sell big performance cars here, its not if you price aggressively. Obviously thats an easy thing to say if you bought it (well) used to begin with but not if you bought it near new. Depreciation is possibly the highest in the world on performance cars here in Ireland, making it great for petrol heads. If only there were more than the handful of us (all you have to say is motor tax to find out who is who).

I sold the S8 in about 2wks IRC and I just sold a 540i in about 3hrs, both on Donedeal. I dont bother with Carzone and the like (lol @ CBG for this type of sale). I also let people on Irish forums know, though that never actually resulted in a sale.


PS: I suspect Ill be selling my remaining V8, a 560SEC in about a month.

The only main problem I have with owning a big luxury car is the tax, it's unproportional daylight robbery. I don't mind tyres costing a fortune, or servicing taking a whole day and costing as much as half a years tax, or the fact the electrics sometimes go nuts, and even my insurance has come down considerably with 5 years ncb so I can live with that now. I just wish owning a car wasn't punishable by financial ruin! Unfortunately it's the backwards thinking of this country and I don't see it changing soon.

By the way matt, don't suppose you've had any experience changing the motor on the mmi screen of a d3. It's a known problem, the plastic gears on the motor lose a tooth and the screen won't rise up properly, I got the mmi screen out ok, but couldn't get the motor out of the assembly. Audi want €800 for a new one, I bought metal gears for €80, but couldn't get the motor out to swap them.

MetzgerMeister

Motors meet in Portlaoise:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056743533

mik_da_man

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Yup. He did a great job. Fair play to him!

Where did ya get it done?
The ST could do with a detail for it's impending 5th birthday.

sean1141

If you do loads of prep on your alloys you will get a very good finish. Granted it may not be as tough or as long lasting as powder coating but its a hell of a lot cheaper. 80-100 quid will easily do a set diy. Expect to pay that a rim to get them powder coated. I got a good finish on the rims of the leon with cheap rattle cans.

1)Key the surface well or bring back to the metal if your really fussy.
2)Fill in any kerb marks etc with either body fillers or metal putty. Sand smooth.
3)Prime the wheel. I used 2 coats of hi build/filler primer. Let dry and sand smooth.
4)You may need to use a normal primer now depending on the paint you are going to use. My hi build primer was black and the wheels were being sprayed black so I was grand.
5)Spray about 3 light coats of colour. Leave to dry then wet sand to a smooth finish.
6)Apply 3 more light coats of colour and when the last one goes tacky spray on 3-5 coats of lacquer.

Leave to dry for a few days to allow the paint to harden. You can wet sand the lacquer with p2000-2500 and compound and polish them but I personally would bother.

Cleaning between each stage is very important as is having a clean dust free place to spray them. The better you prep them the better the finish will be.

Edit: This is for a gloss finish. A satin or matt finish will not require lacquer.


Note: Im not a professinal at this. My way might not be 100% right but its the way I done my own and they turned out fine!

MetzgerMeister

Excellent DIY there Sean!

BW - if you follow that and do each stage properly, you won't go far wrong.

miller50841

Have a question looking for driver side complete mirror and wing for a 2006 Octavia VRs 2ltr 200bhp blue colour also may need drivers door too.

sean1141

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Excellent DIY there Sean!

BW - if you follow that and do each stage properly, you won't go far wrong.

The worst you can do is make a pure balls of it and take them to get powder coated anyway:D you wont loose much money and if they turn out good you will have saved a good bit of cash. Also a good wheel sealent will help keep brake dust off them and keep them from fading!

BUBBLE WRAP

Thanks very much for that sean. That will be a great help.

sean1141

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Thanks very much for that sean. That will be a great help.

No bother. If you need any more info or help send me a pm.

I think the white looks good on the yellow

BUBBLE WRAP

sean1141 wrote: »

No bother. If you need any more info or help send me a pm.

I think the white looks good on the yellow

Ahhh, Im still reading your posts in mr. burns voice.

Cheers, Oh one quick Q. Why is it that you dont need to laqure it if its matt black?

Yes a fan of the white.

MetzgerMeister

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Ahhh, Im still reading your posts in mr. burns voice.

Cheers, Oh one quick Q. Why is it that you dont need to laqure it if its matt black?

Yes a fan of the white.

Because matte means no shine

sean1141

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Cheers, Oh one quick Q. Why is it that you dont need to laqure it if its matt black?

matt is a dull finish. lacquer gives it a shine. if you put lacquer over matt black it wont come out dull!

BUBBLE WRAP

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Because matte means no shine

Oh right, the penny drops. Cheers. The paint wont flake off though will it?

sean1141

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Oh right, the penny drops. Cheers. The paint wont flake off though will it?

no but you should put on extra light coats of colour instead of lacquer

BUBBLE WRAP

sean1141 wrote: »

no but you should put on extra light coats of colour instead of lacquer

Ah right, thanks again.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

I dont know if i was caught speeding tonight.

4 way junction and me going through a bit too fast and a garda car sitting on the street at right angle.

i get out of view, slam on and go about 45 kph and garda car comes around the corner with blue lights on.

it sits behind me for less than 45 seconds so i put indicator on after a small few seconds to pull over.

it took off with blue lights on past me and on down the road.

wonder can they do me non-intercept like that ? i.e they just took the reg number and on they went ?

im probably just being paranoid but will i hear anything from that ?

...... No

Matt Simis

Turtle-TM wrote: »

By the way matt, don't suppose you've had any experience changing the motor on the mmi screen of a d3. It's a known problem, the plastic gears on the motor lose a tooth and the screen won't rise up properly, I got the mmi screen out ok, but couldn't get the motor out of the assembly. Audi want €800 for a new one, I bought metal gears for €80, but couldn't get the motor out to swap them.

No first hand experience, probably best asking on an Audi forum (quattroworld or audiworld etc).

sean1141 wrote: »

matt is a dull finish. lacquer gives it a shine. if you put lacquer over matt black it wont come out dull!

It would come out satin, which is a nicer finish anyhow IMO. Also you have to put something as a protectant over the paint (matte or otherwise). You can buy matte lacquer's.

ShadowHearth

well ill ****ing say it... i miss skyline/skylines ....

just droped in to donedeal to see whats the story out there. I guess its the same thing like with Alfa romeo people, they just love them, no matter all downsides and dissatvantages that come with a package. *sigh*


*snaps back to reality*

BUBBLE WRAP

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well ill ****ing say it... i miss skyline/skylines ....

just droped in to donedeal to see whats the story out there. I guess its the same thing like with Alfa romeo people, they just love them, no matter all downsides and dissatvantages that come with a package. *sigh*


*snaps back to reality*

Was it a 2.5l petrol in your old skyline?

Jimbob 83

Gotta pay that extra 199 tax for the GT-R tbh

ShadowHearth

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Was it a 2.5l petrol in your old skyline?

2.5 gtst 399hp. stupidly mad thing, but **** i so miss it now. dunno wtf is wrong with me today. i could almost cry. To make it even worse, the fecker who bough it broke it down for parts, so it will never be on the streets again.

CianRyan

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

ShadowHearth wrote: »

well ill ****ing say it... i miss skyline/skylines ....

just droped in to donedeal to see whats the story out there. I guess its the same thing like with Alfa romeo people, they just love them, no matter all downsides and dissatvantages that come with a package. *sigh*


*snaps back to reality*

Was it a 2.5l petrol in your old skyline?

With a big turbo!

ShadowHearth

MetzgerMeister

^ No spoiler on that either :rolleyes::rolleyes:

BUBBLE WRAP

ShadowHearth wrote: »

2.5 gtst 399hp. stupidly mad thing, but **** i so miss it now. dunno wtf is wrong with me today. i could almost cry. To make it even worse, the fecker who bough it broke it down for parts, so it will never be on the streets again.

Be strong man, but could you modifie the engine of the impreza to get the same BHP?

BUBBLE WRAP

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

^ No spoiler on that either :rolleyes::rolleyes:

LOL.

Ded_Zebra

Just back from the cars and coffee. Some serious metal there and an excellent turnout!
Didn't get talking to any boardsies though

Saw you car Tallon but you weren't with it when I was there.

ShadowHearth

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Be strong man, but could you modifie the engine of the impreza to get the same BHP?

Its not about BHP to be honest. its about car and how it feels. I still love scooby, but its not a skyline.

BUBBLE WRAP

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Just back from the cars and coffee. Some serious metal there and an excellent turnout!
Didn't get talking to any boardsies though

Saw you car Tallon but you weren't with it when I was there.

Any photographic evidence?

BUBBLE WRAP

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Its not about BHP to be honest. its about car and how it feels. I still love scooby, but its not a skyline.

Ah, I see what your mean.

Ded_Zebra

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Any photographic evidence?

Afraid not I got too excited and only had my phone.

took a few but I think they might be pretty bad, sure I'll have a look at them now.

EDIT: Looked at the pics there, they were all taken facing the sun so they look ****ty.

sean1141

Matt Simis wrote: »

It would come out satin, which is a nicer finish anyhow IMO. Also you have to put something as a protectant over the paint (matte or otherwise). You can buy matte lacquer's.

I would rather gloss than matt or satin finish personally. I have never seen matt lacquer in rattle cans

MetzgerMeister

sean1141 wrote: »

I would rather gloss than matt or satin finish personally. I have never seen matt lacquer in rattle cans

I have, it's called compressed air :pac:

The road outside my house was resurfaced with lovely new tarmac less than a year ago. They did a brilliant job with the surface and markings etc. Recently our town council decided to do "overdue work" on the bridges around here, one of which is only up the road from me.

They have torn up 5 or 6 meters of the road they resurfaced on both sides in order to do this work :rolleyes:

TestTransmission

Sleahead drive,sun out,roof down.Epic

Marlow

TestTransmission wrote: »

Sleahead drive,sun out,roof down.Epic

Damn you. That's all.

/M

Big Nasty

Off on hols in the morning, have to be up at 4.30am.

See y'all in a couple of weeks dudes!

BUBBLE WRAP

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Off on hols in the morning, have to be up at 4.30am.

See y'all in a couple of weeks dudes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZD4heGsPks

EDIT: Have a good time man..

MCMLXXV

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Off on hols in the morning, have to be up at 4.30am.............

Hope yourself and your good lady have a great holiday

TestTransmission

Marlow wrote: »

Damn you. That's all.

/M

Ded_Zebra

^^^^
'tis well for some isn't it :rolleyes:

:D:D

Mar4ix

just quick question here, wont make separate thread for that.

When in gear, slowly releasing clutch... like you stay on cross lights, you know , it goin turn green in any second, car starts vibrates at "biting" point, before move, ...... clutch not slippy so far. would it be clucth on the way out ? i think it is.... just not sure.

btw... '98 avensis liftback , 1.8.petrol.

Ta

Tallon

Are you pressing the accelerator at the same time?

Ardennes1944

As in clutch judder? My astra has it bad when cold

Mar4ix

Tallon wrote: »

Are you pressing the accelerator at the same time?

not really, just about it no die.

@Ardennes1944: yes it judder , id say thats right word for that. but it does always on first gear, when just start drive.

Other reason why i am thinking, its on the way out, it is sometimes pretty hard put in gears..... not extremely though, but sometimes need to search for it.... revers gear always give some "crunch".