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***Motors Chat Thread Round 3***

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    #7022
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    The awkward moment when you try to start a car that's been lying up for a while and after a while realise the ecu has had it....

    Arse :(


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    #7023
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    dgt wrote: »
    The awkward moment when you try to start a car that's been lying up for a while and after a while realise the ecu has had it....

    Arse :(

    Ah no way. :( What's going to happen with it now?


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    #7024
    coolisin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    No way that is not good DGT, surely you've a box of them laying around!

    In other random news from an alfa 159 ti spec to a santa fe, id say the chap will be missing the sporty feeling.


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    #7025
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    That was the van's ecu, I'm not overly fussed as I have spare ones :p

    The 2.0 ecu looks like a direct swap. 1.2 ecu plugs into it perfect... Hmmmm.....


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    #7026
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    dgt wrote: »
    That was the van's ecu, I'm not overly fussed as I have spare ones :p

    The 2.0 ecu looks like a direct swap. 1.2 ecu plugs into it perfect... Hmmmm.....


    I never knew a car could have so many parts until I saw one of your posts.

    I never want to be a mechanic after seen the stuff you do.


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    #7027
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    I never knew a car could have so many parts until I saw one of your posts.

    I never want to be a mechanic after seen the stuff you do.

    I wouldn't want to be a mechanic too, that would drive me up the wall.

    I just do what I do because I love it :)


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    #7028
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    dgt wrote: »
    I'm running out of Gunk, these XUD's like to get filthyyyyy! :pac::pac::pac:

    Kerosene works too! Doesn't smell as nice as gunk does though.


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    #7029
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    BX 19 wrote: »
    Kerosene works too! Doesn't smell as nice as gunk does though.

    I know... ;)


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    #7030
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    I know it's been asked a million billion times here but I cant find it anywhere:rolleyes:

    I have my NCT tomorrow morning, first one I have ever had to do:o. What do I have to do to the car/bring with me?
    I know I need to:
    • Remove the hub caps
    • bring my licanse and log book
    • plug in the seat belts?

    What else do I need? I'm starting to get nervous :o


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    #7031
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    I know it's been asked a million billion times here but I cant find it anywhere:rolleyes:

    I have my NCT tomorrow morning, first one I have ever had to do:o. What do I have to do to the car/bring with me?
    I know I need to:
    • Remove the hub caps
    • bring my licanse and log book
    • plug in the seat belts?

    What else do I need? I'm starting to get nervous :o

    Test fee, make sure the boot is empty, make sure there's nothing in the footwells, make sure it's insured and arrive 20 mins before your time.


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    #7032
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Test fee, make sure the boot is empty, make sure there's nothing in the footwells, make sure it's insured and arrive 20 mins before your time.

    Thanks,

    I keep a "boot tidy" in the boot with jump leads oil etc in it. Will I have to take that out?


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    #7033
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    They require the boot to be completely empty as far as I know.


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    #7034
    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    They require the boot to be completely empty as far as I know.

    Rule of thumb is don't give them any excuse.


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    #7035
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Test fee, make sure the boot is empty, make sure there's nothing in the footwells, make sure it's insured and arrive 20 mins before your time.

    My mates GF had her NCT today, he just asked her in passing had she done the basics like expose seatbelts, top up washer fluids, check the oil, remove hub caps.

    Was met with responses like "whats a hub cap" and "sure the garage checks the oil" etc etc.


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    #7036
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    They require the boot to be completely empty as far as I know.
    MugMugs wrote: »
    Rule of thumb is don't give them any excuse.

    Grand I'll leave it at home to be safe, thanks lads :)


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    #7037
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Did someone mention hubcaps?!? :eek:


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    #7038
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    dar83 wrote: »
    Did someone mention hubcaps?!? :eek:

    Yep the centre cap covering the wheel nuts, wheel nuts must be exposed afaik.


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    #7039
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    A centre cap is a whole lot different to a hubcap in the traditional sense in fairness...


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    #7040
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    dar83 wrote: »
    A centre cap is a whole lot different to a hubcap in the traditional sense in fairness...

    Well please accept my humble apology and this cake I hope it brings your forgiveness

    3092_MEDIUM.jpg

    I hope I don't get a ban for my unacceptable blunder :pac:


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    #7041
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Well please accept my humble apology and this cake I hope it brings your forgiveness

    3092_MEDIUM.jpg

    I hope I don't get a ban for my unacceptable blunder :pac:

    AM HUNGRY!


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    #7042
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    MugMugs wrote: »
    Rule of thumb is don't give them any excuse.

    Exactly :)

    DZ -

    Hubcap

    225px-Lancer_Hubcap.jpg

    Centre cap

    74716d1226965446-new-style-wheel-center-caps-old.jpg


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    #7043
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »

    I hope I don't get a ban for my unacceptable blunder :pac:

    Nearly as bad as your CAIS blunder earlier... ;)

    :pac:


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    #7044
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    CianRyan wrote: »
    AM HUNGRY!


    Don't worry I'm sure that Dar will give you a slice :P
    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Exactly :)

    DZ -

    Hubcap

    225px-Lancer_Hubcap.jpg

    Centre cap

    74716d1226965446-new-style-wheel-center-caps-old.jpg

    What you mean that thing with the ghey badge on it :pac:


    NO i know the difference just meant that I had to press less buttons \lazy sh!te


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    #7045
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    What you mean that thing with the ghey badge on it :pac:

    Yeah but not all Mitsubishis are ghey :D


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    #7046
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Yeah but not all Mitsubishis are ghey :D

    All the current ones are anyway!!

    My caps are different to those BMW ones as they cover the wheel nuts.


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    #7047
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Lads, once your tax is out you have 'till the end of the month to pay it, right?
    Otherwise I'm choosing between putting my can on the dyno or paying tax.

    I'll be there for it either way.


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    #7048
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Lads, once your tax is out you have 'till the end of the month to pay it, right?
    Otherwise I'm choosing between putting my can on the dyno or paying tax.

    I'll be there for it either way.

    If it says April it's out on the last day in April :)


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    #7049
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Lads, once your tax is out you have 'till the end of the month to pay it, right?.........

    Nope, you should have a valid tax disc on display if using the car on a public road. Won't be lifted generally unless tax is two months expired, most Gardai won't mind a car with the tax expired less than a month.

    You can go within a month untaxed without paying arrears.

    I used to habitually drive about with the tax just out once every 3 months, never an issue, plenty of checkpoints and the occasional "random" pull over.


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    #7050
    pred racer
    Registered Users Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    More physio today, (fyi, dont ever break a bone in your back it causes you endless bother ;) ) I've been told not to drive too much for the next few days:eek:
    I dont think my trip to derry after my last session was exactly what she meant by resting:)

    I got some rest right after my session by getting a new tattoo:pac:


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    #7051
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Last day of April, sure I'll risk it for a week or so. :pac:
    Nice one lads!

    Pred, I haven't broken a bone in year but I think my worst memory from it was the pain after getting my cast off. I honestly thought my wrist was still broken. :eek:


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