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***Motors Chat Thread Round 3***
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RoverJames wrote: »Yep, the floor is dug out iirc
If the car was very low though you'd encounter difficulty with the brake test as there's a drop for that as the wheels slip into the roller yokes
Ah right cheers, never knew that before, this might sound strange, but Iv'e never been in a N.C.T center before.
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Ah right cheers, never knew that before, this might sound strange, but Iv'e never been in a N.C.T center before. am I missing much?
Nah but if you get to one where you can see everything they do it's interesting to see what they actually do
My usual one is too big to be able to see the ramps, I was in a smaller one recently that had viewing windows the whole length of the centre.0 -
BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Ah right cheers, never knew that before, this might sound strange, but Iv'e never been in a N.C.T center before. am I missing much?
A few bench seats and a window and a €55 charge for one of the most painful performances in the world.
I'd give it 2/5 just because they know how to make you tense.0 -
BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »............. am I missing much?
Not a whole lot, the first time it's remotely interesting, I do mean remotely though
It's sometimes satisfying to have the fail sheet agree with what you thought was wrong with the car.0 -
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A few bench seats and a window and a €55 charge for one of the most painful performances in the world.
I'd give it 2/5 just because they know how to make you tense.
Yeah the OH had a heart attack at the end of his, as they were inspecting his tyres and he decided there was something wrong with the suspension
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Ah right cheers, never knew that before, this might sound strange, but Iv'e never been in a N.C.T center before. am I missing much?
Nah not really, interesting hearing some of the other people getting their cars tested too what they have to say0 -
Nah but if you get to one where you can see everything they do it's interesting to see what they actually do
My usual one is too big to be able to see the ramps, I was in a smaller one recently that had viewing windows the whole length of the centre.A few bench seats and a window and a €55 charge for one of the most painful performances in the world.
I'd give it 2/5 just because they know how to make you tense.RoverJames wrote: »Not a whole lot, the first time it's remotely interesting, I do mean remotely though
It's sometimes satisfying to have the fail sheet agree with what you thought was wrong with the car.Nah not really, interesting hearing some of the other people getting their cars tested too what they have to say
Ah right, not missing much so. Where do you go when you arrive with the car that has to be tested? is there an office or reception joined onto it? 0 -
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BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Ah right, not missing much so. Where do you go when you arrive with the car that has to be tested? is there an office or reception joined onto it?
Usually you pootle into reception, pay your fee and there is a waiting/viewing area.
Last one I had, I think the guy had seen my car, decided there weren't too many of them, as he was hanging around, and as soon as I gave my reg, he asked the receptionist for the keys 0 -
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RoverJames wrote: »He was probably needing a fail for the daily target
I'm hurt now
/cries
It was at 8:30 in the morning, I'll stick with my previous thoughts 0 -
Ronnie Beck wrote: »From a ka to a TT. The hairdressing buisness must be going well...;)
Next he'll have a S2k :pac:pred racer wrote: »Anyone care to enlighten me, what exactly are coilovers?
And how do they differ from normal shocks/springs?
Not taking the piss btw, genuinely curious
Late to the party here, but that's what happens when you go away for two hours :pac:
Coilovers are basically a self-contained all in one shock&spring combo, rather than being separate parts. They're also usually much more adjustable, in terms of camber/castor, ride height, etc, which means the suspension can be set up properly for either best ride comfort, or best handling. Usually with one there's sacrifice to the other. Most of the time they're a fair amount stiffer (and therefore less comfortable) than a shock/spring combo, particularly standard ones. And you can lower a car much more with coilovers, without hitting issues.
Cúnts.Well it seems that not only has somebody been messing with my KA they have bent one wiper and kicked off a wing mirror. They did the same to my brother VZR that he is trying to sell. Why the f*ck cant people love other people`s cars alone. I live in a nice estate and some asshat obviously takes issue with my leaving my car there.
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Out of curiosity, how much is the VZR up for? They must be selling for pennies these days.BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »But, would the car be tested with lowering spring or does it have to have the standard spring on?
Yet again, RJ is right...RoverJames wrote: »Yep, the floor is dug out iirc
If the car was very low though you'd encounter difficulty with the brake test as there's a drop for that as the wheels slip into the roller yokes
Lowered cars aren't a problem for NCT, unless they're excessively low. If they physically can't get into any part of the test area (like the rollers for brake test) without bottoming out / parts of the car touching the ground, then they won't be tested and it's an automatic fail.
Also it's worth noting that the car will dip during a brake test too, so...0 -
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Ronnie Beck wrote: »Standing right there in a DOE centre while some mullah revs your diesel engine like a hot rod. Painful to watch is right. :mad:
Oh dear, what do you drive? 0 -
BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »Oh dear, what do you drive?
Trying to find out if they still do this. I heard they stopped doing it
because a few engines went bust.
I drive a feckin builder van. A vw transporter. Used to have a car but went back to college and could only keep one or the other. I still need it for a bit of work here and there. It idle's at 760rpm. Anything over 1100 at idle and sounds like it gonna throw it's toys out of the pram!0 -
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