***Motors Chat Thread Round 3***

BUBBLE WRAP

CianRyan wrote: »

Bingo, failed on observation and I got a one red mark.
Was stopped at a roundabout turning left, looked both ways, checked my mirror and looked again. I move off, 1/4 around the turn some eejit comes flying around from the other side of and almost hits me. The tester failed me for observation there and said it was dangerous.

A bit disappointed but not disheartened, second test just booked and I'm on the cancellation list, fingers crossed for getting it soon.

My parents and instructor both though I was a sure shot, pity but that's life.

Sorry to hear Cian. But the way I look at it is, you go in with your LP, if yoou fail you come out with your LP. Nothing to lose. Thats a great idea though to book it straight again.

I'm going to book mine in the next few days. God have mercy on us all :eek:

ShadowHearth

Some fecking night lads! Was even more fun when I came to work today... 5:00 in the morning and all hotel lights out. Why? No electricity in the whole bloody thing!
Was very romantic trying to do some work in the candle light! Only around 7:00 we got the generator up and running!

dar83

But... but how is your Girlfriend going to get to the Dentist now?!?! :eek:

Hard luck man, sounds harsh.

ShadowHearth

CianRyan wrote: »

Bingo, failed on observation and I got a one red mark.
Was stopped at a roundabout turning left, looked both ways, checked my mirror and looked again. I move off, 1/4 around the turn some eejit comes flying around from the other side of and almost hits me. The tester failed me for observation there and said it was dangerous.

A bit disappointed but not disheartened, second test just booked and I'm on the cancellation list, fingers crossed for getting it soon.

My parents and instructor both though I was a sure shot, pity but that's life.

**** happens, don't let it put you down. You will get it next time.

Not al of was were born perfect

*flex, looks at the mirror, likes what he sees.

coolisin

I was lucky passing on my first time.
My mate failed on observation when I was sure he'd of flown through, he wasn't moving his head enough for the tester too see him looking in the mirrors.

Hard Luck Cian, at least you've just rebooked it.

Foxhole Norman

Hard luck Cian . Was it just the one red mark? If so you're probably going to pass next time around.

Sure you're only driving a few months if that cian, I was driving for over a year and half before I sat my test.

Ardennes1944

CianRyan wrote: »

Bingo, failed on observation and I got a one red mark.
Was stopped at a roundabout turning left, looked both ways, checked my mirror and looked again. I move off, 1/4 around the turn some eejit comes flying around from the other side of and almost hits me. The tester failed me for observation there and said it was dangerous.

A bit disappointed but not disheartened, second test just booked and I'm on the cancellation list, fingers crossed for getting it soon.

My parents and instructor both though I was a sure shot, pity but that's life.

exactly what happened to me first time man,. coming out of the centre, did all the observation correct but some fella flew down the road and almost caught out. just bad luck

CianRyan

Cheers everyone.
Yeah, just the one red mark, got 4 blues in.one section for looking over ny shoulder when moving from the side of the road, one for each time I did it. Instructor told me to do it during the pretest but the tester wasn't into it.
I know what I've done wrong though, I'll get it next time.

Only driving 9 months so I'm not too surprised.


Oh, I'm at the dentist now. ****ed if I'm stopping, it was a perfect clean sheet otherwise.

Mr Simpson

Hard luck lad. I failed first time round on observation as well!

pred racer

Stheno wrote: »

Did you RTFM?

Dont be silly, I'm a bloke

RoverJames wrote: »

Sure you're only driving a few months if that cian, I was driving for over a year and half before I sat my test.

6 yrs for me, all on a first provisional

dgt

Hard luck Cian, I failed first time too thanks to 2 giddy girlies jumping infront of the car as I crossed a pedestrian crossing. They were even walking the other way, they just suddenly turned around and ran out. How thoughtless :rolleyes:

Apply again, no reason not to

gollywog

pred racer wrote: »

Dont be silly, I'm a bloke



6 yrs for me, all on a first provisional

I was on my third provisional before I even booked a test! Was flat out on the beer that time, was in the pub one morning and the date caught my eye, knew I had something to do that day, then realised it was my driving test lol!

Never showed up but got it after that
2 years later when I stopped drinking!!

MuppetCheck

CianRyan wrote: »

Bingo, failed on observation and I got a one red mark.
Was stopped at a roundabout turning left, looked both ways, checked my mirror and looked again. I move off, 1/4 around the turn some eejit comes flying around from the other side of and almost hits me. The tester failed me for observation there and said it was dangerous.

A bit disappointed but not disheartened, second test just booked and I'm on the cancellation list, fingers crossed for getting it soon.

My parents and instructor both though I was a sure shot, pity but that's life.

That's life sometimes, a lot of time your result is related to the behaviour of other road users. There's always next time and it's nothing major. Hope you get the retest soon.

Ronnie Beck

You'll should fly the retest. I failed mine the first time in Navan. Horrible place to do it. Didn't see someone waiting to cross at a pedestrian crossing. Too busy checking my mirrors:pac:. Have it booked again now nine years later, for the 24th of february. Fingers crossed I pass. Doing it in a van though. Bit nervous about the blind spot over my left shoulder you could fit an artic into. Don't know how the tester is going to mark that. I can't exactly climb across the seats for a look. Reversing around a corner is a bit trickier too. Something I'd never do in real life as you can't see FA.

BUBBLE WRAP

Why bother! :eek:

EDIT: Forgot fecking link

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4477654

Stheno

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Why bother! :eek:

EDIT: Forgot fecking link

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4477654

Why do those wheels look so ****e? They look really small for the car? And too far in.

CianRyan

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Why bother! :eek:

EDIT: Forgot fecking link

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4477654

Looks better than every single one of the Polos and Lupos you post.

BUBBLE WRAP

Stheno wrote: »

Why do those wheels look so ****e? They look really small for the car? And too far in.

Haha! They look lost in the wheel arch. But I think it's a sh1t car to lower to the ground..

BUBBLE WRAP

CianRyan wrote: »

Looks better than every single one of the Polos and Lupos you post.

Haha, Now Cian!

dar83

CianRyan wrote: »

Looks better than every single one of the Polos and Lupos you post.

Definitely.

I'm not really a fan of the stanceworks thing on a lot of cars, I'd prefer performance and drivability, but that is nicely unique compared to the rehashed VAG stuff that is "in fashion" at the moment.

MugMugs

dar83 wrote: »

Definitely.

I'm not really a fan of the stanceworks thing on a lot of cars, I'd prefer performance and drivability, but that is nicely unique compared to the rehashed VAG stuff that is "in fashion" at the moment.

You're just upset Diesel is "trendy"

langdang

Am I the only to find it ironic/funny to see aCitroen fitted with coilovers to slam it?

Anyone elseusing chrome on aa mobile to view boards? Are you having the same experience as me -- correctly typed messages turned into stuttering drunk speak? Drivingg meme mentall, doubles up on thingss and appends stufff2f everywhere!

dar83

langdang wrote: »

Am I the only to find it ironic/funny to see aCitroen fitted with coilovers to slam it?

Anyone elseusing chrome on aa mobile to view boards? Are you having the same experience as me -- correctly typed messages turned into stuttering drunk speak? Drivingg meme mentall, doubles up on thingss and appends stufff2f everywhere!

dar83

MugMugs wrote: »

You're just upset Diesel is "trendy"

*likes this*

Ronnie Beck

langdang wrote: »

Am I the only to find it ironic/funny to see aCitroen fitted with coilovers to slam it?

Throws the whole faster than a 911 over speedbumps idea out the window! I'd be looking for the cost of refitting the OE suspension included in the deal.

challengemaster

@Cian: anything can happen in a driving test. Anything. As in my TESTER at one point leaned over and started beeping the horn because there was a trailer blocking the road. I also had about 20 people walking side-by-side along the road just after a 90deg bend, and at another stage two little knacker children walked across the road carrying about 1km of eircom cable (who knows where they got it).

Tests be crazy!

As for that Citroen.... reminds me of a new renault megane (like below, but not an RS) with LM's on it. Looked damn nice too.

Ardennes1944

How much should I be looking to pay to get my gearbox oil and brake fluid changed in an Indy lads?

Bpmull

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

How much should I be looking to pay to get my gearbox oil and brake fluid changed in an Indy lads?

I got the gearbox oil changed on my astra and only took the 20 minutes at most not even. The oil was expensive for my gearbox about 40-50 euro for oil from Opel it take nearly 4 litres (6 speed )but it depends on the gearbox I suppose. The Indy that done mine charged me 20 euro but he was doing me a favour my dad knew the guy well. Not sure how much brake fluid change would cost.

Ardennes1944

It appears this is the oil needed for my gearbox, not bad! http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1209555&pk=EA876

Bpmull

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

It appears this is the oil needed for my gearbox, not bad! http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1209555&pk=EA876

You'll have to just check how much your gearbox takes mine took near 4 litre not all out.

Ardennes1944

I've seen 1.6l mentioned twice, surely this isn't enough when your Astra took 4. Even if it is a 6speed

Bpmull

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I've seen 1.6l mentioned twice, surely this isn't enough when your Astra took 4. Even if it is a 6speed

I could be completely wrong I must check the invoice when I get home tomorrow and let you know. I thought I got 3 one litre bottle at least if not 4 but ill check tomorrow. It was 4 months ago so I can't remember. The garage where I got the oil was an Opel dealer and they said how much it needed.

dgt

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

Why bother! :eek:

EDIT: Forgot fecking link

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4477654

Ad wrote:

German French style plates

Which is it???!!!!!!!!!! :eek::eek::eek:

Not many about,most are 90 bhp,but i have chipped this up a bit since ,not sure exactly but around 140bhp.

Jimdagym

Hard luck Cian. Its a ****ty feeling to fail. Pretty emotional passing too.

I failed mine first time and to be honest it was for the best. My test wasnt that bad (got done for progression when you couldnt see out the window with hailstones :eek:) but I was cocky and a bit stupid on the road in general. Brought me back down to earth.

colm_mcm

French plate backing with German font.

Quite like the look of that car!

MetzgerMeister

I failed the first time too and had to go for a walk before I got back into the car because I was soooo annoyed! I wasn't allowed buy my first car until I got the full licence so that annoyed me intensely. Passed with flying colours the second time 2 weeks later

Marcusm

Cian


Hard luck on the test; on my first the guy said that I'd failed but on other days he'd have passed me but as I'd ony had my provisional for 4 months I shouldn't be be worried. Little did he know but I'd first driven 16 days before. It took another 2 goes to pass (5years ago today) but since then I've driven on 4 continents and 13 countries. Look to the future not the past.

dgt

colm_mcm wrote: »

French plate backing with German font.

Quite like the look of that car!

I think they use that font anyway...



Edit: This also came up when looking for that image :D:D

renofan

My Micra passed 100k miles today. Should be given a medal


On the gear oil and brake fluid, Ardennes1944, look up youtube and save yourself a few quid as both are easy enough to do.

pred racer

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

How much should I be looking to pay to get my gearbox oil and brake fluid changed in an Indy lads?

Drop George Dalton a Pm, he will tell you what he would charge.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I failed the first time too and had to go for a walk before I got back into the car because I was soooo annoyed! I wasn't allowed buy my first car until I got the full licence so that annoyed me intensely. Passed with flying colours the second time 2 weeks later

I passed first time:cool:

Cough losers /cough:pac:

dar83

I also passed first time. Had only been driving 3 months at the time as well.

Some people are just winners! :pac:

:P

MetzgerMeister

dar83 wrote: »

Some people are just w@nkers! :pac:

:P

Ded_Zebra

I also passed first time after driving for 6 months.:D

Jimdagym

Jimdagym wrote: »

Ehhh I haven't a clue. Can't get a decent look at the car with the dirty weather. Need it sorted and the fella is doing the tracking anyway so time to hand it over.

The long story is that I pumped the tyres which were low (20ish) to 30 and immediately felt the vibration. Dropped it down to 25~ and its less noticeable but still there. The tracking has needed doing for a long time but its much worse since this all happened last week. Or at least I feel it is. I'll get new tyres once I see how much the mechanic finds. Just in case there is something bigger going on.

To follow this up, mechanic found nothing wrong. Sorted my tracking, realligned headlines and threw some oil abd a filter in for me that I had left with him. Was mening to throw it in since christmas but never got near it. He felt the wobble could only be the tyres, and the atlas lads that did the tracking had said the same. So i got two turanza's t001 for it today and its rock solid again . Fantastic grip, the last ones must have really been banjoed.
I love my car again!


BTW I rang 4 places, 2 in balbriggan and 2 in baldoyle and atlas were the only ones that had anything other than economy tyres. Unreal!

Ronnie Beck

dgt wrote: »

Edit: This also came up when looking for that image :D:D

The Transporter?

MetzgerMeister

Ronnie Beck wrote: »

Transporter?

Ronin

renofan

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Ronin

Brilliant film. Loved the car scenes.


Oh and everyone in my family who passed 1st time went on to crash their cars.

I passed second time.......

Ronnie Beck

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Ronin

Haven't seen it in years. Far better movie too.

MetzgerMeister

Ronnie Beck wrote: »

Haven't seen it in years. Far better movie too.

That's fairly obvious haha