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Today I did something to my car (volume 2)
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Another boring 7er video, apologies.
Was fiddling with the rear air suspension, EHC. The E65/66 has it just on the rear and automatically adjusts according to different weight variables, like having extra passengers/load in the rear, keeping the ride height constant.
It's pretty cool, you can enter bogus wheel size data and end up with a slammed rear end.
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Hi, welcome to 1985.
Transmission control unit (tcu) have been introduced around that year and is used on every single automatic car since.
Some cars can have like 40 and more ecu controlling different aspect of the car, airbags, shifting, self levelling suspension, engine obviously, entertainment system etc.Obviously not a 1L micra with a 5 speed manual but a car with a gearbox thats paddle or where the gearleaver only connects to microswitch and the ecu controls the actual shifting. My changing the shift times or engine revs to match it can change alot
Ah okay. Probably make a bit more sense now that I think of it like that, but I was genuinely confused there for a while.
I don't really know much at all about the hardware (or software, in this case?!) of cars, but I didn't think they'd have firmware updates and such like that.
Figured everything that needed fixing was a manual physical job. Although I've never driven an Automatic, so they rarely come into my head, but I can see obviously they'd require a fair bit of electronics for gear shifting etc.Go to an exhaust center and get them to cut off your tailpipe and fit a stainless steel one instead.
I'd imagine that'd be relatively expensive? Can I ask what you mean when you say exhaust centre, by the way? I'm living in Drogheda, and not very clued into this. The likes of motor factors, etc. wouldn't be of any use, presumably?
There's a First Stop / 'Fast Fit' near me, would they be the folks to call into? 0 -
[Deleted User] wrote: »Ah okay. Probably make a bit more sense now that I think of it like that, but I was genuinely confused there for a while.
I don't really know much at all about the hardware (or software, in this case?!) of cars, but I didn't think they'd have firmware updates and such like that.
Figured everything that needed fixing was a manual physical job. Although I've never driven an Automatic, so they rarely come into my head, but I can see obviously they'd require a fair bit of electronics for gear shifting etc.
I'd imagine that'd be relatively expensive? Can I ask what you mean when you say exhaust centre, by the way? I'm living in Drogheda, and not very clued into this. The likes of motor factors, etc. wouldn't be of any use, presumably?
There's a First Stop / 'Fast Fit' near me, would they be the folks to call into?
Ring or head over to souhans. They'll either have one ready or make it up for you there and then.0 -
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Today I actually did something to my car!
Well, last night to be specific.
And today I fitted these. Old on the left, new on the right. It's as bright as an incandescent during the day, nothing special, but at night it's bright. Like, really bright.
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dougie-lampkin wrote: »I put one of these boyos on my last car, a TDDI Focus, and it made it into a racecar cleaned up the rear of the car no end. You don't want anything too mad looking (ahem), as you say, just a bit of chrome. It has no effect on the mechanics of the car whatsoever, it's just another shiny part to keep clean. Yours being a petrol will fare better than a smokey daysul.
I had mine on for 4 months before I sold the car, and it lasted just fine, but I'm not sure how long you'd get before it starts to peel or rust. I suppose if you got a year out of it, it's not bad for €10! Although if an actual exhaust place can fab up something similar in proper stainless at a reasonable price, that's a much better long term solution.
Ah that's all that I really wanted to hear, to be honest. Exhaust tip off the net is something I'd personally rather, cos I'd feel like a bit of a prat standing around an exhaust place, telling them i just want something shiny (and more than likely getting hard-sold into buying a whole new exhaust system off them ).
Can I ask you though, is there much extra length added to the exhaust when these are used? Or do they go over a fair bit of the exhaust?
It's just I'd rather not have the exhaust sticking out in a real 'look at me' kind of way, if it can be avoided, too.
Rav's exhaust seems to be 2.5 inches in diameter too, which isn't helping. Seems to limit my options quite a bit. Am I mad for kinda liking the 'double/twin' exhaust ones?
Edit: Seems this one may work?0 -
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[Deleted User] wrote: »I'll give them a bell tomorrow and see what they say, so, before I press ahead with an internet one. I'm sure they'll work out much more expensive than the tip option, though.
It will but out it this way, it'll be a fraction of what you've spent on detailing products wouldn't it be a shame to skimp on finishing details?
You can also get something that sounds a bit better, pick your style and everything. More money but it's well worth it.
I ripped one of those yokes off my Almera. I chose the pea shooter over the tip.
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Deleted User wrote: »Can I ask you though, is there much extra length added to the exhaust when these are used? Or do they go over a fair bit of the exhaust?
It's just I'd rather not have the exhaust sticking out in a real 'look at me' kind of way, if it can be avoided, too.
They had about 6-8" onto the pipe at most, but they clamp on, so you can slide it back along the exhaust to clamp it if it's protruding too far. The end result really depends on your particular tail pipe at the moment, if it's up close to the bumper, then you won't see the join between the tip and the pipe. But if it's hanging down slightly and there isn't much bumper around it, it'll be fairly obvious what you've done, and it's not a good look.Deleted User wrote: »Rav's exhaust seems to be 2.5 inches in diameter too, which isn't helping. Seems to limit my options quite a bit. Am I mad for kinda liking the 'double/twin' exhaust ones?
2.5" is only 65 mm, that wouldn't be totally uncommon. They're adjustable so you just have to find one slightly bigger than what you have. Thankfully, 58-74 mm seems to be a fairly common size range on these. If that's what you're into and there's enough space on the bumper (or you don't mind making space :pac:), then go for it. It's even trickier to get the twin exit ones to not look like a bolt on tip, and if you can't disguise the join then it becomes a bit barry looking.
I'd still be inclined to price up a stainless equivalent if you're planning on keeping the car long term. A proper exhaust place could cut your tail pipe back, and make up a decent stainless twin exit tip that joins at the back box. It will look 10 times better 0 -
It will but out it this way, it'll be a fraction of what you've spent on detailing products wouldn't it be a shame to skimp on finishing details?
You can also get something that sounds a bit better, pick your style and everything. More money but it's well worth it.
That's a fair point, regarding the detailing costs. Suppose it doesn't really make sense to spend a few euro on cleaning gear, and then scrimp on the product that's actually being cleaned.
Not sure I'd be mad about changing the noise to be honest. Would actually like the Rav to be a bit more aggressive sounding, but would dread it accidentally ending up sounding like one of those wimpy, overly loud exhausts (all too common with a certain type of driver).
An aggressive, 'growly' kind of noise would be great, but completely unrealistic I'd imagine.dougie-lampkin wrote: »They had about 6-8" onto the pipe at most, but they clamp on, so you can slide it back along the exhaust to clamp it if it's protruding too far. The end result really depends on your particular tail pipe at the moment, if it's up close to the bumper, then you won't see the join between the tip and the pipe. But if it's hanging down slightly and there isn't much bumper around it, it'll be fairly obvious what you've done, and it's not a good look.
2.5" is only 65 mm, that wouldn't be totally uncommon. They're adjustable so you just have to find one slightly bigger than what you have. Thankfully, 58-74 mm seems to be a fairly common size range on these. If that's what you're into and there's enough space on the bumper (or you don't mind making space :pac:), then go for it. It's even trickier to get the twin exit ones to not look like a bolt on tip, and if you can't disguise the join then it becomes a bit barry looking.
I'd still be inclined to price up a stainless equivalent if you're planning on keeping the car long term. A proper exhaust place could cut your tail pipe back, and make up a decent stainless twin exit tip that joins at the back box. It will look 10 times better
Hmm, that's a good point regarding the exhaust itself. The Rav's exhaust isn't exactly hidden away behind the bumper or such. If you look for it, it stands out quite a bit.
(though admittedly the camera was relatively low down when taking that photo).
So looks like a trip out to Trim is in order. See what the chaps out there think. I'll give them a call, but I doubt they'll give me anything over the phone price wise.0 -
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Did a fair bit of work on the E66 the other night, changed out the yellow LEDs in the angel eyes for white ones. Pain in the ass on facelifts as the whole bumper has to come off, as well as pulling the headlights and filter box.
Before:
A sorry sight:
New LEDs with a two year warranty:
Old and new:
Note the glare from the white LEDs in photography is due to the increased brightness, nice and crisp in the flesh:
In the dark:
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Today I serviced it on my own for the first time!
Mechanic said it was serviced at the time of the cam belt change at 102k (now 105k),
Like feck it was!! it had started to rumble a bit worryingly at idle this last week (NOT noisy hydraulic lifters).
oil came out like tar!
Why have I been paying someone to do this for me?????
Also got my parking sensors in the post woop!0 -
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