***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

punisher5112

Mainly it's pure thickness.

Some it's down to the lit up dash.

Others pull up behind the car in front and see the light output from the DRLs so are happy enough thinking lights are on.

Most cars with DRLs don't even have auto on/off lights and then see the other issues come as people can override this function and leave it off in the ones that do.

moby2101

Genuine question,

At what speed will Gardai make an arrest for speeding?

I know it can be individual discretion in most cases but is there say a hard and fast “rule @ if your doing say 30 over a specific limit( 150 in a 120, 130 in a 100 etc..) or higher number that it’s an automatic arrest situation.

Thanks

joujoujou

No "automatic" rule AFAIK. Depends on road/weather condition and Gardai discretion one may get a FCPN and 3 points for 60 over the limit, another one arrested for 30 over.

Truckermal

punisher5112 wrote: »

Mainly it's pure thickness.

Some it's down to the lit up dash.

Others pull up behind the car in front and see the light output from the DRLs so are happy enough thinking lights are on.

Most cars with DRLs don't even have auto on/off lights and then see the other issues come as people can override this function and leave it off in the ones that do.

Do ya know how much those fancy bulbs cost? Paddy's machanic sez they are a hoor to change too so lave them turned off!!!! They won't pass the ntc either if they go wrong!!!

Duke O Smiley

Gents,

I am ordering a set of plates off eireplates for the first time. I'm just looking for nice, clean pressed metal plates

Has anyone ordered from them before? Should I be selecting "Pair pressed metal 520x112mm oblong" - thats the standard size isn't it?

Thanks

Truckermal

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Gents,

I am ordering a set of plates off eireplates for the first time. I'm just looking for nice, clean pressed metal plates

Has anyone ordered from them before? Should I be selecting "Pair pressed metal 520x112mm oblong" - thats the standard size isn't it?

Thanks

Yes that's the one if you are unsure send Trevor a email he's sound.

Marcusm

I saw a 151 Mercedes SLS AMG today. First one i’ve Seen on Irish plates.

Truckermal

Anyone stocking up on tyres etc? I ordered 2 sets of tyres for her car and a set for my own from camskill before Brexit!

Duke O Smiley

Truckermal wrote: »

Anyone stocking up on tyres etc? I ordered 2 sets of tyres for her car and a set for my own from camskill before Brexit!

I always find Camskill the most expensive out of tyreleader, openeo etc!

Truckermal

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I always find Camskill the most expensive out of tyreleader, openeo etc!

Ya it varies but they are 100 quid per set cheaper for her car..Not much of a saving for mine but I have the money now.

Truckermal

Truckermal wrote: »

Anyone stocking up on tyres etc? I ordered 2 sets of tyres for her car and a set for my own from camskill before Brexit!

What do you reckon is the potential saving?

ciarsd

Does anyone know the names of roll on roll off car carriers delivering Toyota's to Ireland? From Japan and also Canada? Or indeed carriers that take them from hubs such as Southampton to Dublin or Rosslare? I'm trying to track down a Hybrid Rav 4 which is weeks beyond it's delivery date, with the dealer running out of excuses as to the delay.

Truckermal

Augeo wrote: »

What do you reckon is the potential saving?

150 euro per set.

colm_mcm

ciarsd wrote: »

Does anyone know the names of roll on roll off car carriers delivering Toyota's to Ireland? From Japan and also Canada? Or indeed carriers that take them from hubs such as Southampton to Dublin or Rosslare? I'm trying to track down a Hybrid Rav 4 which is weeks beyond it's delivery date, with the dealer running out of excuses as to the delay.

Get the dealer to show you your car on the Toyota dealer info system. If they can’t then there’s probably no car.
You’ll unfortunately find this going on, especially the ones who are selling it as a straight deal for the cheapest price.
Another factor is that it’s a new model that’s in demand globally, there will realistically be delays. Whether a realistic delivery time was given or not, or whether there is a specific car allocated to you is the question.

ShadowHearth

Augeo wrote: »

What do you reckon is the potential saving?

I doubt there is. You need to remember, that tyres have limited shelf life too. Rubber gets harder with time.
For the sake of saving 20-30eu per tyre, I better buy them fresh and new when I need them. Instead of having good tyre, which compromised by just sitting on a shelf.

Truckermal

Truckermal wrote: »

150 euro per set.

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I doubt there is. You need to remember, that tyres have limited shelf life too. Rubber gets harder with time.
For the sake of saving 20-30eu per tyre, I better buy them fresh and new when I need them. Instead of having good tyre, which compromised by just sitting on a shelf.

Was just wondering in the context of Brexit.
Like who knows how much tyres are going to go up by due to Brexit?

joujoujou

Augeo wrote: »

[...]
Like who knows how much tyres are going to go up by due to Brexit?

Why would they? Vast majority of them are made elsewhere.

joujoujou

joujoujou wrote: »

Why would they? Vast majority of them are made elsewhere.

I honestly don't know.
I was asking the question.......I don't have the answers lads
I'm not suggesting they will go up in price either.

joujoujou

Me neither. But it's extremely unlikely anything made in one of 27 EU states change price just because Brexit.

ShadowHearth

Well, I ordered tyres from oponeo.ie 2 weeks ago and according to tracking, those were coming from France. So I really don't see the issue here.
Ireland will have soon it's own version of Doomsday redneck prepers due to Brexit. :pac:

Folks I found these during a clear out. Never made it on to a 407 I had a while back. Might be of some use to any of ye in the Limerick area. Free to take away.

fancy pigeon

A quick browse of the google maps shows my Avensis! Here and here, which is ironic as the weather in each link genuinely sums up the atmosphere of each establishment... The Merc made an appearance too at one stage, Nissan wheels standing out gleaming in the sunlight. I miss that car

I no longer work there, hence I'm showing you all

_Kaiser_

Had a car behind me last night (couldn't make out exactly what) that had those new Matrix LED lights. Might be great for the driver, but EXTREMELY annoying as the car in front I have to say.

Seeing the driver's side light turning on and off every few seconds to adjust to oncoming traffic is very distracting as it keeps getting your attention in the mirror and on the road as it brightens/darkens around you.

Stupid thing!

beertons

Was in for an nct retest, last time yer man was poking at the brake line, turns out it was almost corroded, and his poking caused it to burst.

Anyway, in for the retest today, guy was driving it around, and saw the button for the air horn. He gave it 2 toots on the way in, and 1 when parked outside after. Got the pass anyway, 2 New brake lines were fitted.

punisher5112

beertons wrote: »

Was in for an nct retest, last time yer man was poking at the brake line, turns out it was almost corroded, and his poking caused it to burst.

Anyway, in for the retest today, guy was driving it around, and saw the button for the air horn. He gave it 2 toots on the way in, and 1 when parked outside after. Got the pass anyway, 2 New brake lines were fitted.

Air horn.,... Is it a truck one or train

James Bond Junior

beertons wrote: »

Was in for an nct retest, last time yer man was poking at the brake line, turns out it was almost corroded, and his poking caused it to burst.

Anyway, in for the retest today, guy was driving it around, and saw the button for the air horn. He gave it 2 toots on the way in, and 1 when parked outside after. Got the pass anyway, 2 New brake lines were fitted.

Corroded brake lines.. what kind of BMW do you have?

vintagevrs

Little interim oil service today.

blackbox

beertons wrote: »

Was in for an nct retest, last time yer man was poking at the brake line, turns out it was almost corroded, and his poking caused it to burst.

Anyway, in for the retest today, guy was driving it around, and saw the button for the air horn. He gave it 2 toots on the way in, and 1 when parked outside after. Got the pass anyway, 2 New brake lines were fitted.

Possible lifesaver - not just another form of taxation!

bazz26

Bought a gloss black kidney grill for the F10 on ebay. Went to fit it yesterday and found two clips on one side were broken off completely and missing. Ebay seller of course is having none of it, claiming I must have broke them during fitting and has now gone on radio silence. Fitted it earlier today to see how it looked and the gloss black grill works well with carbon black paintwork, only thing is that the one with the broken clips is not fitting right obviously so had to put the original back in. Only €55 but still annoyed.

Ciano35

bazz26 wrote: »

Bought a gloss black kidney grill for the F10 on ebay. Went to fit it yesterday and found two clips on one side were broken off completely and missing. Ebay seller of course is having none of it, claiming I must have broke them during fitting and has now gone on radio silence. Fitted it earlier today to see how it looked and the gloss black grill works well with carbon black paintwork, only thing is that the one with the broken clips is not fitting right obviously so had to put the original back in. Only €55 but still annoyed.

Surely PayPal will refund you? Take pictures of the broken clips and use them as evidence

Dartz

Isn't that what zip-ties were made for?

Murt102

Anyone here have any knowledge of Hyundai Santa Fe’s?

A man from a Hyundai garage called me during the week about a vehicle i had for sale, i mentioned to him that i bought a 2007 Santa Fe recently and he mentioned something about lowering the sump and getting something and something removed and cleared out... I was at work so didn’t have time to ask too much questions and I cannot call him back now because I sold the vehicle he was calling me about :pac:

Anyone have any idea what it could be? 2007 Santa Fe with the 2.2 CRDI engine. 200k kms on the clock.

blade1

Murt102 wrote: »

Anyone here have any knowledge of Hyundai Santa Fe’s?

A man from a Hyundai garage called me during the week about a vehicle i had for sale, i mentioned to him that i bought a 2007 Santa Fe recently and he mentioned something about lowering the sump and getting something and something removed and cleared out... I was at work so didn’t have time to ask too much questions and I cannot call him back now because I sold the vehicle he was calling me about :pac:

Anyone have any idea what it could be? 2007 Santa Fe with the 2.2 CRDI engine. 200k kms on the clock.

Haven't a clue about santa fe's but I'd assume he is on about a sludge problem.
Fully synthetic oil should help if not already used.

Toyotafanboi

The 2.2's and actually most Hyundai diesels are prone to sudging. I'm sure he meant to drop the sump and clean the oil pick up.

CIP4

Murt102 wrote: »

Anyone here have any knowledge of Hyundai Santa Fe’s?

A man from a Hyundai garage called me during the week about a vehicle i had for sale, i mentioned to him that i bought a 2007 Santa Fe recently and he mentioned something about lowering the sump and getting something and something removed and cleared out... I was at work so didn’t have time to ask too much questions and I cannot call him back now because I sold the vehicle he was calling me about :pac:

Anyone have any idea what it could be? 2007 Santa Fe with the 2.2 CRDI engine. 200k kms on the clock.

I assume he meant taking off the sump to clean all the oil sludge out and change / clean the oil pick up pipe. Google Santa Fe oil sludge issues and you’ll get loads of results no doubt.

Dartz

Dartz wrote: »

Isn't that what zip-ties were made for?

Mmmmm well, they're also known as cable ties .... not yokes to use when clips break ties :pac:

Interslice

CIP4 wrote: »

I assume he meant taking off the sump to clean all the oil sludge out and change / clean the oil pick up pipe. Google Santa Fe oil sludge issues and you’ll get loads of results no doubt.

The fancy pidgeon had a run in with his sump recently


https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108723484&postcount=8599

bazz26

Ciano35 wrote: »

Surely PayPal will refund you? Take pictures of the broken clips and use them as evidence

I have opened a case but I'm not hopeful as it's my word against the sellers.

Dartz wrote: »

Isn't that what zip-ties were made for?

I wish it were that easy, these are clips that fasten into little slots. Cable ties won't work.

Augeo wrote: »

Mmmmm well, they're also known as cable ties .... not yokes to use when clips break ties :pac:

Ha, indeedy.

Old diesel

So does this sludging issue on Hyundai diesels affect the original 2.0 Mk 1 Santa Fe diesels too????

CIP4

The A4 is going in for a major service on Friday will end up being about 1K km before it’s due but I will be very busy in April and May so want to get it sorted otherwise would end up being way overdue.

I reckon garages are fleecing people on the major service thing. My sorento is due one too shortly.... it's an air filter and a minor service essentially .... fuel filter not even to be done iirc.

Truckermal

Old diesel wrote: »

So does this sludging issue on Hyundai diesels affect the original 2.0 Mk 1 Santa Fe diesels too????

Yes pigeons one was a MK1..

MetzgerMeister

bazz26 wrote: »

Bought a gloss black kidney grill for the F10 on ebay. Went to fit it yesterday and found two clips on one side were broken off completely and missing. Ebay seller of course is having none of it, claiming I must have broke them during fitting and has now gone on radio silence. Fitted it earlier today to see how it looked and the gloss black grill works well with carbon black paintwork, only thing is that the one with the broken clips is not fitting right obviously so had to put the original back in. Only €55 but still annoyed.

Which clip was it bazz? On my gloss black (F30) grilles, they don't have the clips that slide in beside the headlights.

Old diesel

Truckermal wrote: »

Old diesel wrote: »

So does this sludging issue on Hyundai diesels affect the original 2.0 Mk 1 Santa Fe diesels too????

Yes pigeons one was a MK1..

Excellent.

Will look at having the sump and oil pick up cleaned on ours so.

We've done the ignore precautionary measures to alleviate common issue on a previous vehicle.

Doing it on this Santa Fe will help extend the life of the vehicle.

Far cheaper then a replacement car (4wd SUV thing/farm workhorse)

bazz26

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Which clip was it bazz? On my gloss black (F30) grilles, they don't have the clips that slide in beside the headlights.

Definitely two clips on the side of the F10 grille that are broken off on one of them. See attached photo.

The seller has been on to me this morning again so fingers crossed there will be a positive outcome.

MetzgerMeister

Definitely broken off is right! Hope it goes your way given the evidence in that pic!

Wailin

There are some very cheaply made versions out there bazz, I know because I got caught out too. Granted they weren't broke when I opened the box but one or two clips snapped like chalk during installation. The genuine black ones from BMW are different quality altogether but bloody expensive, as expected.

Did you go for the double slat ones?

tcawley29

To be fair PayPal nearly always side with the buyer regardless of whether they're right or wrong so he should be okay

bazz26

Wailin wrote: »

There are some very cheaply made versions out there bazz, I know because I got caught out too. Granted they weren't broke when I opened the box but one or two clips snapped like chalk during installation. The genuine black ones from BMW are different quality altogether but bloody expensive, as expected.

Did you go for the double slat ones?

Yep not being OEM the quality is not the best but I didn't want to spend too much money on something I was in two minds about keeping on. Yeah, went with the double slat ones as they looked the best imo.

vintagevrs

What about these Bazz?