Topic: What did you do to your vehicle today?

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Today I found that polished wet concrete corners and motorcycles make an interesting conbination.

Reply #100 Posted: April 08, 2011, 12:41:47 am

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Did you notice a big difference from 95? i run 95 on my 4age haha.

 
Yeah a small difference, only put 95 in it a couple times before. Usually run it on 91, and then 98 when I am having a laugh.

I spose it'd depend on your engine too. Mine's a small-port redtop so has a bit more compression than the older ones, and then the silver and blacks have even more compression respectively.

Reply #101 Posted: April 08, 2011, 05:55:57 pm

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I ran 95 on my 4afe and it made a huge difference in lower gears. So I stuck to 95 from then onwards.

Got one of the rattles solved, the boot floor panel wasn't clicked in properly in two places ;DD

Reply #102 Posted: April 08, 2011, 06:24:09 pm

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Replaced my power steering belt as it was slipping under pressure and causing what felt like frozen steering.

Went for a blat up the road, all good. Pull into garage. Smoke coming from engine bay. Lots of smoke. Open bonnet, power steering fluid reservoir almost empty. Oil everywhere, catching on fire.

Must have bumped something.

Reply #103 Posted: April 08, 2011, 06:56:11 pm

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Pulled the engine mounts out, attacked them with a grinder and put them back in.

Reply #104 Posted: April 12, 2011, 11:31:06 pm
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* Pumped tyres back up to 85 psi
* Adjusted seat height

Reply #105 Posted: April 13, 2011, 07:21:44 am
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85psi? D:

Reply #106 Posted: April 13, 2011, 10:51:48 am
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85psi? D:




26" slicks, well semi-slicks. Seem to drop about 10 psi a week. Not as harsh a ride as the old 110psi ones, but you still feel the odd bump.

Reply #107 Posted: April 13, 2011, 11:06:10 am
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dem wheels...

Reply #108 Posted: April 13, 2011, 11:06:56 am

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what dont i need to do to my vehicle today :)

registration is due, drivers door lock wont work, aircon takes 5 - 10 min to kick in, there is a rattle that sound like one of my shocks at the back is gone, it needs a clean, fark me the list goes on

Reply #109 Posted: April 13, 2011, 11:17:53 am
Keep off the Lawn!!

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VW (Very Wrong)

Reply #110 Posted: April 13, 2011, 11:28:08 am
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VW (Very Wrong)

haha, its always been a good runner coming up 190K is whats wrong with it, these kinda things can be expected only problem is having money to fix them

Reply #111 Posted: April 13, 2011, 12:04:27 pm
Keep off the Lawn!!

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haha, its always been a good runner coming up 190K is whats wrong with it, these kinda things can be expected only problem is having money to fix them

Make sure wife doesn't allocate PC funds to said purchase.

Reply #112 Posted: April 13, 2011, 12:07:15 pm
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Make sure wife doesn't allocate PC funds to said purchase.

thats what the credit card is for

Reply #113 Posted: April 13, 2011, 12:11:49 pm
Keep off the Lawn!!

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I hate VW's, but thats because i work for a vw dealership.

Reply #114 Posted: April 13, 2011, 02:12:15 pm

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Booked my car into Joe Kyle Mechanic on monday, getting the cambelt done, plugs, service, ecu check and a general engine clean/lookover.


Looking forward to it.

Reply #115 Posted: April 13, 2011, 03:23:23 pm
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Not exactly today but:

- bought a nz new import (last year)
- had a full service and cambelt change (full works)
- had a few casual tame road trips on sealed roads
- had a long distance, far north road trip off the beaten track
- got the car dirty for the first time ever (original owner included): http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/5tack/P3260145.jpg
What did you do to your vehicle today?

- Cleaned up afterwards.  No noticeable difference.
- had a lot of fun :)

Reply #116 Posted: April 14, 2011, 03:44:29 am
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What happens when you are stopped at a stop sign and an elderly lady cuts the corner...









Replacement Parts (all ex-UK):
Bumper Blade £335.15 ex VAT
Overrider & rubber kit £63.44 ex VAT
Chrome moulding £28.26 ex VAT
Indicator Lens £23.39 ex VAT
Other bits - no idea, let the P&P guys sort that out.

Panel Damage:
Front Valance
Drivers Side Wing

Am picking it's going to be around $2.5 - $3k to remedy, but that's what her insurance is for.

Moral of the story - don't cut corners !
Last Edit: April 14, 2011, 09:35:28 am by Spigalau

Reply #117 Posted: April 14, 2011, 08:35:54 am
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Quote from: Spigalau;1375951
VW (Very Wrong)

Not really. I find mine Very Wright (no, not Orville).

Haven't had a problem with my Golf yet. everything running fine, not too thirsty around town, great on road trips.

Nurse has just got herself a 1987 Volvo 360 GLT complete with cassette deck. It's a minter and a pleasure to drive.

Both our cars need minimal attention above and beyond the usual (tire pressure, liquids, fuel). I suppose we could wash them, but with water restrictions and sewerage still broken about the place, it's like a badge of honour to have a dirty car.

So, all I have done to my care today is drive it.

Reply #118 Posted: April 14, 2011, 09:09:57 am
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currently thinking about fixing hte stereo in the car - sound is only coming out of the front passenger speaker - the 3 other speakers have no sound coming out of them

have to decide if i can be bothered doing it myself or whether to take it into a car stereo place and get them to have a look at it

Reply #119 Posted: April 14, 2011, 09:27:47 am
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Check your faders ;)

Reply #120 Posted: April 14, 2011, 09:48:34 am
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Check your faders ;)

Balance set to left only, fader set to front only :P

Reply #121 Posted: April 14, 2011, 09:52:58 am
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/patrol/auction-357897483.htm
got one of those recently, have been hit twice once by taxi in rear, totally rooted his bonnet/headlights- damage to me ding in bumper..
tues takapuna guys turns into me in a about 09/10 falcon hits my side rear wheel breaks weel arch trim, damage to him fkd right front corner 2-3 grand...
well worth the 200 dollar fill, with only 440 k's use-....

Reply #122 Posted: April 14, 2011, 10:14:16 am

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Not really. I find mine Very Wright (no, not Orville).

Haven't had a problem with my Golf yet. everything running fine, not too thirsty around town, great on road trips.

Nurse has just got herself a 1987 Volvo 360 GLT complete with cassette deck. It's a minter and a pleasure to drive.

Both our cars need minimal attention above and beyond the usual (tire pressure, liquids, fuel). I suppose we could wash them, but with water restrictions and sewerage still broken about the place, it's like a badge of honour to have a dirty car.

So, all I have done to my care today is drive it.

 
Yeah waiting till water situation improves before washing mine, filthy as well haha.

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currently thinking about fixing hte stereo in the car - sound is only coming out of the front passenger speaker - the 3 other speakers have no sound coming out of them

have to decide if i can be bothered doing it myself or whether to take it into a car stereo place and get them to have a look at it

 
It's pretty easy to do, takes an hour at most.

Reply #123 Posted: April 14, 2011, 10:40:06 am

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Quote from: Spigalau;1376189
What happens when you are stopped at a stop sign and an elderly lady cuts the corner...
Shit.
I hope you kicked the old bat to the curb and possum stomped her false teeth out.
I joke.

What is that, an 70s-80s beamer? Looks like it has had a respray or a repair there already...

Reply #124 Posted: April 14, 2011, 11:14:49 am
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