What have you done to your car today?

Phate · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:27

PMKeates said:
Why break the habit of a lifetime?

I agree, play to your strengths Sam.

BigAndy87 · 2 Jan 2013 at 22:03

Striped my front drivers side brakes down twice, to try and fix a brake binding issue causing me to fight with steering wheel to keep car straight.

Seems better for most part not fighting with the wheel but still drifting guess ill get the tracking done.

robj20 · 3 Jan 2013 at 06:05

pugheaven said:
I've done loads of oil changes myself and yeah it is a doddle... however Opie is £30.67 for 5W-30 oil... and why arse about when I can let someone else do it then I don't have to dispose of the old oil? All for £39 notes. Sorry, but it's just not worth the time or effort anymore when I pass KwikFit a lot as well... pop in, 30 minutes later walk out done.

Its cheaper than i used to pay now £16.99 for 5 litres, so its under £20 to do it yourself nearly half price.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-991-fuc...rmance-fuel-economy-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

4T5 · 3 Jan 2013 at 06:11

Yesterday.

Took it down South on a run, Couple of hours each way with a good break in the middle, Motor run flawlessly, I took it easy on the way down & gradually picked the pace up on the way home with an Italian tune up to finish off the last part of the journey. Was dry on the way down & ******* down on the way back but the car didn't miss a beat & stayed dry.
I find myself attached to this car within weeks & I can't remember the last time I enjoyed driving this much. :cool:

Matt82 · 3 Jan 2013 at 06:12

That stuff is so cheap. Used to put that in my gfs fiesta years ago and it was cheap then

Rybo89 · 3 Jan 2013 at 09:49

Upgraded the twin turbo's on my F40 along with a lot of other stuff....On Forza

To think, eyedot who gets to do it for real.

pugheaven · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:10

iaind said:
This is actually rubbish. You saw them leaving the same depot - I very much doubt you watched them fill the tankers.

Supermarket fuel, generally, lacks some of the additives in better fuel. Often they'll conform to different standards (BS EN xxxx) which are printed on th pump. You can look them up if you feel so inclined.

ROFL, don't tell me what I did or didn't do. I watched them and have done on numerous occations when I've been running past the whole depot as that was part of my 20 mile run.

I'll believe you then as opposed to my father who worked and PRODUCED this oil and petrol as part of his job for 37 years then, the normal unleaded 95RON fuel that you buy in ASDA/SAINSBURY'S is 100% the same as the SHELL stuff. FACT. believe the internet or websites if you want to.
Internet, you can't beat people who think they know it all. Carry on.

pugheaven · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:12

robj20 said:
Its cheaper than i used to pay now £16.99 for 5 litres, so its under £20 to do it yourself nearly half price.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-991-fuc...rmance-fuel-economy-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx

Fair enough, £16.99 in a cracking price tbh... fair point although it is £4.99 for postage.

Simon · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:13

pugheaven said:
ROFL, don't tell me what I did or didn't do. I watched them and have done on numerous occations when I've been running past the whole depot as that was part of my 20 mile run.

I'll believe you then as opposed to my father who worked and PRODUCED this oil and petrol as part of his job for 37 years then, the normal unleaded 95RON fuel that you buy in ASDA/SAINSBURY'S is 100% the same as the SHELL stuff. FACT. believe the internet or websites if you want to.
Internet, you can't beat people who think they know it all. Carry on.

It isn't same

robj20 · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:15

It is the same upto the point they add additives to the tanker.

iaind · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:24

Love the fact someone thinks they can tell that by driving past lol

Alibaba99 · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:45

pugheaven said:
ROFL, don't tell me what I did or didn't do. I watched them and have done on numerous occations when I've been running past the whole depot as that was part of my 20 mile run.

I'll believe you then as opposed to my father who worked and PRODUCED this oil and petrol as part of his job for 37 years then, the normal unleaded 95RON fuel that you buy in ASDA/SAINSBURY'S is 100% the same as the SHELL stuff. FACT. believe the internet or websites if you want to.
Internet, you can't beat people who think they know it all. Carry on.

There was an article in Evo last year (I think) where one of the executives from Shell was asked this question. Whilst the base fuel is the same (it has to conform to the relevant British standard) the additives are different and put into the tanker at the last minute. I assume he was lying then.

Howard · 3 Jan 2013 at 13:18

I built up some 'arsed', and it is now clean inside and out. But for how long?

Also done tyre pressures and vacuumed most of the conifer tree I park under out from the scuttle panel and engine bay.

ScoobyDoo69 · 3 Jan 2013 at 13:49

MOT booked for the Peugeot for tomorrow of which it will no doubt fail.

5 sprint / track days booked for the Subaru

Irish_Tom · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:26

Just had the following done on the Mondeo:

Rear wheel bearing
Rear suspension bushes
Rear brake pads
N/S front brake hose
Water pump belt replaced
Major service
MOT

Despite a 20% discount and a free MOT it still came to over £1,000.

I drew the line at £30 for an indicator bulb (fitted).

Rybo89 · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:31

Howard, the ST looks lovely.

Really not be arsed to clean mine for over a month now, it is filthy and i just don't trust the Polish peoples near my paintwork.

Howard · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:14

Cheers. I know how hard it is to gather up enough enthusiasm in this weather. I've contemplated taking it to a hand car wash place but I don't trust other people either.

Phate · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:15

SWAY bar links have arrived

Matt82 · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:21

Phate said:
SWAY bar links have arrived

Whilst youve got the car apart, you should check the condition of your rotors too

Gaijin · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:25

Best check those headers too for leaks Billy Joe-Bob