What have you done to your car today?

Mirage · 9 Feb 2015 at 20:22

They dim when the sidelights come on, nothing else - although I leave the lights on auto so it's either sides, dipped or nothing.

It's a 4.6, so reasonably rare, it's not the best example externally, though. The DRLs are fitted to the towing eye covers and only those were modified (drilled), so easily replaced should I want to get rid.

I intend on this being my main vehicle until the day it's ready to be buried, though - assuming no hike in my annual average of 6K, of course.

ianh · 9 Feb 2015 at 22:25

Conanius said:
2012 S-Max Titanium X Sport. 2.2 TDCi 200PS engine with the power shift (Yo) gearbox. 15,000 miles, 1 previous owner, etc etc.

Just remember it has a high centre of gravity so while the extra oomph is fun in a straight line take it easy on the corners. Other than that it sounds like a good buy!

Conanius · 10 Feb 2015 at 06:31

ianh said:
Just remember it has a high centre of gravity so while the extra oomph is fun in a straight line take it easy on the corners. Other than that it sounds like a good buy!

You would be pleasantly surprised with these. They drive far more like a car than an MPV.

That said, while the drive is good, I'm no fool to think it will be like my s2000 with a bit more torque. Equally I doubt I'll be aiming for the apex with my 14 month old in the back and my dog flying round the boot!

Jonnycoupe · 10 Feb 2015 at 08:12

Changed the wideband lambda sensor after getting codes relating to the heater circuit. Seems to be easier to get lean burn too as suspected as my OBD2 reader is giving much clear AFR readouts. Only seeing 21.4 AFR at the minute during lean probably due to cooler air temps.

Managed to get one for $115 from the states for the NTK proper part rather than £280 from Honda UK

Conanius, from my understanding the S-Max has always been consider a pretty good steer for the more enthusiastic Dads anyway :cool:

Phemo · 10 Feb 2015 at 09:42

Conanius said:
You would be pleasantly surprised with these. They drive far more like a car than an MPV.

Agreed, I've got a 2.0 TDCi (well, wife has) and despite it being massive and a 2 litre diesel it's actually pretty good fun to drive. Of course in 2.0 flavour it's hardly a speed demon but speed isn't the reason for getting an S-Max in the first place.

I expected it to feel closer to driving a van than anything but it does just feel like a regular car which is quite impressive really.

We had a Galaxy as a courtesy car while I was getting some bits done on the S-Max and although it was an older model that really did feel like driving a van.

TheVoice · 10 Feb 2015 at 17:58

Just swapped the interior bulbs for LEDs. Happy with the front ones, not so much with the rear centre one which is a bit dim and blue-ish so I've ordered some different ones from DX.com that will hopefully be better.

Conanius · 10 Feb 2015 at 19:03

Jonnycoupe said:
Conanius, from my understanding the S-Max has always been consider a pretty good steer for the more enthusiastic Dads anyway

I think its one of those things where, OK - its a functional family car, but that doesn't mean you can't have zero driving dynamics.

I presume the rest of the post was about your insight. How many miles has that done now?

Jonnycoupe · 10 Feb 2015 at 19:07

Yes it was regarding the Insight.... Just approaching 227,000!

Conanius · 10 Feb 2015 at 20:03

Seriously ahead of its time that car. Didn't you have a thread about it.... would be good to get an update !

acemastr · 10 Feb 2015 at 20:06

Fairly sure he did an update not too long ago actually

Jonnycoupe · 10 Feb 2015 at 21:18

Conanius said:
Seriously ahead of its time that car. Didn't you have a thread about it.... would be good to get an update !

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17982674&highlight=Aluminium+honda

Bugones was arguably more detailed than mine though!

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18465169&highlight=Aluminium+honda

ShiWarrior · 11 Feb 2015 at 07:47

taking it for a service in a min

snips86x · 11 Feb 2015 at 08:18

Fitted a new 85ah Silver Calcium Battery before work

lee1101 · 11 Feb 2015 at 09:14

Bought control arms/wishbones, tie rods, arb bushes and droplinks for a wee refresh up front.

Diagro · 11 Feb 2015 at 10:02

lee1101 said:
Bought control arms/wishbones, tie rods, arb bushes and droplinks for a wee refresh up front.

Same here.
You fitted them yet? Do you notice a differnece?

I have a set of Clio Sport Cup wishbones with Powerflex Bushes, ball joints, ARB Powerflex bushes and Track ends to go on mine next week

lee1101 · 11 Feb 2015 at 10:15

Not yet, its all getting done on Friday. Hopefully should make a noticeable difference! Its for a 330ci

acemastr · 11 Feb 2015 at 14:13

First oil change, Subaru's finest mechanics (heh)

Firestar_3x · 11 Feb 2015 at 15:25

First MOT under my ownership, all was good except one of the rear electronically controlled DCC dampers has a very slight leak, can't find an oem part in the aftermarket, looks like VW supply only, they want around £250 each, could be worse.

TheVoice · 11 Feb 2015 at 18:15

Four new Conti SportContact 5s. Decent service from the garage too, while I waited they came and asked if I was sure I wanted to replace all four because three still looked fine. Also checked brakes, oil etc and all was okay.

Car certainly felt a lot a lot better on the way home, and less road noise too.

ShiWarrior · 11 Feb 2015 at 19:09

TheVoice said:
Four new Conti SportContact 5s. Decent service from the garage too, while I waited they came and asked if I was sure I wanted to replace all four because three still looked fine. Also checked brakes, oil etc and all was okay.

Car certainly felt a lot a lot better on the way home, and less road noise too.

hmm, I need new tyres, what car was these fitted to?