(04-03-2013, 08:42 PM)C.A.R. Wrote: Tom I don't get it.
You like cars? Well, not really.
You know 'stuff' about cars?Again, not really. I know the basic theory, but in practice it's different
You went to college and did a course on how to fix cars?Yes, but its a basic course, not how to fix every single possible problem.
You have copious amounts of knowledge about the car you drive at your finger tips
You could fix your car up for tuppence!No, I don't agree with this one at all. Infact, it'd be over £200 just to pass the MOT. Most of the stuff I can't do (bearings, welding etc) plus I've lost the use of solid ground now and just have the sloping driveway which is still still waterlogged atm, really not ideal for working on cars, even less so or plaing axle stands. Then as said, the clutch needs doing badly, the turbo sounds/feels awful and the engine in general has got some major sensor/management issues.
Yet you're moaning like a little bitch about it. If your car is as bad as you make out (which I seriously doubt) then why the f*cking f*ck did you buy it in the first place?Because it was local, and it meant insurance premium didn't change when I gave Sams on back. I was always only keeping it till the end of the insurance (this month) however I expected it still to be in a roadworthy condition for me to sell on at the end of that time.
266mm brakes are more than adequate, if they're not then you're not anticipating the road correctly or simply driving too quickly. I suspect that shit tyres are contributing more to what you think is poor braking. An exhaust welder will sort you out a bodge for a small bung and suddenly the car is roadworthy again. The brakes are far too small for the size and power of the vehicle, maybe it's becuase I'm used to the Golf brakes (288s) which gave excelent stopping power, even on the 2mm goodyears. I never understand why lower powered cars are given smaller brakes anyway (well ok I know its money saving) but really 70mph is still the same speed whether you're in a 106 or a range rover.... With the exhaust, I tried to get it welded....but completely forgot it would have to be removed to weld it (or you can only weld the bottom half) so with the turbo nuts in such a state that wasn't really an option either. Not without a lot of labour costs anyway.
Seriously, I really don't get it.No, clearly you don't, but I'm not asking you or anyone else to 'get it'. The decision has been made, the question clearly stated that I just wanted to know the most cost efficient solution to rid the HDi.
(04-03-2013, 09:06 PM)cully Wrote: got insurance?
go drive it into a wall and write it off and claim
i wouldn't do this though or advise it !.........
Lol, that would just raise my insurance next year anyway.
(04-03-2013, 08:40 PM)pug_dturb Wrote: IMO i think you should try something new all together, just not a peugeot or a golf as youve had bad experiences with them.
This is my idea too mate....its just choosing something different that I'm gonna struggle with lol. I don't really 'like' anything. :/