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General Car Chat / Re: winshield

« on: 22 December 2010, 16:27:49 »

How do i know if my windshield is heat reflective or not?? its not the original one because it has pilkington written on it not GM

heat reflective screen have blue/purple tint to them, similar to a lot of Renaults. 

I think Martin I has had a bad day! 

No I am commenting on how Pilkingtons deal with efficiency - they drop it!

They have upset a LOT of people.

Haven't they been bought by a French company?

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General Car Chat / Re: Anyone got a 2.5TD Auto???

« on: 20 December 2010, 17:40:31 »

When I  had mine, on the way to work (4 miles straight across town centre between 8:30-9:00am) It would do about 22 mpg.

On a trip to SLady bitshorpe (from York) its average was 40mpg - That was taking it steady untill I went the wrong way on the M62! and then gave it a foot full to make up for lost time!

If I put cruise control on at 50mph, it would do 50mpg!  (only down side, is who wants to sit at 50 everywhere!)

I would have another 2.5TD, however I wasn't too keen on the Diesel / Auto combo. Would be tempted to try a manual Derv though.

Maybe its me, but I always felt the Diesel auto was VERY slow from a standstill. Once they are moving (ie faster than 10mph) then it was fine!

If I wanted to set off in a smallish gap, I felt that I had to press the throttle a second before I 'ACTUALLY' wanted to set off. 

Which is why I chipped mine.

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General Car Chat / Re: Anyone got a 2.5TD Auto???

« on: 19 December 2010, 10:28:43 »

I've got The Boys old one and im getting late 20's around town and if I go on a bit of a run it usually returns up to 51 mpg. Being chipped it aint slow either and would probably eat a 2.0/2.2 for breakfast

Is that mpg figure empirical or off the computer? I can only get a genuine 35 on a run.

You got me, that is off the computer so is probably wildly inaccurate. I have done a brim tank mpg test over approx 300 miles in the past and got 42mpg. not too bad for a six cylinder.

Very impressed. I cruise on Mways at 80 and best I can get is 35 on a run. Reckon I need a different chip. Mind you this one does light it up when rquired.

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General Car Chat / Re: Anyone got a 2.5TD Auto???

« on: 18 December 2010, 18:34:30 »

I've got The Boys old one and im getting late 20's around town and if I go on a bit of a run it usually returns up to 51 mpg. Being chipped it aint slow either and would probably eat a 2.0/2.2 for breakfast

Is that mpg figure empirical or off the computer? I can only get a genuine 35 on a run.

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General Car Chat / Re: Anyone got a 2.5TD Auto???

« on: 18 December 2010, 15:48:21 »

What sort of MPG are you getting, particularly around town?
Are they very slow, say compared to a  4 pot petrol?

Thanks

I have had my 2.5TD auto Estate for 12 years now. I get 26 locally, and up to 35 on long runs. It is chipped and is certainly quick enough for me. It surprises most pax when I use sport to overtake and give it some. Still on an AR25 box 30K after chipping. I can't speak to a four pot, never having driven one.

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General Car Chat / Re: Winter tyre stock

« on: 14 December 2010, 20:07:22 »

No surprise there then. Cynically, my judgement was that they would say"Modified your car? Gimme more money!"

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General Car Chat / Re: Winter tyre stock

« on: 14 December 2010, 18:58:48 »

Having just read in the Sunday Times that insurers are charging EXTRA for drivers who notify them that they have fitted winter tyres, I am flummoxed! :-/

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General Car Chat / Re: Tyre fitting

« on: 03 December 2010, 17:26:10 »

Yes, I have had online tyres fitted in the past at one of the chains, who now refuse to do so. It will be interesting to see how this attitude affects online sales.

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General Car Chat / Re: Tyre fitting

« on: 02 December 2010, 22:13:14 »

Remember, tyres age

Also remember, your tyres now are deemed unsafe (or more accurately, not guaranteed to be safe) by the manufacturer after 5yrs

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/when-should-i-change-my-tyres 

After five years or more in service, your tyres should be thoroughly inspected  at least once per year. If the need arises, follow the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer regarding replacing the original equipment tyres. As a precaution, if the tyres have not been replaced 10 years from their date of manufacture (see how to read a tyre sidewall), Michelin recommends replacing them with new tyres. Even if they appear to be in usable condition and have not worn down to the tread wear indicator

That sounds very reasonable. I think the German rules are overkill.

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General Car Chat / Re: Tyre fitting

« on: 02 December 2010, 18:18:25 »

2.  In Germany, you must wear winter tyres in winter, don't know what dates that means,, and can only use them for three seasons no matter how low the mileage, and must produce invoices, if stopped, to prove same.

That rule exists in quite a lot of northern europe and scandinavia - anywhere that it snows a lot, regularly, every year - and is, IMHO, quite sensible actually. (IIRC it's something like October-March)

Can't argue with the requirement, its the three seasons' limit that seems unreasonable.

I forgot about that bit - to be fair I don't know if that's true or not.. but if you're using them for six months of the year (some months might actually be quite warm) I can easily see killing a set of winter tyres in that time..

Agreed, but if SWMBO goes to the shopping mall twice a month in winter, say 180 miles in 6 months, total in 3 years only 540. I asked my informant what happens to all those 'part-worn' tyres, as we don't seem to see too many over here. He claims they all go to Eastern Europe, as he has tried to get some, and that is what he was told.
 Oh I forgot, he said the same 3 year rule applies to summer tyres as well!  Ouch!

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General Car Chat / Re: Tyre fitting

« on: 02 December 2010, 13:47:31 »

2.  In Germany, you must wear winter tyres in winter, don't know what dates that means,, and can only use them for three seasons no matter how low the mileage, and must produce invoices, if stopped, to prove same.

That rule exists in quite a lot of northern europe and scandinavia - anywhere that it snows a lot, regularly, every year - and is, IMHO, quite sensible actually. (IIRC it's something like October-March)

Can't argue with the requirement, its the three seasons' limit that seems unreasonable.

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General Car Chat / Re: Tyre fitting

« on: 02 December 2010, 12:34:14 »

I always buy them fitted online. Just choose a local fitter and turn up. No hassle at all, and if something goes wrong you have used the fitter arranged by blackboots / blackcircles, etc so the buck stops with them.

Kevin

Me too Kevin, this was not a tyre garage, just a back street guy, and sounded quite plausible. Had some fitted to SWMBO's Jazz a couple of weeks ago, ordered on-line as usual, delivered to the local garage, fitted no problem. Just hope it continues.

He also told me  a couple of other things which sounded far-fetched.

1. In Germany, you must have your car serviced by a franchised dealer, which has put small unfranchisees (write that down) out of business.

2.  In Germany, you must wear winter tyres in winter, don't know what dates that means,, and can only use them for three seasons no matter how low the mileage, and must produce invoices, if stopped, to prove same.

Can anyone over there shed light on these somewhat draconian rules, if they even exist. :-? :-? :-?

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General Car Chat / Tyre fitting

« on: 02 December 2010, 11:15:28 »

I have been told this week by a garage owner that in future only tyres supplied by the tyre fitting firm may be fitted. (Sounds convoluted, I hope you know what I mean.) If true, this means I will no longer be able to buy my tyres on line. Has anyone any knowledge of this? Also it would seem to make nonsense of having a puncture repaired.

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General Car Chat / Re: NEED A 4 X 4

« on: 30 November 2010, 23:00:19 »

Call me old fashioned, but I cant see how anyone in this country who isnt a farmer actually needs a 4x4. :-/

 Ahhh, spoken like a man who lives on the level

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General Car Chat / Re: As the Mig is off the road im using...

« on: 20 November 2010, 18:22:07 »

i can see what you mean - being condemned to a Citroen must be Chinese water-torture

Its ok but thats all it is. Too small, noisy, slow especially over 60mph and seats have little support, but hey it beats a bus pass

 :-? :-? :-?