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Today, 01:44 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Renewing motor tax in R-Roads

A lot of people just put random number in the policy number box in that case. Seems it's not followed up with after

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Ferry discount for Stenaline in R-Roads

What crossing was that €117 deal for?

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29-06-2020, 10:49 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Car Lifts in R-Roads

I have been planning on putting a lift in my shed for a really long time, but have just never got around to it. Have always considered different type...

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25-06-2020, 08:16 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread e30mclow's latest e30 in The Shed

I always loved that car back when you had that. Wasn't it an e34 m5 you swapped it for in the end? If the money is right, you should snap it up....

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24-06-2020, 09:12 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Mongol Rally - Your weapon of choice.. in R-Roads

I know of a Daihatsu Hijet (Same as the Suzuki Carry) down the road from me. It's a 4 seater, glass all around. Parked up a good few years, so...

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23-06-2020, 01:47 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Interesting Car to tow a Caravan in R-Roads

If going for the F10, or any diesel BMW, I wouldn't bother my hole with a 2litre. Get yourself a 530d and be done with it. A lot more capable car,...

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19-06-2020, 08:33 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Son wants to watch F1 on TV in Motorway Services

Pay whatever you can to let your son watch it! A kid that has interest in Motorsport these days seems to be getting rare and we need the future...

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18-06-2020, 01:39 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Powder coating in R-Roads

Its very commonly done and (if done right) much more durable and thicker than painting. Seen subframes come off 20k miles later and be still have a...

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17-06-2020, 11:23 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Powder coating in R-Roads

Instead of starting a new thread, hope its OK to jump in here and ask about powder coating in Cork. Seems to be a few places around that I'd likle to...

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16-06-2020, 02:04 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread The upsurge of "facebook raffle" car giveaways ?! in R-Roads

A lot less tickets for the BMW probably. A lot of youngsters playing it too who could never afford to VRT, insure, or run a porsche

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16-06-2020, 12:32 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread longest car ownership on here? in R-Roads

9 years for my first e30... Still sitting in the shed

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16-06-2020, 11:50 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Heads up nct centres taking bookings in R-Roads

It seems all test dates are pushed out. My buddy was checking up on a car he sold which was tested till December... now showing as tested till April...

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15-06-2020, 05:28 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread New tools needed for a massive tool (me) in R-Roads

Thanks everyone for the replies, but it looks like there is still some good honest people out there! My tools were picked up by a lad heading to work...

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15-06-2020, 03:22 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread New tools needed for a massive tool (me) in R-Roads

Someone just told me the Halfords 200pc set was €180 at Xmas. Wonder how often they have sales? I like the look of the black edition set, but that's...

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15-06-2020, 02:17 PM

Smythy411 started a thread New tools needed for a massive tool (me) in R-Roads

Ok need to replace some of my tools after they were.... misplaced :rolleyes: I had a breakdown in Killamallock yesterday evening, car suddenly cut...

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12-06-2020, 09:50 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread My Supercharged Panda thread! in The Shed

Such a cool car little car. Never read this thread before (because I thought it was a fiat :rolleyes:) but just went through it all now and was...

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11-06-2020, 09:16 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread How important is power/performance? in R-Roads

Mostly about handling for me. You don't need excessive power for Irish backroads. I always used to think the 325i e30 was the perfect example......

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10-06-2020, 03:31 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Reliable RoadTrip Car in R-Roads

I forgot about A/C... we didn't have A/C in the mk4 golf estate and the last 2 days of the journey driving back across France in 30-35 degree heat...

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10-06-2020, 08:52 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Heads up nct centres taking bookings in R-Roads

Once it went over 30 days since the retest, they have to do a full test again... Only charged me a retest fee though

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10-06-2020, 08:50 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread e30mclow's latest e30 in The Shed

I'll dig out one of the other shells for the JZ *act like I haven't been planning this project for years Get that video up ASAP!

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10-06-2020, 08:45 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Reliable RoadTrip Car in R-Roads

I'm not a VW person, never have been, but last September myself and 3 of my buddies drove nearly 3500 miles across Europe in 9 days... Cork - Dublin...

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09-06-2020, 02:21 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread e30mclow's latest e30 in The Shed

I'd say its some fun to drive! They are such a good engine... my spare 1j will see an e30 yet, and I have this great how-to thread :cool: Keep the...

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09-06-2020, 02:14 PM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Heads up nct centres taking bookings in R-Roads

Car failed the test the night the lockdown started... small problem fixed next day Car goes into NCT this morning again... fails on a new list of...

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04-06-2020, 10:30 AM

Smythy411 replied to a thread Heads up nct centres taking bookings in R-Roads

Booked 2 test now myself! THanks for the heads up... Only some are opening on the 8th of June (Probably the ones with the lifts sorted). More are...

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