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Car Talk / Re: Harsh 1-2 Shift, 2-3 And 4-5 Shift Flares On 2008 Lexus ES350 When Cold by Eddee(m): 4:10pm On Jun 20, 2020
Hi inception - how did you resolve this? Rebuild or outright replacement?
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:48pm On Jun 20, 2020
kingreign:


The baba no get chills at all!

Wicked prognosis! No time to sugarcoat at all. lipsrsealed
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:42pm On Jun 20, 2020
shortgun:

lol... your car already told you what to do.
Visit any good mechanic with a scan tool, the scan will reveal the problem.
I suspect speed sensors, breaklight switch.

If village people have picked Ur call then you will be looking at replacing ABS module, Axle,Axle shaft,ECU or transmission.


Jesus Christ, Man! grin

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Car Talk / Re: Club-Lexus by Eddee(m): 3:18pm On Jun 16, 2020
HolyHero:
Hello guys,

I use a Es330, I noticed recently that whenever I’m on the highway driving the engine is very loud... I thought maybe The exhaust pipe was leaking but the mechanic said it’s not... whenever I’m accelerating, there’s always this revving sound... I don’t know what’s wrong.

My brother your problem be say you no get problem - you're also lucky your mechanic isn't in the mood to "obtain" you.

You don't want to be within ten feet when I'm in the mood to have a go!

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Car Talk / Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Eddee(m): 7:14am On Jun 16, 2020
picaso313:
so whats your take on BMW X6M Mr Eddee

Don't know much about bimmers, - Nurey please help out!
Career / Re: Should I Stay With My Job Or Go With This New Job? by Eddee(m): 7:24pm On Jun 15, 2020
Short story: Stay with your bank Job! If he/she is an SSA or a Special Adviser, maybe I'll say take the risk and make the switch, but for an SA, answer is NO!

Long story: The SA who wants to employ you does not have job security also. An SA is a political appointee, he/she most likely didn't recieve a customized engagement letter detailing his roles and responsibilities for his principal. The governor issues a circular followed immediately by a Press Release that confirms the SA's appointment, so he/she can't give you an engagement letter when he/she most likely doesn't have one. I can go on and on, with regards to the process of documentation for the appointment.

The current salary been proposed by your would be employer will drop I can assure you, governors have cut appointee salaries by a huge margin recently due to cashflow challenges. The bank offers you the best career path coupled with the added bonus of job security. Start building your accounting skills - professional certification is great if you can afford the ICAN classes. If not learn how to use Quickbooks/SAGE and if you have a Banking/Accounting background, brush up on your financial reporting for Not for Profits.

While you are it, take online courses on procurement/supply chain and taxation (basic treatments of income tax and WHT will suffice for now).

Show proof of progress in 6 months and remind me of this thread, I will guarantee you a physical interview for a project that starts next year.

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Car Talk / Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Eddee(m): 3:45pm On Jun 15, 2020
alphaNomega:

Let me guess, you didn't allow your turbos to cool down very often and ended up having engine failure?

grin Well, this is a BMW thread. I'll hate to derail by discussing British problems here. Maybe on a dead thread, I will fill you in! Take it from me, I once slept at a Mechanic's workshop because I held a torch light for him and he worked through the night to achieve nothing.

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Car Talk / Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Eddee(m): 3:33pm On Jun 15, 2020
alphaNomega:
The turbos build up a lot of heat and you don't want it trapped in the wrong places after you shut down the engine. This is one of the major reasons turbos fail

I understand your position perfectly, only thing I still maintain is having to wait that long for my car to cool down will be plain torture! A quarter hour sitting in a car doing nothing? I'd have listed the car for sale on nairaland or jiji within that time frame. If it's any consolation, I have never been a fan of turbos or superchargers. Had a horrible experience with a Range Rover that almost sent us back to the Village. Story for another day!

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Car Talk / Re: BMW Owners' Forum by Eddee(m): 2:54pm On Jun 15, 2020
alphaNomega:
"Spirited" driving!

You allow the cooling system to lower the temperature and it's not for only BMWs, it's for any car with a turbocharged engine. Even if your car is not turbocharged, it is wise to do the same thing

alphaNomega:


Go for the BMW. The only problem is that hot-vee engine. The engineers situated the turbo charger between the cylinder banks and that would damage the engine if you don't allow your car to idle for at least 15 minutes after spirited driving. Many BMW drivers don't know this and keep complaining about how unreliable the N63 engine is .

30 seconds of idle and I would have said well, it's okay - what can possibly go wrong? But 15 mins is a lot of time to allow an engine idle and waste fuel after driving (even if it was driven into the evil forest and back to the land of the living). I've tried to avoid making a comment with regards to the absurd "15 minutes" idle wait since I saw your first post, but the moment you generalized it in your last post, yep I was done with keeping quiet!

Funny how a quick informed Google search says otherwise. Might as well read a book while waiting for your turbo to cool down.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:47pm On Jun 15, 2020
Praxtech:


I drive with esp on. Need to lend you my car... For a week.

Won that battle a long time ago, I provoke that year, close eye buy all 4 Hella Sensors from pelican parts.

The ESP light been on is actually nice if you enjoy spirited driving, as any thing regarding traction control in the real sense is finally off. Because even if you turn it off manually, that car will still assist you whenever the computer decides to act.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:32pm On Jun 15, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Not a bad car. Enjoy.

Watch out for ignition coils, fuel pumps, and wheel speed sensors.

This one is a given, that Benz and ESP light na 5&6! Only a matter of time before naija mud, a mechanic banging the joints in order to loosen them during any suspension work or a combination of both misaligns the sensors.

Make him just keep him 10-15k for genuine Mercedes Benz Speed sensors or toks and avoid those rubbish Tibao nonsense.

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Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 11:35am On Jun 15, 2020
@Nurey - the reality is sad but true. We have to do better than coming online to fight everyday, I mean you flip through pages hoping to find a sweet deal and end up reading vitriol.

@deepwater - let it go. It's quite common on here for car threads to degenerate into name-calling, we've all seen our fair share and at one time or another even participated in it - the average Nigerian considers a car as an investment, therein lies the crux of this matter. A car is a liability unless it makes you money and even if it does, there's still the small issue of depreciation to contend with. I've had issues with plenty people on here, and so far so good the diplomatic approach hasn't failed me. E no get wer e reach but las las we dey always settle am.

The major players in this e-fight should take a one month break. By all means, people should criticise constructively and avoid veiled comments. I saw HeavenlyBang's take and as long as he kept it 100, I had no problem with that. The GMechanic raised his concerns in a tone-deaf manner, he offered knowledge no doubt but in a condescending manner - this cannot be tolerated in a business thread. I know, but it's been how many days now? And we are still on that issue.

We need the mods to maintain sanity here.

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Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 10:19am On Jun 15, 2020
nurey:


Seun and supermods

Mehn, the mudslinging and lack of tolerance in this thread is something else. Over the last 10 years, we've seen rougher threads from Inspired, Siena to cityhood but nothing beats the constant bickering on here. We need a mod, and we need one now!
Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 8:23am On Jun 15, 2020
Hi Nurey - who moderates this section?

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Romance / Re: Have You Dated Someone Who Desperately Wanted To Get Married? by Eddee(m): 4:06pm On Jun 14, 2020
rowland545:
being a coward is sometimes good

"If a coward admires you.

Respects you.

Loves you.

It doesn’t matter.

Because when you need them most, they’re still a coward."

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Politics / Re: SON Introduces Production Authentication Mark On All Imported Products by Eddee(m): 8:59am On Jun 14, 2020
Cost of doing business in Nigeria. SON's only interested in revenue generation, not quality assurance! Lemme go and see how much they've remitted to the GON's coffers over the last 5 years.

P.S - Can't find evidence of their expenditure or remittances. An organization whose focus is majored on revenue generation cannot standardize best practices effectively, a quick glance at the SON Act and its riddled with fines left, right and center and the occasional prison threat for defaulters.

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Car Talk / Re: Turned My Phase II Peugeot 607 V6 To A Maniac! by Eddee(m): 11:19pm On Jun 13, 2020
Conductor261:
Iken.na351 I remember when you scattered your Peugeot WhatsApp group because of a quarrel with another guy over a female member. When did you become celibate?

You scattered the entire group because of a feminine affection and attention.... Not been given solely to you...

Seems to me you're threatening............................... , eddee and others on this thread... With poison and assassination... Be velly careful.

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Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 11:05pm On Jun 13, 2020
Who actually benefits from this chaos?
I read somewhere that "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity". Look no further I've done the hard work and present to you facts.

Anyways, before calm and normalcy returns here. I'll start (covertly) looking out for cheap deals to buy and resell going forward. Please if you see OP's price and you see my mark-up. Mind your business, we all can't be preaching fairness and equality. With 15M or less (financing can be provided) you can definitely fill up a car stand with quick selling Japs - low risk, high turnover.

Anyone of you that wants the complete business plan and a feasibility study based on the last 5 pages of this thread, don't be shy - hit the pm button for rates.

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Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 10:53pm On Jun 13, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


That one go soon come call all of us for here "broke".

Hahaha - me I need palliatives. Anybody wer hold am stand fit cashapp me! Can't leave no money on the table!
Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 10:20pm On Jun 13, 2020
xreal:
Where is Hoodbil.onia?

grin Edge v Randy Orton - Last man Standing (WrestleMania 36) #Nairaland version loading
Car Talk / Re: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Eddee(m): 7:44pm On Jun 13, 2020
Piyke:
Unbox done. Will do a review after some hands-on time...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMiGbdj3Tm0

Can't wait for the video review. Bought one generic scanner like that on Aliexpress last year, easily the best 70k I ever spent online.

Congrats
Car Talk / Re: Let's Encourage DIY: Operation Show Your DIY Tools. by Eddee(m): 7:37pm On Jun 13, 2020
chukel:
I'm impressed a lot of people are into DIY. However, why don't we help ourselves and reach out to one another, combine tools and solve our car issues (for those within same geographical location). Who knows, partnership might result from that leading to a big foremost service workshop.

I'm all in.
Autos / Re: Where Do Rad Auto Works Parts Come From Anyway? by Eddee(m): 5:39pm On Jun 13, 2020
Good evening ma, got into town earlier and proceeded to see my mechanic. He was very busy and had lots of work so I sorta borrowed his boy to do the heavy lifting just outside his workshop. I know we should have taken all those fancy precautions to secure bolts and all, but damn the sun wasn't friendly and we were working on a timeline.

The Mercedes S Class Ball joints are a direct fit for the lower arm and the knuckle. However, you'll need a hydraulic press to remove and attach the new ones. Didn't bother with this as luck will have it, there was a totalled Chrysler 300 in his shop. Owner was just too happy to receive a call requesting for account details.

As always, thank you!

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Car Talk / Re: 2021 Toyota Hilux. Everyone's Favorite International Truck Gets Some Serious Up by Eddee(m): 7:13pm On Jun 12, 2020
Looks more like a mini Tacoma lipsrsealed

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:54pm On Jun 12, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
Shadowbanned, Dannybrasky.

I'm outta here. Hasta la vista!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:53pm On Jun 12, 2020
rexlims:
Hahaha, I swear no be small market. If I may ask how much do u think a scanner will cost?

Run a quick scan using Nairaland's search feature and you'll find a baseline for prices.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:28pm On Jun 12, 2020
rexlims:
. What is CEL?

Check Engine Light, it's that beautiful yellow lamp on the uppermost left of the picture you uploaded.

Dannybrasky e be like you go ship small scanners come this side o. Market dey dis Benz thread I swear!

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:02pm On Jun 12, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


If it looks like it shouldn't be racing but wants to race, it's almost definitely a trap. grin

grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:56am On Jun 12, 2020
rexlims:
Been seeing this msg on my instruments cluster, pls Benz guru in d house, what does this mean?

Won't worry about the ESP just yet, the CEL should be your immediate priority. Plug any generic scanner in, and post the codes.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:44am On Jun 12, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Pretty much. Dem dey put oil the way dem dey put fuel. grin
Plenty use precautions or you'll need an engine rebuild every couple dozen thousand miles. Those cars had to revved high to get any power from them, I think that's what kills them ultimately.

You've said it all. grin

dannybrasky:


Saved by the day . cheesy

Men dey urge for here - especially as our brother no dey allow dem win even if na pyrrhic victory, before you know now dem don ban this moniker wer I dey manage.

Still on still, nothing go make me go up against any beetle or any contraption that shouldn't make it to a race track, but somehow is in pole position to compete on said track.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:18am On Jun 12, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Lol, I assure you that car got plenty of mods beside the obvious engine swap. Probably got a tranny swap, and upgraded drivetrain parts. Seems to be a rotary turbo engine swap.

Radau.toworks will have a great time rebuilding this for the owner. Read those don't last and you have to keep a gallon of engine oil handy grin

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