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Car Talk › Re: Getting A Facelift Mercedes W124 E500... Advice please! by tdie(op): 9:36am On Mar 12, 2025

Teaser... ;-)

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Autos › Re: Free Vin Checks And Reports by tdie: 8:49pm On Nov 16, 2015

[quote author=inze post=40093458][/quote]Thanks once more

Autos › Re: Free Vin Checks And Reports by tdie: 5:12pm On Nov 16, 2015

Hallo Bro, COuld you please help me check the following VIN:

WDDGF54XX9F221929

You can post the result on this page.

Thanks a mill!!

Car Talk › Re: PLS HELP ME: Nissan Primera 2000 ATF, New Engine (thermostat Removed), n Coolant by tdie: 3:07pm On May 06, 2015

Roserbert:
NO I HAVEN'T... AM SORRY I DONT KNOW WHAT "step motor in valve body" is, I'll ask my mechanic to check that sha, or if you have access to or use same car, you can pls do me a BIG favour by snapping and posting here, so that i know and direct my mechanic (gear specialist) to check that too.
The rev sensor, maybe that's whats the brother called C-sensor. lol
Thanks...but, flashes 16 times..., I must say you seems to know that car very well, do or have you use(d) the same model?

Hey bro... I think you might just have to get your tranny changed. Nissan CVTs are not exactly very tolerant of non-CVT fluids nor easy to fix (as are all CVTs)- My fiancee had a tranny problem with her Primera, and at the end of the day, we just had to get a new one- with the help of nissparts.
ONLY a similar CVT box, with the corresponding Ns-1 fluid will work.
I suggest you get in contact with nissparts or any other PROPER nissan specialist you might know for further guidance.
You're looking at a bill of 80k ish or thereabouts

Car Talk › Re: Restoring A Classic - Volkswagen 1500 Beetle by tdie: 4:00pm On Feb 08, 2015

Nice one Bro... You beat me to it... Where are you located?- I could recommend someone for a super paint job....

That Bug brings back memories... :-)

Car Talk › Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by tdie: 5:59pm On Jan 12, 2015

Lovely work Siena.... Hopefully my next car restoration would be taking place soon in better climes... wink

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 5:30pm On Oct 14, 2014

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 6:29pm On Oct 13, 2014

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 6:22pm On Oct 13, 2014

eightsin:
Wow... these are jaw dropping rides. I need save up real quick.

Well, unfortunately concept cars are not for sale... they would still have to undergo a number of changes before they are deemed ready for mass production and this could last years.

I will, however, post pictures of cars that you can save up for... grin

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 5:20pm On Oct 13, 2014

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 4:34pm On Oct 13, 2014

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Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 2:41pm On Oct 13, 2014*

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 2:37pm On Oct 13, 2014

The Nissan Pulsar Nismo Concept car....

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Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 11:59am On Oct 13, 2014

Ikenna351:
Another good friend of mine was there too. He had shared the pics in the WhatsApp Lions families with us. The pics he sent to us were not just this Exalt, but the new 508, 308, 208, etc. Amazing cars! Though I didnt see the New RCZ R in the picture. I wonder why it didnt make the show?
Ikenna

No worry Ikenna, I have enough lion pix to make your day.... wink

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 11:20am On Oct 13, 2014

Plus Peugeot Concept bicycle sef... ;-) in case fuel finish for road... lol

https://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r757/t-die/Motor%20mondial/DSC00711_zps2a848e60.jpg

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 11:18am On Oct 13, 2014

More on the Peugeot Exalt here...

http://www.peugeot.com/en/news/the-peugeot-exalt-concept-design-innovator-for-heightened-sensations

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 11:16am On Oct 13, 2014

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 11:03am On Oct 13, 2014

I will start with the concept cars that I saw- these cars showcased the latest in technology and styling, and most of the car manufacturers at the motor show had one...

Being that this carshow took place in France, (and also to make someone's day wink

), I will start with the Peugeot concept car, the Peugeot Exalt...

https://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r757/t-die/Motor%20mondial/DSC00712_zps7de1e255.jpg

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Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 10:41am On Oct 13, 2014

After a lot of gesticulating, conversing in broken English, and several bus-stops later.... wink

behold the venue...

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Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 10:34am On Oct 13, 2014

So... I've finally being able to upload some of my pictures to Photobucket, the storytelling can now begin...

But first I guess a brief explanation of the Paris motor show (Mondial de l'Automobile)... it is a motor show held every 2 years in Paris which aims to showcase the latest automobiles and concept cars.

More information can be found here:

http://www.mondial-automobile.com/en/visitors/about/historique/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Motor_Show

Car Talk › Re: Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 9:33am On Oct 07, 2014

lomomike:
awfa na, dem write the directions in italian or them dey speak the direction in italian wey you come miss road?
Welcome back bro! How's our baby Audi doing?

Omo no mind these French people. Even their metro station directions are mostly in French, and were confusing for a first-timer. Ah. My Audi is doing pretty well. Unfortunately she's marooned in Uyo because the roads out of Uyo (Ikot-ekpene/umuahia and Ikot-ekpene/aba) are currently not passable

Car Talk › Sights And Sounds Of Paris Motor Show 2014 by tdie(op): 9:25am On Oct 07, 2014

So I was in Paris on business some days back and coincidentally heard about the ongoing motor-show 2014. Hmmm... No be small thing o. Na so I enter bus miss road like 4 times until I finally got to the venue at the Paris Expo, Place de Versailles... Am on my way back to naija. Pictures will be uploaded when back... JJC in Paris. ;-)

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Car Talk › Re: Peugeot Owners Meet: Abuja by tdie: 3:49pm On Aug 15, 2014

Nice one Ikenna, I'm tempted to drive up to Abuja from Uyo but unfortunately will not be able to get the required permissions to leave town... :-(

Car Talk › Re: Your Modified Camry ' S - Any Model by tdie: 10:21am On Aug 07, 2014

@ Yungboss...
How far with our Porsche project nah? You just hang all man for mid air...! :-)

Car Talk › Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by tdie: 5:16pm On Jul 23, 2014

Lovely lovely project...! Makes me feel like starting on another project asap. :-). Unfortunately my 1968 Merc 200 restoration plans have fallen through-owners refused to sell at a reasonable price! :-(
Currently considering my other options...
What colour are you going for at the end?

Car Talk › Re: Your Modified Camry ' S - Any Model by tdie: 4:48pm On Jul 23, 2014

Jacksolo4me: Yes sir!!!.....that's the problem I face also..I have a bucket list of mods that need to go on the car..money oh!-it's always Goin to be a hobby and besides the end product is to turn Heads Abi---Thief head go also dey turn!!!
Please let's see that project oh...Any DIY sir is welcomed!

https://www.nairaland.com/1326560/t-dies-2002-audi-a4-b6

Car Talk › Re: Your Modified Camry ' S - Any Model by tdie: 8:23am On Jul 23, 2014

Your ride sure looks cool... A black top- Glass, Vinyl or painted, and big rims can do wonders to the looks of a car!! Reminds me of my project...! I'm itching to do another, but ba kudi... :-)

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Car Talk › Re: The Porsche 944 Project: A worthy undertaking? by tdie: 10:38pm On Jul 17, 2014

Chai... you got my appetite all whetted up, Unfortunately, the owners of the Merc that I was interested in refused to sell :-(.
Where are you based? Wouldn't mind popping into your town when you do start the project.

Car Talk › Re: How Reliable Is Peugeot 306 by tdie: 8:36am On Jul 17, 2014

NewIdeas: House i seriously need info about peugeot 306 wagoon.if you have used it before kindly advise me before i make my decision to buy or not.thanks

I used a Pug 306 between 2007 and 2010. Nice rugged car, I daresay more rugged (due to less electrics) than the 406. I never had a problem with parts (I was living in Enugu, and the famous Mgbuka Obosi part market was just 2 hours away). I bought her naija used,then restored and used her for for 3 years, sold her, and the new owner used her till he totalled the car in a crash.

Weak points as always with Pugs and other European marques-temperamental electrics (if you let some quack rewire touch her-like I did mine back then :-( ) , I also had occasional door latch problems,but nothing serious. Engine and Suspension are OK. No big worries there.

But then these days, the 306 is quite a rare sight. Parts might be scarcer and more expensive to source so it does make sense to upgrade to a 406 or 206.

But in all, the 306 is a rugged workhorse...

Car Talk › Re: The Porsche 944 Project: A worthy undertaking? by tdie: 2:45pm On Jul 15, 2014

yungboss: I didn't really get the "mid-life crises" aspect of your comment. Thanks, I'll consider your opinion too. But it's not going to be a daily driver. Like CityNG suggested, it may be handed over to someone somewhere in the end...but let's see how it turns out

if you're looking to resell, then I'd advice you not to bother. Most Nigerians do not understand the concept of car restoration. Imagine someone pricing to buy my Audi for 900K- that was after he had gone through my restoration thread o...! His excuse was thatI bought the Car already Nigerian used.

Another point to note is that if you're going to be doing a Porsche restoration, you might probably end up paying premium for replacement parts. I remember even the chaps from "Wheelers Dealers" on Discovery channel complaining about high cost of Porsche parts when they were restoring a Boxster and later also a 944.

Summary: Restore only if you won't mind the expenses (and trust me, it can get quite high...), and if you intend to keep her...

Car Talk › Re: The Porsche 944 Project: A worthy undertaking? by tdie: 11:54pm On Jul 14, 2014

@yungboss.... I totally envy you... Will be following this project with avid interest. I'm myself also looking at another german car restoration this year- though the car is quite older than your Porsche- a 1966-68 Mercedes 200 (W110).

Do keep us updated.

Car Talk › Re: Guess The Car by tdie: 5:51pm On Dec 18, 2013

Fhemmmy: Acura
Benz
Volvo

3rd one is a Skoda Octavia

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