Post by: bumpkin on August 14, 2008, 09:08:10
Just some quick, low quality pix of my i30. The good camera has been packed away for holidays but had to give you a quick viewing before going away. Enjoy
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/i304.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/i303.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/i302.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/i301.jpg)
Cheers
Brian
and some better ones
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/S2400013.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/S2400014.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/S2400015.jpg)
Post by: Shambles on August 14, 2008, 10:14:46
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2008, 12:27:34
Post by: Hemmi on August 14, 2008, 17:00:14
The stripes looks good on vivid blue.
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2008, 23:14:49
"how old do you think you are...."
Post by: Dazzler on August 14, 2008, 23:18:15
I just mentioned it in passing and the missus said ... I quote...
"that would look sh.t... your not having em...." :cry:
Post by: ouri30 on August 14, 2008, 23:31:50
Bob
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 15, 2008, 00:58:15
How can your wife not notice white GT stripes on your i30 :!:
Post by: ouri30 on August 15, 2008, 01:05:50
Well, you see, ouri30 is white.
Bob
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 15, 2008, 01:16:32
You got me
Post by: eye30 on August 15, 2008, 09:51:16
Post by: bumpkin on August 15, 2008, 11:31:46
Thankx for the comments!!
I would probably not have picked the stripes but at that price who could argue.
It was actually my wife who first saw it, our Hyundai dealer shares premises with Ford and she simply said "ooh there is one with stripes over there". My response was it is probably a Fiesta ST (which I did not want) as you could only see the roof from where we were but then we got closer and the rest is history.
There seem to be two camps with stripes, the love 'ems and the hate 'ems, nobody in the middle ready for conversion.
Yes I know double yellows, that is actually a dead-end side street beside my daughters nursery where all the parents drop off. In effect by getting out of the vehicle it is parked but it really is only for offloading officer, my wife will be back in a minute!
Mind you look closely, they are not actually complete therefore they have no authority, in order for the offence to be true both lines must be complete with no missing sections.
Cheers
Brian
Post by: eye30 on August 15, 2008, 13:34:34
Quote from: "bumpkin"
Mind you look closely, they are not actually complete therefore they have no authority, in order for the offence to be true both lines must be complete with no missing sections.
Are you Mr Loophole in disgiuse?
(For non UK members, Mr Loophole is a celeb lawyer who for a generous fee will argue in court the failings of our wonderful legal system and is 99.9% certain of getting the charges dropped).
Post by: i30manUK on August 18, 2008, 02:50:42
Post by: bumpkin on August 23, 2008, 21:48:21
No, not Mr Loophole just a bit of sarcastic humour more aimed at the fact that despite paying the same amount of VED as my colleagues further South we have the most abysmal pot-holed, terribly maintained road network you would ever have the discomfort to drive upon. Fortunately the i30 even with the big alloys does a pretty good job of soaking up the ruts!!
Having just spent a week touring this beautiful country I have to say I just luuurve the auto-wipers and the looks from bystanders when you go past. Of particular interest was the "WTF" looks from the Corsa/Saxo "doodz" who apparently inhabit every settlement of more than 5 houses in the UK.
I met another i30 when I got back to Aberdeen tonight and the reaction of him and his passenger was identical to my wife and I, a sort of "look someone else HAS got one" coupled with excitement and then that all knowing acknowledgement of "we understand something that few others have cottoned onto yet".
Mind you I met loads of Ceeds on my travels so the idea and word is kind of travelling.
Cheers
Brian
Post by: eye30 on August 24, 2008, 17:45:15
Quote from: "bumpkin"
I met another i30 when I got back to Aberdeen tonight and the reaction of him and his passenger was identical to my wife and I, a sort of "look someone else HAS got one" coupled with excitement.
Shambles we need to go to Aberdeen pronto so we can say "we've seen another i30"
Post by: eye30 on August 24, 2008, 17:47:42
Quote from: "bumpkin"
despite paying the same amount of VED as my colleagues further South we have the most abysmal pot-holed, terribly maintained road network you would ever have the discomfort to drive upon.
Where I live you sometime think the driver in front is drunk. BUT no just another swerve to miss another pot hole.
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2008, 20:31:31
I saw another one today at the local supermarket, so far I have seen a red 1.4 petrol, and 2 grey CRD's up here (plus mine of course!)
Cheers
Brian
Post by: Dazzler on August 24, 2008, 23:16:21
Please give out some cards or flyers if you get a chance...
Post by: Hemmi on September 12, 2008, 02:09:25
then I remembered the football match, to bad we lost :mrgreen:
Cheers
Post by: bumpkin on September 12, 2008, 08:53:44
Given the press coverage over here of the footie this week, once again there is no point in any other nation caring about the WC qualifiers since apparently Theo Walcott is going to win the entire championship on his own!!! :lol:
Cheers
Brian
Post by: bumpkin on March 04, 2009, 16:02:34
Yup mine still has the fake exhausts :lol:
Aren't you gonna do something about that :razz:
I just cant drive a car with fake exhaust, it's so silly, and everybody laughing :razz:
I also had a problem with my right rear light, the smoke was coming under the car and through the rear bumper and on the light, I dont have that problem anymore :)
Hmmm
Nobody here has noticed they are fake to be honest with you, the only comments I have had go something like
"Coooooool, it has shaped pipes like the new Civic!!"
I just smile and agree :mrgreen:
As long as that continues no need to spend my hard earned in these times of trouble I reckon :wink:
Hold on....why am I writing this in Hemmi's i30 :question: :question: Time for a copy and bump to bumpkins i30 I reckon :lol:
Post by: bumpkin on March 04, 2009, 16:08:27
Hi Bumpkin,
Please give out some cards or flyers if you get a chance... <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif" alt="8-)" title="Cool" />
Stuck a flyer under the wiper of a 2.0CRDi Premium (hrrmphh it has cruise control, more buttons than mine :mrgreen:) at the supermarket on Sunday, I wonder if they have lurked, looked, contemplated joining :question:
Post by: MyChemR on March 04, 2009, 16:10:06
Post by: bumpkin on March 04, 2009, 16:11:39
Post by: Hemmi on March 04, 2009, 16:23:13
Nice car, except white strips :)
I like them :cool:
Post by: MyChemR on March 04, 2009, 16:28:43
But anyway the car is great :wink:
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 12:37:04
Wet rinse.
Wash with microfibre finger sponge and Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner from top to bottom leaving bodykit and wheels to last.
Clean wheels with Autoglym alloy cleaner and alloy spoke brush.
Rinse.
Dry with chamois and dry microfibre*.
Polish with Autoglym Super Resin Polish and two microfibre cloths.
Clean windows, mirrors and head/tail lights with Autoglym Glass Cleaner and normal lint cloth (on), microfibre cloth (off).
Re-polish bodywork with Autoglym High Gloss Protection and two microfibre cloths.
Detail all black plastics with Autoglym Bumper Restore.
Apply Turtle Wax Tyre Gloss Protection to tyres.
Apply Alloy Wheel Clean and Protect (disposable wipes I picked up in Aldi)
Vacuum interior carpets and mats and like Hemmi use a damp microfibre (use the one marked *) for the cabin plastics.
Autoglym Leather Conditioner for the leather.
I usually take about 5 hours for that and get great results also.
Post by: accim on June 08, 2009, 12:41:13
Post by: Hemmi on June 08, 2009, 12:45:23
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 13:24:43
We like our cars clean, don't we :D
I have to admit to being a bit anal about the car, living in a coastal town carries the dreaded seagull sh1t and you'll often find me cursing into the sky as I dig out my special sh1t removing cloth between washes :lol:
Post by: Hemmi on June 08, 2009, 13:30:39
We like our cars clean, don't we :D
I have to admit to being a bit anal about the car, living in a coastal town carries the dreaded seagull sh1t and you'll often find me cursing into the sky as I dig out my special sh1t removing cloth between washes :lol:
I hate birds! There is already some white s**t on the driver door :evil:
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 13:33:28
I hate birds! There is already some white s**t on the driver door :evil:
Birds are the devils work, bar stewards :twisted:
Post by: Dazzler on June 08, 2009, 13:40:16
I hate birds! There is already some white s**t on the driver door :evil:
Birds are the devils work, bar stewards :twisted:
Good to see I'm not the only one that talks S**t :lol:
Post by: Shambles on June 08, 2009, 13:55:21
Honestly... "bird lime", so it says on my SupaGard Bird Lime wash kit.
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 14:05:55
Bull-lime :lol:
Post by: Dazzler on June 08, 2009, 14:14:02
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 14:18:57
Post by: Shambles on June 08, 2009, 14:34:42
.. alternatively, for "bull lime" removal ...
(http://www.shoplet.com/office/limages/PURW240000.jpg)
Post by: bumpkin on June 08, 2009, 14:37:32
Post by: bumpkin on June 28, 2009, 16:54:44
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/280609/Personal001b.jpg)
Parked under the mast at Durris as portrayed in A Scottish Adventure Part II.
Unfortunately the day although warm has been extremely overcast so a bit dark :'(
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/280609/Personal002.jpg)
A view of the countryside between Banchory and Stonehaven looking to the North.
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/280609/Personal004.jpg)
Stonehaven beach with some boating going on in the wonderfully inviting North Sea :lol:.
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/280609/Personal005.jpg)
Looking North towards Aberdeen from Stonehaven.
Post by: Hemmi on June 28, 2009, 18:27:21
Post by: Shambles on June 28, 2009, 18:48:59
I wonder why they call it stonehaven :rolleyes: :wink:
(PS you blanked your plate out but left it visible in other pics :lol:)
Post by: bumpkin on June 28, 2009, 19:33:28
More info from Stoney (as it's called locally) available at Wiki (and it's correct!). They even have a picture just like mine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehaven
Cheers
Brian
Post by: bumpkin on July 26, 2009, 12:18:27
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/S2400023.jpg)
Post by: Blue on July 26, 2009, 12:25:53
Noted that there was a discussion about cleaning in Hemmi's i30 and thought I would update mine to show that I follow pretty much the same method as Hemmi for mine using the Autoglym products which are a bit cheaper than Meguiars for those on a budget.
Wet rinse.
Wash with microfibre finger sponge and Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner from top to bottom leaving bodykit and wheels to last.
Clean wheels with Autoglym alloy cleaner and alloy spoke brush.
Rinse.
Dry with chamois and dry microfibre*.
Polish with Autoglym Super Resin Polish and two microfibre cloths.
Clean windows, mirrors and head/tail lights with Autoglym Glass Cleaner and normal lint cloth (on), microfibre cloth (off).
Re-polish bodywork with Autoglym High Gloss Protection and two microfibre cloths.
Detail all black plastics with Autoglym Bumper Restore.
Apply Turtle Wax Tyre Gloss Protection to tyres.
Apply Alloy Wheel Clean and Protect (disposable wipes I picked up in Aldi)
Vacuum interior carpets and mats and like Hemmi use a damp microfibre (use the one marked *) for the cabin plastics.
Autoglym Leather Conditioner for the leather.
I usually take about 5 hours for that and get great results also.
Rains here about once every three months.. (ish)
That seems to do the job for me !
Though I must admit, yours and Hemmi's do look nice.
Post by: bumpkin on July 26, 2009, 12:54:13
I bought a product in Lidl which is a nano-screen coating and it is brilliant, the rain drops just bead on contact and at speed run up the windscreen very quickly. It only cost me £4.99 and I have only applied once (a month ago) yet it is still working. By that information I would guess that there is enough product in the bottle for a good two years plus :eek: :D
Post by: Dazzler on July 26, 2009, 12:56:12
Must add for our UK and Europe members................
I bought a product in Lidl which is a nano-screen coating and it is brilliant, the rain drops just bead on contact and at speed run up the windscreen very quickly. It only cost me £4.99 and I have only applied once (a month ago) yet it is still working. By that information I would guess that there is enough product in the bottle for a good two years plus :eek: :D
So does that mean you don't need to use your wipers Brian? They would wipe it off wouldn't they?
Post by: bumpkin on July 26, 2009, 13:00:31
Post by: 2i30s on July 26, 2009, 13:01:02
Post by: Dazzler on July 26, 2009, 13:02:03
Post by: bumpkin on July 26, 2009, 13:03:06
Rains here about once every three months.. (ish)
That seems to do the job for me !
Though I must admit, yours and Hemmi's do look nice.
THANKS Blue :D :D
Post by: Lorian on August 15, 2009, 11:58:16
However, as anyone who will have used such products there is a downside. If the rain is really light you get a kind of misty fog of ultra-tiny rain droplets. Morning dew also does this.
I usually coat it at the begining of winter, and again half way though.
Post by: Dazzler on August 15, 2009, 13:35:13
Post by: bumpkin on August 15, 2009, 15:46:10
I've been using rain-x on my old car for about 10 years. I'm nearly at the bottom of my second bottle. On the motorway at 65+mph in moderate to very heavy rain I rarely need to used my wipers. 2 weeks ago I was in a downpoor and could clearly see more than the other people on "fast wipe" in the lanes around me.
However, as anyone who will have used such products there is a downside. If the rain is really light you get a kind of misty fog of ultra-tiny rain droplets. Morning dew also does this.
I usually coat it at the begining of winter, and again half way though.
Whats light rain :P :lol: :lol:
Living in the UK it is hard to imagine a day without having to give the screen a wipe before moving off, so the dew droplets you speak about don't bother me!
Dazz, I highly recommend giving it a try, I am really impressed with the one I bought and I still have only applied it once.
Post by: bulldog180 on August 15, 2009, 21:02:28
I hate birds! There is already some white s**t on the driver door :evil:
Birds are the devils work, bar stewards :twisted:
take a look at this its the perfect answer. I want one fitted to my i30 when i get it :wink:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsAsKvryGUA[/youtube]
Post by: bumpkin on August 18, 2009, 19:35:57
Moderators, the bulldog is posting FORD adverts in my thread :lol: :lol: :wink:
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 20:06:26
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/castle%20fraser/180809010.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/castle%20fraser/180809011.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/castle%20fraser/180809012.jpg)
Post by: Shambles on August 24, 2009, 20:13:46
Post by: Shambles on August 24, 2009, 20:14:41
Moderators, the bulldog is posting FORD adverts in my thread :lol: :lol: :wink:
You know what to do about that :lol:
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 20:15:07
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 20:16:33
Moderators, the bulldog is posting FORD adverts in my thread :lol: :lol: :wink:
You know what to do about that :lol:
I do NOW :twisted:
Post by: Shambles on August 24, 2009, 20:17:27
:mrgreen: Why :question:
Cos she's clean.. and shiny.. and err.. nice and err.. Fergie isn't right now :(
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 20:21:49
Any thoughts :question:
Post by: Shambles on August 24, 2009, 20:28:47
Too...
.. Late
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 20:32:34
Point.
:-[ :'(
Post by: Hemmi on August 24, 2009, 21:17:25
Post by: hipposniper on August 24, 2009, 21:27:45
Post by: bumpkin on August 24, 2009, 21:39:53
Looks gr8 m8 :cool:
new photos of the car at the castle are great Bumpkin,
Cheers :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Post by: Dazzler on August 25, 2009, 13:47:36
Post by: bumpkin on March 21, 2010, 12:56:25
I have just spent the afternoon on mine
Washed with Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Wash Mitt.
Chamois dry.
Microfibre wipe.
Waxed with Meguiars Gold Class Liquid Wax, applied with Meguiars Pad and polished with Microfibre.
Black plastics polished with AutoGlym Bumper Restore.
Tyre walls sheened with Turtle Wax Silicone.
Bodywork repolished with AutoGlym High Gloss Protection.
Alloys waxed with AutoGlym Super Resin wax.
Oh she is shining :D :D :cool:
Dazz said
That's all very well Brian.. but where are the pictures???
If you don't want to highjack this thread you could put them in your random thread and just put a link in here.. :D
Here you are :wink: :wink:
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/DSCF1619.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/DSCF1620.jpg)
Post by: Hemmi on March 21, 2010, 12:57:36
Post by: Shambles on March 21, 2010, 13:23:18
A. Lot. Cleaner :D
Post by: bumpkin on March 21, 2010, 13:27:30
Meh. Not bad. Just like Fergie, but cleaner :cool:
A. Lot. Cleaner :D
:lol: :lol:
You put a bodykit and bigger alloys and a striping kit onto Fergie then :D :D :D
No :question: :question:
So what you meant to say was "A bit like Fergie.........................." :P :P :P
Post by: Shambles on March 21, 2010, 13:33:11
Post by: bumpkin on March 21, 2010, 13:36:02
Cuuuummooon you Reeeds!! :cool: :cool:
Post by: Shambles on March 21, 2010, 13:47:04
Too much sport to watch, so little time....
Post by: Shambles on March 21, 2010, 17:27:35
https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,21.msg57542.html#msg57542
Can't exactly say I put as much effort into it as you did Brian :D
Post by: bumpkin on April 02, 2010, 19:02:44
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/Easter%202010/025.jpg)
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/Easter%202010/030.jpg)
Post by: Hemmi on April 02, 2010, 19:06:04
Post by: eye30 on April 02, 2010, 19:24:34
Good job its got a tint of blue otherwise you may have lost it in that snow :lol:
Post by: Shambles on April 02, 2010, 20:19:43
Quality :D
Post by: Dazzler on April 02, 2010, 21:29:36
Post by: Shambles on April 02, 2010, 21:39:14
...really like the stripes ... They do only seem to work on the Vivid Blue and Solid Red though... :cool:
Oh I dunno. I could fit those stripes on Fergie.
I'd have to change her name to "Badger" tho... :cool:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/bfae6b4d.jpg)
Post by: dendik on April 02, 2010, 22:15:58
Post by: accim on April 03, 2010, 12:21:48
I also love the stripes, but it must be, as mentioned in blue or red color, maybe also black.. And definitely the alloys size as yours..
How did you get out the car and not step in the snow? From our point of view (side of driving), there wouldn't be any problem, but... :mrgreen:
Post by: SRT Metro on April 03, 2010, 12:28:54
Post by: 2i30s on April 04, 2010, 23:44:47
Post by: Dazzler on April 05, 2010, 03:36:24
its actually a white car with blue stripes. :lol: :lol:
What's this guy on.. I want some.. :lol:
Post by: 2i30s on April 05, 2010, 04:31:51
Post by: i30frenchman on June 03, 2010, 09:11:39
Post by: bumpkin on June 03, 2010, 11:42:48
Post by: bumpkin on June 25, 2010, 15:40:07
Just back from getting the 2nd year service done and the idiot mechanic managed to reverse a car with parking sensors into a tool trolley scratching the back bumper in two places, car going back next week for a visit to the bodyshop :evil: :evil: :evil:
In fairness to them, they phoned me when it happened and knocked another 5% off my 10% discount.
Post by: Hemmi on June 25, 2010, 16:05:33
Post by: Shambles on June 25, 2010, 16:20:23
Post by: eye30 on June 25, 2010, 17:38:48
Post by: SRT Metro on June 25, 2010, 21:10:17
Post by: Dazzler on June 25, 2010, 21:11:36
Post by: 2i30s on June 26, 2010, 00:24:30
Post by: agentr31 on June 26, 2010, 02:03:26