Eurofan

Hi Guys / girls, this topic is not directly related to automotive, but does has an impact on your automotive desires. As you know the latest data show that the average savings ratio of Sri Lankan households have fallen to about 22.9%. However, in reality, with the level of income disparity in the country, the reality within the middle and upper middle class can be very different. as part of a research I'm doing for my thesis, I would like to do small reseasch on the following areas from a cluster of indivuals you are passionate about motor cars, a more significant investment area, especially in the local context 1. What is your target savings rate for a month (after paying debt)? 2. How often a year do you actually achieve it? 3 With personal gearing levels, what sort of savings target should one have at ages; 30,40 & 50 ( as a multiple of their monthly income) 4. What do you believe an ideal personal gearing ratio should be (monthly debt installments as % of net income) 5. Do you prioratkze savings levels when deciding how much to spend on a large investment? In this case a car? Essentially, would you decide to grow your savings and delay upgrading of your car against social pressures? 6. Would you spend a significant part of your savings (assuming no debt and availability of reasonable residual savings) to buy a second car / classic car or any such investment that you are passionate about? This passionate spend could be even a Long trip abroad or whatever that you are very passionate about i would greatly appreciate some feedback on the above if it's not too personal Admins, pls advise if this post violates any forum laws

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I am in the process of restoring a vw 1302 and a Morris minor. The original bumpers of both these cars are damaged beyond repair. Could someone advise me on a place / person who could fabricate bumpers for classic cars with stainless steel? I was thinking of copper before, but saw a thread that suggested it would be too expensive

Thanks. Will check Rexton car audio first.

Thanks guys. Will probably go to Pet#o or Arabian motors for the job if so

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Guys, Could any one recommend a good place that would be able to fit on a customer supplied reverse sensor kit on to a car? I bought a reverse sensor kit on ebay for around LKR 2,000 (as opposed to 8,000 LKR charged by most places) and need to know a reputable place that i could get it fitted on. FYI: My DYI skills are poor Cheers

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Guys, Do you have any idea where i can buy the following products in SL 1. Clay bars 2. Wax / polish applicator pads (i knw some chinese waxes come with them, but im looking for microfiber pads) 3. Meguiars products Appreciate all support Eurofan

Hey guys Any advise if the above Honda models in the country, both brand new and recon can run on 90 octane? Rgds

Thanks for the replies. Isn't a letter anyway needed from the owner giving consent for the transfer or is it just when transferring permit vehicles? Also, does anyone know if I should submit the registration plates with the document and pay for the new plates? if so how much does it usually cost? Cheers

Hey, I need some advise. I have seen for a 2008 corolla 141 imported brand new under the permit scheme. The car comes with the red dash on the registration plate. I need your advise on two matters; 1. The registration book says can't transfer for 5 years, but i was told there was a gazzette passed allowing transfers to be done within 3 years. What is the true story? 2. When i buy it off the first owner, would i get a new registration plate sans the red dash Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply guys. two more things? Does ATF gets bad with age or mileage? Is a complete removal of ATF and replacement is warranted or just a full drain and replacement?

Guys, Just need to some advise on changing ATF What is the general frequency for changing ATF. I drive a 2004 E46 320D with about 45,000 KM. It states the car is equipped with lifetime oil. However, BMW now recommends changing at 100,000 miles (According to US forums / sites). I spoke to the expert in Kelaniya and was informed that there is no need to change until something is wrong with the box, as there are vehicles with has done over 150,000 KM with the original fluid. So some advise i need is; 1. My car has only 45,000 KM, but the oil is 8 years old. Does ATF oil age? and should i change it right now? 2. What is the general ATF change frequency in modern Jap gearboxes? i heard that the new gearboxes come with a synthetic ATF that has to be changed every 70,000 KM? Thanks in advance

Guys, Is there any good mechanics, work shops that any of you could recommend, who has the expertise to undertake complete overhauls of Transmissions / torque converters and valve body's of european cars? Mainly ZF and GM boxes Some advise would greatly be appreciated. Hope this does not violate any forum rules

Hi I just wanted some feedback on the reliability of automatics on bimmers. Especially in the E46/E39/E90 models? They run the ZF transmission based on my research. I would like to know the following 1. Have any of you heard or experienced failures on any of the autobox Bimmers? And at what mileages 2. What are the type of failures? 3. Would changing ATF every 50,000 Km extend the life of the car gearbox? and most importantly 3. Is there any place in Sri Lanka that can undertake a complete rebuild of bimmer or any euro auto boxes?? What would the cost be like? because i heard even a brand new one could cost in excess of 700k Rgds

Here is my view based on a 2000 E46 320D 1. Fuel efficiency (obviously a diesel has better efficiency, but how do petrols do My conventional diesel engine does about 11 Km/liter in the city. Pumping super diesel, it comes to about Rs. 9.7 per Km run based on a diesel price of 106.50 2. Routine maintanance Had to replace various things like alternators, suspension, fly wheel and clutch plates. Car has done 90,000 miles 3. What are potential high spending maintanace parts Turbo, Diesel pump, fly wheel and clutch plate especially on diesel manuals 4. Driving pleasure Performance is fantastic with loads of torque. But idle is not smooth as a petrol, and has the diesel clatter, which are the downsides 5. Second hand market Well maintained cars seem to have a reasonable second hand market given the fuel efficiency

I opened a thread sometime back asking for advise between the e46 320d vs 318i. But thought of opening up this new thread for as generic for all bimmers. Since the permit scheme came about there had been people flocking to get diesel bimmers for the price offered. But what how would a diesel bmw compare to a petrol in the following areas 1. Fuel efficiency (obviously a diesel has better efficiency, but how do petrols do 2. Routine maintanance 3. What are potential high spending maintanace parts 4. Driving pleasure 5. Second hand market

There are few cars which had 2.5 ltr engines implanted. So make sure you get a thorough check done before buying one

Guys, I'm looking to invest in a 4th gen Subaru legacy built from 2004 onwards until the very latest update. Any idea if there are any b4 turbo's in this country and what sort of a price it should demand for a well used unit? Just to make sure what im looking for;

Guys Do you know of any good car washes open on poya days in Colombo?

We have shifted offices recently and my parking slot is in the sun. How many of you park in the sun day in and day out at work? What kind of damage have you witnessed on your car and what sort Of preventive action do urll take against sun damage

I'm looking for a bedroom, but being a movie buff, would prefer a larger one. I would prefer not to spend the additional premium on the led unless it makes a significant difference in picture quality for local market DVD's or ps3

Could you guys give your feedback on the comparison between LED and LCD tv's pls. I know LED tv's have a better contrast in colours and more energy efficient than LCD's. But are LED's really worth the additional premium over the LED's expecially to watch DVD's (non hd / 3d) we buy for around 200 buchs? I have a choice between a 32inch led or a 42 inch LCD. Thanks

Just my two cents; Most downsout hotels are booked for the look weekend on which the 15th sunday falls. So i think the 18th suggested by someone would be the best. I'm in the hotel industry and most hotels are fully booked for the 15th and 22nd weekend. So even going for a day is going to be a very crowded atmosphere! so 18th holiday or the 29th sunday