brommy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Anyone give me advice on driving up really steep hills? My brothers friend basically lives up the mountain. I'll take a pic next time I'm up there but it is insanely steep and very high, your ears pop as you come down. Anyway last time I drove up it I couldn't really accelerate and foot was to the floor, car was under a bit of pressure, should I be in a certain gear or what? On VT it can be difficult to tell whether a post is serious. Assuming this is, you should change down a gear before the engine begins to labour. Changing down will increase the engine speed (revs) which will increase the power available. If you are down to first gear and the engine is still labouring, get a more powerful car or get your brother's friend to visit you instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yeah as low a gear as possible really. Reverse is your lowest, but that might be a bit too extreme stupid advice if you don't mind me saying if he uses reverse he's just going to get further and further away from the hill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 unless he points his car the other way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 see, this is where it all gets complicated Have you not spotted my joke, or have I not spotted yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Cheers guys only driving about 2 months but was in 3rd going up it might try 2nd next time, labouring is probably a bit severe to describe it but was definitely out of it's comfort zone! It's about 2 miles of constant climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I drive the peak district regularly in my campervan, and find myself in 2nd a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Amo69 If you intend to keep the car then you should get the clutch done at the same time as the DMF (and the Slave cylinder too). If it is a worn clutch that has wiped out the DMF then it might do the new one too. Good advice. With a FWD especially, you should get as much work done as you can before they put the thing back together, saves a mint in labour charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I think DMFs are something that OEMs fit but don't really need to. Some drivers replace theirs with single mass and just report a less smooth change from 1st to 2nd. I think they act as a sort of shock absorber for the drive train. I've even read of people having theirs welded up. I managed to get a quote for a new DMF, clutch and bearing for £565. That includes labour. I spoke to Halfords who told me the parts alone cost £500. I'm so confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Some small garages will charge you what they pay for the parts. And parts can be quite a bit cheaper trade. I had my entire A/C system replaced in my Octy for £600 by a highly rated local A/C specialist using the best make compressor (Denso). The parts alone retail would be more than a grand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 If you know/have been recommended/trust the garage in question, then there should be no problem really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Gone for a garage with a better rep than the unknown place I found first. Costing £650 but feels safer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 If you know/have been recommended/trust the garage in question, then there should be no problem really. I've had the job done and its driving well now. One thing I've noticed is the steering seems to have stiffened up. Any idea what could have caused this when changed clutch/flywheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't think they have different weight modes electronically controlled otherwise it could just be because the battery's been off. I think they're electric racks so not really connected at all. Big difference? Sure it's not in your head? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welnik Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Some small garages will charge you what they pay for the parts. And parts can be quite a bit cheaper trade. I had my entire A/C system replaced in my Octy for £600 by a highly rated local A/C specialist using the best make compressor (Denso). The parts alone retail would be more than a grand. Which octy do you have? I used to have the 2.0 petrol estate. A brilliant car!!! And so underrated, factory fit everything, a quite stunning engine, and was like glue on the road. only got rid cos i went VAT and had to get a van! A truly stunning car they really are (no i don't work for skoda!!!) Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't think they have different weight modes electronically controlled otherwise it could just be because the battery's been off. I think they're electric racks so not really connected at all. Big difference? Sure it's not in your head? Defo not. Drove it again today and steering was even worse. Taking it back to the garage tommorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 22, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 22, 2014 If you know/have been recommended/trust the garage in question, then there should be no problem really. I've had the job done and its driving well now. One thing I've noticed is the steering seems to have stiffened up. Any idea what could have caused this when changed clutch/flywheel? Possible air bubbles in the power steering fluid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted June 22, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) I've had my new Qashqai for two weeks now, and I love it! Looks good with the 19 inch wheels too. Edited June 23, 2014 by AVTuco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Some small garages will charge you what they pay for the parts. And parts can be quite a bit cheaper trade. I had my entire A/C system replaced in my Octy for £600 by a highly rated local A/C specialist using the best make compressor (Denso). The parts alone retail would be more than a grand. Which octy do you have? I used to have the 2.0 petrol estate. A brilliant car!!! And so underrated, factory fit everything, a quite stunning engine, and was like glue on the road. only got rid cos i went VAT and had to get a van! A truly stunning car they really are (no i don't work for skoda!!!) Cheers Nick 06 hatch vrs petrol. Just a mk5 golf gti with a big boot. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Has anyone got any experience with Smart Roadsters. The convertible rather than the coupe. My wife has seen a 07 plate one and she wants to have a look at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I've had my new Qashqai for two weeks now, and I love it! Looks good with the 19 inch wheels too. Dont get the hate on here for the Qashqai. Looks great, drives great, and nissan make reliable cars. Can only drive 'high up' cars now like Qashqai, land rovers, any other 4 x 4's or people carriers. It feels to weird now when ever im in mates 'low down' cars like audi's and golfs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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