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Title: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 21:34:22
Tonight was stuck behind a Smart car-think it had reverse sensors :D :D :D-Could put the car in my garage side ways ;D ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: ozzycat on 08 December 2012, 21:44:44
Tonight was stuck behind a Smart car-think it had reverse sensors :D :D :D-Could put the car in my garage side ways ;D ;D
you could carry it in there :D :D :D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: feeutfo on 08 December 2012, 22:06:07
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 22:09:40
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)
??? ??? not seen them---yet ???
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Vamps on 08 December 2012, 22:26:25
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)

SWMBO wanted some of those for the Mig, it's not as if she is even young ::) ::) :-X  One of the few times I put my foot down with a firm hand...... :y :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 22:29:24
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)

SWMBO wanted some of those for the Mig, it's not as if she is even young ::) ::) :-X  One of the few times I put my foot down with a firm hand...... :y :y
Crikey hope mrs dont see them :y I wont argue with her mate-scicilian firebrand she is :y :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: PhilRich on 08 December 2012, 22:44:47
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)

SWMBO wanted some of those for the Mig, it's not as if she is even young ::) ::) :-X  One of the few times I put my foot down with a firm hand...... :y :y
Crikey hope mrs dont see them :y I wont argue with her mate-scicilian firebrand she is :y :y
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Believe me Symes matey, once you've seen how hideous those bloody ridiculous 'eyelashes' look, you'll have an argument to put anyone right, Sicilian Firebrand or not!  ;D :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: bigegg on 08 December 2012, 22:53:16
here you go:
(http://www.hardboiled.plus.com/1.jpg)
couldn't find a pic of one on an omega (thank gods)

Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 22:54:59
Didnt think you could make those fugly vectras worse ;D ;D You can ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 08 December 2012, 23:00:20
Didnt think you could make those fugly vectras worse ;D ;D You can ;D ;D ;D
Aye they are ugly those Vectra's but the facelift after this one looks even worse they look tarty  :-X ;D

(http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/p620/Agemo_Legend/veccy_zpsebac9ca2.png)
 :o :o :o
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: bigegg on 08 December 2012, 23:04:08
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 08 December 2012, 23:05:00
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)
The one with the woman attached  :-* ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: bigegg on 08 December 2012, 23:06:46
more here:
http://aautodealer.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/car-spoilers.html (http://aautodealer.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/car-spoilers.html)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Vamps on 08 December 2012, 23:07:00
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)

I like number 3.... :D :D :D :y :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 23:10:01
Blimey - my eyesight bad only saw 2 cars ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: PhilRich on 08 December 2012, 23:13:26
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)

I like number 3.... :D :D :D :y :y




Yep I agree Mike, the wheels on Number 3 are the Mutts Nuts! ::) ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Vamps on 08 December 2012, 23:15:51
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)

I like number 3.... :D :D :D :y :y




Yep I agree Mike, the wheels on Number 3 are the Mutts Nuts! ::) ;D

Whatever floats your boat..... :D :D :D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: symes on 08 December 2012, 23:16:49
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/sy427/images7.jpg)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 08 December 2012, 23:58:25
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx0HWTcvpI/AAAAAAAAHV0/gMEIkd9u67U/s400/futuristic-car.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3HFoGq1I/AAAAAAAAHW8/Lhw3R9BbMhw/s400/spoiler-7.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfXupHOEhH0/Slx3GZGhJrI/AAAAAAAAHWs/tuwz6LhdBvo/s400/spoiler-5.jpg)

I like number 3.... :D :D :D :y :y




Yep I agree Mike, the wheels on Number 3 are the Mutts Nuts! ::) ;D

Whatever floats your boat..... :D :D :D

Dont know about anyone else but I do miss DD's reply's on pictures like No 3.  :'( :'(
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Vamps on 09 December 2012, 00:31:36
DD?........... :-[ ::) :-\
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 09 December 2012, 00:33:27
DD?........... :-[ ::) :-\

D........... Den  :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Vamps on 09 December 2012, 00:41:57
DD?........... :-[ ::) :-\

D........... Den  :y

Thanks, was on the wrong tangent...... ::) ::) :y :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Rods2 on 09 December 2012, 01:21:38
I'd take no. 3 and the cars not bad either.  :) :) :) :)

Is it my eyes or has car number 3 get a vertical crack in the spoiler.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 December 2012, 09:05:52
   Good looking rear end on No 3!!! ;D :y
keith B
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 December 2012, 11:23:11
I'd take no. 3 and the cars not bad either.  :) :) :) :)

Is it my eyes or has car number 3 get a vertical crack in the spoiler.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Me too. Might need a stool, looking at those legs. :P
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: tidla on 09 December 2012, 15:03:55
Silly, but not as silly as those stupid head light eye lashes. IMO. (oh...  Sigh!)

SWMBO wanted some of those for the Mig, it's not as if she is even young ::) ::) :-X  One of the few times I put my foot down with a firm hand...... :y :y

If we are in the mood for pictures "that^^ " would be interesting.
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 09 December 2012, 15:20:48
Tonight was stuck behind a Smart car-think it had reverse sensors :D :D :D- ....

As small as her Smart Roadster Coupe is, it's a bugger to see where you're reversing it to.
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 15:27:02
Tonight was stuck behind a Smart car-think it had reverse sensors :D :D :D- ....

As small as her Smart Roadster Coupe is, it's a bugger to see where you're reversing it to.
to coin one of your favourite frazes "I think you should just use your mirrors" AndyPB pmsl :D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 09 December 2012, 15:35:45
....
to coin one of your favourite frazes PHRASES "I think you should just use your mirrors" AndyPB pmsl :D

what else would you use?  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: martin42 on 09 December 2012, 15:43:32
it makes me laugh when i see small cars with parking sensors,i have never had sensors on any car or van ive driven and managed not to reverse into anything,thats what mirrors are for ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 09 December 2012, 15:46:20
it makes me laugh when i see small cars with parking sensors,i have never had sensors on any car or van ive driven and managed not to reverse into anything,thats what mirrors are for ;D ;D ;D

That's been my line too over the years. I have to say though, that this R Class would be 'challenging' to park without its sensors ........... you have no idea at all where the front or back is  :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: feeutfo on 09 December 2012, 17:31:06
....
to coin one of your favourite frazes PHRASES "I think you should just use your mirrors" AndyP pmsl :D

what else would you use?  ::) ::) ::)
::)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: YZ250 on 09 December 2012, 21:46:25
Certain models of small cars have a wide 'D' Pillar so reversing is not as clear as you would think. For example, the MINI hatch is not standard with park sensors but the convertible is. This is due to poor rearward visibility with the roof up.
As Andy said, the SMART Roadster is another one, along with the Ford KA Roadster, which both have poor rearward visibility.

Such is the poor rearward visibility of the MINI convertible and the Ford KA Roadster, you are not allowed to take your driving test in one as the examiner doesn't have an all around view.  :y
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: martin42 on 10 December 2012, 10:01:52
ford puma also has poor visability but never had no problem parking it,my own opinion here is that people just cant judge distances when using door mirrors,and prefer to rely on sensors,yet i still see cars with these parking aids with dents and scrapes on the bumpers,so really they cant be that good  :D :D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: YZ250 on 10 December 2012, 12:25:05
ford puma also has poor visability but never had no problem parking it,my own opinion here is that people just cant judge distances when using door mirrors,and prefer to rely on sensors,yet i still see cars with these parking aids with dents and scrapes on the bumpers,so really they cant be that good  :D :D

I agree that you 'should' know the distance of your own car.  :y In a strange car, you could always pull up near a soft hedge, move forward until a branch moves and then remember that distance and add a foot on.  ;D ;D
I drive a M Sport Coupe so by the time the front parking sensor goes off you have already ripped the front bumper off on the high kerb..........allegedly.  ::) ::) :-X
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2012, 12:46:15
I recall seeing a Fiat Panda with a pikey hitch adn thinking.....what is that capable of pulling!

Seen a Smart with one to!
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: YZ250 on 10 December 2012, 13:05:34
I recall seeing a Fiat Panda with a pikey hitch adn thinking.....what is that capable of pulling!

Seen a Smart with one to!

Many years ago we stayed at a caravan park in Hemsby, just outside Great Yarmouth, and year after year a Robin Reliant pulled on to the site towing a trailer tent.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 December 2012, 13:06:56
I recall seeing a Fiat Panda with a pikey hitch adn thinking.....what is that capable of pulling!

Seen a Smart with one to!

Many years ago we stayed at a caravan park in Hemsby, just outside Great Yarmouth, and year after year a Robin Reliant pulled on to the site towing a trailer tent.  ;D ;D

I've seen a Robin Hood doing the same on arrival to a kit car show <shudder>!
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: aaronjb on 10 December 2012, 13:19:31
I've seen a Robin Hood doing the same on arrival to a kit car show <shudder>!

There's at least one Cobra replica out there with one, too.. possibly two.

I saw a 998cc K11 Micra with one last week, as well!
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2012, 17:45:01
  .....

Seen a Smart with one to!

I've seen one in the flesh and there's also one here ....

(http://misterdotcom.de/Kupplungfor2-2k02.JPG)

I'm sure it's not type approved though  :-\
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2012, 17:51:01
....
 and year after year a Robin Reliant ....

Arghhhhh!

Allan ...... you drive a Vauxhall Omega not a bloody Omega Vauxhall

Which makes it a Reliant Robin!!!!!!!  ::)
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: YZ250 on 10 December 2012, 18:14:38
....
 and year after year a Robin Reliant ....

Arghhhhh!

Allan ...... you drive a Vauxhall Omega not a bloody Omega Vauxhall

Which makes it a Reliant Robin!!!!!!!  ::)

Whoops, I didn't spot that mistake.  :y ;D
Title: Re: silliest thing on a car i have ever seen
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2012, 18:36:15
.....
Whoops, I didn't spot that mistake.  :y ;D

It's a common 'mistake'  ;) ;)