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Title: lights on
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 20:53:56: Whats the idea of lights permanantly on with the new transit i now have been given from national grid gas for work?
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Post by: TheBoy on 28 July 2013, 20:55:14: DRL? Been law since last year
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Post by: martin42 on 28 July 2013, 20:58:51: Same on my transit
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:02:25: is it on all new vehicles other drivers dont like it when following them!
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Post by: tunnie on 28 July 2013, 21:03:31: Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:02:25
is it on all new vehicles other drivers dont like it when following them!

Of course, not noticed that all brand new cars have DRL lights? Also on bikes too :y
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Post by: albitz on 28 July 2013, 21:05:34: When we leave the EU you will be allowed to snip the wires. :y ;D
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:09:06: Volvo's were ahead of their time then, seems unnecessary to me just irritates other drivers, nice one Albitz its just a matter of time
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Post by: Varche on 28 July 2013, 21:28:15: Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:09:06
Volvo's were ahead of their time then, seems unnecessary to me just irritates other drivers, nice one Albitz its just a matter of time

I hope you are very patient. Nice idea but it won't happen for years (if ever). By then we will all be driving cars (or Zimmer Frames) that automatically charge you by not just the mile, time of day but by how aggressively you use the throttle and brakes. DRL will be the least of peoples worries.
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:34:04: Your probably spot on ::) and no engine over 800cc
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Post by: Andy B on 28 July 2013, 21:36:32: Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:34:04
..... and no engine over 800cc

We'll hold onto the Smart then :y :y
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:39:02: It may end up being a modern day muscle car :D
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 28 July 2013, 21:40:24: I Like these type found on newer Audis

(http://static.ed.edmunds-media.com/unversioned/img/long-term/2012-audi-a8/2012_A8L_Audi_1600_headlights_drl_1-thumb-717x478-104687.jpg)

But these type do nothing for a car but make it look tacky and cheap imo.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTW9lh6IQz0fW8SL9RqfHsSHUhahJnoaK_2W79kOYjPVJ8pTBi0)
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:54:15: The smaller lights on the pics seem ok , my transit has like dipped lights all the time
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Post by: Andy B on 28 July 2013, 21:59:23: Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 21:54:15
The smaller lights on the pics seem ok , my transit has like dipped lights all the time

Just a cheap way of complying with DRL law.
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Post by: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 22:03:55: The stop/start is pretty annoying too if you forget to override it! The starter and battery are never going to last
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Post by: martin42 on 29 July 2013, 07:00:56: You get used to it,although the mpg is still crap even using Eco ,don't get over 26mpg in mine,and the gearbox are crap,1st gear went on mine within 2weeks/1400 miles,and took ford a month to fix
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 July 2013, 08:40:12: Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 22:03:55
The stop/start is pretty annoying too if you forget to override it! The starter and battery are never going to last
Dunno about commercials, but on cars I know Ford claim the starter and battery a "specially designed" for stop-start.

Personally, I think I can smell a bit of bovine in the air, but at least it keeps the tree huggers happy.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 July 2013, 14:19:59: Quote from: TheBoy on 29 July 2013, 08:40:12
Quote from: Toledodude1973 on 28 July 2013, 22:03:55
The stop/start is pretty annoying too if you forget to override it! The starter and battery are never going to last
Dunno about commercials, but on cars I know Ford claim the starter and battery a "specially designed" for stop-start.

Personally, I think I can smell a bit of bovine in the air, but at least it keeps the tree huggers happy.

"specially designed" to fail just outside their warranty...?
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Post by: dbdb on 29 July 2013, 16:44:22: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/daytime-running-lights.html (http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/daytime-running-lights.html)