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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Darth Loo-knee on 06 May 2007, 14:44:21
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This may sound so sad but when you are Biker other Bikers flash or nod there heads at each other, and also some Classic Range Rover owners flash each other too.... ;)
So i am going to start flashing and wave other Omega Owners and see the out come ;D
I may start a massive following ::)
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So i am going to start flashing
:o I hope you mean with your headlights... :P
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i guarantee that round my area, people would just think "do i know him?"
most of the omega drivers round here i've noticed pay more attention to the road ahead and dont seem to look over at other omegas
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intrestingly..siting at a set of traffic lights the other day and a middle agaed man passing the other way in a 2.5 cdx flashed, tooted and waved at me......dont know who he was and no one from on here either :o
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This may sound so sad but when you are Biker other Bikers flash or nod there heads at each other, and also some Classic Range Rover owners flash each other too.... ;)
So i am going to start flashing and wave other Omega Owners and see the out come ;D
I may start a massive following ::)
Most coach drivers also wave or nod heads to each other...........................
I always look at other megga's that I see on the road, never flashed or waved though! Reckon it is a good idea.
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So i am going to start flashing and wave other Omega Owners and see the out come ;D
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You'll need another one of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OPEL-VECTRA-OMEGA-CRUISE-CONTROL-STALK-ELITE_W0QQitemZ230125380545QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) for when you wear yours out! ;D ;D ;)
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intrestingly..siting at a set of traffic lights the other day and a middle agaed man passing the other way in a 2.5 cdx flashed, tooted and waved at me......dont know who he was and no one from on here either :o
Where you cross dressing again at the time Markie ;D ;D :y
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intrestingly..siting at a set of traffic lights the other day and a middle agaed man passing the other way in a 2.5 cdx flashed, tooted and waved at me......dont know who he was and no one from on here either :o
Where you cross dressing again at the time Markie ;D ;D :y
well...ermmm :-[ but.....i didnt give him the ;)
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intrestingly..siting at a set of traffic lights the other day and a middle agaed man passing the other way in a 2.5 cdx flashed, tooted and waved at me......dont know who he was and no one from on here either :o
Where you cross dressing again at the time Markie ;D ;D :y
well...ermmm :-[ but.....i didnt give him the ;)
I believe you mate ;D ;D
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i will start doing it too, i drive my frined mad when we atre going somewere always saying 'nice car mate' when i see another mega :) really winds them up cos they all look up to see what it is, everythime even if its the 20th time on a trip lol.
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Just be aware that if you flash your lights and someone else takes it as an invitation to pull out in front of you, you might have a problem.
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Just be aware that if you flash your lights and someone else takes it as an invitation to pull out in front of you, you might have a problem.
That would be their fault. Flashing your lights should only be to indicate your presence.... in theory ;)
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Just be aware that if you flash your lights and someone else takes it as an invitation to pull out in front of you, you might have a problem.
well if they did it would be their problem?? your told on your test that if someone flashes at you it doesnt mean pull out. headlights are'nt a signal its ok to pull out.
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Just be aware that if you flash your lights and someone else takes it as an invitation to pull out in front of you, you might have a problem.
well if they did it would be their problem?? your told on your test that if someone flashes at you it doesnt mean pull out. headlights are'nt a signal its ok to pull out.
Great minds ;)
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headlights are much more effective in trying to get the point of 'get out the rather way' accross to some dozy sod doing 55 mph in the the fast lane.
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Just be aware that if you flash your lights and someone else takes it as an invitation to pull out in front of you, you might have a problem.
well if they did it would be their problem?? your told on your test that if someone flashes at you it doesnt mean pull out. headlights are'nt a signal its ok to pull out.
Great minds ;)
yeah logged at the same time too how good is that???
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Yes Yes, we all know that it only indicates your prescence etc etc but I for one am not willing to take the chance.
Everyone has a responsibility to drive carefully and to flash your headlights and then say it is someone elses problem is really not in the spirit of the Highway Code.
If I am ever flashed at by one of you guys, please don't be offended if I don't flash back.
For those of you who choose to flash then I hope you don't have any problems as a result
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hey gwylim! i bought your m reg cdx! just sold it on yesterday. it was still going strong, i took it up to 185 k.
got what i paid for it too if you remember that!
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on my driving lessons i was told that a long flash is to make you aware of presence, but a series of short intermittent flashes is an invitation to go
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hey gwylim! i bought your m reg cdx! just sold it on yesterday. it was still going strong, i took it up to 185 k.
got what i paid for it too if you remember that!
Excellent. It was a good car aswell! Where is it now? Still in Wales?
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on my driving lessons i was told that a long flash is to make you aware of presence, but a series of short intermittent flashes is an invitation to go
I am afraid that is a complete load of rubbish. I hope it wasn't a qualified driving instructor who told you that!
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on my driving lessons i was told that a long flash is to make you aware of presence, but a series of short intermittent flashes is an invitation to go
Then your instructor shouldn't be teaching. :P
Points 90 & 91
http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/07.htm#90
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I went to sidmouth over the bank holiday and was suprised at how many omega's there are down that way.
It's the first long trip ive done in my megga and all was well.
2hr trip on the way down and the other half watched a film on the way down then a hole 4 hrs to get back.
Was not happy but did get to lissen to 2 films on the way back.
Once back drove my civic across town and was so bumpy i couldnt wait to get back in the megga.
Back to the topic in hand i did get waved at by a few other megga drivers down that way so i joined in.
:y
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on my driving lessons i was told that a long flash is to make you aware of presence, but a series of short intermittent flashes is an invitation to go
I am afraid that is a complete load of rubbish. I hope it wasn't a qualified driving instructor who told you that!
it went to a fellow in swidon so its closer to you again now!
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headlights are much more effective in trying to get the point of 'get out the rather way' accross to some dozy sod doing 55 mph in the the fast lane.
FAST LANE!!!
I hate that!....
Lane 1 on a motorways speed limit ---- 70 MPH
Lane 2 on a motorway speed limit? ---- 70 MPH
Lane 3 (aka FAST LANE!) speed limit ? -- 70 MPH
am i making my point !
P.S. emergency services always wave / flash headlights at each other.... wave more than flash because of the reason it can be mis-interperated!
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Lane 1 on a motorways speed limit ---- 70 MPH
Lane 2 on a motorway speed limit? ---- 70 MPH
Lane 3 (aka FAST LANE!) speed limit ? -- 70 MPH
am i making my point ! ...............
Err? So that's the 'slow' lane, 'bit faster' lane and the 'fast' lane are all 70 mph then?? ;D ;D :y
What if there are 4 of 'em?
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Lorry lane
Driving along oblivious to my surroundings lane
I want to go faster! so I'll sit 2 feet from the car in front in my poverty spec 3 series lane
;)
Kevin
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on my driving lessons i was told that a long flash is to make you aware of presence, but a series of short intermittent flashes is an invitation to go
I am afraid that is a complete load of rubbish. I hope it wasn't a qualified driving instructor who told you that!
BSM would ya believe!
needless to say I passed, and not doing too bad, only crashed 18 times
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Lane 1 on a motorways speed limit ---- 70 MPH
Lane 2 on a motorway speed limit? ---- 70 MPH
Lane 3 (aka FAST LANE!) speed limit ? -- 70 MPH
am i making my point ! ...............
Err? So that's the 'slow' lane, 'bit faster' lane and the 'fast' lane are all 70 mph then?? ;D ;D :y
What if there are 4 of 'em?
4 lanes would still be 70 MPH limit, the keyword there being "limit"
its advised to drive as close to the limit as possible to avoid congestions, some people dont like motorways and choose to drive at 60, certain vehicles aren't permitted to drive at 70 hence multiple lanes, remember, the whole point of motorways is pretty much a short cut for long distance
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some people dont like motorways and choose to drive at 60, .........
In the MIDDLE bloody lane, irrespective of the amount of traffic or the speed of everyone else! >:(
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headlights are much more effective in trying to get the point of 'get out the rather way' accross to some dozy sod doing 55 mph in the the fast lane.
FAST LANE!!!
I hate that!....
Lane 1 on a motorways speed limit ---- 70 MPH
Lane 2 on a motorway speed limit? ---- 70 MPH
Lane 3 (aka FAST LANE!) speed limit ? -- 70 MPH
am i making my point !
P.S. emergency services always wave / flash headlights at each other.... wave more than flash because of the reason it can be mis-interperated!
i only said 'fast lane' as it what is commanly reffered too.
i know there is no 'fast lane or 'lorry lane'
you should be on the left unless overtaking regardless of speed or what vehicle your in.
even more infuriating when your travelin on a quite motorway in lane 1 and some twonk is sitting in lane 2 when there is nothing insight ahead, you have to go lane two then 3 to pass then all way back to lane 1 and they still sit in lane 2.
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even more infuriating when your travelin on a quite motorway in lane 1 and some twonk is sitting in lane 2 when there is nothing insight ahead, you have to go lane two then 3 to pass then all way back to lane 1 and they still sit in lane 2.
I agree. But rightly or wrongly I stay where I am ...... in lane 1 :-? Some do take the hint & move back over, other I imagine mutter profanities to themselves as I pass ::)
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some people dont like motorways and choose to drive at 60, .........
In the MIDDLE bloody lane, irrespective of the amount of traffic or the speed of everyone else! >:(
duely noted, if you dont like the motorway and wish to drive slower, the first lane is the lane to use
there are no strict rules in place, just the "slow/fast.overtake" guidelines, its PURE common sense that is needed to use motorways efficiently
if you know you're gonna hover around the 75 mark then you should automatically be in the middle lane, passing the slower traffic that SHOULD be settled at a slower speed in the first lane, and if someone is passing slow traffic at 65-70 in the middle lane then you'd rightfully pull out into the overtaking lane
this is all assuming there's a medium volume of motorway traffic, i hardly use motorways and on the rare occasions i do (once at 2am) i do notice the odd shed cruising at 60 down the centre lane when there's only 2 other cars down that entire half mile stretch, and there's just no need
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This may sound so sad but when you are Biker other Bikers flash or nod there heads at each other, and also some Classic Range Rover owners flash each other too.... ;)
So i am going to start flashing and wave other Omega Owners and see the out come ;D
I may start a massive following ::)
Oh GOD! I live in Stoke, suppose I'm in the firing line, better tell the wife, she'll come home and tell me she's pulled if she gets flashed at... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Had use to have VW's (Aircooled), all the Aircooled owners had used to flash at each other country / internationally wide... VW's are slower mode of transport... My concern with the Omega's is that the car in front may pull over thinking that we're the Fuzz, Nee, Nor, Nee, Nor............
DC
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My concern with the Omega's is that the car in front may pull over thinking that we're the Fuzz, Nee, Nor, Nee, Nor............
DC
nowt wrong with that, it'll cut down your journey times
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even more infuriating when your travelin on a quite motorway in lane 1 and some twonk is sitting in lane 2 when there is nothing insight ahead, you have to go lane two then 3 to pass then all way back to lane 1 and they still sit in lane 2.
I agree. But rightly or wrongly I stay where I am ...... in lane 1 :-? Some do take the hint & move back over, other I imagine mutter profanities to themselves as I pass ::)
I suppose you could argue that the traffic in your lane is moving faster than the traffic in their lane so it's ok to undertake... ;)
I have on a few occassions passed a middle lane hogger on the inside, but only when I really can't be bothered to pull all the way out and in again. You never know, they might suddenly come out of their daze and realise they need to pull over and if you're there then ... whoops.
Anyone tried the 'middle lane circling game'? You come accross someone sitting in the middle lane when there's an empty carriageway, you pull out from the inside lane, overtake them, pull back in, slow down, let them pass, pull back out and overtake them again! I've not yet had the opportunity of trying it. I usually have the missus in the car and I'd get an earfull, but I can't wait to try it out on someone! ;D
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Anyone tried the 'middle lane circling game'? You come accross someone sitting in the middle lane when there's an empty carriageway, you pull out from the inside lane, overtake them, pull back in, slow down, let them pass, pull back out and overtake them again! I've not yet had the opportunity of trying it. I usually have the missus in the car and I'd get an earfull, but I can't wait to try it out on someone! ;D
Tut tut! ;) You'll be getting your legs slapped if you're seen. ;D ;D
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thats one to try, providing you signal correctly and dont break speed limits, it cant be proven illegal ;D
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Tut tut! ;) You'll be getting your legs slapped if you're seen. ;D ;D
Promises, promises... ;)