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  2. Posted

    Yup, ask to speak to John (the boss) - he'll look after you.

    He works 8am-4pm (I think) our time, as he actually lives in Oz now and works over the Internet ;) Jammy sod.

    (They just transfer you as if he's on the next desk - but it actually uses VoIP).

     

    He gets a lot of business from us - and will do his best to correct any problems.

    He may also be interested to hear how you were treated, especially as he may feel a little disjointed from the company now.

  3. Posted

    Be wary of the colours:

    -- higher the temp, the less bright the light

    -- anything more than an off-tint of blue will likely pee off the police and pull you over for it, and potential MOT failure

    -- having coloured lights makes objects that colour disappear

     

    The point of HIDs is to get better light, surely?

    I don't understand why people would want light other than white.

    You install uprated looms to make the light whiter and brighter, then put HIDs on to screw up all your work?!

     

    DEL VR6, yes, got your cheque - thank you very much.

    And yes, still stand by my statement -- pointless to be installed on reflector headlights. You will not get a proper light pattern and will fail the MOT as well as blinding everyone every night.

  5. Posted

    Henny's doing the converstion 'cos I've already done the conversion on my Passat ;)

    http://www.ukpassats.co.uk/phpbb/viewto ... 2712#12712

     

    Works brilliantly and well worth it. Got my kit for £90 delivered, and took around 30 mins to install neatly.

     

    Word of warning though - HID light patterns do not work as well in reflector headlights - you will be far better off if you have projector (a la Angel Eyes) lenses. This is because HID bulbs do not have a 'cap' on the end to stop the light just going out in any old way (normal bulbs have this so they only shine at the reflectors).

  7. Posted

    Yes, you can drive your car to an MOT station if the appointment is pre-booked, whilst it is still SORN.

    You can't deviate, go shopping, or anything like that though.

     

    If it passes, you need to get a tax disc ASAP, if it fails, you must take it off the road ASAP.

     

    I take it you still have valid insurance on it?

  14. Posted

    Sounds like you need a couple of hidden switches then.

    Turn on pretend foot brake.

    Turn on pretend hand brake.

    Turn off pretend hand brake... you get the idea.

     

    I might be you need ground to the handbrake and live to the foot brake cables... Not sure, I'm sure the instructions will tell you :p

  16. Posted

    I did mean that comment in a sarky way - but if you don't spot a police man in a car, chances are you won't spot a kid either. They're generally smaller and faster too.

    There's more likely more kids on the streets than Bobbies too.

     

    I've gathered 9 months in my life of driving so far, 3 still valid.

    The last 3 I could have wriggled out of - the copper even told me how at the time as he was a sound fella, but I told him no, I will take it on the chin as its the only way to learn.

    He respected me for that, and it certainly has had it's effect.

    Yes, I can't possibly say I've never gone over the speed limit, but I have slowed down, and I do pay attention to 20s and 30s and I feel I'm much more vigilant on the road because of it.

     

    I'm sure its no conincidence that I'm a lot calmer behind the wheel, and tend to have little stress (if not any) when travelling anywhere.

    You'll live longer - try it ;)

     

    It's probably all part of growing up - one of which is taking responsibility for your actions, and not always looking for the easy way out.

  17. Posted

    just thought id try and see if there was anything i could do but looks like im guna have to just accept i got caught! just so sneeky the way they do it!

     

    Yeah, those young kids who just run out into the road from behind parked cars and get killed before you even touch the brakes are just so sneaky...

     

    Take it on the chin.

    You won't learn if you wiggle out of it.

  18. Posted

    and when they get caught drivin without insurance there fine is nothing compared to what they would be paying in insurance - they can get caught 2-3 times a year and still be paying less than for insurance.

     

    Really?

    I know someone who's just been done for driving without insurance and caused an accident and has been slapped with a bill of £7,000.

    I certainly don't pay £21,000/year for my insurance...

  20. Posted

    How much do i get in the way of Guinness vouchers for advertising the forum then Andi?

     

    Oh 'cos it really sounds like you had a horrible time selling your car to her... ;) Good work though. All forum members should really only allow their cars to be sold if the new owner promises to sign up! Or maybe it should be done before the sale is completed, kinda like a security check.. :)

     

    Welcome asp*, and sorry about the 'pets'. They're not house-trained yet. They try and hump anything that walks in the door.

     

    Now where did I put those two bricks.... Oh Greeny... *crack*

  22. Posted

    Nick, martinb's only offering the discount forum members already get with HIC. It's been in place for about a year, but it's only recently I added the advert to make it more obvious.

     

    Regardless, welcome aboard Martin.

    Guess this forum is under the watch for HIC customers who might not be declaring mods too, eh? ;)

     

    Forum members also get a discount with Brentacre Insurance too (who also read the forum - but don't post).

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