Caporegime
Are we talking normal cars too? Like a 2009 3 series for example? Or posher stuff like a 5 series/e class
Is it time to ban LED Headlights
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Are we talking normal cars too? Like a 2009 3 series for example? Or posher stuff like a 5 series/e class
Soldato
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My 2006 Golf had them although my model year got them on both the driver's and passenger's side it dropped to just the driver's side the following year.
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Power folding mirrors with auto dimming were optional on a 2009 3 Series.
Caporegime
Shame I can't get an auto dimming kit. That's honestly my main gripe in day to day driving with the MX5.
can't you buy aftermarket ? recently looked at this guy https://mirrorjohn.com/BMW_M3_E46_M5_39_Rear_View_Mirror_Glass.php
but have not researched how they work.
is putting a mirrored surface in your back window to give 4-4 drivers some of their own medicine illegal ?
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is putting a mirrored surface in your back window to give 4-4 drivers some of their own medicine illegal ?[/QUOTE]
Tempting idea. Just where did I stash that left-over half-mirrored window privacy film
is putting a mirrored surface in your back window to give 4-4 drivers some of their own medicine illegal ?[/QUOTE]
Tempting idea. Just where did I stash that left-over half-mirrored window privacy film
You mean like people driving automatics?
My DSG Golf with auto handbrake does it. Sometimes I put it in P or N and manually activate the handbrake to turn off the brakes.You mean like people driving automatics?
I've got used it now, but I remember when the 'new' V70 came out 15+ years ago - God Almighty those were bright.. I'd have to squint or look away if I was behind one at some lights!
Soldato
You mean like people driving automatics?
Which take no more time or effort to pull the handbrake and put into neutral/park than a manual, it's just laziness, pure and simple
Some cars with auto handbrakes will do this, like my Golf. I come to a stop, foot off the brake and then it stays there with the brake lights illuminated. Soz.
Soldato
Wow, really? That's almost as moronic a design decision as DRLs only on the front which light up the dash like you have actual lights on, or indicators which are so small, weak and basically part of the headlight that they may as well not exist if the headlights are on
Yes but unlike a manual you're not required/expected to, it's one of the advantages of driving an auto.
Soldato
Highway code 114:
"In stationary queues of traffic, drivers should apply the parking brake and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights. This will minimise glare to road users behind until the traffic moves again"
It doesn't say anything about "unless you're driving an automatic"
When I stop my automatic, the handbrake activates automatically and I remove my foot from the footbrake. Despite this, the car will illuminate the brake lights for the entire time I am stopped.
Soldato
Yeah, someone posted the same above, just seems stupid that manufacturers are allowed to implement a feature which directly goes against a recommendation in the highway code.
I'm aware of the difference, I was responding to the poster who said you aren't expected to have consideration for the driver behind you if you are driving an automatic.
Unfortunately based on some of the replies, it appears that some cars have a feature which makes you appear to be an inconsiderate lazy **** even if you aren't!!
(I'd better check if mine does this :S)
Old being the key word. Used to dislike my brake lights staying on but doesn't bother me now. If you don't stare at them they wont dazzle you.
Back to headlights, I was following a new 7Series yesterday early morning on the way to work with very bright lights and they were set to auto dip as you could see when they changed. However the driver was a moron as approaching a junction a car was waiting to pull out and was being tanned by them as they did not dip. If he was paying attention he would have dipped them manually but people depend on the technology so much they let it take over.
Also saw a renault driving with DRL on the front and no lights on the back....stupid idea manafacturers.