Practically Classics Forum

tractorman wrote:The thing that bugs me is that some are so bright and close to the
other lights that you can hardly see the indicators flashing in normal
daylight.

Thanks that was the other thing I forgot to mention with some of them!

Mitsuru wrote:

tractorman wrote:The thing that bugs me is that some are so bright and close to the
other lights that you can hardly see the indicators flashing in normal
daylight.

Thanks that was the other thing I forgot to mention with some of them!

+1.

But if the Jag dealer isn't fitting them, that's not a problem - their use isn't compulsory and might never become so.

Mitsuru wrote:

tractorman wrote:The thing that bugs me is that some are so bright and close to the
other lights that you can hardly see the indicators flashing in normal
daylight.

Thanks that was the other thing I forgot to mention with some of them!

The DRLs on Audis dim when the indicators are flashing.

I think the positioning and colour of lights, particularly indicators, on modern cars is shocking. The current theme of all clear lenses at the front makes it very difficult in itself to see indicators flashing, never mind contending with DRLs.

.....and (I've said it before and I'll say it again) why don't DRLs go off at night or go off when headlamps are on? DRLs and headlamps, especially at night are just as annoying as front fogs when it's not foggy .

Dave

Another good reason to run an older car!

I can't help think that we run the risk of being lost in a sea of LED and Hi-Vis.

If you want to drive or walk around looking like a chrimble tree that's fine and I won't be the one to stop you.

I however wish to choose when is an appropriate time/circumstance to use lights/day-glo etc for myself.

I can also tie my shoe laces y'know as well as being able to cross the road without holding the hands of at least two grown-ups.

Dave3066 wrote:.....and (I've said it before and I'll say it again) why don't DRLs go off at night or go off when headlamps are on? DRLs and headlamps, especially at night are just as annoying as front fogs when it's not foggy .

Legally they are required to turn off when fogs or headlights are on, so if you see a car that doesn't comply feel free to call the bill.

I prefer to have overall control myself to be honest.
I admit there are some daylight conditions that really do require the use of lights - heavy rain and unusually dark mornings for a start. I do not like the current trend though of sticking what seem like super Oscars in, instead of normal headlights.
Even in the daylight hours I am getting dazzled from behind and in front by mega beam headlights.
Night time is terrible as cars these days have a tendency to follow at very close range, almost chasing you and urging you to speed up although you are bang on or tipping over the limit. The intimidation is more present when they have these awful lights that are set at perfect eye height and designed to blind.
Why are cars so high off the ground these days by the way, your average family saloon has a ride height reserved for a land rover in previous years.

Don't want to risk the thread going off at a tangent Cybermat, but if you think that someone is following you too closely why not simply pull over and let them past. It works for me every time, although I have to admit that it doesn't happen very often. Ahem.....

Maaarrghk wrote:Don't want to risk the thread going off at a tangent Cybermat, but if you think that someone is following you too closely why not simply pull over and let them past. It works for me every time, although I have to admit that it doesn't happen very often. Ahem.....

Yes, that. Or instruct a passenger to open their window, reach out with the BB gun in hand and shoot the offending LED-burning battyclat's car right in the radiator. That often has the desired effect I find.

( just in case anyone actually goes out and does this....)

If they are too close to your rear, touch the brake peddle just enough
to get your brake lights on or switch the rear fog lights on for a couple
of seconds!

That should warn them to back off a bit!

That reminds me of a friend who had a Mk5 Cortina that was ready for scrapping but still had a valid MOT. He knew it wasn't worth much - nobody would take it in part exchange; so he used to wait until someone came too close to his back bumper and slow down by pulling the handbrake on (so no brake lights)! Unfortunately, the brakes weren't that good either - nobody hit him!