Controversy over after market DRLs.

Grumpy1 · 18th March 2015, 11:39

I noticed an old thread was revived yesterday about the fitting of after market DRLs. Some of you may remember a thread I started after I fitted some last year. This almost started World War 3! There was much animosity towards them, some replies being quite unpleasant, negative and very opinionated. At my time of life I really don't need this sort of controversy so I have decided not to attend any more club meets. Which is a shame, because I was going to put my name down for the Yorkshire meet this weekend were I was going to give away a mk1 meshed grille complete with a Viking badge. Never mind, I'll keep it as a spare in case the one on my car ever gets damaged.

If you see this Mark2000cc, will you please remove my name from the Sherwood Forest meet in September.

Chad.

Neil1 · 18th March 2015, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Grumpy1

I noticed an old thread was revived yesterday about the fitting of after market DRLs. Some of you may remember a thread I started after I fitted some last year. This almost started World War 3! There was much animosity towards them, some replies being quite unpleasant, negative and very opinionated. At my time of life I really don't need this sort of controversy so I have decided not to attend any more club meets. Which is a shame, because I was going to put my name down for the Yorkshire meet this weekend were I was going to give away a mk1 meshed grille complete with a Viking badge. Never mind, I'll keep it as a spare in case the one on my car ever gets damaged.

If you see this Mark2000cc, will you please remove my name from the Sherwood Forest meet in September.

Chad.

That's a shame!

I wouldn't let what other people think of DRL's fitted to put me off, it's your car at the end of the day.

I've been looking at the ones from Osram which are fog and DRL's incorporated because my car doesn't have any fog lights fitted.

I'm not a purist and have upset so many people over the years with some of the changes that I have made to my cars that I just don't care what others think anymore.

Some liked what I did while others didn't.

The standard Rover 75/MG ZT can have so many options fitted that no two cars are ever the same and I think we all like to tinker to some degree.

I say go to the Show's and show off your pride and joy because I would very much like to see it!

Discofan · 18th March 2015, 19:36

[QUOTE=Neil1;1951226]That's a shame!

I wouldn't let what other people think of DRL's fitted to put me off, it's your car at the end of the day.

I've been looking at the ones from Osram which are fog and DRL's incorporated because my car doesn't have any fog lights fitted.

I like the look of those Osram fog / DRLs but at £349???

What brand of aftermarket DRLs are people fitting? Some of the obviously cheap makes do look dim / fall off / stop working and generally look **** IMHO however the better quality ones are definitely a decent bit of kit.

klarzy · 18th March 2015, 19:56

I can supply these
Fitting service as well.
Www.klarzy-dials.com

Look under angel eyes.

suzublu · 18th March 2015, 19:57

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Originally Posted by klarzy-dials.com

I can supply these
Fitting service as well.
Www.klarzy - dials.com

Look under angel eyes.

Business must be really slow, a plug in every thread going

klarzy · 18th March 2015, 20:00

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Business must be really slow, a plug in every thread going

Offering services to help members get what they may want. Isn't that why I pay my 240.00 a year ?

Spike · 18th March 2015, 20:01

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Business must be really slow, a plug in every thread going

Faint hearts never won fair maidens! Er... Or something...

alanjay · 18th March 2015, 22:59

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Business must be really slow, a plug in every thread going

A truly disgraceful response from a moderator and if you don't like what I'm saying ban me. You've already got my £10 and Klarzy's £240, so nothing to lose except your self respect.

ninaandphil · 18th March 2015, 20:01

I replaced my fogs with Ring DRL's long ago, quality product and no issues.... In my opinion they look very tidy, and as it's my car, it's my opinion that counts :-)

RogerHeinz57 · 18th March 2015, 21:57

This member is very passionate over the car he owns drives and clearly enjoys!
The site does harbour several regular critical contributers, who seem to be aroused by the idea of making a fellow member feel bad about his car. There has been a recent level of bitchyness which has caused problems for the club at most levels, and there have been casualties. I have fallen a number of times when criticised for either advice or parts made available to help other members, this almost led to my departure from this club at the beginning of this year! I took some time out, made a few decisions, and remained here. We have to accept that as this is a club that relies on the written statement rather than face to face conversations, sometimes things go wrong due to either wrong perceptions or in some cases, the critic is not too well blessed in writing something constructive or useful, this seems to be common these days! We have so much technology to communicate compared to years ago, but we still cant communicate with the use of manners or feeling. The conflicts are hardly done in a manly fashion either ! They hide at home on their PC and do it, I was accused of being a mass homosexual hater a while back, it was not brought to the air by face to face conversation, it went on here instead of speaking to me directly after I made a silly choice of phrase. Now that issue got tidied up in a mature decent manner, apologies were made for offending each other (If we really did) and all is well.

My car is no peach, but it is something that has generated levels of interest far above my expectations. Its a R 75 on the outside, and an MGZT inside, sounds silly and probably is, but it is exactly how I want it.

My thoughts are with you on how bad you are feeling, but don't worry about the critics, they are too simple to recognise efforts made by passionate owners to achieve their desired specifications!
Please do the meet, you know you want to as do all of the other attendees.
Enjoy your car and day out please, regards John H.

18th March 2015, 11:39	#1
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	Controversy over after market DRLs. I noticed an old thread was revived yesterday about the fitting of after market DRLs. Some of you may remember a thread I started after I fitted some last year. This almost started World War 3! There was much animosity towards them, some replies being quite unpleasant, negative and very opinionated. At my time of life I really don't need this sort of controversy so I have decided not to attend any more club meets. Which is a shame, because I was going to put my name down for the Yorkshire meet this weekend were I was going to give away a mk1 meshed grille complete with a Viking badge. Never mind, I'll keep it as a spare in case the one on my car ever gets damaged. If you see this Mark2000cc, will you please remove my name from the Sherwood Forest meet in September. Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

18th March 2015, 19:56	#4
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	I can supply these Fitting service as well. Www.klarzy-dials.com Look under angel eyes. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

18th March 2015, 19:36	#3
Discofan Loves to post (Land)Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Stuck in the 1980's Posts: 477 Thanks: 118 Thanked 135 Times in 94 Posts	[QUOTE=Neil1;1951226]That's a shame! I wouldn't let what other people think of DRL's fitted to put me off, it's your car at the end of the day. I've been looking at the ones from Osram which are fog and DRL's incorporated because my car doesn't have any fog lights fitted. I like the look of those Osram fog / DRLs but at £349??? What brand of aftermarket DRLs are people fitting? Some of the obviously cheap makes do look dim / fall off / stop working and generally look **** IMHO however the better quality ones are definitely a decent bit of kit.

18th March 2015, 20:01	#9
ninaandphil Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Exford Posts: 173 Thanks: 49 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I replaced my fogs with Ring DRL's long ago, quality product and no issues.... In my opinion they look very tidy, and as it's my car, it's my opinion that counts :-)

18th March 2015, 21:57	#10
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	This member is very passionate over the car he owns drives and clearly enjoys! The site does harbour several regular critical contributers, who seem to be aroused by the idea of making a fellow member feel bad about his car. There has been a recent level of bitchyness which has caused problems for the club at most levels, and there have been casualties. I have fallen a number of times when criticised for either advice or parts made available to help other members, this almost led to my departure from this club at the beginning of this year! I took some time out, made a few decisions, and remained here. We have to accept that as this is a club that relies on the written statement rather than face to face conversations, sometimes things go wrong due to either wrong perceptions or in some cases, the critic is not too well blessed in writing something constructive or useful, this seems to be common these days! We have so much technology to communicate compared to years ago, but we still cant communicate with the use of manners or feeling. The conflicts are hardly done in a manly fashion either ! They hide at home on their PC and do it, I was accused of being a mass homosexual hater a while back, it was not brought to the air by face to face conversation, it went on here instead of speaking to me directly after I made a silly choice of phrase. Now that issue got tidied up in a mature decent manner, apologies were made for offending each other (If we really did) and all is well. My car is no peach, but it is something that has generated levels of interest far above my expectations. Its a R 75 on the outside, and an MGZT inside, sounds silly and probably is, but it is exactly how I want it. My thoughts are with you on how bad you are feeling, but don't worry about the critics, they are too simple to recognise efforts made by passionate owners to achieve their desired specifications! Please do the meet, you know you want to as do all of the other attendees. Enjoy your car and day out please, regards John H.