Controversy over after market DRLs. - Page 2

oldcarguy · 18th March 2015, 12:46

It's a shame that some people feel the need to make an argument out of something so trivial, if you don't like what someone is doing to there car a polite 'not my cup of tea' would suffice, no need to berate the owner.
Don't give up on the meets because of other people, that means they have won. There are plenty of good people out there which more than makes up for the idiots.

Sidetops · 18th March 2015, 12:57

It appears nobody here thinks much of my neat 160 badge just that sits below the CDTi badge on the back of my car.

But I couldn't give a monkeys whatsit what anyone else thinks, I think it looks brilliant!

Spike · 18th March 2015, 13:07

It was the DRLs debate that spilt over on to the Facebook group and caused all the unpleasantness last month.

Some people are petty and have too much time on their hands, always looking for attention and to make themselves feel better by putting others down. The bottom line is, 'Do what you want to your car and hang what anyone else thinks!'

rosephus · 18th March 2015, 13:34

Never seen the point of DRL's myself. If its so dark in the day you need to be seen put your normal lights on.

coab · 18th March 2015, 13:43

Dont let them even annoy you let alone stop you from going to meets!
Its your car its your choice.

Being a Coventry fan I get abuse, snide remarks from people who have never been to a football match let alone Manchester of Chelsea etc. They never seem to be about when we win our six monthly game lol!

Take plenty of no notice as my old Great Aunt used to say to me.

Snetty · 18th March 2015, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosephus

Never seen the point of DRL's myself. If its so dark in the day you need to be seen put your normal lights on.

Thats your opinion and perhaps a discussion topic for a separate thread.

Mark2000cc · 18th March 2015, 14:13

Hi Chad, really saddened to see this. I can't say I remember the thread in question, but then again this is a big part of the reason I stopped posting on here. There is always someone willing to bring you down and belittle little modifications. It doesn't just stop there, every post About tyres is greeted with 'you can't put a price on life' etc etc.
You are welcome to pop round to mine as I have just ordered some xenon gas filled fog light bulbs (that will scare the purists) you may well like the look of them, and are a direct fitment.
I hope you reconsider mate, I know how much Sherwood means to you. If you really want your name taking off mate, I will regretfully do so.
All the best mate.

jps · 18th March 2015, 14:30

hello members, just read Chads comments and its a shame that some members are not pleasent if they saw what I have done to mine by fitting drl lights I think I would get slated I bought two led strips which go right around the headlights and I think they look good, but saying that I have gone through life not giving a sh-t to what people think of me or what I do chin up Chad.

Berty Jones · 18th March 2015, 17:15

I don't see why anyone would ever say bad things about someone else's car. Surely we are al here because we love these fine cars? If people choose to customise their car, wouldn't that be entirely up to them? They aren't doing anything wrong, and certainly the fitting of DRLs wouldn't affect anyone in any way.

As a side note, I am sure I read that our cars were fitted with the facility of DRLs, which is activated by some sort of computer? T something (can't remember, sorry). Am I correct in this, and instead of fitting aftermarket ones, wouldn't it be better to use this option?

Paulym · 18th March 2015, 17:25

Hi There

It is up to you.

I took the simple route and fitted LED side lights. I wouldn't personally be brave enought to carry out a mod that involved a lot of fettling. Having said that I admire the fact you took a stance and went with it. Looks great from what I can see do you should be proud of the effect and follow your own beliefs.

ATB

18th March 2015, 13:07	#13
Spike Posted a thing or two Spike, Burt & Daisy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain and sometimes South Wales Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 352 Thanked 427 Times in 295 Posts	It was the DRLs debate that spilt over on to the Facebook group and caused all the unpleasantness last month. Some people are petty and have too much time on their hands, always looking for attention and to make themselves feel better by putting others down. The bottom line is, 'Do what you want to your car and hang what anyone else thinks!' __________________ Spike has the rubber boots. I'm James and mine are leather.

18th March 2015, 14:13	#17
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Hi Chad, really saddened to see this. I can't say I remember the thread in question, but then again this is a big part of the reason I stopped posting on here. There is always someone willing to bring you down and belittle little modifications. It doesn't just stop there, every post About tyres is greeted with 'you can't put a price on life' etc etc. You are welcome to pop round to mine as I have just ordered some xenon gas filled fog light bulbs (that will scare the purists) you may well like the look of them, and are a direct fitment. I hope you reconsider mate, I know how much Sherwood means to you. If you really want your name taking off mate, I will regretfully do so. All the best mate. __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

18th March 2015, 14:30	#18
jps Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: greater manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Drl lights hello members, just read Chads comments and its a shame that some members are not pleasent if they saw what I have done to mine by fitting drl lights I think I would get slated I bought two led strips which go right around the headlights and I think they look good, but saying that I have gone through life not giving a sh-t to what people think of me or what I do chin up Chad.

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Paulym Loves to post Rover 2.5V6 Connie SE (White Gold) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rushden Posts: 378 Thanks: 166 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts	Whatever they say Hi There It is up to you. I took the simple route and fitted LED side lights. I wouldn't personally be brave enought to carry out a mod that involved a lot of fettling. Having said that I admire the fact you took a stance and went with it. Looks great from what I can see do you should be proud of the effect and follow your own beliefs. ATB __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My own true Constance Boot Release Mod Walnut trims, Tail Light Seals & Torpedoes T4 Health check done (Thanks Mr T4 ) Real Walnut Dash (Thanks Paul D) Power Folds (one down one to go) Timing Belts Pump and Matrix Replaced (Phil T4) Bonnet release mod (Thanks Paul D) IPK De-lined (Thanks klarzy) New wheels (Thanks Paul D) Compensator, LED bulbs ABS Sensor and more(Thanks John H) Projectors (Thanks Paul D) Puddle light LED Strips Mods to do: Rear Spoiler?

18th March 2015, 12:46	#11
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	It's a shame that some people feel the need to make an argument out of something so trivial, if you don't like what someone is doing to there car a polite 'not my cup of tea' would suffice, no need to berate the owner. Don't give up on the meets because of other people, that means they have won. There are plenty of good people out there which more than makes up for the idiots.

18th March 2015, 12:57	#12
Sidetops I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,252 Thanks: 293 Thanked 327 Times in 240 Posts	It appears nobody here thinks much of my neat 160 badge just that sits below the CDTi badge on the back of my car. But I couldn't give a monkeys whatsit what anyone else thinks, I think it looks brilliant!

18th March 2015, 13:34	#14
rosephus Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 480 Thanked 213 Times in 145 Posts	Never seen the point of DRL's myself. If its so dark in the day you need to be seen put your normal lights on.

18th March 2015, 13:43	#15
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Dont let them even annoy you let alone stop you from going to meets! Its your car its your choice. Being a Coventry fan I get abuse, snide remarks from people who have never been to a football match let alone Manchester of Chelsea etc. They never seem to be about when we win our six monthly game lol! Take plenty of no notice as my old Great Aunt used to say to me.

18th March 2015, 17:15	#19
Berty Jones Banned MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Durham Posts: 60 Thanks: 34 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I don't see why anyone would ever say bad things about someone else's car. Surely we are al here because we love these fine cars? If people choose to customise their car, wouldn't that be entirely up to them? They aren't doing anything wrong, and certainly the fitting of DRLs wouldn't affect anyone in any way. As a side note, I am sure I read that our cars were fitted with the facility of DRLs, which is activated by some sort of computer? T something (can't remember, sorry). Am I correct in this, and instead of fitting aftermarket ones, wouldn't it be better to use this option?