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!

freddie · 18th March 2015, 11:51

Hi Roger Dont take any notice of What any body says about what you do with
with your car ,after all its only a car.
I have drls front spoiler, rear spoiler,mg7 rear lights , chrome wheels plus many more bits and pieces My car I do what I like with it.

Dont let any one spoil your fun .I go to meets if people dont like my carHard cheese.

Pistonbroke666 · 18th March 2015, 11:57

You shouldn't let other peoples opinion affect you to the point where you won't attend a meet.

There are some who begrudge tuning the K series, preferring that I prop up BMW up with my money instead... so I've thrown a good few thousand at my project just to spite them and keep the MG-R flag flying hehe.

Chin up bud.

suzublu · 18th March 2015, 11:58

:wo t: Nil desperandum, carborundum

Don't take it to heart Chadster, some people don't like what i've done either, but as Freddie says, it's your car to do with as YOU want

alanjay · 18th March 2015, 12:07

Your car your choice, I dare say some of those who criticise have carried out mods that others would disapprove of.

A lot of club members are critical of the colour of my car but it doesn't stop me going to meets and nor should your DRL's stop you.

Better still, start a meet purely for 75's with DRL's.

Neil1 · 18th March 2015, 12:16

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Originally Posted by alanjay

Your car your choice, I dare say some of those who criticise have carried out mods that others would disapprove of.

A lot of club members are critical of the colour of my car but it doesn't stop me going to meets and nor should your DRL's stop you.

Better still, start a meet purely for 75's with DRL's.

Why?
What colour is your car?
Pink!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Snetty · 18th March 2015, 12:21

I hope you will have a change of heart and go to the meets, don't let the inconsiderate comments of a few discourage you from enjoying attending the meets.

Jay · 18th March 2015, 12:27

Don't let it stop you going to meetings Chad.

I agree with the above replies and anyway who wants DRL's

I Do!!

And yours look very smart

2.2-600-vtec · 18th March 2015, 12:38

At the end off it none off our cars are pure as we have all added bits that they left the factory without, besides the car is a mix and match with BMW parts, a very very good mix but not a pure rover as it were, my personal opinion on day running lights is that if you fit them make them bright enough to make an effect and make them look factory, if you don't well its your car as long as your happy who cares.

Every one is allowed there own opinion so long as they are not rude then I wouldn't let it get you down, if they are rude then the moderator should say something as its supposed to be a friendly forum.

We all drive mg rovers and people resent and mock us for that so we should get along

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, 11:51	#3
freddie Passed Away 75 cdti connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: norwich Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,345 Posts	Hi Roger Dont take any notice of What any body says about what you do with with your car ,after all its only a car. I have drls front spoiler, rear spoiler,mg7 rear lights , chrome wheels plus many more bits and pieces My car I do what I like with it. Dont let any one spoil your fun .I go to meets if people dont like my carHard cheese. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][ LADY IN RED Last edited by Reebs; 18th March 2015 at 20:33.. Reason: swear filter triggered

18th March 2015, 11:57	#4
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	You shouldn't let other peoples opinion affect you to the point where you won't attend a meet. There are some who begrudge tuning the K series, preferring that I prop up BMW up with my money instead... so I've thrown a good few thousand at my project just to spite them and keep the MG-R flag flying hehe. Chin up bud. __________________ Stage two 1.8T build

18th March 2015, 12:27	#9
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Don't let it stop you going to meetings Chad. I agree with the above replies and anyway who wants DRL's I Do!! And yours look very smart __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

18th March 2015, 11:58	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,918 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	:wo t: Nil desperandum, carborundum Don't take it to heart Chadster, some people don't like what i've done either, but as Freddie says, it's your car to do with as YOU want

18th March 2015, 12:07	#6
alanjay Passed Away Rover 75 Connie Tourer Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 682 Thanked 979 Times in 612 Posts	Your car your choice, I dare say some of those who criticise have carried out mods that others would disapprove of. A lot of club members are critical of the colour of my car but it doesn't stop me going to meets and nor should your DRL's stop you. Better still, start a meet purely for 75's with DRL's.

18th March 2015, 12:21	#8
Snetty Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ingoldisthorpe Posts: 1,114 Thanks: 731 Thanked 415 Times in 274 Posts	I hope you will have a change of heart and go to the meets, don't let the inconsiderate comments of a few discourage you from enjoying attending the meets.

18th March 2015, 12:38	#10
2.2-600-vtec Loves to post mg ztt Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Exeter Posts: 328 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	At the end off it none off our cars are pure as we have all added bits that they left the factory without, besides the car is a mix and match with BMW parts, a very very good mix but not a pure rover as it were, my personal opinion on day running lights is that if you fit them make them bright enough to make an effect and make them look factory, if you don't well its your car as long as your happy who cares. Every one is allowed there own opinion so long as they are not rude then I wouldn't let it get you down, if they are rude then the moderator should say something as its supposed to be a friendly forum. We all drive mg rovers and people resent and mock us for that so we should get along