You can prepare for the winter conditions

[DPG]

....but it makes no difference if the driver behind hasn't.

 

[srhutch]

That's a bugger. Another reason to leave the Zed in the garage. :thumbsdown:

 

[mr wilks]

Knobjockeys galore who have no idea how to winter drive they think once theyve got moving they're sorted only to realise its harder to stop :x numpties mate , bet you were (are) livid

 

[pvr]

Very annoying indeed. I am getting nervous about these sort of incidents, so am installing the Mini 0805 cams now to at least have some more leverage with the insurance companies.

Is the exhaust pushed in as well as that makes it exponentially more expensive.

 

[DPG]

I haven't had a good look to be honest. I'll leave that to VW tomorrow.

The lady was very apologetic. Her Suzuki Vitara was totally mashed.

 

[srhutch]

Very annoying indeed. I am getting nervous about these sort of incidents, so am installing the Mini 0805 cams now to at least have some more leverage with the insurance companies.

Is the exhaust pushed in as well as that makes it exponentially more expensive.

In the rear as well?

 

[TitanTim]

It would be interesting to see by how much the accident rate would drop if winter tyres were made compulsory, at least then the country wouldn't grind to halt in 2" of snow and the minor knocks less frequent.

Tim.

 

[pvr]

Very annoying indeed. I am getting nervous about these sort of incidents, so am installing the Mini 0805 cams now to at least have some more leverage with the insurance companies.

Is the exhaust pushed in as well as that makes it exponentially more expensive.

In the rear as well?

Yes, testing it on the Audi first and will fit this weekend. If I like them, will get some more for the X5 and 1 for the Porker.

 

[techathy]

It would be interesting to see by how much the accident rate would drop if winter tyres were made compulsory, at least then the country wouldn't grind to halt in 2" of snow and the minor knocks less frequent.

Problem is you get people comparing grip in near ideal surface conditions at lower temps saying summer tyres are better at silly low temps. However, they've not had the brass ones to go out and try the limits on deteriorating or contaminated surfaces etc. in these milder temps. Resulting in people with high performance summer tyres at near freezing conditions when the slightest unfavourable change in surface conditions causes the tyre to fall off a traction cliff.
:headbang:

Of course I think you know my opinion on this one already Tim

 

[srhutch]

Very annoying indeed. I am getting nervous about these sort of incidents, so am installing the Mini 0805 cams now to at least have some more leverage with the insurance companies.

Is the exhaust pushed in as well as that makes it exponentially more expensive.

In the rear as well?

Yes, testing it on the Audi first and will fit this weekend. If I like them, will get some more for the X5 and 1 for the Porker.

Have the 0801 and picked up another for the ///M for a bargain price. Can't see why you won't like it.

 

[pvr]

Some films i watched from the 0801 were a little blurry, i.e. passing traffic could not be identified and night vision was not great.

The 0805 is not cheap at £85 but want to make sure it works. Came with the "free" mounting kit, bought in the UK to make sure that I did not get a China rip=off with the associated problems.

Might try an 0806 as well for the parking feature.

Sorry OP for the off-topic, but is semi related to capturing events in accidents like this.

 

[ronk]

It would be interesting to see by how much the accident rate would drop if winter tyres were made compulsory, at least then the country wouldn't grind to halt in 2" of snow and the minor knocks less frequent.

You'll suffer the wrath of the " I drive according to conditions" brigade!

 

[TitanTim]

It would be interesting to see by how much the accident rate would drop if winter tyres were made compulsory, at least then the country wouldn't grind to halt in 2" of snow and the minor knocks less frequent.

You'll suffer the wrath of the " I drive according to conditions" brigade!

That'll be the ones who drive into the arse of others then

Tim.

 

[Anonymous]

Some films i watched from the 0801 were a little blurry, i.e. passing traffic could not be identified and night vision was not great.

The 0805 is not cheap at £85 but want to make sure it works. Came with the "free" mounting kit, bought in the UK to make sure that I did not get a China rip=off with the associated problems.

Might try an 0806 as well for the parking feature.

Sorry OP for the off-topic, but is semi related to capturing events in accidents like this.

Be careful when buying these cameras, I've gone through a few different kinds because they tend to stop working when temperatures drop. I'm not sure if its the lithium batteries or the cmos sensors but some of them are pretty much worthless in the winter. They'll work for a few weeks and then wont turn on until the cars warmed up enough. Might be worth finding out what they do with their DVR's in Russia?

 

[srhutch]

As PVR said you need to make sure you get the legit ones, not the knock off Chinese copies. As with all these they get better with every new release. Think the 0803 had just been released when I bought mine. End of the day the video might not be quite as clear, but hopefully indicate who is in the right and wrong if a collision occurs.

 

[techathy]

It would be interesting to see by how much the accident rate would drop if winter tyres were made compulsory, at least then the country wouldn't grind to halt in 2" of snow and the minor knocks less frequent.

You'll suffer the wrath of the " I drive according to conditions" brigade!

When there's 0 grip the safe speed is 0mph... so they must get in their cars & go no where, which begs the question why you don't see loads of people sitting in their cars all day & night waiting to arrive at work :rofl: