What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 533

KRISTLEE · 30th May 2016, 15:45

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

Tested and checked ok...

https://youtu.be/lZMnmNDu-Rc

Wiring = 1 piggy back fuse in the EBFB and 1 flying blue lead each side to the + side of the indicator

The main beam projector is as my standard cat's eye, comes on with dipped beam, divert flap opens for main beam flash, you get main beam brightness without the dazzle until you flash the mains.
Main beam flash with lights off is full power with flap open (55W)

Look great Pete, much appreciated mate. Love the name you have come up with for them...Raptors. I await your invoice and look forward to getting them fitted.

ianbstag · 30th May 2016, 15:49

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Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

I'll just disconnect the ones on my bumper.

You could always put a switch in the fly lead to the indicators to disable the flash in the headlamp unit, and switch it off at MOT time, it'd save cutting the existing wiring loom.

I really like the drl indicator, it would be a shame to lose it just because of some obscure ruling deep in the legislation.

KRISTLEE · 30th May 2016, 16:02

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Originally Posted by ianbstag

You could always put a switch in the fly lead to the indicators to disable the flash in the headlamp unit, and switch it off at MOT time, it'd save cutting the existing wiring loom.

I really like the drl indicator, it would be a shame to lose it just because of some obscure ruling deep in the legislation.

That's probably the solution that I'll go for if they are going to be total jobsworths and pick them up.

klarzy · 30th May 2016, 19:32

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Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

That's probably the solution that I'll go for if they are going to be total jobsworths and pick them up.

Invoice sent K

KL

KRISTLEE · 30th May 2016, 19:39

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

Invoice sent K

KL

Received and payment sent kind Sir.

bl52krz · 30th May 2016, 21:42

Dont think indicators will be fitted to vehicles for much longer. Nearly hit a learner driver who had an instructor by his side the other day. Driving up the road at around 25 mph, approaching what appeared to be a parked vehicle on my side of the road, car approaching from other direction, decided to indicate right and wait for car to pass then pulled out just as the idiot in the 'learner' car was allowed to pull out right under the front of my car. Screech of brakes, and brown stuff down back of seat, as the learner drove off with no indication that he was about to pull away from the gutter. Have they changed the rules now for when to use the indicators?

ianbstag · 30th May 2016, 21:47

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Have they changed the rules now for when to use the indicators?

I think they scrapped the idea of using indicators for BMW and Audi drivers.

muggerbee · 31st May 2016, 13:07

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Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

During my last MOT on the 20th I had my heat shields removed as I was fed up of constantly reattaching the fixings.

I mentioned that I have a tourer donor car and I would get the one off that to put in its place but the mechanic said there's no point and to just leave it off cos makes no significant difference.

I have heard contradicting information regarding this such as if they weren't needed then as a cost cutting exercise during Project Drive they would have definitely been deleted.

However, as I have been advised by a reputable mechanic that is trusted then I will leave mine off.

Next time it falls off, it's staying off

no need for it really without a heat producing cat

just did wigan to the lakes and back and a run up to Dalton in Furness, first proper run after the decat and egr delete and it's a huge difference, seems to make the most of the 160 map, roll on times from about 2K revs seem amazing for such a heavy car

KRISTLEE · 31st May 2016, 14:33

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Originally Posted by muggerbee

Next time it falls off, it's staying off

no need for it really without a heat producing cat

just did wigan to the lakes and back and a run up to Dalton in Furness, first proper run after the decat and egr delete and it's a huge difference, seems to make the most of the 160 map, roll on times from about 2K revs seem amazing for such a heavy car

Once I finally get my bodywork sorted out as it's still a complete mess there won't be much left for me to do so I'll probably go for a decat...seems the way forward and I have done everything else so I might as well go the whole way. I needed a new exhaust last year so I had a quick off the shelf cat back one fitted so I'll give that a few more months use then go all the way and get a dummy cat stainless with a nicer looking tail pipe.

bl52krz · 31st May 2016, 21:38

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Originally Posted by ianbstag

I think they scrapped the idea of using indicators for BMW and Audi drivers.

I think you are right in your assumption about those cars. mentioned

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Dont think indicators will be fitted to vehicles for much longer. Nearly hit a learner driver who had an instructor by his side the other day. Driving up the road at around 25 mph, approaching what appeared to be a parked vehicle on my side of the road, car approaching from other direction, decided to indicate right and wait for car to pass then pulled out just as the idiot in the 'learner' car was allowed to pull out right under the front of my car. Screech of brakes, and brown stuff down back of seat, as the learner drove off with no indication that he was about to pull away from the gutter. Have they changed the rules now for when to use the indicators? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.