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clan chieftain
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 Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:45 pm Post subject: The most useful extra you have fitted to your car. |
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The towbar and the exterior sun visor. I know a few classic owners who would not have a towbar on their car but its not out of place on the estate.
What "extra" have you fitted.?
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008
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Location: Netherlands
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| Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Depends on the car.
Towbar is very useful, I even fitted one to my Imp.
For cars used often and left on the street or car parks, I have fitted central door locking. It is invisible, does not wear out door locks and very handy. |
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Riley Blue
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Location: Derbyshire
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Radial tyres. Considerably safer than cross plies.
I would never fit a towbar unless intending to tow regularly, not even on a modern car. Even low speed tap on a tow bar can buckle a floor pan. |
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Keith D
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Definitely a Satnav. When I travel around the UK I can actually enjoy the drive without guessing where on earth I am!
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Roger-hatchy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:42 am Post subject: |
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I also fitted a tow bar as I have no boot so had to make a small trailer
Also fitted a Tracker.
It can't be seen, car phones me if someone tries to move it and I can immobilise the car over the phone as well.
Only running cost are top ups on a sim card. |
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Rick
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Riley Blue
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Rick wrote: | | riley541 wrote: | Radial tyres. Considerably safer than cross plies.
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Well, they grip and last longer I guess.
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A win-win situation I'd say - netter grip, longer life. |
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DM
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Location: North Cornwall
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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A wife with a driving licence  |
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Rick
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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| riley541 wrote: | | Rick wrote: | | riley541 wrote: | Radial tyres. Considerably safer than cross plies.
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Well, they grip and last longer I guess.
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A win-win situation I'd say - better grip, longer life. |
But they do load up the wheels and suspension more than with crossplies, plus they can make the steering heavier too. I suppose it depends what use the car is put to, and what was fitted originally - personally I prefer cars on their original type of tyre, even if that means crossplies, but that's just me
RJ
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peter scott
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| Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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A heater. Not even offered as an option on pre-war SS cars!
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Riley Blue
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| peter scott wrote: | A heater. Not even offered as an option on pre-war SS cars!
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Good choice, I remember riding in my Dad's Standard Vanguard which had no heater. On a long trip a hot water bottle and blanket were essential. |
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peter scott
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I remember being a front seat passenger in a Hillman Husky when the driver offered to put the heater on. My reaction was "Gosh! that's very effective." When I looked down I saw the reason. It was squirting hot water onto my ankles.
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pogo
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| DM wrote: | | A wife with a driving licence |
A teetotal wife with a driving licence.
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My electrically heated cup and holder fitted to my van, just whats needed in the freezing french winters
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