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Old 16-01-2005, 04:41 PM
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Why do people put CD,s in the grille? to deflect speed cameras??? Does it work or is it just for looks
Old 16-01-2005, 04:56 PM
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its supposed to deflect the beam from the cameras and hand held guns but there are mixed results as in sometimes it works sometimes it dont and the police are aware of things like this so could pull you for it.
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hmm, i wouldnt put one in my grille anyway lol, its always corsas ive seen with them, the chav mobiles dont go over 60 with all that heavy ice and bodykit anyway do they lol
Old 16-01-2005, 05:08 PM
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it definitely doesn't work anyway because I had a cd on my old rs turbo (yes all laugh at me) and I got stung by a mobile speed camera van parked on the central reservation of a very busy dual carriageway which I didn't expect to be a bleedin 30 zone!
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lol, i dont laugh at nobody, the only thing i laugh at is neon lights hehehe, christmas is over everyone
Old 16-01-2005, 05:13 PM
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on my new one I have a great big Grs intercooler instead of a cd
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ppl put em in there cos they are too tight to buy a stainless fan hub cover???

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u got rid of those DIRTY DIRTY webbers yet ?
Old 16-01-2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by twin45s
u got rid of those DIRTY DIRTY webbers yet ?
2 me?????
Old 16-01-2005, 06:49 PM
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Yeah, u , got rid of my carbs and gone turbo route, best thing ive ever done
Old 16-01-2005, 06:52 PM
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ive got 2 rs turbos a mk3 3i and a xr2 on 40's

whats it to you
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got out the wrong side of the bed?
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people cant take a joke these days
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no, you seem to be telling me i should take out my 1.9 in favor of putting a rst engine BACK into my xr2


when i already have 2 turbo cars


Y?
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and where is the joke??

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LOL, people buy carbs, keep then for a few months then get rid cus u only get around 10 to the gallon, forget it
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seen as my car has driven about 3 miles in last 4 years i doubt i will have any problems with fuel consumption
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Ok, fair enough.....
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blimey mate calm down he was only makin a joke
and yea cds in the grille looks wank
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Originally Posted by ballin
blimey mate calm down he was only makin a joke
and yea cds in the grille looks wank
2nd! was only making a jesty comment and you get all huffy about it! and if its only done that many miles in 4 yr id get rid! taking up space! and holding up funds!































































that is a joke by the way!
Old 16-01-2005, 09:07 PM
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nah i dont need the money or the space





that was a answer
Old 17-01-2005, 03:24 PM
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I think they look ok, altho it is an old mod. Just a different mod if you don't have a big cooler in there. Shows that it's a real RS as well (Xr fans are behind the rad). The stainless covers don't look right imo. Someone asked me yrs ago if they work against speed cameras..but i don't think they do. They are too hidden to be any real use for this. Here's a pic of mine on the S2.
Old 17-01-2005, 05:30 PM
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sum 1 told me it was sumthin 2 do wit light reflectin of it 2 make a PRETTY RAINBOW in front of the car

wat a twat lol
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I think it actually looked ok on my old Escort
Old 17-01-2005, 05:54 PM
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At the end of the day people can do what they want.. It personal preference, if you dont like it dont bitch and cry about it. Dont make people feel like tossers because of what they like or dislike .. Just like all things in life its down to taste.
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Nice one thelynx.
It takes allsorts and lifes too short so we should all just try to get on a bit better and accept each others foibles and tastes with good grace.

And no, i'm not wearing flip-flops and a caftan

BTW, always did wonder what CD was all about. I presumed it was just there to look pretty. But if someone thought it would scatter speed trap beams, then, well, it's a little naive; but if you don't know for sure, anythings worth a try.
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svm, ill leave the testing to you and ur liscense, let me know how it goes
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You often see truckers with old cd"s strewn across the length of their dashboard.They reckon that it deflects speed cameras.It may have worked on older cameras but I personally think they have improved the lasers in modern cameras and they aim the beam at your number plate.Thats why they tell you to fit laser jammers by your number plate as well.bunch of coonts
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Couldn't test it even if I wanted to. My fan isn't visible.
I hardly think it would work though. But if gluing music on the front of your car is your bag; you're probably better off sticking 12" vinyl on the front and obscuring your No. plate, they definitely wouldn't get you then.

But like I said, people will be people; and if they like how it looks, or they think it serves a purpose and it makes them feel better, then by all means they should do whatever they desire with their own car.

BTW, I currently rely on my own eyes and a crack team of speed trap/gatso camera spotting mates to help protect my licence from the blue meanies as I am presently Snooper-less and looking for a replacement. So if anyone knows who sells them cheapest; i'd realy apreciate a heads up.
Cheers.
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pmsl @ the 12" vinyl on the bumper

if you are posh you could get the old 80's laser disks too , they were about 12" too i think
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Love the Lazer disc idea, now that one i'd try
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cd blocking laser beams?! pmpl. i front ended my mk1 orion... so strapped a turbo fan n cd glued to it... was the barbie girl single! lol no better use for it and ppl assumed the orion was turboed as they assosiate cds with rsts...
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i herd it was dvd disks that mess up lasars but i wouldnt try it my self
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