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Messages - johnnydog

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And before you even suggest it, approaching from the opposite direction on the opposite carriageway, stopping adjacent to the scene and hopping over the armco or concrete central reservation to the scene on foot is also another big no no.... ::)

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Monday. Smart motorway. The M1 heading south. Serious accident 350 yards up from us.. Four lanes of stationary traffic.

No lane for emergency vehicles. The incident commander and someone from fire brigade came running between the vehicles. Smart motorways my 4rse.
That's not exclusively a smart motorway problem, but no hard shoulder really doesn't help matters.
One day, they'll figure out that you can approach the scene from the other direction at the next junction.

Rather a ridulous statement - the emergency services would NEVER approach the scene of accident by travelling against the direction of the traffic flow, even if 4 lanes were blocked due to collision. It is very rare that 4 lanes are actually totally blocked, and after the initial aftermath prior to the arrival of the emergency services, drivers that feel their presence at the scene to assist or give their details as a witness is no longer necessary, or a stricken vehicle is moved, they will manoeuvre past the scene and continue on their journey, only to be met by emergency vehicles travelling opposite direction? A big no no. ::)
The other point that you haven't considered is any vehicles that may have previously stopped in an emergency refuge between the scene and the next junction for whatever reason who then continue on their journey only to be confronted by emergency service vehicles travelled towards them.
Travelling against the normal flow of traffic would only be considered once a police vehicle has travelled from the scene to the next junction to check for any potential.problems or previously stranded vehicles, and then and only then once they area is sterile, would any emergency or recovery vehicles be permitted access from the opposite direction, but that would only be as a last resort.
Use yer noddle.....

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General Car Chat / Re: Predictive cruise
« on: 28 December 2025, 21:58:56 »
https://news.motability.co.uk/motoring/predictive-cruise-control-explained/

TA .....I'd never heard of it. Sounds like yet another step towards autonomous cars & another reason to keep the car I already have.  ::)

I drive a lot of various 'newer' cars in connection with work. Many of the driver assistance systems are actually  taking away the actual pleasure of driving. Personally I still enjoy driving (depending what the car is of course) but it just makes me want to keep my 'older' cars without these 'new fangled' so called driver assistance systems.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Word Association.
« on: 15 December 2025, 17:59:08 »
Dover

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Omega General Help / Re: Engine ECU repair.
« on: 12 December 2025, 01:09:39 »
I have a 2003 3.2 which about 10 years ago apparantly fried the ECU due to an electrical surge or spike from the battery(?), and I had more lights on the dash than a Christmas tree.
Spoke to a couple of places that repair ECU's (one was in Derby I recollect), and I sent it to them but it was returned as unrepairable.
I decided to take the plunge and bought a used one from Ebay off a Police 3.2, complete with the transponders ring and key fob chips.
A former VX auto electrician with I presume a Tech2 etc reprogrammed it to my own 3.2, retaining my original key fob chips and transponder ring, and it has been fine ever since.
An option to consider if you know anyone with the ability and means to do it...?

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 19 November 2025, 09:52:43 »
It may also be worth contacting a firm called Woolies in Peterborough who are specialists in upholstery and trim repair / recolouring etc. They have been going a long time and have supplied quality products for trim renovation for classic cars for years.

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General Car Chat / Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« on: 19 November 2025, 09:45:40 »
https://www.kolorbond.co.uk/vinylkote-paint-leather-vinyl/

This product is generally well recieved in classic car circles for both recolouring and rejuvenating both vinyl and leather interior trim and upholstery.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Word Association.
« on: 16 November 2025, 21:21:24 »
Kinky

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General Discussion Area / Re: Word Association.
« on: 16 November 2025, 19:21:34 »
Bond

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Omega General Help / Re: Replacing rubber around windshield
« on: 15 November 2025, 01:05:25 »
It can be done because I've done it.
To remove the good one, I would suggest using a pick tool to get the tongue started out of the retainer, and use some silicone lubricant to slide the pick tool between the lowest part of the tongue and against the retainer making sure that it isn't distorted. If it bends significantly (ie by pulling it up by hand) the likelihood it won't sit properly on refitting.
Make sure the tongue is spotlessly clean of any grit or crud, as  is the retainer. Lightly lubricate the tongue with either red rubber grease or silicone spray, position the moulding so that the top curve is exactly in position, the start gently thumb the tongue into the retainer at one end regularly checking that the top corner will still sit in the correct position. Go easy on it and take your time exerting a firm constant pressure as you go round the moulding, and it will go on easily. You will feel when it slots correctly into the groove on the retainer.
There is a good chance that some of the bonding used on the windscreen fitment may be in contact with and  support the retainer in part but don't be hamfisted and keep its profile as flat as possible when removing/ refitting and you should be able to do it ok

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Omega General Help / Re: Colour codes
« on: 13 November 2025, 00:36:00 »
According to this paint supplier, 82U is.
https://ebay.us/m/xn4xMj

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General Discussion Area / Re: Bangers and Cash: Restoring Classics
« on: 11 November 2025, 23:36:35 »
Fella that bought it (from Scotland) said he wasn't going to use it, just take it 3 miles for it's MOT every year, but sit around with his mates admiring it :-\t...... rather strange, but there you go....
YG03FNV. Looked a good solid example - not my favourite colour, but that's subjective I suppose...

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Omega General Help / Re: Removing Omega scuttle?
« on: 04 November 2025, 16:41:16 »
I'm always nice to my Omegas and every aspect of them!

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Omega General Help / Re: Removing Omega scuttle?
« on: 04 November 2025, 10:55:20 »
All I will say is that not every Omega is a low mileage, garage kept cream puff and the plastic frame the rubbers clip into get filled with detritus and become brittle, not to mention that the frames can slip off the edge of the glass unnoticed. Particularly if they're pattern or the original ones have been used on replacement screens.

The frames and rubbers are fitted to the screen BEFORE it gets fitted to the car.

I short, unless you know the history of the screen, all bets are off when it comes to the screen trims.

That's from having at least 4 screens fitted to a couple of ex plod cars that had previously poorly fitted cars. My '54 plate had Autonoglass come back twice to refit one screen  because they didn't understand/care how the screen was supposed to be fitted.

But none of that has changed from anything that I said 10/12 years ago.

You are correct - not every Omega is a low mileage garage kept cream puff (cream puff - strange reference...??) - mine certainly isn't as it has lived outside in the elements since I bought it in 2014. As I said, there are no issues whatsoever with the trim and the plastic retainers on mine, and as long as they are treated with care (as with most components on any car), the rubber lower trim can be removed and refitted as required.
The fact you have experienced shortcomings with windscreen fitment, doesn't mean your issues or experiences are gospel - there is more than one way to skin a cat as they say.

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