John F Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It doesn't seem that long ago that loads of people were driving around with their front fog lights on... now this absurd fashion seems to have dwindled off to just its natural practitioners, i.e. the odd confused giffer. It's been decades since I saw a Garfield stuck to a car window, or sticking half-out of a car boot. Ditto those "trapped finger" things. And I certainly can't remember the last time I saw a car with those bizarre earthing straps hanging from the rear valance. What have I missed, and what will be next? Bamboocarman, nacho man, michael t and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Sun strips, body kits and sadly, helping fellow stranded motorists. Several times I've offered to help someone, but I generally get the "You're clearly a turbo-paedo-nonce-rapist" glare, so I quickly move on. Ooh, ooh! Beaded seat covers and stick-on "Type-R" and "16V" badges. Bamboocarman, Partridge and rantingYoof 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 That black on white " KEEP YOUR DISTANCE" sticker seems to have been replaced by " baby on board" which seems odd- do reckless drivers value the lives of only fully grown adults in cars less than young families? Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Neon coloured windscreen wiper boots. Mate had one on a brown allegro. I believe the name Richard Grant or Carlo Carlini might have been involved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Coathanger radio aerials! Bamboocarman, spike60, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Furry dice ... Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Tin foil on the radiator.Sunday car wash. Neon lights. Bad boy bonnets. I should stop. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Brightly coloured pigtail aerials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 LED washer jets thank christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Vehicle watch stickers. Bamboocarman, jakebullet and Mr A Lawrence 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Those reflector door protectors things. The held all the grit in so when you took them off the paintwork was a mess. The louvers?? on the back windows liked them and windslammers too. Nyphur, Vince70, Mr A Lawrence and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Everhard and Eveready on the top of the windscreen... *Other variations available.On drivers side "Me." On passenger side " Aarlass." robinmasters, bub2006 and richardthestag 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auldford Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Those plastic chrome effect pipes you stuck on the end of a standard exhaust pipe to try and fool people into thinking you had an aftermarket exhaust fitted. Mate of mine had one on his X reg Polo, which was an endless source of amusement. Mr A Lawrence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Those reflector door protectors things. The held all the grit in so when you took them off the paintwork was a mess. The louvers?? on the back windows liked them and windslammers too. I have two out of three of these things. spartacus, mercrocker, Sealtainn and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Anything RGA - Richard Grant Accessories - thank christ......... Car stereos being stolen. (OK, prob not died out but very rare in the last 10 years in my experience) 'Backflashes' - the name of your car emblazened across the back window (had one on a Fiesta to my eternal shame) Blue LED's on the s/wash jets - had these on my XR2i when I bought it. The first thing I did when I got home? Chopped out the bloody wires! Running-in signs - no-one bothers with this any more! "Tax in Post" Huge lethal-looking whip aerials secured to the roof gutter Twin high level brake lights as popular in the 70's/early 80's (before the single ones we commonly see now) Was going to agree with earthing straps (the best ones being those mounted so they don't touch the ground..........) but have seen several cars with these fitted recently for some reason. Mr A Lawrence, mouseflakes, Bamboocarman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 " baby on board" which seems odd- do reckless drivers value the lives of only fully grown adults in cars less than young families? I guess if this is in the back of a car that's just been involved in a major accident it may prompt any rescue workers or witnesses to check again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I think the reason for fog lights not being left on so much now is due for once to the manufacturers doing something useful and making the fog lamp circuit drop out (the relay controlling it de-latches) when the normal lights are turned off as opposed to being a hard switch.To put them back on when you switch the lights back on you need to actually push the fog lamp switch again to make the relay latch and supply the circuit. DSdriver and Bamboocarman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I guess if this is in the back of a car that's just been involved in a major accident it may prompt any rescue workers or witnesses to check again. Yes, that's the idea (& a fair one too) but it annoys the emergency crews because these signs are always just left in the window whether there is any baby in the car or not so they aren't really that helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I have two out of three of these things.Winnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Piper-Cub: I'll need a running in sign when I get the Renault back on the road with its rebuilt engine. I'm sure people will understand that about as well as when I've had to use hand signals. Bamboocarman, PhilA, robinmasters and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Moss AlarmsRadio Station stickersNumber plates with stupid fontsThe RevengerTwin blade wiper rubbersWood effect gear Knobs with emblemKey rings to matchStick on stripes I could go on all day.... pompei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Fuel injection, EFi or 'i' badges on the back RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Actually using indicators. skattrd, michael t, myglaren and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Monroe Static diffusers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Anti static stripsStick on Lcd clocksFew orangeBolt On spot lightsHella light grillsAutoplas wheel trims pompei and Nyphur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Vehicle watch stickers. My ovlov came complete with one of those for the Humberside constabulary. It still wears it in the back window. pompei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Those plastic chrome effect pipes you stuck on the end of a standard exhaust pipe to try and fool people into thinking you had an aftermarket exhaust fitted. My car had that from the factory! Couldn't get it off when the back box was replaced unfortunately. The car looks way better with it to be fair as it was actually sensible size. Bolt On spot lights I wish this was a thing. I think some cars looks great with them, especially old Volvos but nobody in the UK sells the proper Scandiwegian style mounts. Mine came from a guy in Norway. Grundig, Lacquer Peel and auldford 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I stuck one on mine. Also has the added advantage of extending the not-quite-long-enough pipe. Magnificent Rustbucket, michael1703, mouseflakes and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 loads of people were driving around with their front fog lights on... People used to say 'They are driving lights' as they were trying to make their car look more sporty that it really is. Now they don't have to as the new car manufacturers have made their car look 'sporty' as standard with more lights than a fucking christmas tree as standard. It seems that people want all the naff things that people did to modify their cars in the past as standard on new ones. Blacked out windows sir? - Yes please.Dazzling lights? - Of course.Rock solid suspension? - Without a doubt.Wide wheels, useless in certain weather conditions? - All 4 please and with some tasteless alloys to finish it off. RobT, strangeangel, michael1703 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Jimmy Savile stickers Supernaut, Mr A Lawrence, Dick Longbridge and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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