Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:37 PM |
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Sneaky 3 wiper fix
I got pulled by the fuzz and fined yet again £30 for my continuing insistence to have a huge black strip across the top of the windscreen even though
its still level with the bottom of the sun visors. I like it cos I get headaches from the sun due over sensitive eye's (even bright streetlights
at night are a struggle). I always remove it for the MOT cos its a fail due to the swept wiper area and that what the cops keep charging me on
So I was thinking, why not fit 3 wipers like the falcon has so the swept area is just under the stripe and its all the visible glass is swept and then
it I suppose should pass the MOT too?
That’s the thing though...what would be the windscreen area?
1) The visible area underneath the stripe
or
2) The whole glass?
Any ideas?? Now the law knows my car they spot it easily, so I’m just going to get fined more and more 
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:40 PM |
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Don't know about the wipers - but could you make the images in your signature strip a bit narrower? I have a big monitor, and the frame's
still going off the side! 
BTW: Does being "pulled by the fuzz" make your eyes water?
[Edited on 9/4/09 by David Jenkins]
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:45 PM |
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How about a visor like this:
 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
So you have been fined more than once and yet keep driving with an obscured windscreen???
yeah 
they just keep fining me, bit of a pest. Orignally the strip was white then I changed it to black but they still object, you'd think there was
no real crimes going on...
That better David? bug animation is gone...
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Don't know about the wipers - but could you make the images in your signature strip a bit narrower? I have a big monitor, and the frame's
still going off the side!
BTW: Does being "pulled by the fuzz" make your eyes water?
[Edited on 9/4/09 by David Jenkins]
Centres fine on my lappie or 17" monitor, are you using the correct resolution for your screen ?
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hellbent345
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:52 PM |
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i dont think you can work around it with that, they will still say its too low, it does seem a mighty large stripe! Best thing i would say is make
some sort of flip down thing inside that if they pull you up for, you can flip up and say have a nice day officer. Doesnt look good, but will stop the
sensitive eye thing?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
How about a visor like this:
I know the bluebirds crap looking but that might actually make it worse 
those are fine on very old style cars, my bugs going to get one. I like the stripe, just need to make it legal
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:53 PM |
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All looks good now! It's a 19" monitor, using whatever it decides is the optimum resolution... 1280 x 1024.
Mr Whippy - what about a pair of sunglasses? That's what I do!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 12:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hellbent345
i dont think you can work around it with that, they will still say its too low, it does seem a mighty large stripe! Best thing i would say is make
some sort of flip down thing inside that if they pull you up for, you can flip up and say have a nice day officer. Doesnt look good, but will stop the
sensitive eye thing?
yeah that might be a plan, could then take off the factory binds and have a pull down roller blind inside.
good idea
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deezee
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:06 PM |
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LOL whats wrong with dark glasses? How do you manage with a kit car then?
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blakep82
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:09 PM |
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i get the same problem, so i always drive with my sun visor down too. always. i don't see why a sun strip should be a problem, but what if you
made it out of window tint film? its tinted, but it still see through
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LoMoss
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 01:24 PM |
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How about shorter wipers
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by LoMoss
How about shorter wipers
well thats exactly what I was going to do, maybe I didn't make that clear come to think of it...
yeah 3 wipers, beatle/mini etc so they cover all the visible glass.
I get a sore nose with glasses on and I hate the distraction. I'm fine if in a convertable as everythings bright. Rather its like taking a
picture of a window from inside a room, the window is dazzling in the dark room but take it outside and everything is fine. Its the dazzle that give
me headaches.
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Tiger Super Six
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:38 PM |
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So,
Daylight is a problem
Night is a problem (because of streetlights)
and glasses make your nose sore.
I'd go to the Dr's and ask what he can do for you!
If I was PC plod I think I would chuckle at that little list
Mark
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LoMoss
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 02:46 PM |
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I'll call vetinary
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RK
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 03:23 PM |
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Although buying sunglasses in Scotland might be a stretch, as they are so rarely needed, Fleabay ought to help you out. Otherwise, I am sure those
awful people to the south of you will appreciate your continued tax donations.
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jacko
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 05:10 PM |
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You was a bus driver Scott ? fit a sun blind like buses have
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Mark G
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| posted on 9/4/09 at 06:58 PM |
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Tecnically speaking for an MOT you can't have an obstruction any greater than 10mm in zone A of the windscreen (about the width of the steering
wheel infront of the driver). But it also states that this is within the swept area so if you fit smaller wipers the swept area is reduced as a
result. An MOT tester could still argue that the view of the road is obsured as could pc plod.
To be honest, If you cant wear glasses, tint your windows or anything else, have you thought about a motorbike helmet with a tinted visor??
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