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Vehicle Gallery - Discussion Thread

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  • #602
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    POGAN wrote: »
    Like the idea of dog unit jeep but don't get the reason for no light bar, I know Managment don't like the idea of them in estate cars why I'd never know works well in the uk

    There is no issue with estates getting light bars.


  • #603
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    foreign wrote: »

    There is no issue with estates getting light bars.

    Pogan may mean dog unit in estates, at least thats how I read it


  • #604
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    MarkMc wrote: »

    Pogan may mean dog unit in estates, at least thats how I read it

    Yes sorry i mean dogs unit in estate cars :) sorry about that


  • #605
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    POGAN wrote: »

    Yes sorry i mean dogs unit in estate cars :) sorry about that

    I don't understand why the dog unit aren't in estates, surely they're the most suitable, large boot with room for two dog cages. Cheaper than a Pajero I'd bet too


  • #606
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,555 ✭✭✭kub


    Or a clapped out large Fiat like they have in Cork


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  • #607
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    kub wrote: »
    Or a clapped out large Fiat like they have in Cork

    The citroen berlingo in limerick but have to say great idea as no one knows its garda untill its to late:)


  • #608
    source
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,288 ✭✭✭source


    POGAN wrote: »

    The citroen berlingo in limerick but have to say great idea as no one knows its garda untill its to late:)

    Yeah they have the citroen but they also have a huge fiat which is basically empty.


  • #609
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,555 ✭✭✭kub


    source wrote: »
    Yeah they have the citroen but they also have a huge fiat which is basically empty.

    Are the dog units Regional?


  • #610
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    source wrote: »
    Is that pajero a dog wagon, see the vents on the roof.

    Bit OTT for a K9 ? Little ol Golf car-van would do the trick :confused:


  • #611
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    the dog units tactical vest are very good bit of kit.....never see it on the regular use tho


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  • #612
    [Deleted User]
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    They can't even get proper cars for the mules. What hope do the dogs have?


  • #613
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    foreign wrote: »
    They can't even get proper cars for the mules. What hope do the dogs have?

    They treat the dogs better than the mules.

    But thats kind of my point, why are they buying pajeros when a focus estate or transit connect would do the job for less?


  • #614
    donvito99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,818 ✭✭✭donvito99


    The dogs are always out and about in Temple Bar. It's amazing to see the hard men sizing up Gardaí take off once a dog shows up.


  • #615
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    MarkMc wrote: »
    They treat the dogs better than the mules.

    But thats kind of my point, why are they buying pajeros when a focus estate or transit connect would do the job for less?

    Back in the days - Victor 3.3 / Granada L 2.8 (even Corolla DL ), purpose build cop cars that did the job, now it's alloys, etc etc - MORE waste :confused: Has the Barrack Master unlimited resources to buy jeeps for dogs ? :confused:


  • #616
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Qatar police Porsches - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kjsDZS0Mno&feature=player_embedded


  • #617
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Great photos of the older stuff there in the Photo thread.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83569906&postcount=1352


    Garda cars haven't exactly come on in leaps and bounds in the past 20 years, have they? Haha. Were there m/any unmarked units in the early 90s?


  • #618
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    There was, but most of them were very old cast offs. In 94 we had a 88 Corolla unmarked, that was once marked. Ford Orions(Escort Saloons) were a plenty too, mostly 92 vintage. Sierra Saphires were mostly the preserve of Branch. A few Carina's also, the predecessor to the Avensis, and they were shyte. The Mondeo was introduced in 1994 and became pretty widespread, in all shapes and shades, including estates for radio workshops. (the folk who connected 2 way radio, lights and siren to car loom using insulation tape and chewing gum).
    There was even a few unmarked motorbikes, usually retired VT500s with the holes where the flashers were still visible on the bodywork.
    I remember the traffic Jeep Cherokees. Total waste of space. 4litre petrol, you'd need a towhitch for the fuel bowser. In pursuit, you'd see the onboard computer showing at best 6mpg. Traffic also had a few specials unmarked, like a 2.2L Camry or a 2.5 V6 Vectra. Policy decision got rid of most unmarked traffic cars. Tis all about Visible Deterrant Presence now.
    Our Paddy wagon was a Hi-Ace. the change to transits was considered a huge improvment.
    Worst of all was the dreaded fiesta van. I'd love to know what genuis thought that would make an ideal rural patrol car.


  • #619
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    KKV great photos as normal, behind the estate avenais was that one of the new unmarked cars too? there was silver focus at the shooting in gormanstown the other day

    http://pix.ie/chokeslamcena/3186440


  • #620
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    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I believe so, Pogan, yeah.

    There was one car that had me thinking about it over and over. It looked completely unidentifiable. Now, I knew it was a Garda car by the way it was parked and that it was boxed in by three other Garda cars, but from taking a quick glance around it, I couldn't see any obvious signs at all.

    Looked for lights on the front bumper (you know the really obvious ones), no luck. Couldn't see anything hidden behind the grill. Tax, NCT, etc. holder looked normal enough (though I didn't exactly give a mad long stare at it incase any of the Gardai thought I was up to something), nothing sitting on the dashboard (like a control unit or Garda hat :P ), no additional ariels (I know they've become pretty much extinct now, though) etc. really was stumped looking for a tell-tale sign. It was a 2012 reg, too, so I was even thinking maybe some poor git just really did get unlucky and got boxed in by 3 Garda cars of the same make. :P


    Unfortunately, I'm not about to turn around and say "but then I noticed"... I really have nothing. I'm almost annoyed at myself.

    More annoying is that Drogheda still hasn't got a fancy new 12/131 car to photograph. As far as I know, the Avensis is on it's last legs, so I'm anticipating a new Focus or Connect at some point (Focus, hopefully. Much as I'd like to shoot a new Connect, I think the Focus is clearly the more suitable vehicle for Drogheda).



    Can anyone tell me what this is in the windscreen of the black Mondeo? Blue LED(s) I'm guessing?

    (Image is a bit big, so linking instead of posting).

    http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4893/gardawindow.jpg


  • #621
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Great photos of the older stuff there in the Photo thread.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83569906&postcount=1352


    Garda cars haven't exactly come on in leaps and bounds in the past 20 years, have they? Haha. Were there m/any unmarked units in the early 90s?

    Saw that 99D Discovery in a workshop on Cardiff Lane on Thursday , blue lights but no GARDA markings on it - being sold on ?? :confused:

    Can anyone tell me what this is in the windscreen of the black Mondeo? Blue LED(s) I'm guessing?


    EZpass for toll roads ?? Save them slowing down for barrier ?


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  • #622
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    KKV wrote: »
    I believe so, Pogan, yeah.

    There was one car that had me thinking about it over and over. It looked completely unidentifiable. Now, I knew it was a Garda car by the way it was parked and that it was boxed in by three other Garda cars, but from taking a quick glance around it, I couldn't see any obvious signs at all.

    Looked for lights on the front bumper (you know the really obvious ones), no luck. Couldn't see anything hidden behind the grill. Tax, NCT, etc. holder looked normal enough (though I didn't exactly give a mad long stare at it incase any of the Gardai thought I was up to something), nothing sitting on the dashboard (like a control unit or Garda hat :P ), no additional ariels (I know they've become pretty much extinct now, though) etc. really was stumped looking for a tell-tale sign. It was a 2012 reg, too, so I was even thinking maybe some poor git just really did get unlucky and got boxed in by 3 Garda cars of the same make. :P


    Unfortunately, I'm not about to turn around and say "but then I noticed"... I really have nothing. I'm almost annoyed at myself.

    More annoying is that Drogheda still hasn't got a fancy new 12/131 car to photograph. As far as I know, the Avensis is on it's last legs, so I'm anticipating a new Focus or Connect at some point (Focus, hopefully. Much as I'd like to shoot a new Connect, I think the Focus is clearly the more suitable vehicle for Drogheda).



    Can anyone tell me what this is in the windscreen of the black Mondeo? Blue LED(s) I'm guessing?

    (Image is a bit big, so linking instead of posting).

    http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4893/gardawindow.jpg


    Avenais will proply be replace by that 08 mondeo Drogheda traffic the one with anpr when it goes to mileage, very little amount if new stuff around, I know there still bit being kitted hopefully its get out on the streets soon

    That silver unmarked mondeo the 2.5 l or 3l is based in Drogheda too?


  • #623
    Terrontress
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,903 ✭✭✭Terrontress


    That dark blue Mondeo is in some nick. I know they don't make that model anymore but you'd nearly swear it is a new motor.


  • #624
    8bi1ctzegfouva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 665 ✭✭✭8bi1ctzegfouva


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I believe so, Pogan, yeah.

    There was one car that had me thinking about it over and over. It looked completely unidentifiable. Now, I knew it was a Garda car by the way it was parked and that it was boxed in by three other Garda cars, but from taking a quick glance around it, I couldn't see any obvious signs at all.

    Looked for lights on the front bumper (you know the really obvious ones), no luck. Couldn't see anything hidden behind the grill. Tax, NCT, etc. holder looked normal enough (though I didn't exactly give a mad long stare at it incase any of the Gardai thought I was up to something), nothing sitting on the dashboard (like a control unit or Garda hat :P ), no additional ariels (I know they've become pretty much extinct now, though) etc. really was stumped looking for a tell-tale sign. It was a 2012 reg, too, so I was even thinking maybe some poor git just really did get unlucky and got boxed in by 3 Garda cars of the same make. :P


    Unfortunately, I'm not about to turn around and say "but then I noticed"... I really have nothing. I'm almost annoyed at myself.

    More annoying is that Drogheda still hasn't got a fancy new 12/131 car to photograph. As far as I know, the Avensis is on it's last legs, so I'm anticipating a new Focus or Connect at some point (Focus, hopefully. Much as I'd like to shoot a new Connect, I think the Focus is clearly the more suitable vehicle for Drogheda).



    Can anyone tell me what this is in the windscreen of the black Mondeo? Blue LED(s) I'm guessing?

    (Image is a bit big, so linking instead of posting).

    http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4893/gardawindow.jpg

    It's an eflow tag by the looks of it.


  • #625
    The Royal Scam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 987 ✭✭✭The Royal Scam


    goldie fish wrote: »
    Traffic also had a few specials unmarked, like a 2.2L Camry or a 2.5 V6 Vectra. Policy decision got rid of most unmarked traffic cars. Tis all about Visible Deterrant Presence now.
    Our Paddy wagon was a Hi-Ace. the change to transits was considered a huge improvment.
    Worst of all was the dreaded fiesta van. I'd love to know what genuis thought that would make an ideal rural patrol car.

    I see the Camry 2.2L still nearly most days on the N7. Saw it at full tilt and it was flying. There is alway 2 members in when I see it


  • #626
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    The Royal Scam wrote: »
    I see the Camry 2.2L still nearly most days on the N7. Saw it at full tilt and it was flying. There is alway 2 members in when I see it

    blanchs car?


  • #627
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Bet the light bar on this cost less than the fancy new strobes


  • #628
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    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Capri wrote: »
    Bet the light bar on this cost less than the fancy new strobes

    DoneDeal? That actually for sale at the moment?

    If so, do you have a link? Anything more than €20 would be out of my budget, but I would be curious to see what it's going for and what they have to say about it :)


  • #629
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    Capri wrote: »
    Bet the light bar on this cost less than the fancy new strobes

    The rotating beacons cost £40 each back in the day, while the strobes that were stuck on the "lollipop stick" on a motorcycle were £200.

    Guess what my dissertation was on?


  • #630
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Deleted User wrote: »
    DoneDeal? That actually for sale at the moment?

    If so, do you have a link? Anything more than €20 would be out of my budget, but I would be curious to see what it's going for and what they have to say about it :)

    I was on an ad for a Cortina day out on Easter Saturday in New Ross - meet at Bolands Garage New Ross at 9.30am

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/4700103


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  • #631
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Capri wrote: »
    I was on an ad for a Cortina day out on Easter Saturday in New Ross - meet at Bolands Garage New Ross at 9.30am

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/4700103


    Ah yeah; here she is in a slightly bigger version (well, the photo is bigger than the one I'm linking to but I can't seem to link to the full-size one for some reason).

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=188095297981391&set=a.174721912652063.6593.174714325986155&type=1&theater


    Nice looking car. :)


  • #632
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    Never knew Mario Rosenstock was a guard.....


  • #633
    timmywex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,626 ✭✭✭timmywex


    Mister Jingles wrote: »
    Never knew Mario Rosenstock was a guard.....

    Drafted in on the busy days to confuse drunks no end


  • #634
    EireGun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭EireGun


    Scooby Forester traffic stop

    BMW 5 series - note double mirrors on door

    11 year old Avensis - strong cars
    Attached Images
    Mar20 13 SN 110.jpg (2.01 MB, 140 views)
    Mar20 13 SN 097.jpg (1.97 MB, 132 views)
    Mar20 13 SN 087.jpg (912.4 KB, 129 views)

    What's the BMW up to?


  • #635
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    EireGun wrote: »
    What's the BMW up to?

    Probably vip transport for Enda or some other clown.


  • #636
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    EireGun wrote: »
    What's the BMW up to?
    Probably vip transport for Enda or some other clown

    Waiting outside MPW restaurant with Lexus GS450 riding shotgun behind, didn't see who was in the 525d :o


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  • #637
    EireGun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭EireGun


    Capri wrote: »
    Waiting outside MPW restaurant with Lexus GS450 riding shotgun behind, didn't see who was in the 525d :o

    Thanks.

    Cartell.ie...
    Registration 11D28536
    Make BMW
    Model 520
    Description D SE FW12 4DR AUTO
    Fuel Type DIESEL


  • #638
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    EireGun wrote: »

    What's the BMW up to?

    Can't see the pictures can someone post the links?


  • #639
    EireGun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭EireGun


    POGAN wrote: »
    Can't see the pictures can someone post the links?

    Sorry, it's from the actual picture thread here (4th last post, 2nd link in that post): http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055424268&page=91

    Link to file: https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/77065/245691.jpg


  • #640
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Capri wrote: »
    Waiting outside MPW restaurant with Lexus GS450 riding shotgun behind, didn't see who was in the 525d :o

    Probably not one of ours then. The Lexus, yes.


  • #641
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    EireGun wrote: »

    Sorry, it's from the actual picture thread here (4th last post, 2nd link in that post): http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055424268&page=91

    Link to file: [URL="https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/77065/245691.jpg[/URL]


    Thanks mate just saw them, forester was in the castle last day I was there


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  • #642
    wicklaman83
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭wicklaman83


    POGAN wrote: »
    Thanks mate just saw them, forester was in the castle last day I was there
    The forester would of been a star of traffic blues.It featured on it regularly


  • #643
    flazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,249 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    It's been a fair few years now since Forresters were the choice of TC.


  • #644
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    flazio wrote: »
    It's been a fair few years now since Forresters were the choice of TC.

    I think they still have at least one. I saw a forrester flying along on Blues in the IFSC during the tall ships festival last year


  • #645
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    flazio wrote: »
    It's been a fair few years now since Forresters were the choice of TC.

    Remember the white Traffic Maximas ? , gave g/box probs AFIR :(


  • #646
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    MarkMc wrote: »
    I think they still have at least one. I saw a forrester flying along on Blues in the IFSC during the tall ships festival last year

    Yeah, the one in the pic being talked about here.


  • #647
    carzony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    I seen that exact forester in the Lucan petrol garage there the other night. judging by the pic I think the same guard was driving it aswell:D


  • #648
    Goonerdee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Goonerdee


    I wanted to add some photos to my photo album so I could put them on the vehicle gallery thread, but when I go to the user control panel I no longer have a link to pictures and albums!!!! What!


  • #649
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    Goonerdee wrote: »
    I wanted to add some photos to my photo album so I could put them on the vehicle gallery thread, but when I go to the user control panel I no longer have a link to pictures and albums!!!! What!

    Photo Album feature has been removed afaik. I use photo bucket, then add the image links in


  • #650
    fiverfriday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭fiverfriday


    From Capri, in photo thread: Bound to happen - likely Avensis was using probably Luas tracks and didn't stop for (---) Luas stop light - nearly had one myself at Beresford Pl / Abbey st , Transit drove straight thru (---) Luas stop light - I had the green light !mad.png
    Think I'll have to get my dash cam, as 'accidents happen' but WHO'll get the blame ???






    That's possible, but could have been a UT, or the other vehicle may have broke the lights etc. etc.


    Lets hope the members are okay.


  • #651
    POGAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    fiverfriday wrote: »
    From Capri, in photo thread: Bound to happen - likely Avensis was using probably Luas tracks and didn't stop for (---) Luas stop light - nearly had one myself at Beresford Pl / Abbey st , Transit drove straight thru (---) Luas stop light - I had the green light !mad.png
    Think I'll have to get my dash cam, as 'accidents happen' but WHO'll get the blame ???






    That's possible, but could have been a UT, or the other vehicle may have broke the lights etc. etc.


    Lets hope the members are okay.

    One vehicle was overturned on the tracks just outside the Abbey Theatre and a marked garda car was also involved in the incident. The Luas was not involved.

    No was serious injured. Thank god


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