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POGAN

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.

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

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

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

kub

Or a clapped out large Fiat like they have in Cork

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:)

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.

kub

source wrote: »

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

Are the dog units Regional?

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

POGAN

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

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

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?

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.

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 Has the Barrack Master unlimited resources to buy jeeps for dogs ?

Capri

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

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?

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.

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

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

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 ??

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 ?

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?

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.

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.

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

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?

Capri

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

Capri

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

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?

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

Capri

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.