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D Trent wrote: »

V similar one was in Athlone about ten days anywhere I looked it was approaching on blues and twos with four members on board

There would be a few out at any one time and drive all over the country.

D Trent

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Capri, Thats a Mondeo from the Driving School on the Response part of the course.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/77065/336912.jpg

V similar one was in Athlone about ten days ago anywhere I looked it was approaching on blues and twos with four members on board

Capri, Thats a Mondeo from the Driving School on the Response part of the course.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/77065/336912.jpg

heffomike54

kooga wrote: »

was passed by on one the m50 last monday night.

better to be in one of those than a hyundai estate

Saw one of these machines or two of them, twice this week on the N3, cars pulled in both directions :eek:

kooga

Capri wrote: »

Helping to fight crime on our streets in the form of a new Opel Insignia 2.0CDTi BiTurbo high performance diesel engine with 195hp

http://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-news/garda-traffic-corps-get-20-new-opels-in-2015-30925585.html

was passed by on one the m50 last monday night.

better to be in one of those than a hyundai estate

Capri

Markcheese wrote: »

On very expensive/specialist vehicles that do high milage I assume it's a bit like triggers broom -? New or recon engines , gearboxes ,new brakes,new suspension.
So does mileage matter ?
Also will the old vehicles be kept on as spares to cover when a regular car is being serviced -

One thing replacing mechanical bits, but let's put it this way, these yokes aren't always used on motorways like the UK stuff, and Irish speed ramps TBH don't follow any specificationsalong with the back roads still in sh1t so body stress cracks have to be factored in (when they can be seen - remember the Sierras cracking along the front valance/bulkhead ). 500k going up and down a motorway, but 300k for 'regular' use ? :rolleyes:

Markcheese

On very expensive/specialist vehicles that do high milage I assume it's a bit like triggers broom -? New or recon engines , gearboxes ,new brakes,new suspension.
So does mileage matter ?
Also will the old vehicles be kept on as spares to cover when a regular car is being serviced -

kub wrote: »

I thought it was 500k with bigger vehicles?

On the vans and jeeps are 500,000 no one knows about the rsu stuff to be honest

Capri

ratracer wrote: »

I see in today's Sunday World that AGS have a BMW R1200 bike on trial, any pics of it lads?

Saw it last w/end but it was 12D so reckoned it was the one they've had for a while now - HSE have some as well .

I thought it was 500k with bigger vehicles?

kub wrote: »

Neither would I but considering that the BMW in Anglesea St, is a 05 and constantly on the go surely that is coming up to its higher mileage limit.
I suppose my logic is that these are the two major urban centres outside of Dublin and that there is no RSU there.

Dmr should get the RSU in next two year . They are high but because of police spec they will go longer than 300,000

ratracer

I see in today's Sunday World that AGS have a BMW R1200 bike on trial, any pics of it lads?

POGAN wrote: »

Wouldn't bet my house on that

Neither would I but considering that the BMW in Anglesea St, is a 05 and constantly on the go surely that is coming up to its higher mileage limit.
I suppose my logic is that these are the two major urban centres outside of Dublin and that there is no RSU there.

kub wrote: »

Surely Limerick or Cork

Wouldn't bet my house on that

POGAN wrote: »

No clue yet.

Surely Limerick or Cork

ratracer wrote: »

Cracking looking machine, where will that be based?

No clue yet.

ratracer

Cracking looking machine, where will that be based?

It's only one 2014 BMW x5 they got its ex demo one, the Garda fleet page post picture of one it port English markings they bought it and remarked it as Garda it's a police spec

donvito99 wrote: »

Saw one of the new Insignias today actually. Has one arrived at DMRS Pearse St? Maybe Terenure. Looked well, no ANPR. I imagine that there has been no ANPR inclusion with newer vehicles since the original installation on vehicles?

Castle got few & Pearse street got one.ANPr depends on the area how many cars get it but some of 131 Mondeo got them i40s got them too but i30s can't get it

carzony

I wonder will the Garda be getting any of those new mondoes?

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/

donvito99

Saw one of the new Insignias today actually. Has one arrived at DMRS Pearse St? Maybe Terenure. Looked well, no ANPR. I imagine that there has been no ANPR inclusion with newer vehicles since the original installation on vehicles?

D Trent wrote: »

Hahaha do u think a Traffic Garda would chase anyone on foot?
Not s chance in hell

I do. But my point is more about the comment about the inclusion of a manual handbrake being for mischief.

The Black Oil

Inevitable puff piece to follow the photo op. Oh well.

Old diesel

donvito99 wrote: »

Unusual. Certainly wouldn't have expected a photo call of this nature a few years ago. I think we'll have to reserve our judgement until those who use them say if they're any good or not on a day to day, incident to incident basis.

I think that article sounds like Opel have put a press release out promoting the fact the Gardaí have bought the 20 Insignias.

D Trent

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It means you can get out of the car quicker to chase a gouger. Waiting for an electronic handbrake to engage fully wastes valuable seconds when someone is fleeing.

Hahaha do u think a Traffic Garda would chase anyone on foot?
Not s chance in hell

They'd have Alpha Sierra to do that work for em, if Alpha Sierra isn't avail they'd have Delta Sierra, if no Delta Sierra they'd make sure compol or a regular unit was there to chase on foot

carzony wrote: »

Just shows how bad the fleet must be if their publishing articles about 20 opel insignias.

It is like an article you would read in a 3rd world country.