Vehicle Gallery - Discussion Thread

punisher5112 · 29-05-2021 7:08pm

Aaron1416 wrote: »

Nice Skoda at the end, did any one catch Skoda Ireland’s post during the week about hopefully seeing AGS in skodas

Would love to see some vRS

Aaron1416 · 29-05-2021 7:23pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Would love to see some vRS

Very popular in UK. Big fan of the Northamptonshire VRS. Might be a good idea for fleet especially now with the 1.6 Hybrid model in the newer shape.

Aaron1416 · 29-05-2021 7:24pm

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/skoda-configures-iv-plug-hybrids-uk-emergency-services

punisher5112 · 29-05-2021 7:25pm

Aaron1416 wrote: »

Very popular in UK. Big fan of the Northamptonshire VRS. Might be a good idea for fleet especially now with the 1.6 Hybrid model in the newer shape.

Yes, smashing motor.

I see the hybrid is 1.4

Aaron1416 · 29-05-2021 7:36pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Yes, smashing motor.

I see the hybrid is 1.4

There is also a 1.0 petrol hybrid 110Bhp Estate version. Would ideally replace the i40 and would be very close to the KW/tonne required for cbd certs

As much as I’d love to see a fleet of vrs, it’s a pipe dream! More than likely they will chose scala’s!

POGAN · 29-05-2021 8:19pm

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

That's the one, nice unmarked superb in there

Couple around and one on rpu too but no more
Coming

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 31-05-2021 10:20pm

Aaron1416 wrote: »

Nice Skoda at the end, did any one catch Skoda Ireland’s post during the week about hopefully seeing AGS in skodas

Word on the benches is that skodas are in once the Hyundai contract goes out. I hope this is the case.

CharlieCroker · 31-05-2021 10:47pm

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Word on the benches is that skodas are in once the Hyundai contract goes out. I hope this is the case.

And hopefully back to petrol

ratracer · 31-05-2021 11:07pm

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Word on the benches is that skodas are in once the Hyundai contract goes out. I hope this is the case.

How long is left on the Hyundai contract?

BaronVon · 01-06-2021 12:49pm

ratracer wrote: »

How long is left on the Hyundai contract?

Once a tender is awarded, AGS has the option to renew the original tender to a maximum of 2 times, IIRC. So if the original tender is for 50 cars, AGS can then purchase a further 100 cars before going to tender again. Or they can choose not to, and go to tender again after the original tender is completed.

Hyundai won 5 of the last 6 tenders, with Skoda winning the 6th one.

01-06-2021 1:13pm

We have skodas, great cars

Aaron1416 · 05-06-2021 7:11pm

https://twitter.com/northantssciu/status/1400452438537080844?s=21 Very nice new Skoda VRS, on trial from Skoda UK to Northamptonshire. I wonder if something similar would be offered to the driving school in the college or the depot as I assume they do the trials for possible tender vehicles

Markcheese · 05-06-2021 7:29pm

From a longevity point of view , I would have though going for a 2 litre diesel would make more sense than a 1.6 diesel - if you're going to put up hundreds of thousands of kms on a vehicle , then 20 % more displacement is going to make a huge difference ...
(Assuming the skodas are available in 2 litre diesel these days ) ,I know they'll use more fuel , (which is a big deal over the life of a vehicle ) ,
Or go for a decent plug in hybrid - should be less fuel pootling about - a bit of grunt when required and better reliability..

punisher5112 · 05-06-2021 8:50pm

Markcheese wrote: »

From a longevity point of view , I would have though going for a 2 litre diesel would make more sense than a 1.6 diesel - if you're going to put up hundreds of thousands of kms on a vehicle , then 20 % more displacement is going to make a huge difference ...
(Assuming the skodas are available in 2 litre diesel these days ) ,I know they'll use more fuel , (which is a big deal over the life of a vehicle ) ,
Or go for a decent plug in hybrid - should be less fuel pootling about - a bit of grunt when required and better reliability..

The vRS is coming with a hybrid option

06-06-2021 12:30am

Aaron1416 wrote: »

I wonder if something similar would be offered to the driving school in the college or the depot as I assume they do the trials for possible tender vehicles

Driving school and traffic units have trialed vehicles in the past and then someone who doesn't drive to emergency calls makes a decision on what to buy. Skoda have had the Octavia on trial a few years back along with the Yeti. You can guess the outcome of that yourself.

06-06-2021 11:40am

We have superbs but a lot of members can't drive them? Something to do with newer driving courses

POGAN · 06-06-2021 3:30pm

bubblypop wrote: »

We have superbs but a lot of members can't drive them? Something to do with newer driving courses

It’s cbd3 course for them is my understanding

Aaron1416 · 06-06-2021 3:53pm

POGAN wrote: »

It’s cbd3 course for them is my understanding

Sure chiefs is back in fashion! ðŸ˜‚

06-06-2021 4:13pm

POGAN wrote: »

It’s cbd3 course for them is my understanding

No idea what this means!

punisher5112 · 06-06-2021 4:37pm

bubblypop wrote: »

No idea what this means!

Highest driving course, so they need to be trained and tested and pass as a competent advanced driver.

07-06-2021 1:18pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Highest driving course, so they need to be trained and tested and pass as a competent advanced driver.

It's not.

punisher5112 · 07-06-2021 1:24pm

foreign wrote: »

It's not.

Higher as in standard one isn't enough.
Is it 4 that's highest, can't recall

07-06-2021 1:52pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Higher as in standard one isn't enough.
Is it 4 that's highest, can't recall

Why would you even know or want to?

Sir Galahad · 07-06-2021 2:03pm

Driving course changes in the pipeline. Looks like RSA will be heavily involved in early stages of courses and “containment not pursuit” is going to be theme.

punisher5112 · 07-06-2021 2:54pm

bubblypop wrote: »

Why would you even know or want to?

What's it to you, you the internet police?
UK has the different grades so wondering does it follow the same

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 25-06-2021 8:45pm

The golf R is flying around coolock at the moment for those that live nearby

punisher5112 · 25-06-2021 9:15pm

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

The golf R is flying around coolock at the moment for those that live nearby

Really love hearing one been pushed, don't see it often...
Do see it the odd time north side of city.

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 26-06-2021 12:02am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Really love hearing one been pushed, don't see it often...
Do see it the odd time north side of city.

Yeah it was fast enough alright I was working and was driving by maybe some of the Golf R enthusiasts would have like to have seen seen it lol. Outside clarehall…

PatrickDoherty · 26-06-2021 7:17am

I seen a pretty new white Mondeo sport in town last week along with quays pulling someone, looked a cracker lights on the back and rear head rests looked cool never seen it before anyone got pics?

26-06-2021 8:44am

PatrickDoherty wrote: »

I seen a pretty new white Mondeo sport in town last week along with quays pulling someone, looked a cracker lights on the back and rear head rests looked cool never seen it before anyone got pics?

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

PatrickDoherty · 26-06-2021 10:38am

foreign wrote: »

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

Very well could've been, looked spotless from my glancing view thought it was at least 18 or 19.

Sir Galahad · 26-06-2021 4:26pm

foreign wrote: »

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

Easy to clock from the rear, it has two sets of LED lights right above licence plate. Impossible to miss.

punisher5112 · 26-06-2021 4:29pm

Sir Galahad wrote: »

Easy to clock from the rear, it has two sets of LED lights right above licence plate. Impossible to miss.

Yeah it's a terrible fit out to be honest.
Rear headrests are a great place. Slight tint on windows and one wouldn't know

Seen a blue 182 focus hatch the other day, wouldn't know it to be Garda at all... Blends in very well.

4 speed traps I passed on Thursday.

Sir Galahad · 27-06-2021 1:25am

punisher5112 wrote: »

4 speed traps I passed on Thursday.

In Dublin ?

POGAN · 27-06-2021 7:54am

Sir Galahad wrote: »

In Dublin ?

Wicklow has one them

POGAN · 27-06-2021 7:58am

PatrickDoherty wrote: »

Very well could've been, looked spotless from my glancing view thought it was at least 18 or 19.

DMR Castle mondeo it’s Gucci car keep very well!

Ex AC car moved to rpu then

Here it is

https://youtu.be/hRUqQhvoDJ4

There is few mondeo around for management will be changing up soon so units will get some of these

Sir Galahad · 29-06-2021 12:32am

Dohvolle wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why our motorcycle gardai still wear Leather Trousers & Jacket, and a full face helmet?

Textile technology has come a long way since the rain suits of the 80s, and most modern professional suits carry the same armour and abrasion protection as Leather. Also, leather and our climate do not go well together.
The UK forces have more or less transitioned to textile some time ago. I see the Defence Forces military police are now also wearing nice (expensive) textile suits, having moved away from the camouflage textile suits worn for the last 20 years or so. They do mostly long range convoy escort work, and recently replaced their Deauvilles with the Honda NC750.
The use of full face helmet also raises questions.
Modern system helmets offer similar, if not better protection than full face, and some already come fitted for audio. Combine that with the ability to not needing to take the helmet off when you need to speak to someone on the roadside.

Why do we do it different here?

The German made leathers were brought in after serious safety reports were done by a “well known” bike instructor who was articulate and knowledgable. Each suit is custom measured and made. Previously bikers wore wax jackets and Everoak helmets.Arai were chosen after serious testing and reporting. Their race pedigree and safety record were and still are second to none. Textile suits were available to trainee motorcyclists but leathers are seen as gold standard.

Sir Galahad · 29-06-2021 10:19am

Dohvolle wrote: »

That was in 1996. I was there when the change was made. (Around then we started getting factory kitted motorcycles too, instead of bolting on some lights, panniers and a siren to a standard civvy bike). Much has changed since then.
Race pedigree is nonsense. The racetrack has no road furniture that would be responsible for the majority of motorcycle injuries. There is a very clear standard for motorcycle helmet safety. Why do the UK use system helmets when their bikes will spend far more time travelling at motorway speeds than hours?

I’d have thought you’d have a better chance getting the answer to your questions in either the depot or the driving school in the college.

punisher5112 · 29-06-2021 11:23am

Honda fcuked up big time with the pan European in police spec, the equipment messed with it so much they were suffering from the death wobble.....

These were once the bike of choice over many a police force, by God though they were one heavy bike to pick up..... Had a run on a few, dropped one, helped a guard one day that was in a accident in the city too, there obviously is a knack to doing it but he was in a bit of pain so sat it up.

I know off topic but a lot of congestion could be cut in Dublin if we followed the likes of London with more mopeds/motorbikes.... Brings me back to 2001 when I started the amount of bikes on the road and now very little imo and very rare to see a motorbike cop.....

BaronVon · 30-06-2021 1:35pm

Dohvolle wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why our motorcycle gardai still wear Leather Trousers & Jacket, and a full face helmet?

Textile technology has come a long way since the rain suits of the 80s, and most modern professional suits carry the same armour and abrasion protection as Leather. Also, leather and our climate do not go well together.
The UK forces have more or less transitioned to textile some time ago. I see the Defence Forces military police are now also wearing nice (expensive) textile suits, having moved away from the camouflage textile suits worn for the last 20 years or so. They do mostly long range convoy escort work, and recently replaced their Deauvilles with the Honda NC750.
The use of full face helmet also raises questions.
Modern system helmets offer similar, if not better protection than full face, and some already come fitted for audio. Combine that with the ability to not needing to take the helmet off when you need to speak to someone on the roadside.

Why do we do it different here?

Presumably it is looked at from a pure safety point of view, and if you're going to come off the bike, leathers will provide the ultimate protection. Same as a full face helmet.

I have made submissions about flip helmets, far more practical and a lot of complaints come from the fact "the biker shouted at me". A flip helmet would avoid a lot of these, and be far more practical and comfortable. AFAIK some of the UK forces are using flip helmets for day to day stuff, and also have a full face for higher risk duties, e.g. escorts.

Same with a textile suit, far more maneuverable and comfortable than leathers, and would avoid the necessity of putting on wet gear when a rain shower appears....

Sir Galahad · 01-07-2021 10:11pm

BaronVon wrote: »

I have made submissions about flip helmets, far more practical and a lot of complaints come from the fact "the biker shouted at me". A flip helmet would avoid a lot of these, and be far more practical and comfortable. AFAIK some of the UK forces are using flip helmets for day to day stuff, and also have a full face for higher risk duties, e.g. escorts.

The problem with the Mule is that he will ride with it up and then claim when he has an accident with injuries caused by the flip up :rolleyes: so they'll never bring them in.

carzony · 03-07-2021 5:44pm

161 Hatchback brownish focus seen around Inchicore this morning, unusual to see the hatchback model.
Also, a 07 Mondeo is still flying around Crumlin/Inchicore. The one I posted around December I think it was

punisher5112 · 03-07-2021 6:21pm

carzony wrote: »

161 Hatchback brownish focus seen around Inchicore this morning, unusual to see the hatchback model.
Also, a 07 Mondeo is still flying around Crumlin/Inchicore. The one I posted around December I think it was

Covid brought back out some of the older stock... Mondeo and corollas I noticed 2005 ones too.

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 05-07-2021 8:51pm

Hyundai Iconiq on patrol there today in Beaumont lol two lads in swearing buckets (I reckon) out of embarrassment rather than the heat, horrid looking car

06-07-2021 10:11am

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Hyundai Iconiq on patrol there today in Beaumont lol two lads in swearing buckets (I reckon) out of embarrassment rather than the heat, horrid looking car

That's attached to Ballymun