Yaumeister

A UK review of a K40 product.

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/k40.htm

This seem to be an interesting alternative.

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/laserpropark.htm

As I have stated in my first post in this thread, I share the same concern as others, as a fire hazard is a major issue. In fact, I believe this thread is important because the issue involved affects the safety of our cars, and I commend you for starting this thread. The only thing I disagree with are statements that may be considered "prejustice", and these seem to be made under assumptions that may or may not be the facts. I don't think I'm the only one that came to this conclusion, as various members stated that I have made some valid points.

As this is a thread about "investigation" into a product, I guess I have watched enough CSI to point out things that are still missing, facts and evidence. And from the same TV shows, there is usually dramatic build up of tensions and feelings of injustice, but the right thing to do as the supervisor (Grisom) always end up saying is along the lines of "don't be clouded by your feelings, stick with the evidence". So all I ask is for this thread to keep to that high standard.

Lastly, and this is for public record, this isn't the first time I've got involved with some "disagreement" with Rob regarding Snowman. For whatever it is worth, being in a car club is something I want to enjoy and certainly make friends and not enemies, so for whatever I did before and probably now that we don't see eye to eye on, I do apologise and please let bygones be bygones.

Right, I guess that is my speech over, I shall withdraw myself from this matter :shutit: as my eletronic skills is less then ziltch and unlikely to contribute to any technical investigation.

I'm glad you have cleared it up Rob that this is not a witch hunt, but I can see why some people may have wrongly used the term after reading the statements below.

From what i have been told, and in part what i have found out myself, the lightbrows in question were purchased from Hyper Lighting (a company that has close ties/part run by a member on here with the user name Snowman - although he is not a registered trader)....

... If there is a design fault (lack of appropriate fusing etc) then this is an issue that needs to be raised with the seller (and believe me i'm MORE than happy to do that!!!!). If it is a case of gross neglect on the part of the seller, then further action can and should be taken on mass...

you are correct in what u have heard and i know who ur talking about. unfortunately, i get the feeling snowman won't wanna have anything to do with returns etc...

A final thought, if the car was being put onto a ramp at WIM why would the lights be on?

It's probably on "auto" lights, but then I'm assuming here.

Edit, Rob got there before I did.

Any pics ?

Afraid not, the car park was so packed we couldn't even get all the cars parked next to each other, unless someone took some pics while I wasn't looking :duh:

I haven't commented as I feel what I say may be regarded as biased as I'm a friend of Snowman. Futhermore, as this is a business matter I don't think I'm in any position to comment as I play no part in it.

Obviously I share the same concern as others, as a fire hazard is a major issue.

However, to set the record straight here are some questions that I feel still hasn't been answered, I'll try to be objective but please do excuse me if I do appear biased (consider me playing "devil's advocate" if you may).

Did Mossyn source his brows from Snowman? While he has previously posted on the forum regarding his enquiry to Snowman about the brows, at this point is it still an assumption that he got them from Snowman, or has this fact been established?

Is it a product problem or an installation problem? Again I feel we are already pointing fingers before we have all the facts.

How many cases of castatrophic failures are there? Is this a one time incident or is there a sign of systematic failure, even with good quality control there is a possibility of a "lemon" slipping through.

To clarify, yes an issue has arised from an installation with Snowman's product, but the likely cause was improper installation resulting in a "dead short" with the door sensor circult (as much as I can understand from Geoffers), and as it's a different product from the headlamp LED strips, I don't believe this has any implications on the product issue that you are dealing with.

In regards to Snowman's whereabouts, last I spoke to him (about a week before WIM meet) he is going back to Taiwan to deal with some family issues in June, I'm not sure if he has already left or not.

Gone mine installed same as TomC27 location, can definiately recoommend the unit as it's a good piece of kit.

I find the stats on the trip computer most interesting, it tells me how much it costs me in fuel to go to the shops (it auto calculates for each trip you do from start engine to stop) :P

Another small but good meet, nice to see those there.

Rikos

Chris.S

aztecbandit1

aaronabbott

:D

so we arnt meetimg on milford common now ?

We should be, but instead of BBQ we can head over to the pub for food.

So last check who is coming? As the recent responses to the thread seems rather "sluggish", can't think of a better word at the mo.

Toyota/Lexus OEM locking nuts aren't the best, as I'm know quite a few sets go knackered due to corrosion. If you are going to get new ones, I can recommend a set from McGard.

Although I have to say, you should have just let the second garage took them off and leave them off in the first place, would have saved you time and money.

Next time i go, im setting of a bit sooner to miss the Brussels traffic mate :D we just missed it the time you came with me in the BMW :D

What actual time is "sooner" train-wise leaving Folkstone?

You don't have to wait till next year, there is one this July! After the grand Euro meet we are heading down to the Ring.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=47358

There is no need to post the same thread in different forums.

You don't have to wait till next year, there is one this July! After the grand Euro meet we are heading down to the Ring.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=47358

I'm happy to bring some food for the meet, but I guess we need a show of hands on how many are coming first so can gauge quantity needed.

Should be there.

The info you need is in a pinned thread at the top of the forum.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=41951

Yes it is the auto dimming mirror, only on IS300 though.

If you really want the same function, check this out.

http://www.alphamirror.com/index.php?secti...amp;TAG=DIGITAL

Thanks for the info.

I don't actually like the mirror. It is wide angle and antiglare. I never got used to it so I'm going to take the board out and mount it elsewhere. One very annoying thing when you first switch on. "Beep - beep - beep - cheetah" after that its fine. Its starting to really annoy me now.... might build a speaker delay into it.

And I thought I'm the only one which the lady announcer is driving me nuts.

You wouldn't put the display up by your rear view mirror? Keeps it well out of sight there. (I had to make a little bracket for mine. Not too difficult really - I made it from a plastic toy.)

Slightly hijacking this thread, but useful for those that don't have a speed... eh safety camera detector yet, for those like myself who is rubbish at creating custom solutions (cause I seem to destroy everything I touch ) . You might want to consider the GPSmirror, mounts directly to your mirror, can't be simplier.

http://www.speedcheetah.com/

Why on earth does anyone need an ISF in Guernsey?

Looks pretty similar to what Johnboy has (well at least the silencer does), if I remember correctly.

but if anyone wants to link to eBay directly without it being invalid a while later, copy the link then delete everything after the item number in the URL, like this.

From this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...34298%26fvi%3D1

To this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=330240634298

Should work then.

Only a week away now, if we are to setup a BBQ, should we try to create a list of items needed, and on a first come first select basis pick an item or 2 to bring to the meet.

Best if we can get a confirmation on how many are coming so portions can be arranged, this thread seem to have been dead for a while.

Thanks again Dave, and Mark good to see you again mate and did you notice any difference on your way home? :winky:

Acceleration definitely improved, I didn't have to work the engine so hard anymore to go fast, but until another dyno tells me my AFR is sorted going to take it easy for a while