[Beso]

You never see them these days, have people finally cottoned on to how worthless they are?

[Crimson Dynamo]

they were all the rage in the 70s

[Crimson Dynamo]

these have gone too

[Toy Soldier]

I mean it's about the trade off really... would you rather very occasionally get a minor harmless static shock... or have one of these hanging off your car?

I used to get them constantly from our old car but have never had one from the new one... ... maybe it secretly has one of these hiding underneath.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I mean it's about the trade off really... would you rather very occasionally get a minor harmless static shock... or have one of these hanging off your car?

I used to get them constantly from our old car but have never had one from the new one... ... maybe it secretly has one of these hiding underneath.

I get them almost every time and they hurt I've developed a bit of PTSD when it comes to touching the car door or any kind of door, computer etc I even get them when i touch people sometimes.

(still don't have those static things hanging off my car though)

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I get them almost every time and they hurt I've developed a bit of PTSD when it comes to touching the car door or any kind of door, computer etc I even get them when i touch people sometimes.

(still don't have those static things hanging off my car though)

Went through a stage of it with lift buttons ..stopped now though

[Cherie]

What about those bead seats people used to use for their backs while driving another fad

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Cherie

What about those bead seats people used to use for their backs while driving another fad

Weren't they to stop your back getting sweaty? I'm sure I only ever saw them in taxis though. I think there are more modern options these days .

I remember when cars had little ashtrays next to the gearstick (yuck) and the 12v slot was for an actual lighter instead of USB ports.

My dad actually smoked in the car, too. That little ashtray was always stuffed with cigarette butts. Urgh.

[Crimson Dynamo]

[Niamh.]

Gavin remembers when you could smoke in the cinema

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Gavin remembers when you could smoke in the cinema

yes that was great when i was a kid - just seeing the red ember

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

yes that was great when i was a kid - just seeing the red ember

I smoke (I know, shame shame) but I would hate to sit in a cinema with people smoking

[bots]

car drivers are basically suckers for pointless accessories. Think fluffy dice, sheepskin seat covers, go faster stripes, the list is endless, and some companies made a fortune

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

car drivers are basically suckers for pointless accessories. Think fluffy dice, sheepskin seat covers, go faster stripes, the list is endless, and some companies made a fortune

I don't think I have any kind of accessories at all in mine

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

car drivers are basically suckers for pointless accessories. Think fluffy dice, sheepskin seat covers, go faster stripes, the list is endless, and some companies made a fortune

I think fluffy dice are actually a punishable offense these days, because they can obstruct the driver's view. Ł100 on-the-spot and 3 points on your license quite possibly (though if you get pulled over and are polite and they're feeling generous, they may just explain that it's not allowed and tell you to remove them immediately).

Having anything at all hanging there is technically breaking the highway code. Unlikely to be pulled over for a small air freshener or whatever (but you still technically could be) BUT a couple of big ol' swinging dice on the front windscreen might well be enough to prompt a stop from a traffic cop on a slow day.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I think fluffy dice are actually a punishable offense these days, because they can obstruct the driver's view. Ł100 on-the-spot and 3 points on your license quite possibly (though if you get pulled over and are polite and they're feeling generous, they may just explain that it's not allowed and tell you to remove them immediately).

Having anything at all hanging there is technically breaking the highway code. Unlikely to be pulled over for a small air freshener or whatever (but you still technically could be) BUT a couple of big ol' swinging dice on the front windscreen might well be enough to prompt a stop from a traffic cop on a slow day.

They are meant to fail you on your MOT if you have an Air Freshener hanging from your rear view mirror. Sure most MOT examiners will just remove them (i know mine does)

[bots]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

They are meant to fail you on your MOT if you have an Air Freshener hanging from your rear view mirror. Sure most MOT examiners will just remove them (i know mine does)

Annie outs her extensive collection of fluffy dice and air fresheners

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

They are meant to fail you on your MOT if you have an Air Freshener hanging from your rear view mirror. Sure most MOT examiners will just remove them (i know mine does)

Yeah any obstruction of the windscreen is an MOT fail and reason to pull you over (and you can get 3 points). Even an air freshener .

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Yeah any obstruction of the windscreen is an MOT fail and reason to pull you over (and you can get 3 points). Even an air freshener .

Worlds gone nuts !

[bots]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Yeah any obstruction of the windscreen is an MOT fail and reason to pull you over (and you can get 3 points). Even an air freshener .

it amazes me that they can get so hot for air fresheners, yet half of drivers could be seriously sight impaired and not fit to drive because they havent had an eye test

[Crimson Dynamo]

i always have one of these on the go just like my dad always did

[Beso]

Were they supposed to reduce travel sickness as well.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Were they supposed to reduce travel sickness as well.

Yes

[Beso]

I'm not 100 percent sure on the physics of it, but would rubber tyres pick up static?

[Beso]

Bet you could still spot a dodgy pound coin from a mile of though T S.