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Irlmin · Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:34 PM

I have just heard all MINIs (and indeed all new cars ) imported into Ireland from Sept 1 must have speedos in KM not MPH as previously , we have had an interesting senario here with the past few years where our distances were in KM and our speed limits in MPH (only in Ireland !!!!!!!!!!!! ) I guess it was time to get it sorted .
Gerard

ALD0 · Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:55 PM

Also the Speed limit signs are in MPH arent they?

Will they have to change all those.

Why can't they just leave them as they are?

AidenL · Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:55 PM

The signs are changing from 1st January I believe too...........

This will be fun...........

Tom D · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:05 PM

Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime?

CooperID · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:05 PM

that'll be fun on my trips across the border... are the motorways going to be 120kph???

stryder · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D

Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime?

The metric system is the work of the devil. My car gets 40 rods to the hoghead and that's the way I likes it.

-Abe Simpson

Irlmin · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

Also the Speed limit signs are in MPH arent they?

Will they have to change all those.

Why can't they just leave them as they are?

Because we are 'great Europeans ' and have the correct shaped Bananas , we can't sell eggs in a market , our farmers get paid to do nothing with good land and get paid to reclaim bad land , etc etc BUT we can't source our motor insurance in EU and if we open a bank A/C in any EU country we are locked up for holding an ' overseas account ' and we have the most expensive cars in EU because of a tax (VRT) that is totally against the spirit of EU , but we are Good Europeans . now it might sound like I am anti EU, not the case I think if the ideals of the 'free market' were implemented in full it would be a wonderful organisation, oh yes and sort the bueraucy and make things simple .now thats off my chest I can think about why I have to pay € 30000 for a MINI Cooper with Chilli and a few other bits and other Europeans pay about € 7000 less . OK time to calm down .
Gerard

Irlmin · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID

that'll be fun on my trips across the border... are the motorways going to be 120kph???

I think the 'plan ' is to have speed limits of 100km on national and 120km motorways
Gerard

RobHardyUK · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:34 PM

be plenty of road works then when they change the signs!

SteveM3 · Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:44 PM

These changeovers always have a comical phase. For ages in the UK I can ask for some
"2 bee 4" wood which means 2 inches by 4 inches but I can only buy it in metric lengths.
I personally think the USA should go metric just as soon as they have grasped the english
language

.

AppleCello · Aug 23rd, 2004, 02:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveM3

I personally think the USA should go metric just as soon as they have grasped the english
language

.

Cheap shot.

Stop complaining about your taxes. If you dont like them, vote to change them. Or move somewhere else.

Eric B · Aug 23rd, 2004, 03:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D

Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime?

there was a big push in the 70's to slowly go metric over 20 years. They had already put up speed signs in both KPH and MPH in a lot of places but Regan in his infinite wisdom put a stop to the program and had all the signs removed

Irlmin · Aug 23rd, 2004, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AppleCello

Cheap shot.

Stop complaining about your taxes. If you dont like them, vote to change them. Or move somewhere else.

'Vote to change ' at least on this side of the pond all the votes are counted in an election and the winner is the guy with the most votes , ' nice one George '

Gerard

SoggyCornFlakes · Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:42 AM

I think they're going to change the side of the road you drive on too, but didn't want to cause too much chaos in one hit so from 1st Jan all lorries will switch sides while cars remain the same , then a week later cars will change too ............

neilo · Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:49 AM

i have a b/w mc ordered for early september (August build) which is going to have the kph speedo - dealer was willing to let me keep it as mph if i wanted though...........but if the signs on the roads are changing we Irish may as well get used to it...............just like the smoking ban !

Irlmin · Aug 23rd, 2004, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

I think they're going to change the side of the road you drive on too, but didn't want to cause too much chaos in one hit so from 1st Jan all lorries will switch sides while cars remain the same , then a week later cars will change too ............

One run through some of our roads would lead you to believe that the ' transformation ' has already begun

brady · Aug 23rd, 2004, 07:51 PM

does anyone know if the obd read out can be changed to kms? cos i never look at that big silly speedo, btw that american that said something about voting to change taxes doesnt have a clue, why dont you try and vote to change your president?

AidenL · Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:13 PM

All true unfortunately..........

Except the German bit?

JpMcC · Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:15 PM

This will be fun for us on the North of the border travelling down south

dcfkan · Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

No German bit Aiden... sorry

Just checking on yr attention span lol

Max (wink)

That's wicked of you Max to tease Aiden like that!

DK

:apple:

Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:34 PM	#1
Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,140 Offline	Only in Ireland !!!!!!!! I have just heard all MINIs (and indeed all new cars ) imported into Ireland from Sept 1 must have speedos in KM not MPH as previously , we have had an interesting senario here with the past few years where our distances were in KM and our speed limits in MPH (only in Ireland !!!!!!!!!!!! ) I guess it was time to get it sorted . Gerard www.miniclub.ie

Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	The signs are changing from 1st January I believe too........... This will be fun........... *Global Moderator*

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 339 Offline	Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime? Tom 02 EB/B MCS

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime? The metric system is the work of the devil. My car gets 40 rods to the hoghead and that's the way I likes it. -Abe Simpson Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor Also the Speed limit signs are in MPH arent they? Will they have to change all those. Why can't they just leave them as they are? Because we are 'great Europeans ' and have the correct shaped Bananas , we can't sell eggs in a market , our farmers get paid to do nothing with good land and get paid to reclaim bad land , etc etc BUT we can't source our motor insurance in EU and if we open a bank A/C in any EU country we are locked up for holding an ' overseas account ' and we have the most expensive cars in EU because of a tax (VRT) that is totally against the spirit of EU , but we are Good Europeans . now it might sound like I am anti EU, not the case I think if the ideals of the 'free market' were implemented in full it would be a wonderful organisation, oh yes and sort the bueraucy and make things simple .now thats off my chest I can think about why I have to pay € 30000 for a MINI Cooper with Chilli and a few other bits and other Europeans pay about € 7000 less . OK time to calm down . Gerard www.miniclub.ie

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Aug 22nd, 2004, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 9,535 Offline	Also the Speed limit signs are in MPH arent they? Will they have to change all those. Why can't they just leave them as they are?

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
CooperID ///M Power Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 5,117 Offline	that'll be fun on my trips across the border... are the motorways going to be 120kph???

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID that'll be fun on my trips across the border... are the motorways going to be 120kph??? I think the 'plan ' is to have speed limits of 100km on national and 120km motorways Gerard www.miniclub.ie

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
RobHardyUK The Hartge Experience Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,058 Offline	be plenty of road works then when they change the signs!

Aug 22nd, 2004, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,807 Offline	These changeovers always have a comical phase. For ages in the UK I can ask for some "2 bee 4" wood which means 2 inches by 4 inches but I can only buy it in metric lengths. I personally think the USA should go metric just as soon as they have grasped the english language . Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Aug 23rd, 2004, 02:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
AppleCello American In Paris Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State College, PA, U Local Time: 03:51 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SteveM3 I personally think the USA should go metric just as soon as they have grasped the english language . Cheap shot. Stop complaining about your taxes. If you dont like them, vote to change them. Or move somewhere else.

Aug 23rd, 2004, 03:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Eric B N.O.T. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where you left me Local Time: 06:51 PM Posts: 1,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D Too bad that the rest of the world can't seem to get with the metric program. We were supposed to do this in the USA many years ago. It never happened. Seems to have something to do with teaching an OLD DOG new tricks! If everyone spoke in the same units of measurement the world would be an easier place to live. Heaven forbid that we could have some kind of standardization, after all, it just wouldn't make sense... I guess I'm just confused. Maybe in my next lifetime? there was a big push in the 70's to slowly go metric over 20 years. They had already put up speed signs in both KPH and MPH in a lot of places but Regan in his infinite wisdom put a stop to the program and had all the signs removed

Aug 23rd, 2004, 07:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AppleCello Cheap shot. Stop complaining about your taxes. If you dont like them, vote to change them. Or move somewhere else. 'Vote to change ' at least on this side of the pond all the votes are counted in an election and the winner is the guy with the most votes , ' nice one George ' Gerard www.miniclub.ie

Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 33,572 Offline	I think they're going to change the side of the road you drive on too, but didn't want to cause too much chaos in one hit so from 1st Jan all lorries will switch sides while cars remain the same , then a week later cars will change too ............ Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
neilo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 13 Offline	i have a b/w mc ordered for early september (August build) which is going to have the kph speedo - dealer was willing to let me keep it as mph if i wanted though...........but if the signs on the roads are changing we Irish may as well get used to it...............just like the smoking ban !

Aug 23rd, 2004, 10:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes I think they're going to change the side of the road you drive on too, but didn't want to cause too much chaos in one hit so from 1st Jan all lorries will switch sides while cars remain the same , then a week later cars will change too ............ One run through some of our roads would lead you to believe that the ' transformation ' has already begun www.miniclub.ie

Aug 23rd, 2004, 07:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
brady MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: dublin Local Time: 01:51 AM Posts: 81 Offline	does anyone know if the obd read out can be changed to kms? cos i never look at that big silly speedo, btw that american that said something about voting to change taxes doesnt have a clue, why dont you try and vote to change your president?

Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	All true unfortunately.......... Except the German bit? *Global Moderator*

Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 1,941 Offline	This will be fun for us on the North of the border travelling down south

Aug 23rd, 2004, 08:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:51 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max No German bit Aiden... sorry Just checking on yr attention span lol Max (wink) That's wicked of you Max to tease Aiden like that! DK :apple:

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