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Offline Hugh Jenob

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Screens
« on: May 25, 2020, 11:07:32 am »
Folks just a quick query about these screens. I know the subjects been touched upon a couple of times but I have a specific question. Do any of youse know any driver that actually got one installed and passed suitability? Charles Robinson up in ballymount does one that wraps around the driver compartment. I seen photos of the finished job on his fb page. Looks v professional. Does any know about this firm? Reliable etc? It's a saloon I have and I know for sure the 650mm requirement won't be met. Then again I've never seen them being measured at northpoint. Any input would be appreciated.
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Re: Screens
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2020, 11:12:21 am »
It's not an air tight screen.It has holes.So it's for security more than anything.You'll still need a mask.

Suitability won't be open so you've no way of knowing if he's telling the truth about being able to pass it out.
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2020, 11:18:43 am »
Hugh try read the forum .THERE IS NO STANDARD FOR SCREENS ........THE NTA HAVE SAID THEY DO NOT OFFER ANY PROTECTION .There are guidelines you must not reduce the internal space below the standard .you must not interfere with safety devices ie airbags or head rests .You must use shatter proof material .As far as I know with the exception of the spring loaded compression fitted rubber edged screen I made myself no screen available on the market meets the requirements laid down by the NTA that would guarantee that they would pass suitability IF SCREENS ever become part of the suitability test .WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA THAT SCREENS WILL BE PART OF THE SUITABILITY TEST ?
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Re: Screens
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2020, 11:32:30 am »
It's not the screen, per say.  It's the distance from the back seat to the front.  And some might put the passenger leaflet thingy in a pocket on the rear of the front seat.  Putting in a screen might mean you fail on those two things.
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Re: Screens
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2020, 11:38:09 am »
Quote from: Hugh Jenob on May 25, 2020, 11:07:32 am
Folks just a quick query about these screens. I know the subjects been touched upon a couple of times but I have a specific question. Do any of youse know any driver that actually got one installed and passed suitability? Charles Robinson up in ballymount does one that wraps around the driver compartment. I seen photos of the finished job on his fb page. Looks v professional. Does any know about this firm? Reliable etc? It's a saloon I have and I know for sure the 650mm requirement won't be met. Then again I've never seen them being measured at northpoint. Any input would be appreciated.

Get one that is easily removed/replaced and don't have it in place for the suitability test
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Re: Screens
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2020, 11:59:35 am »
Quote from: Theoneandonly on May 25, 2020, 11:38:09 am
Quote from: Hugh Jenob on May 25, 2020, 11:07:32 am
Folks just a quick query about these screens. I know the subjects been touched upon a couple of times but I have a specific question. Do any of youse know any driver that actually got one installed and passed suitability? Charles Robinson up in ballymount does one that wraps around the driver compartment. I seen photos of the finished job on his fb page. Looks v professional. Does any know about this firm? Reliable etc? It's a saloon I have and I know for sure the 650mm requirement won't be met. Then again I've never seen them being measured at northpoint. Any input would be appreciated.

Get one that is easily removed/replaced and don't have it in place for the suitability test

And there you have the best advice available .Its beautifully simple if all you are worried about is passing a test .Some drivers even hoover the car before the test or go as far as to wash it .
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Re: Screens
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2020, 12:18:06 pm »
Robinson's screens are the most expensive one's I've seen.So there may not be many who have them.Ask on the taxi driver pages on Facebook you might get some better info.

Honestly I haven't spent €350 on me car in the last 18 months.A €350 screen would increase it's value by about 30%.
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Offline Jack Meoff

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Re: Screens
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2020, 01:06:42 pm »
Quote from: Theoneandonly on May 25, 2020, 11:38:09 am
Quote from: Hugh Jenob on May 25, 2020, 11:07:32 am
Folks just a quick query about these screens. I know the subjects been touched upon a couple of times but I have a specific question. Do any of youse know any driver that actually got one installed and passed suitability? Charles Robinson up in ballymount does one that wraps around the driver compartment. I seen photos of the finished job on his fb page. Looks v professional. Does any know about this firm? Reliable etc? It's a saloon I have and I know for sure the 650mm requirement won't be met. Then again I've never seen them being measured at northpoint. Any input would be appreciated.

Get one that is easily removed/replaced and don't have it in place for the suitability test

Are you now a 3 passenger vehicle or will you take 4 ?
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dalymount

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Re: Screens
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2020, 01:34:37 pm »
I dont undeestand why there is such a willingness among you to introduce something that WILL become mandatory if tou all keep fitting these fukin things.then you come on here complaining about the ongoing cost of staying in the game,when you yourselfs are the biggest contributors to the cost
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Re: Screens
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2020, 01:44:01 pm »
Quote from: dalymount on May 25, 2020, 01:34:37 pm
I dont undeestand why there is such a willingness among you to introduce something that WILL become mandatory if tou all keep fitting these fukin things.then you come on here complaining about the ongoing cost of staying in the game,when you yourselfs are the biggest contributors to the cost

Do you never read what the NTA told you Screens dont work .They pointed out that they are a safety risk if they obstruct airbags or head rests or seatbelts .It couldnt be clearer .The NTA will not make them mandatory as it would not be possible to apply a universal standard .
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Re: Screens
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2020, 02:24:29 pm »
Yet another screen thread  :-\   ::sleep
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Re: Screens
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2020, 03:07:36 pm »
Quote from: Octavia1 on May 25, 2020, 02:24:29 pm
Yet another screen thread  :-\   ::sleep

Can't have enough screen threads octy!!
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Re: Screens
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2020, 03:17:20 pm »
Quote from: Shallowhal on May 25, 2020, 03:07:36 pm
Quote from: Octavia1 on May 25, 2020, 02:24:29 pm
Yet another screen thread  :-\   ::sleep

Can't have enough screen threads octy!!

An older man with a touch of dementia wobbles into a Catholic Church, sits down in the confessional booth, but doesn't utter a word.

The Priest coughs, hoping to get a response.

But the older man just sits and says nothing.

Finally the Priest raps his knuckles three times on the screen.

The older guy mumbles, "Don't bother knocking, pal. There's no paper over here either.”
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Re: Screens
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2020, 04:43:02 pm »
Quote from: Jack Meoff on May 25, 2020, 01:06:42 pm
Quote from: Theoneandonly on May 25, 2020, 11:38:09 am
Quote from: Hugh Jenob on May 25, 2020, 11:07:32 am
Folks just a quick query about these screens. I know the subjects been touched upon a couple of times but I have a specific question. Do any of youse know any driver that actually got one installed and passed suitability? Charles Robinson up in ballymount does one that wraps around the driver compartment. I seen photos of the finished job on his fb page. Looks v professional. Does any know about this firm? Reliable etc? It's a saloon I have and I know for sure the 650mm requirement won't be met. Then again I've never seen them being measured at northpoint. Any input would be appreciated.

Get one that is easily removed/replaced and don't have it in place for the suitability test

Are you now a 3 passenger vehicle or will you take 4 ?

yeah ..... Sticker on the passenger window telling them to fuck off and get in the back
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dalymount

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Re: Screens
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2020, 05:24:53 pm »
Ok erm lets say are right ,and the NTA dont make screens mandatory.the point im making is,the fact that a hand full of drivers have opted to fit these things,coupled with the fact that fukin Ebbs,and F/N between thm have  put us in a position by telling the public you can have a taxi with a screeen,or one without a screen .theres no contest which the public are going to go dor,and drivers by buying into this crap,are costing the rest of us money,and Ebbs takes the credit.fukin ingenious
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