P38 - strange antennae and stuff on the windscreen

P38 Monkey · Jan 19, 2022

As a truck lobbed a big stone into my screen, I shall have to replace it prior to the MoT. There are some strange antennae etc stuck on the screen and I just wanted to check if they should be there. This P38 is a Japanese import and had some old school satnav system and a TV decoder in it, all clutter now removed. On the photo you can see a downward pointing antenna on the left and two smaller ones, with some tracking stuck on the screen. I am assuming they are not required now and presumably I can cut them away? There is also a small square device stuck on the screen to the left of the mirror. Is that a sensor of some sort, temperature or similar?

kermit_rr · Jan 19, 2022

The thing by the mirror might be a gps receiver

Dunno about the other bits

Datatek · Jan 19, 2022

P38 Monkey said:
As a truck lobbed a big stone into my screen, I shall have to replace it prior to the MoT. There are some strange antennae etc stuck on the screen and I just wanted to check if they should be there. This P38 is a Japanese import and had some old school satnav system and a TV decoder in it, all clutter now removed. On the photo you can see a downward pointing antenna on the left and two smaller ones, with some tracking stuck on the screen. I am assuming they are not required now and presumably I can cut them away? There is also a small square device stuck on the screen to the left of the mirror. Is that a sensor of some sort, temperature or similar?

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The small square device could be a satnav aerial or possibly a tracker, the other aerials may be for TV, just guessing. None of the items are standard fit.

P38 Monkey · Jan 19, 2022

Many thanks - as ever - fast and relevant responses...

Jon Dor · Jan 21, 2022

P38 Monkey said:
As a truck lobbed a big stone into my screen, I shall have to replace it prior to the MoT. There are some strange antennae etc stuck on the screen and I just wanted to check if they should be there. This P38 is a Japanese import and had some old school satnav system and a TV decoder in it, all clutter now removed. On the photo you can see a downward pointing antenna on the left and two smaller ones, with some tracking stuck on the screen. I am assuming they are not required now and presumably I can cut them away? There is also a small square device stuck on the screen to the left of the mirror. Is that a sensor of some sort, temperature or similar?

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For the "stuff" on the windscreen, I'd try to shoot the birds that are depositing it.
Apologies...I just couldn't resist that quip. Warped sense of humour, I know. I'm from Lancashire don't you know!
Don't worry, you get lot's of skenskible advice to address your issues.
Mike

Datatek · Jan 21, 2022

Jon Dor said:
For the "stuff" on the windscreen, I'd try to shoot the birds that are depositing it.
Apologies...I just couldn't resist that quip. Warped sense of humour, I know. I'm from Lancashire don't you know!
Don't worry, you get lot's of skenskible advice to address your issues.
Mike

Wrong side of the hill

Jon Dor · Jan 21, 2022

Datatek said:
Wrong side of the hill

Mitigatingly, I now live in the East Riding of Yorkshire. I also have two wonderful grandchildren, BOTH having the temerity to be born in Barnsley! The ignominy of it...
BUT Keith, Lacashire is definitley the RIGHT side of the big 'ill..but Beverley is a wonderful place to live.
=~}

Jon Dor · Jan 21, 2022

Datatek said:
Wrong side of the hill

Just thought...YOU can't talk Keith...you're on the WRONG side of the Channel/ Manche.
However, I LOVE France and I'm very envious if truth be known...but keep that to yerself!

Datatek · Jan 21, 2022

Jon Dor said:
Just thought...YOU can't talk Keith...you're on the WRONG side of the Channel/ Manche.
However, I LOVE France and I'm very envious if truth be known...but keep that to yerself!

My roots are Heckmondwike in the West Riding and in the past I think France. It's a good place to retire to

P38 Monkey · Jan 22, 2022

Jon Dor said:
For the "stuff" on the windscreen, I'd try to shoot the birds that are depositing it.
Apologies...I just couldn't resist that quip. Warped sense of humour, I know. I'm from Lancashire don't you know!
Don't worry, you get lot's of skenskible advice to address your issues.
Mike

Yes, as ever, a good response - the antennae are later add-ons for the Japanese satnav and TV systems so I'll remove them.
I was born in Sheffield, so "t'other side of hill", but well enough travelled to know the difference between an eccles cake and a chorley cake.

Tenebreaux · Jan 22, 2022

The only reason for Yorkshire is to keep the snow off Manchester. Just sayin'

kermit_rr · Jan 22, 2022

Tenebreaux said:
The only reason for Yorkshire is to keep the snow off Manchester. Just sayin'

What's the reason for Manchester then?

Tenebreaux · Jan 22, 2022

kermit_rr said:
What's the reason for Manchester then?

Boddington's.

kermit_rr · Jan 22, 2022

Tenebreaux said:
Boddington's.

Ah yes, the cream of Manchester

tomcat59alan · Jan 22, 2022

Tenebreaux said:
Boddington's.

And Strangeways.

tomcat59alan · Jan 22, 2022

kermit_rr said:
What's the reason for Manchester then?

Rains got to fall somewhere.

Rubberknees · Jan 22, 2022

P38 Monkey said:
Yes, as ever, a good response - the antennae are later add-ons for the Japanese satnav and TV systems so I'll remove them.
I was born in Sheffield, so "t'other side of hill", but well enough travelled to know the difference between an eccles cake and a chorley cake.

Another de da. I was born in Northern General and grew up in Woodhouse Mill or Wudhus as is known

P38 Monkey · Jan 22, 2022

Rubberknees said:
Another de da. I was born in Northern General and grew up in Woodhouse Mill or Wudhus as is known

Was born in a house on Abbey Lane, Beauchief (= "Beechiff") in 1947.
Lived for a while in Brassington (= "Brasson").

Rubberknees · Jan 22, 2022

P38 Monkey said:
Was born in a house on Abbey Lane, Beauchief (= "Beechiff") in 1947.

My daughter in laws parents live that way out. I spent many a Saturday night up at Totley college in my mispent younger days

tomcat59alan · Jan 22, 2022

P38 Monkey said:
Was born in a house on Abbey Lane, Beauchief (= "Beechiff") in 1947.
Lived for a while in Brassington (= "Brasson").

You old bastard.

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