The DS3 Driving Instructor Thread

[vizzo]

Welcome to the club RedL

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

Spot on Red L - you made the right choice.....i guess you're good for duals....if not I have a pair going for sale if you fancy them.....be careful when they install them... given in Winter, teaching a new pupil controls using your pedals can be quite tricky, in terms of light...i've previously used a torch for the past 2 years in my ds3.

Little did I know - there ARE footwell lights - its just the duals mean the lights are disconnected and put to one side. I asked for them to be kept this time - just reconnected them and looking forward to having the most basic of needs in life, light in the footwell.

Cheers Red L

[Swiftpass]

I upgraded my footwell lights..lights up full footwell now..

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

I upgraded my footwell lights..lights up full footwell now..

What with? Did you leave the same connector and do you still use the red light case (i.e to make it a red glow?)

[Swiftpass]

All explained here...http://www.ds3club.co.uk/showthread....ootwell+lights
Used led strips and wired in to excision light while leaving them intact..

[Red L Driving School]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the offer of the duals but I lease through Hitachi so comes with the duals already. I had the same issue with the footwell lights in my 308cc - was disappointed they were missing when I got the car, and then found them in the spare wheel well, left there by the dual control fitter. With a little bit of adjustment I fitted them back in myself.

Sash - there are a few soft top convertibles excluded from tests, but only a few. I did a test a couple of years ago with a student in his Dad's car, an old 306 convertible with a fabric top, so doesn't have to be a metal top. Some examiners like the roof off on test, a few don't, so I normally do tests with the roof on to keep the peace. I have done a few tests over the years with the roof down. Makes reversing easier!!

Now the DS3 is ordered, I'm feeling more excited!!

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

Don't do it through Hitachi....i can save you loads of money.....loads and loads.....just let me know....i looked at Hitachi and it was way more expensive......

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

All explained here...http://www.ds3club.co.uk/showthread....ootwell+lights
Used led strips and wired in to excision light while leaving them intact..

Great - i'm ready to order.....may go for blue to match the outside....does your trim still fit after the duals were fitted? My trim on my new car has been left in the boot by the installer...should this be back on?

[Swiftpass]

The guy who done mine cut them to fit and reinstalled them.. Sounds like your guy was a bit lazy..

[vizzo]

I looked at leasing but in the end it seemed a loan for a nearly new car at well below the price for a new model made sense for me. Hitachi looked like one of the most expensive lease options.

[Paul@PSM Driving School]

I looked at leasing but in the end it seemed a loan for a nearly new car at well below the price for a new model made sense for me. Hitachi looked like one of the most expensive lease options.

. Yeah, thats what I found....renewing with Citroen made sense as well as a slight discount was offered when renewed.....and i love the ds3!!!

[vizzo]

Update on my aero box. Fuel consumption over the last 2000 miles is 56.4 mpg compare to 54.something with atraditional headboard. Obvs the trip computer is not very accurate but probably around a 3-4% improvement.
Succesful pupil with headboard in the background.
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/...f3&oe=54B82DB4

[unlinkedhorizon]

That only really works for cans, it doesn't fit bottles or Mcdonalds cups which is a pain

[Dangerousfish]

Great - i'm ready to order.....may go for blue to match the outside....does your trim still fit after the duals were fitted? My trim on my new car has been left in the boot by the installer...should this be back on?

If any of you guys need help installing these, it's only a 10minute job that I'd be happy to help with at any future meets.

Seems like a must for those who've lost their standard lights

[vizzo]

What mats do you guys use in your driving school car? carpet or rubber? How long do you expect a set to last?