looks like theyre pulling out a tractor of all things...
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looks like theyre pulling out a tractor of all things...
Nah going by the side mirrors and to what it looks like to be a tray on the back I reckon a small truck.
my bad, just had another look at it.
still pretty dumb for an uncovered chain.
This was posted on the 4x4earth forum as well as a link to complain to Holden about it. A company as large as Holden should be paying their OH&S guys enough money to research the correct way of doing things. I started 4wding recently, and have had to do a few recoveries from limited experience, and even I'm not dumb enough to yank a truck from a tow ball. Guess if you drive a "tough truck" like a Colorado, all you need to recover vehicles is a hard hat and some yobo running commentary about how much torque is being used...Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
I'm pretty sure I saw the last bit of an ultra tune commercial last night where a car is pulled out of a lake via the TOWBALL.
Although it only caught my eye just as it finished but I think so.
I received this today, after I sent my comments to Holden about their Colorado ad:
Dear Michael,
We refer to your recent email regarding the Colorado advertising campaign.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.
Holden values customer comments and feedback and appreciates the time you have taken to write to us. While we devote considerable resources prior to the release of any advertisement or marketing campaign, we understand that occasionally there will be areas that are open to constructive comments.
In response to feedback, the advertisement in question was modified immediately by Holden prior to national syndication, however, some regional and pay-tv stations may not have received these changes in time. As a result the original version of the ad may have screened in some instances over the weekend. We are currently working with media outlets to ensure all original versions of the advertising are removed and replaced with the rectified advert.
Please be assured that Holden places a great deal of emphasis on the views and opinions held by our customers. We are proud of our company’s strong reputation within the Australian community and safety remains our highest priority in all that we do.
Please understand that our intentions are not meant to offend or make light of any safety issues and we wish to offer our sincere apologies.
Yours sincerely,
Sarah Drew
Holden Customer Assistance Centre
That's a great response. Good job 1nertia and all others that sent emails.
You may have just saved a life.
Tap, crackle, pop
To top it off they should give us all free clubsports Yay
Tapp tillya Crap
Bit of a cop out really. Should have known better to begin with.
Saw the same "old" ad on 7 Mate this arvo, snatching with a chain attached to a towball http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum.../2012/06/1.gif
I got enough oil on my driveway without one of these rust proofers helping the act along.Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Correct!Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
Tim
BRAVO, Well done Mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1nertia
Tim
Well done to all who contacted Holden and the various GOVT bodies, you may have saved a life or two.
The POWER of the Forum!!
Cheers, the ferret.
Yeah baby!Quote:
Originally Posted by the ferret
Found this post worth a look to see how fast a death could happen
Just saw this on The 4WD Show forum...........scary stuff.
All of you members that are new to the 4WDing scene please do not attempt any of this stuff when recovering another vehicle.......PLEASE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8lMx...eature=related
Yeah this one has been shown here before. It raises lots of questions:Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
This one clearly shows everything not to do!
Tim
Hey guys sorry i must have missed the orders for the towball stickers. Ill post up a few designs and work out a price. (probably only $5 for a single colour)
So what sort of sizes are we after?
Same width as the numberplate (to go just under the number plate)?
bottom of barn door?
http://youtu.be/HEtuO-Mh9Lg
this is a classic example of why we promote this
WATCH THE BACK WINDOW
And that was just the strap, imagine if the towball went with it.
wonder what they are sayingQuote:
Originally Posted by kristoffa
looks like the driver is brushing glass out of his hair
was alucky fella could have been his brain being cleaned of the windscreenQuote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
Saw it on 7 yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by TimE
Tapp tillya Crap
The more I read this thread the more amazed I am at the stupidity of people. Watching the videos doesn't show that people don't know the correct procedures for recovery, they just don't give enough of a damn to go the extra 30 seconds to make it a lot safer.
It's a hell of sad way to cull the worlds population of morons.
Where can one get these stickers that were mentioned earlier?
im going to post a few samples tomorrow. Once we figure out what colours, size etc, then ill make up a few. Watch this space!Quote:
Originally Posted by 1nertia
am waiting and watching,nice,n brite mate so as to stand outQuote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
Can see where he effed up.................shoulda got a bigger run up!!!..................Luckiest effer out i rekon that was faster than fast and surely woulda gone straight through the back and out the front of his head if it had hit him!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
Yes there was also a case where 2 snatch straps were joined by a "D" shackel and when 1 strap broke the "D" went through the back window and killed ther son. Just shows how things can go very wrong very quickly
As a rule i only join 2 straps if realy needed and by the eyes with news paper to prevent them getting stuck and use a dampner on all straps used
Ok just whipped up a few samples for you guys to check out.Quote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
They are just a rough sketch, feel free to offer your opinions, ideas and suggestions.
They can be any colour combo or any size.
I reckon i can do the single colour ones for $8 and the two colour ones for $10. Cheaper for multiples etc. Probably $2 postage.
Ill have a better idea once we pick a design.
If we all settle on a single design i will be able to do a bigger run of them and do them cheaper.
Numbers 4 and 6 are winners in my books.
PS, just saw the colorado ad. It hasnt been amended on channel GO in Tassie yet.... still the original
4,5 OR 6 ARE GOOD FOR ME And the colorado ad was also aired unchanged on 7 two last night HOLDEN YOU ARE FULL OF SHITE
found another one this guys very lucky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1NnL...eature=related
Love your work Lucas, no6 in the black and yellow wins my vote........ Would it be an idea to start a new thread for a vote on which sticker?Quote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
the Colorado ad has been changed in Qld - while I think I spotted a tow ball early in the ad, by the time the chain is in sight, there is one of those billet and shackle devices in place in the hitch receiver.
So, hats off to Holden from me - they moved pretty fast given they presumably had to reshoot - or do something clever with a computer program to alter the image.
yes, I like 4 and 6. My question is, are we pushing people towards putting a shackle and a strap onto that much discussed loop on the back step?
Don't think so Rick, this maybe be a Patrol forum but we're pushing for the safe recoveries of all 4wds...... that's the way I look at it anyway, seeing as its only Patrols who have that little loop...... I thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by Silver
Clunk I see it that way too - but, it will be Patrols that have the sticker on them.
I wonder if we could be really subversive, and each order say 10 stickers. Stick one on our rig, and the other 9 on random 4bys that look like they get off road from time to time. Initially I thought to do this without asking permission. However, I can't run too fast, so have decided I'll just approach the driver and have a conversation and ask if they'd stick one on. Obviously it would depend on cost of the stickers - my generosity and principles only take me so far :-)
Getting back to my original question, Taslucas, how much would it cost me to have a sticker saying 'No Snatch' and an arrow pointing right for me to put on the back step?
Maybe we should start infiltrating other 4wd forums and spread the message about stickers ........