Eck
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Should have went black belt on his ass Carl. Lucky you weren't lowered 60mm. Heard it's 1.5 for under 40mm, 3 for above.
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Carl
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Originally posted by Ingram11
never!might just drop my offside rear n risk the 1.5
Trailing arm on the back suspension is fucked so it sits lower on the opposite side, didn't wash though. They should show a bit more compassion imo.
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Ingram11
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its all a load of shit!
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Steve X16XE
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I'd better watch out for this then Carl 
Where was it?
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FruitBooTeR
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Ohhh well theres always public transport!
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TigraSShole
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blah its pooh, a couple of sheets of paper(tht ALOT of people are qualified to fill in) and some pretty pics and a spec list and you will be fine mate, grab an engine code and get vx to give you something to reference it. Jobs a goodun!
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Carl
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Originally posted by Steve X16XE
I'd better watch out for this then Carl
Where was it?
Out in Sheffield, apparently they are piloting the scheme there before it goes out nationally.
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Ingram11
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Out in Sheffield, apparently they are piloting the scheme there before it goes out nationally.
just down the road from us that,better watch out thn
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by FruitBooTeR
Ohhh well theres always public transport!
this is the plan. force people out of chav'd up dangerous cars that polute the atmosphere onto public transport.
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pleyer
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This just seems wierd tbh.
I've tried to source some info on this but nothing comes up in a search on the VOSA website and surely before anything gets put into practice it would have to be publicised first?
A search through the press releases also comes up with nothing at a glance.
If anyone can find anything it would be appreciated because although i'd like to be ignorant, i simply can't afford to be.
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Rich H
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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054
The only bit I've found, saying you now need proof of the engine change.
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Nic Barnes
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that link says it all. going to stop a lot of people registering their cars as most people wont have a recipt for their engine. i dont.
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pleyer
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Thanks Rich.
But its the suspension thing that bothers me most, not going to be investing in an engine change in the forseeable future.
But with whats been said about the suspension and mines lowered 60mm all round, i would lose my licence, being on my probation period until January.
This is going to make so many cars illegal it will be unbelievable.
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corsa120
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i dont have proof either however it does say proof from insurance so why dont you ring up the insurance company and ask for a engineers report or if they have a recomended place who you can take it too for one.... etc etc thats the only way i can see for people who dont have a reciept......
i dont see the problem they just need to see small amount of proof that the engine is of 1998cc capacity and so on.....
there must be a way around it......
[Edited on 12-10-2009 by corsa120]
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Jamie_Hastings1
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It is unbelievable. There is no logic in going round measuring cars to check how low it is. Its just not going to happen. The effect of the car econmy would be surreal. So many ways around it.
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
i dont have proof either however it does say proof from insurance so why dont you ring up the insurance company and ask for a engineers report or if they have a recomended place who you can take it too for one.... etc etc thats the only way i can see for people who dont have a reciept......
if you dont have an engineers report or garage recipt for the suspension fitted you will be liable for 6 points. its not exactly hard to ask a garage to check over your work and give you a written report on headed paper really even if it costs you x amount. its better to be safe and convered.
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corsa120
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im talking about the engine not the suspension
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Jamie_Hastings1
It is unbelievable. There is no logic in going round measuring cars to check how low it is. Its just not going to happen. The effect of the car econmy would be surreal. So many ways around it.
why is there no logic? some of these cars are dangerously low that springs can fall out, main parts of bodywork and suspension components or bottom arms can get smacked on the ground. its for the safety of other road users. it makes perfect sense and about time aswell.
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by corsa120
im talking about the engine not the suspension
ah, im alright as mine was reported in 2005
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Jamie_Hastings1
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Well basically as long as your car is checked over and safe then you have nothing to worry about,goes for all parts.
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Jamie_Hastings1
Well basically as long as your car is checked over and safe then you have nothing to worry about,goes for all parts.
but it can be deemed to be too low for road use. which will result in refusal of an mot. if you then raise it, get it mot'd and take it home, lower it to the floor and drive about, this will get you 6 points.
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Kevxx
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this is seriously going to fuck up my spring cutting business
[Edited on 12-10-2009 by Kevxx]
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
didnt france once have strict rules on engine tuning?
Belgium. You can do anything to the car except engine work.
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Nic Barnes
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as sad as it sounds i remember something from the late 90's about it in max poo. although max poo wasnt a bad read back then compared to now.
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Jamie_Hastings1
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Who decides its too low? Mines is low but theres nothing that i would say is unsafe about it.
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