Spare wheel changed

[AlexD333]

Managed to break my ratchet too... The nuts were done up so frikken tight

Can't fit my chrome surround or sign on rear either. Ah well

[AlexD333]

Side

[Banshee]

Guys when do we get Ryan back?????

[Sweety]

You wanting to sell the chrome outer for the spare wheel?

[bry]

Originally Posted by Banshee

Guys when do we get Ryan back?????

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Sweety

You wanting to sell the chrome outer for the spare wheel?

Yes but it's mis shapen at the rear left. Got a dent, check my old pics

[rustic]

Incidentally, Alex, do you have a number plate light following on from your bumper removal.

Only, local Plod could add that to the list of things they can get you on.

They could complete their monthly motoring conviction target with just one vehicle stop.

Front bumper non compliant
Rear bumper non compliant
Exhaust not complete, not allowing exhaust fumes to be taken away from the cab area.
Excess exhaust noise.
Possible number plate illumination issue. unsure?
Any cuts or damage to the tyres could add to the list too. unsure?

So what's that these days... three points per violation...


They might think that as the mods were fitted after the previous MOT, that the MOT is no longer valid, they might then send it for a thorough vehicle inspection. And it won't be any spotty teenager doing this one...
It will be a team, each with their own speciality.

So how does the insurance work...? No MOT = no insurance... hmmm..
Is that another 6 points waiting to be added on at a later time ?

One of the above issues, and you might be lucky to just get a note to say, sort it in two weeks or else.

Two or more... you could be walking.

Don't forget, if they have grounds to stop you to ask about anything, then out comes the breathalyser too. But from what I have read, you appear to be sensible in that area... I think..

I have my "Uncle's hat" on again, looking at safety and liability to both you, your family and other road users.

Incidentally, I am not against modding vehicles, if properly done and the insurance company informed in detail of course.
Now, to my insurance company, my vehicle is heavily modded too, such that I couldn't get it insured by "Saga"

Here are the mods, added after original purchase.
Tow bar
Reversing sensors
Second battery
Wider tyres than originally fitted.

Any one of the above stops me having Saga insurance.
Although I assume they allow some tow bars on some vehicles

[Sweety]

Thing with excessive exhaust noise it has to be over 100-120db IIRC for the police to be able to take any action on it

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Sweety

Thing with excessive exhaust noise it has to be over 100-120db IIRC for the police to be able to take any action on it

I always thought this was soley down to an MOT'ers discresion

I knew police could stop you for an exhaust, but it was quite easy to talk your way out of it unless its clearly well dodge


(like mine)

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by rustic

Incidentally, Alex, do you have a number plate light following on from your bumper removal.

Only, local Plod could add that to the list of things they can get you on.

They could complete their monthly motoring conviction target with just one vehicle stop.

Front bumper non compliant
Rear bumper non compliant
Exhaust not complete, not allowing exhaust fumes to be taken away from the cab area.
Excess exhaust noise.
Possible number plate illumination issue. unsure?
Any cuts or damage to the tyres could add to the list too. unsure?

So what's that these days... three points per violation...


They might think that as the mods were fitted after the previous MOT, that the MOT is no longer valid, they might then send it for a thorough vehicle inspection. And it won't be any spotty teenager doing this one...
It will be a team, each with their own speciality.

So how does the insurance work...? No MOT = no insurance... hmmm..
Is that another 6 points waiting to be added on at a later time ?

One of the above issues, and you might be lucky to just get a note to say, sort it in two weeks or else.

Two or more... you could be walking.

Don't forget, if they have grounds to stop you to ask about anything, then out comes the breathalyser too. But from what I have read, you appear to be sensible in that area... I think..

I have my "Uncle's hat" on again, looking at safety and liability to both you, your family and other road users.

Incidentally, I am not against modding vehicles, if properly done and the insurance company informed in detail of course.
Now, to my insurance company, my vehicle is heavily modded too, such that I couldn't get it insured by "Saga"

Here are the mods, added after original purchase.
Tow bar
Reversing sensors
Second battery
Wider tyres than originally fitted.

Any one of the above stops me having Saga insurance.
Although I assume they allow some tow bars on some vehicles

Dont worry Rustic, i'll be fine, its all about attitude

"you feelin' me bruv"

but seriously, Im always so polite to the coppers and it pays tenfold.

[firebobby]

Still hating the rear monkey bars

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by firebobby

Still hating the rear monkey bars

jealousy eh..

[Sweety]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

I always thought this was soley down to an MOT'ers discresion

I knew police could stop you for an exhaust, but it was quite easy to talk your way out of it unless its clearly well dodge


(like mine)

Some of the traffic cops carry a db meter so they can check it still wanting to take that huge box out of the system but might fit a cherry bomb in it's place just to quieten things down a bit

[geoffdown]

Originally Posted by Sweety

Some of the traffic cops carry a db meter so they can check it still wanting to take that huge box out of the system but might fit a cherry bomb in it's place just to quieten things down a bit

Cheap fix take middle box out and if urs has rear box leave that in as it's just a straight through expansion box this is what I did as the straight through 2.5" stainless steel exhaust was beginning to puss me off so as a quick fix I welded the rear box back in with hardly any lost in power but definitely quiter

[Sweety]

Mines just a single box system & a Nissan one at that