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Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:00 pm
by classicswede
I had been running on 195/60/14 to help correct the spedo as they are about 10% fast

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:05 pm
by germ
i blame my dad for the tyres i said 60's he said 55's mainly coz there lower profile i guess but is no problem normally just this 1 mot guy
he is just being nastey becouse i am english

my engine is like new :D i am very happy and my 0-60 mph gave 9.8 secs to 60!!!! it really pushed me into my seat i am sure its 90hp version now.

dai we had the speedo checked and its well in the limites

ohh yeah the seat belt thing blinks when your not waring you seat belt :wink:


Cheers
will

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:10 pm
by IvanS.
I won't ask what else blinks in the car sm65 .

Btw why don't you ask your dad to take them to MOT....maybe that guy will be more polite , and have more respect ?

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:18 pm
by jtbo
germ wrote:the tyres are 185 55 14 and the mot guys says they must be 185 60 14
as its rules, Note there is only 1% speedo difference which is totally legal but not in france it seams as they dont obay european rules.


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I believe it is not because of speedo difference really, but load rating.

185/60-14 has load index of 82 and 185/55-14 has load index of 80. This load index can't be lower than those marked in registration papers.

With 360GL you could get away with that because standard tire has load rating of 79 (155/80-13 here), imo. But with GLT is not allowed.

edit: Oh yes, just realised that you did not have GLT, so surely should those tires be ok, profile can be different a bit as well as diameter. Sent complain to EU commission and they will sue France from not obeying EU directive :D

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:22 pm
by classicswede
Will - I asume your spedo is KPH not MPH as KPH sedos are more on the mark from what I have seen.

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 09:34 pm
by germ
first me and my dad both went to mot
second the tyres are perfect just not for french
third its a mph&km 1 but its has a thing on the back of cable to adjust it custom made i belive.


Cheers
will

ps dai did you get my paiment? i will send ye postage when you know exactly what it is.

Posted: 01 Mar 2007 11:58 pm
by IvanS.
Maybe those mot guys just like to push around..
Tyres might not be the problem as the spedo is in it's limits and since load limit is allowed for this type of car ( not GLT ), and also that handle on the right side isn't affecting MOT test itself.

Posted: 02 Mar 2007 03:12 pm
by germ
IvanS. wrote:Maybe those mot guys just like to push around..
Tyres might not be the problem as the spedo is in it's limits and since load limit is allowed for this type of car ( not GLT ), and also that handle on the right side isn't affecting MOT test itself.

well i am sure in the uk this things would be acceptible so he is just being an arse hole and i have to go back to him for retest by law :(

any way so far i fixed the head light (it wasnt in right)
found a handel
and worring about tyres.
ohh and insurance (i go on it with my dad so its 75 euros for him! and a million times more for me so iam sure he is happy :roll: :lol:

Cheers
will

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 02:34 pm
by germ
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Nice and polished

New High Performance plugs and leads :D


i think i remeber someone saying they had the most highly polished car on the forum....

Mine Looks Like New! :D :shock:


Cheers
will

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 03:04 pm
by trabitom99
You've got a really nice-looking car there, Will!

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 04:01 pm
by MJ
Looking really nice! Well done for putting in all the work, you must feel good now she's all legal :)

Well, you certainly seem to have the most polished engine anyway ;)

That reminds me, you do have a spare wheel don't you? I thought I could see more of your engine than normal, and it took a while for the penny to drop that the wheel's missing :lol:

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 04:27 pm
by germ
Thanks :D

yes you droped the right penny i do have a spare in very good condition but i put it on another car while it gets new tyres too all are cars are getting new tyres :roll:


And Yes I Am VERY Happy :D i spent such alot of time on that engine i still think it needs more :twisted:


i cant have my strate through exhaust :( becouse of fuel tank..guess it saves me money though ill just put a stanless steel back box on and maybe a performance expander. but thats later



Cheers :D
will

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 07:34 pm
by redline
looks great Will , just dont try towing that fecking great caravan with it lol

Posted: 03 Mar 2007 08:47 pm
by germ
i wont :roll: we are trying to get rid of it we dont need it..i hate caravans :( this kind any way.

Posted: 05 Mar 2007 12:48 am
by IvanS.
I always wanted a trailer like that....no matter i don't know where to park it here ( it would take half of the parking slots ), but looks awesome and big.