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Hmmm - see your point, Rob..... and mine WAS in the garage for 7 years getting the bodywork and interior sorted, so I shall simply get my coatrobbo86 wrote:Surely the zone helped blitz on it could be the closest thing to rushing it. On the other hand fi, if it were me at this stage the post would have been started in Feb 06!This thread was started in February 2008, I don't think that 'rushing it' comes into the equation
thats quite a while!beemerbird wrote: and mine WAS in the garage for 7 years getting the bodywork and interior sorted, so I shall simply get my coat
yeah it's taking a bit of time but hopefully will be worth it in the end. It's the daftest little things that make a difference for me, for example seeing the back end of the car not jacked up on Baja ride height and there actually being some tail pipes present.Get on with it, can't believe you've got a S50 monster sat there doing nowt. Is the Capri running? Were you at York Dragway Easter weekend?buster wrote:Nice work lee
I think im putting mine back on the road also.
Pot and kettle spring to mind!beemerbird wrote:Hmmm - see your point, Rob..... and mine WAS in the garage for 7 years getting the bodywork and interior sorted, so I shall simply get my coatrobbo86 wrote:Surely the zone helped blitz on it could be the closest thing to rushing it. On the other hand fi, if it were me at this stage the post would have been started in Feb 06!This thread was started in February 2008, I don't think that 'rushing it' comes into the equation
hi mate ,E30BeemerLad wrote:Thanks y'all
Get on with it, can't believe you've got a S50 monster sat there doing nowt. Is the Capri running? Were you at York Dragway Easter weekend?buster wrote:Nice work lee
I think im putting mine back on the road also.
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I went through this with a friend a mate who told me that straight bar is just the same as a toe rope as far as the law is concerned; car requires tax and ticket. Using an A-frame is slightly different but technically you're only allowed to do this to recover a vehicle. He contends that the only way to legally move a car without tax and ticket is a trailer. That said I know of a fair few people that tow rally cars around the place with A-frames.Bob_S wrote:I have towed loads of cars without tax and test on my straight bar. Machine Mart is cheaper.
As I see it, the car being towed is not being powered by itself thus it is just a trailer? Albeit a bloody heavy one
If Bob's done it it must be legalBob_S wrote:I have towed loads of cars without tax and test on my straight bar. Machine Mart is cheaper.
As I see it, the car being towed is not being powered by itself thus it is just a trailer? Albeit a bloody heavy one
, but it get's worse..... the new project is going to be Ford powered!Of course it is Dafs!Daf318is wrote:If Bob's done it it must be legalBob_S wrote:I have towed loads of cars without tax and test on my straight bar. Machine Mart is cheaper.
As I see it, the car being towed is not being powered by itself thus it is just a trailer? Albeit a bloody heavy one
Can you not find an MOT place very close to the VIC test place - insure the car, drive it there and do the whole lot in one go?
So you're saying that if I tow it there with my soarer which has light tints, the soarer willbe impounded?ghetto wrote:you have the VIC check to get the log book but the car has to be MOT'd befor it goes their
and if you do tow it their be sure the car or what ever your towing it with its spot on ie no window tints or looking dodgy as they wont let you take the car away and will charge you for impounding it also you will have to remove the tints or what ever they found wrong with it sorted befor its leaves their compound!!
I had been told this before and was sceptical so I walked into the local police station and asked they got a traffic officer out who said yep its fine to do that.Bob_S wrote:I have towed loads of cars without tax and test on my straight bar. Machine Mart is cheaper.
As I see it, the car being towed is not being powered by itself thus it is just a trailer? Albeit a bloody heavy one
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place..
Why not?E30BeemerLad wrote: I can't MOT the beemer before the VIC test
But in the same paragraph, it states that:'you can drive to the VIC site as long as the car is:
1. Covered by a valid MOT certificate (if applicable)
2. In a roadworthy condition
3. Displaying number plates'
These are clearly contradictory statements. I would take the view that if the second statement above were likely to be enforced, then they would advise that you never drive a vehicle to a VIC, as any vehicle that requires a VIC by definition cannot satisfy those criteria - it cannot be registered or taxed until after the VIC. I take the view that what they mean is that the vehicle may be driven to and from a VIC, but may not be used for any other purpose, or kept on the public road, until it is registered and taxed. The 'displaying number plates' bit is a bit of a joke too, for the same reason - I'd even contend that you could stick any old number plate you liked on it and still be conforming to their criteria. I would take a copy of INF133 with me to the VIC, along with details of the VIC appointment and the valid MoT cert, so that they could be shown to anyone who stopped me en route.'you should be aware that it is an offence to keep or use a car on public roads if it is not taxed and registered.'
Can't be much left now! You ok to manage this alone or will you be needing another "meet" there!?E30BeemerLad wrote:Right, need to press on and get it ready for an MOT then
, but it get's worse..... the new project is going to be Ford powered!