Beemerlad's M52 Chromie

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:08 pm

Got an advisory for the screen.

I suspect it probably won't be my car that does the emissions test

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:30 pm

Exactly what I though. I have a good mate who subaru impretza seems to be used alot in this situation

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:38 pm

Nothing too bad there Lee, just a bit of fettling to be done.

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:26 pm

Aye, the rack and pipes will be back off tomorrow night, I'll take them down to Pirtek wednesday lunchtime and collect thursday, strap it all back on and hopefully go back for a re-test Friday.

Filling out the VIC check application form now

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:43 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:Got an advisory for the screen.

I suspect it probably won't be my car that does the emissions test

Dont be a pikey!

get the car sorted! poor emissions= soararse fuel consumption

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:46 pm

It failed emissions on lack of CAT..

Post Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:51 pm

I'm sure I can source a dead cat for you so that there is no cruelty to animal shouts from the feline friend lovers

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:02 am

We have had to through loads of new cats out because of new eu codes. If we sell a none code cat we get a 5k fine. Brand new cat you could weld in if you want mate? Or maybe get a 100 cell sporty affair. Or just leave it as it's sorted.

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:16 am

Never even thought about the emissions problem - has anyone ever mapped an M52B28 to pass a test without a cat? Even if it was a horrible map, you could have an 'MoT chip', that you just pop in once a year. I'd always just assumed the shell was older so this wouldn't be a problem.

Hmmm... what if the VIC check found the car was actually older....???

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:48 am

Good work Lee! Not a bad fail at all IMHO! All silly stuff which sounds easily sorted. I bet ur pleased.

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:00 pm

djk wrote:Never even thought about the emissions problem - has anyone ever mapped an M52B28 to pass a test without a cat? Even if it was a horrible map, you could have an 'MoT chip', that you just pop in once a year. I'd always just assumed the shell was older so this wouldn't be a problem.

Hmmm... what if the VIC check found the car was actually older....???

My S50 is under CAT emissions, without having a CAT, you wouldn't need an 'MOT' chip.. Just a well maintained engine

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:22 pm

Chip is soldered to the board on these, but like Jhonno says it shouldnt be a problem if the engine is up to scratch

Post Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:11 pm

Re-test is booked for Friday PM. Just waiting on the VIC check test date, have asked for early next week, will see what happens

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:15 pm

Well bugger me with a hot poker! It's only gone and passed the MOT

I want to say a personal thankyou to Gareth who drove over from Manchester last night with a very nice set of smiley headlamps, without which it would not have been possible to pass the MOT.

So next plan is to chase up VOSA about my VIC check so I can get some rent put in the screen and hopefully make it to the pod next weekend.

A milestone achieved.

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:18 pm

congrats lee
bout feckin time too lol

looking forward to seeing this beasty in action

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:27 pm

At last!

I would say this is the end to an epic story - but I guess being as it's a project it will never be finished!

Congradulations

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:30 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:Well bugger me with a hot poker! It's only gone and passed the MOT

I want to say a personal thankyou to Gareth who drove over from Manchester last night with a very nice set of smiley headlamps, without which it would not have been possible to pass the MOT.

So next plan is to chase up VOSA about my VIC check so I can get some rent put in the screen and hopefully make it to the pod next weekend.

A milestone achieved.

No worries

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:34 pm

Nice one Lee! Lets hope it doesn't breakdown on the way to Pod now

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:37 pm

I have a spare hot poker.....

Lookin' forward to seeing this at Squires on the 25th,make a change from you having to hide the wife's VW...

Well done,bet you feel like a dog with two thingy's....

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:43 pm

Well done Lee

Look forward to seeing it rip up the POD

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:57 pm

Perhaps the biggest milestone finally passed. Congratulations - looking forward to seeing it at Santa Pod!

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:59 pm

Fookin congrats to that man! I bet u need to be scraped of the ceiling!

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:08 pm

Don't think it has set in yet, the wife said you don't seem that happy.

Problem is I'm in the hands of VOSA now and how quickly they get me sorted for the VIC check. I phoned them just now to see what was going on, was told they can't chase it until my application has been pending for at least 3 working days, which is Monday. Even then I have no idea how soon the appointment will take place, so it is still not 100% I'll be in it at the pod. I can't even drive it about until that is done, but I'm used to looking at it on the driveway

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:11 pm

iirc i think mine took a couple of weeks to get a date for the vic

not looking good for the pod mate

but theres always york dragstrip to spank it on

at least the buggers done mate, thats the main thing

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:32 pm

Very well done mate it seam a mile away for me. Proper job mate

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:59 pm

Congrats! Shame I'll be missing it on the 25th... but I'm still looking forward to seeing it sometime.. possibly thrashing the roads near me?

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:11 pm

Trade plates

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:49 pm

ViC check is a mere formality,remember mine well,guy came out of the office and asked where the LHD bemmer was...
Offered to take him down the road in it and he commented that he had viewed the fitted engine and exhaust and he needed no further info!

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:31 pm

Top Work Lee

Any chance of a lift to Squires???????

Scott.

Post Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:31 pm

Hi Scott, no probs on the lift mate

Post Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:31 am

congrats mate!! does she go well??

Post Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:27 am

If you dont get a VIC check, I can always change my plans slightly and pick you up on a car trailer on the way to the pod....

Post Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:19 am

willnz wrote:What is vic by the way? We have to get a LV (low volume) certification here in New Zealand for this type of conversion. Is it the same sort of thing?

Nope, the VIC check is a vehicle identity check, needs to be done when a written off car is returned to the road. doesn't take a lot to write a E30 off in the eyes of an insurance company so we're getting quite good at this!

there is no specific inspection for car modifications, only the usual safety checks at the yearly MOT test.