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XVar
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MOT Failure

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Had a little issue with the MOT today...

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Time to find a garage with a sunken ramp :evil:
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BladeRunner919
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Re: MOT Failure

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That's irritating for you - how low are you? I know you have adjustable suspension - can you lift it for the test?
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XVar
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Re: MOT Failure

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It is adjustable but not without taking the springs out (it's the rear that's the problem), it's only an hour job and I was considering raising the rear up a little bit anyway. They said it needs a ramp with a sunken pit underneath, there's a garage round the corner that I've used before that has one so I'm going to give them a try first. Didn't have to pay anything since they couldn't get it on the ramp either. As for how low it is, probably at least a 100mm drop from standard on the rear, haven't measured it to be honest.
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Mike Fishwick
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Re: MOT Failure

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If you want fashion rather than function, you have to accept these little problems . . .

A 100 mm drop - particularly at the rear - is ridiculous.
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RichP
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Re: MOT Failure

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or get some long planks to get it onto the ramp? (shallower climbing angle).

although the garage with pit may be easier.

i'm getting mine lowered soon, and i'm worried about our sloping path entrance :? form over function always wins for me though, hence a 2 seater convertable...
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Badman gee
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Re: MOT Failure

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Mike Fishwick wrote:If you want fashion rather than function, you have to accept these little problems . . .

A 100 mm drop - particularly at the rear - is ridiculous.
I agree it's too much
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pedro20001
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Re: MOT Failure

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if its 100mm drop then surely its on the bumpstops?!!!!
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XVar
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Re: MOT Failure

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100mm may have been an over-estimation. It's not on the bump stops, quite far off in fact, it's just got the height adjuster for my rear springs set quite low.
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Re: MOT Failure

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looks good though!! will keep an eye out for you as i am only in tamworth and work near derby
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Re: MOT Failure

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Badman gee wrote:
Mike Fishwick wrote:If you want fashion rather than function, you have to accept these little problems . . .

A 100 mm drop - particularly at the rear - is ridiculous.
I agree it's too much
its your car do what you want :D
sound like the MOT guys couldnt be arsed :roll:
the badness makes me do it...!

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Re: MOT Failure

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Nice info for a cloner. I'd delete from the host site if I were you.

Do you have problems on speed bumps?
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Badman gee
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Re: MOT Failure

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swamper wrote:
Badman gee wrote:
Mike Fishwick wrote:If you want fashion rather than function, you have to accept these little problems . . .

A 100 mm drop - particularly at the rear - is ridiculous.
I agree it's too much
its your car do what you want :D
sound like the MOT guys couldnt be arsed :roll:
I agree do what you want, but still a bit low.

Can't see the attraction in lowering.
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Mike Fishwick
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Re: MOT Failure

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Yes - you can do whatever you want with your car - but don't expect to pass an MoT test easily . . .

The driveshaft couplings will be having a hard time too, as they are constantly working.
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XVar
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Re: MOT Failure

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pingu wrote:Do you have problems on speed bumps?
Only really high and deep ones, that's why I'm planning on raising it up a bit.
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TitanTim
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Re: MOT Failure

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I just don't see the point in making life hard for yourself :|

Afraid I'm not a fan of lowering either as for the most part I can't see how it adds to the car except the worry of speed humps, high curbs etc. The Exhaust on mine scrapes on the drive 2 up in the Zed so lowered it would get ripped off. Plus excessive lowering just makes the car look like an elephant has sat on it :lol:

Sorry :lol:

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Re: MOT Failure

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My thoughts entirely!
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Re: MOT Failure

Post by Z3cade »

Xvar your zed isn't that low trust me... :wink:

Dallan's zed is on hydraulics and a lot lower... 8-)

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Just get it Mot'd somewhere else. I like the way yours looks
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XVar
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Re: MOT Failure

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Update - it passed, no advisories :D Ended up raising the rear up 20mm as it had settled at a height lower than I originally intended anyway.
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