You ever think you should just do another Q and A video?
hazzar1236 said
Jan 20, 2016
Mini_Madness wrote:
You ever think you should just do another Q and A video?
would help fill the gaps between episodes :)
GrayRaceCat said
Jan 20, 2016
How about another "outtakes" episode? There have to be more outtakes!
Toledo Man said
Feb 7, 2016
This is a serious issue. You won't have enough points to keep the Mini's registration but you might have enough to keep the Celica's registration otherwise you'll be looking at a Q plate. After that it would probably be subject to the IVA test (which it should pass with flying colours with the quality of your work).
Kiwi Paul said
Feb 10, 2016
Suppose the team fiddled the original engine / gearbox unit back into place. Get it registered as a 'restoration' passably original, and once it's all back on the road, simply put the 'Binky' engine into it as a change of engine on a running registered car.
Forsh said
Feb 10, 2016
I'm asking because I don't know, but isn't it still a "registered restoration" that will be having an engine transplant?
It's still a Mini - it's not like you're turning a Beetle into a beach buggy
Starting with a Mini and finishing with a Mini where's the issue?
:)
-- Edited by Forsh on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 12:14:49 PM
If I'm reading this correctly I don't see how they can end up with anything but a Q-plate
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"Keep the original registration number
Your vehicle must have 8 or more points from the table below if you want to keep the original registration number. 5 of these points must come from having the original or new and unmodified chassis, monocoque bodyshell or frame."
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If my math is good, the Mini scores a 0.
The monocoque is significantly altered, suspension, axles, transmission, steering assembly, and engine are either modified or not original.
The Celica scores a 3.
2 for the trans and 1 for the engine.
What is the downside to having a Q-plate? Are there any restrictions on use? Is insurance more costly or harder to get?
I'm just guessing (I live in the USA) but I think they will need both. An IVA to certify the vehicle is roadworthy and a Q-plate for the tag/registration. But I may be wrong, been wrong before, will be again!
Forsh said
Feb 11, 2016
Ignorance IS the best defence ;)
Just say you bought it off someone down the pub who said it was all standard but had bought the wrong off-set wheels!
Quite fast? - "yes mate! it's got a K&N filter in!"
...He also said a 911 engine will bolt straight into a Beetle!
:D
Toledo Man said
Feb 15, 2016
@GrayRaceCat You can also include the suspension/axles in the points tally. I'm not sure if it would be enough so it will probably a Q-plate. Somehow, I think Nik & Rich have more pressing issues than getting it registered for the road...
Bad Obsession said
Feb 16, 2016
It's an interesting discussion and one we have grappled with and continue to grapple with. Having said that, we've got one or two tricks up our sleeve that you'll just have to wait to see!
How do you do it?
i've always been curious about these things.
would help fill the gaps between episodes :)
I'm asking because I don't know, but isn't it still a "registered restoration" that will be having an engine transplant?
It's still a Mini - it's not like you're turning a Beetle into a beach buggy
Starting with a Mini and finishing with a Mini where's the issue?
:)
-- Edited by Forsh on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 12:14:49 PM
www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/radically-altered-vehicles
If I'm reading this correctly I don't see how they can end up with anything but a Q-plate
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"Keep the original registration number
Your vehicle must have 8 or more points from the table below if you want to keep the original registration number. 5 of these points must come from having the original or new and unmodified chassis, monocoque bodyshell or frame."
------
If my math is good, the Mini scores a 0.
The monocoque is significantly altered, suspension, axles, transmission, steering assembly, and engine are either modified or not original.
The Celica scores a 3.
2 for the trans and 1 for the engine.
What is the downside to having a Q-plate? Are there any restrictions on use? Is insurance more costly or harder to get?
too much work or just too confusing?
Just say you bought it off someone down the pub who said it was all standard but had bought the wrong off-set wheels!
Quite fast? - "yes mate! it's got a K&N filter in!"
...He also said a 911 engine will bolt straight into a Beetle!
:D