Icy
Member
Registered: 31st Jan 01
Location: Edinburgh Drives: Mk3 Golf Gti
User status: Offline
|
http://www.rr-ap.com/cat_mag.jpg
|
Gaz
Member
Registered: 24th Aug 03
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
User status: Offline
|
thats all with good intensions but they dont relise that modifying isnt just about speed its about helping the car and the driver get out of sticky situations,
better handling, harnesses in seats rather then crappy noraml belts, Cages so you dont get crushed
i think they just see the boy racer side of things now-a-days
|
CoastalCorsa
Member
Registered: 7th Jan 05
Location: Lancashire
User status: Offline
|
They dont look at modifications as a good thing they link em straight to kid racers a put an instant downer on things
the more crap rules they bring out the more laws which will be broken
|
Ant
Member
Registered: 12th May 02
Location: Hereford and Worcester
User status: Offline
|
Would be interseting to know how much of that is true? Sysytem like they have in germany where everythinhg has to be TUV aprooved could work?
|
CoastalCorsa
Member
Registered: 7th Jan 05
Location: Lancashire
User status: Offline
|
yeah is it right that when they go for MOT they have to put new tyres on regardless of condition of current tyres
|
neiliosxi
Member
Registered: 17th Dec 02
Location: Teesside (NE)Drives: Megane R26
User status: Offline
|
minority spoiling it for the majority
|
M16KE B
Member
Registered: 24th Feb 04
Location: Stirling
User status: Offline
|
/\ /\ Spot on!
this will be a big deal if it gets passed! its going to cause major problems for the industry on the whole. Not just us that like to modify cars for the fun and enjoyment of driving but also those who restore and rebuild classics and retro cars.
How many MK2 escorts have been brought back to life without a set of billies? or a cage? for example.
And where OE equipment is no longer available? what then?
|
PaulW
Member
Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
User status: Offline
|
Correct reclining seats...
So end of fixed-buckets then...
I agree with the TUV-style aproval system, this DVLA one seems more like neo-nazi communist russia style attitude...
|
PaulW
Member
Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by M16KE B
How many MK2 escorts have been brought back to life without a set of billies? or a cage? for example.
And where OE equipment is no longer available? what then?
lots!
also, it is most likely a ploy by the government/dvla to try get all old rot-boxes off the road, but like the previous sentence, there are ALOT of older cars still on the roads by enthusiasts, and the only way they are on the road is via aftermarket & performance parts
|
mwg
Member
Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
User status: Offline
|
People wont mod cars if that comes in force cos it'll just be easier to have a standard one 
|
Nismo
Member
Registered: 12th Sep 02
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
thats all with good intensions but they dont relise that modifying isnt just about speed its about helping the car and the driver get out of sticky situations,
The driver shouldnt be in a "sticky" situation anyway if they are using the car as it was intended to by the manufacturer , they spend millions on designing the car , when it leaves the factory it is perfectly safe , its how people choose to drive them is when problems occur.
[Edited on 06-04-2006 by Nismo]
|
Mattb
Member
Registered: 2nd Feb 03
Location: Under your sisters bed
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
People wont mod cars if that comes in force cos it'll just be easier to have a standard one
thats probably the idea 
but tbh i dont think that will come into force..
|
Nismo
Member
Registered: 12th Sep 02
User status: Offline
|
my car is standard , i am happy with it 
|
neiliosxi
Member
Registered: 17th Dec 02
Location: Teesside (NE)Drives: Megane R26
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
my car is standard , i am happy with it
same here, its so much less hassel!
|
Pablo
Member
Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
User status: Offline
|
|
Mattb
Member
Registered: 2nd Feb 03
Location: Under your sisters bed
User status: Offline
|
^^ and they break less
but in all seriousness the logistics behind banning stuff like that is unreal! it wont come into force..
|
mwg
Member
Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
User status: Offline
|
I think alot of people would ignore it
|
M16KE B
Member
Registered: 24th Feb 04
Location: Stirling
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Mattb
but in all seriousness the logistics behind banning stuff like that is unreal! it wont come into force..
you just have to look at the number of companies, clubs, magazines etc puting togther letters and petitions against it - so fingers crossed
[Edited on 06-04-2006 by M16KE B]
|
CCA
Member
Registered: 6th Dec 04
Location: Somewhere Drives: Not a bloody Vauxhall!
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
I think alot of people would ignore it
which is when you'll most likely get fined
|
mwg
Member
Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
User status: Offline
|
I would buy a standard car
|
Mattb
Member
Registered: 2nd Feb 03
Location: Under your sisters bed
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by M16KE B
quote:
Originally posted by Mattb
but in all seriousness the logistics behind banning stuff like that is unreal! it wont come into force..
you just have to look at the number of companies, clubs, magazines etc puting togther letters and petitions against it - so fingers crossed
[Edited on 06-04-2006 by M16KE B]
its not just that.. things like the WRC would not be able to be held in this country, as the cars have to be road legal in order to drive on public roads between stages to the service areas.. alot of car manufacturers also offer upgrades such as lowering etc so cars would have to come back and have standard stuff fitted.. what about hydraulics / airbags? many cars come with hight adjustable air suspension from the factory...
given that arcticle doesnt tell you the ins and outs of it all, but it wont happen..
|
