Dead_E23 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Computer says nah (says useful website). But only by 10mm, so that means yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 That looks fantastic, actually. Computer says nah (says useful website). But only by 10mm, so that means yes! That's a yes indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 yep, steelies all the way for me Lacquer Peel, garethj, Eddie Honda and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 pass with advisory ? or piss off, you chancing get ? all four are in similar condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Or just make something out of wood, it won't be holding much weight. Got some wood. Will need to put a few bits together to get the right height - screws or nails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Depends whether you consider the tyre serious damaged or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Can you see the cords? If so fail. If not you might pass iirc. Not that I'd want to drive on them for any distance. mrbenn and DodgeRover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Got some wood. Will need to put a few bits together to get the right height - screws or nails?Depends on how it's going together really but if you've got a decent cordless drill then it's probably easier to use good quality screws than nails. Edit Offcuts of fencepost would probably be really helpful if you can find them. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I don't see the problem.Your axle stands are 28, you have 20. jack it up another 8 cms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Mmmmmm A008rs........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Depends whether you consider the tyre serious damaged or not. Can you see the cords? If so fail. If not you might pass iirc. Not that I'd want to drive on them for any distance. no sign of the cords but they are all fairly shagged - I'll be buying a new set soon enough but the test is next week and I'm a bit lean from the house move. they are on the mx5 so not in daily use, I'll stick it in and see what happens. it'll fail for sure if I fit the track wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I reckon you may get away with just advisory depending on hose closely they are looked at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 pass with advisory ? or piss off, you chancing get ? IMG_8903.JPG all four are in similar condition Where are you based. I have a set of mk1 mx5 daisies with almost new Pirelli tyres with a date code from too long ago in the shed. Just need air. You could borrow them Merseyside. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Where are you based. I have a set of mk1 mx5 daisies with almost new Pirelli tyres with a date code from too long ago in the shed. Just need air. You could borrow them Merseyside. falkirk is probably a bit far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I recently moved to Durham, a bit nearer but still a bit of a trek. Thanks for the kind offer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I don't see the problem.Your axle stands are 28, you have 20. jack it up another 8 cms. Yup, it's the angle - because I'm having to jack it right in the middle, it's going to hit the wall of the lock-up/tip-up if I jack much higher - also not very stable being a 3-wheeler and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I recently moved to Durham, a bit nearer but still a bit of a trek. Thanks for the kind offer thoughLooks like pass/advise to me unless there is more wrong than the pic shows. Where were you thinking of going for MoT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Looks like pass/advise to me unless there is more wrong than the pic shows. Where were you thinking of going for MoT? I was going to take it to ak automotive down in rowlands gill, the car is a '93 euros roadster (import) but was registered as an mx5 on the docs - i've had trouble in the past with garages insisting on putting it through the full emissions test when it should have the basic test (as there is no match for the vin number in the system)when I had this trouble last year, I borrowed a catalyst to fit just for the test.the lads at ak build and race mx5s so know the cars inside out, and have a stash of parts on site if anything else crops up. what would you test it as ? reg number is L386LNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It gets a basic no cat test as a 93 import. This isn't a computer says no situation btw, you just need a tester with a brain. garethj, DodgeRover and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It gets a basic no cat test as a 93 import. finally, someone who speaks sense are you busy this week ? I could bring it up to you for the test ? it would be good to meet you at last The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yup, it's the angle - because I'm having to jack it right in the middle, it's going to hit the wall of the lock-up/tip-up if I jack much higher - also not very stable being a 3-wheeler and all. Put 8cm blocks under the wheels before you jack it up, then the stand will only be 20cm taller and the angle will be right as well as the car being higher up! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Put 8cm blocks under the wheels before you jack it up, then the stand will only be 20cm taller and the angle will be right as well as the car being higher up! Nice idea! Thinking about this and what Mally said - of course - it's currently sitting on very flat and not round tyres - some new tyres with air in will raise it anyway! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 finally, someone who speaks sense are you busy this week ? I could bring it up to you for the test ? it would be good to meet you at last Yeah, can do thursday or friday. Ask your mam for directions! Arthur Foxhake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Where’s the best place to sell an 06 plate BMW X5 with the minimum of ‘last price’ and ‘swap 4 bag of spice’ type questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Gumtree 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Why do cars only start to appeal to me after (unbeknownst to me) their values have started to go up? I've been idling browsing Suzuki Vitaras and Peugeot 306s today. Both are either terminally fucked, or out of budget. I thought they were cheap. Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Wasn’t aware they’d gone up! Same for Mondeo Mk1 and 2, loads of rusty worn out old shit up at a grand plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Vitaras have always been strong money even when dead because of the baby olli movement buying them all to plug around fields in. It's a pita because I need a gearbox for the last roadgoing one! God only knows why a 306 would be worth more though, scrap isn't even high. robinmasters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 GumtreeEmail only, no calls or texts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Where’s the best place to sell an 06 plate BMW X5 with the minimum of ‘last price’ and ‘swap 4 bag of spice’ type questions? Gumtree best response ever 95 quid Peugeot and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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