Oh, Bollox!!
26 April 2007, 08:12 PM
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Oh, Bollox!!
MOT tomorrow and all I was worried about was a chipped HeadLamp ...... now I read this from the MOT Testers Bible:-
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
26 April 2007, 08:14 PM
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MOT tomorrow and all I was worried about was a chipped HeadLamp ...... now I read this from the MOT Testers Bible:-
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
Hope it fails you numpty, you shouldn't be on the road.
ps how did you get a NINJA backbox onto your lada
26 April 2007, 08:17 PM
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Don't you get 7 days for a free retest to sort any problems?
I'd send it in as is and if it fails swap it over - however you do need to be able to be without the car for another day, get it to the test centre etc
I know some people pass with 'aftermarket' exhausts but a lot of things tend to be down to how harsh the test centre is - for some the 'bible' is more of a guideline
Although from your other post they sound fairly strict
I'd send it in as is and if it fails swap it over - however you do need to be able to be without the car for another day, get it to the test centre etc
I know some people pass with 'aftermarket' exhausts but a lot of things tend to be down to how harsh the test centre is - for some the 'bible' is more of a guideline
Although from your other post they sound fairly strict
26 April 2007, 08:18 PM
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And theres me thinking that COMPLETELY STANDARD COMPLETELY STANDARD COMPLETELY STANDARD COMPLETELY STANDARD was the be all and end all.
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26 April 2007, 08:23 PM
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Well, you see, the NINJA BackBox was offered to me and I thought I would give it a go ..... nice burble at idle but acceptable on the Motorway.
Yes, it's a strict MOT Test Centre ..... but, thats not been a worry until now with the HeadLamp Chipped and a 4" BackBox rumbling away!!
Yes, it's a strict MOT Test Centre ..... but, thats not been a worry until now with the HeadLamp Chipped and a 4" BackBox rumbling away!!
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26 April 2007, 08:32 PM
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What is a standard back box on a subaru for them to compare it to.
The twin pea-shooters, the STi UK spec, the STi Genome, the Prodrive, whatever they fit to a Type25 etc ?
Just charm them with your stunning wit and repartee
The twin pea-shooters, the STi UK spec, the STi Genome, the Prodrive, whatever they fit to a Type25 etc ?
Just charm them with your stunning wit and repartee
26 April 2007, 08:39 PM
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They wont fail it on the noise on idle, depends on whether the tester is an as***le or not, they will be only bothered on whether it will pass the emmisions test.
26 April 2007, 08:43 PM
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Each year I torture myself .... 3 cars, 3 MOTs ....
And, for 20 years there has been no real issues - but I HATE MOTs!! I would rather have Root Canal Treatment!! Really, I get that bad!!
And, for 20 years there has been no real issues - but I HATE MOTs!! I would rather have Root Canal Treatment!! Really, I get that bad!!
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MOT tomorrow and all I was worried about was a chipped HeadLamp ...... now I read this from the MOT Testers Bible:-
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
and here's me trusting you to keep an eye out for us mortals who are easily parted with our cash when that fever bites. Another surety in life down the drain, oh hum
26 April 2007, 08:50 PM
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No more free retests now
Don't you get 7 days for a free retest to sort any problems?
I'd send it in as is and if it fails swap it over - however you do need to be able to be without the car for another day, get it to the test centre etc
I know some people pass with 'aftermarket' exhausts but a lot of things tend to be down to how harsh the test centre is - for some the 'bible' is more of a guideline
Although from your other post they sound fairly strict
I'd send it in as is and if it fails swap it over - however you do need to be able to be without the car for another day, get it to the test centre etc
I know some people pass with 'aftermarket' exhausts but a lot of things tend to be down to how harsh the test centre is - for some the 'bible' is more of a guideline
Although from your other post they sound fairly strict
26 April 2007, 08:51 PM
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26 April 2007, 08:52 PM
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Put a hole in the other one then you have a matching pair so if they say anything it was made like that HAHA 
MOT tomorrow and all I was worried about was a chipped HeadLamp ...... now I read this from the MOT Testers Bible:-
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
"2. A silencer which is in such a condition or is of such a type that the noise emitted is clearly in excess of that which would be produced by a similar machine fitted with a standard silencer in average condition"
I have a NINJA BackBox which produces a louder rumble at idle than the standard box did ..... higher up the rev range the difference is negligible.
If the MOT is followed by the letter I could be doomed??
I have the Original in the garage so could swap simply enough - what do you reckon?
26 April 2007, 08:56 PM
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could flame grill ur whopper on that exhaust m8 !
26 April 2007, 08:58 PM
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Well until the test anyhow, Had to put my centre Cat on for the emissions !!!
But no problems on the Noise level.
I too hate Mot time..
Take no notice of them Pete you enjoy your (Nearly) Standard Subaru. It's about time you came out
You closet Modder !!Dean
26 April 2007, 09:00 PM
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AND you revved it then turned the engine off straight away
The Turbo Oil will fry!!!!
26 April 2007, 11:18 PM
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had mine mot`d last week fine with the back box and everything, else good lad that enjoy`s subarus of all types, and as for the retest where i took mine it was a free retest within ten days which you would expect with the price of them at £50
27 April 2007, 07:54 AM
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I was concerned about a 'droning' at Motorway speeds - but it's not at all bad.
The car sounds better with someone else driving it oddly enough
with me stood outside!But it burbles away nicely .... if your old box is shot then it may be worth buying a secondhand NINJA.
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Well, you see, the NINJA BackBox was offered to me and I thought I would give it a go ..... nice burble at idle but acceptable on the Motorway.
Yes, it's a strict MOT Test Centre ..... but, thats not been a worry until now with the HeadLamp Chipped and a 4" BackBox rumbling away!!
Yes, it's a strict MOT Test Centre ..... but, thats not been a worry until now with the HeadLamp Chipped and a 4" BackBox rumbling away!!
Just how long before someone offers you a cocklink and you just cannot resist the glow of the tiny LED's and the feeling that your ***** are finally being linked!
