Someone got the music wrong

by Phil01, 14-08-2019, 12:14 PM

Just watch and listen,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MrSLna8l...r_embedded

Happy birthday 2 me

by MrGash, 14-08-2019, 06:00 AM

Hey everyone, just letting u all know its my birthday 2day, im 24 today and its my first birthday with this forum. Nothings special is happening really, going out with my gf side of the family as my side of the family cant be bothered with it lol

Media centre type thing

by Sparkystav, 13-08-2019, 05:42 PM

Right people need some advice.

Basically in the new house ive run ethernet to behind all the teles in the house, they go back to a switcher unit attached to my router, and also my "WD my book" harddrive.

Now i can watch films directly from the hard drive through my network with my xbox but i want a small box that does that so i can have the same feature on the other teles in the house.

needs to be pretty cheap and simple so the missus can use it lol

what can i get?

thanks

Newbie - '96 Toyota MR2

by MilanoMR2, 13-08-2019, 04:57 PM

Hi All,

Just joined and thought I would introduce myself.

I've not long brought a '96 10th Anni MR2, and was pointed in this direction for any advice and such?



Thanks, James

Best body filler for plastic bumpers?

by sprinter2012, 13-08-2019, 01:23 PM

As the title says, I have a new bumper which requires some filling in a couple of areas.

It's an ABS plastic bumper (like the TRD/TTE bumpers/skirts are made of)

So needs to be able to bond to plastic, and I would think it needs to remain slightly flexible so it doesn't crack if the bumper bends while being fitted/sprayed.

Any advice appreciated

2012 MOT regulations.

by uncle bob, 13-08-2019, 07:11 AM

Guys we had a brief chat about this a few months back, this is a heads up to give members some breathing space to either get their cars to mot regulations or ensure you get your modded car tested before January 2012.


Originally Posted by From another website
There are to be some changes to the MOT test from 1st January 2012 which are being introduced in response to European Commission Directive 2010/48/EU of the 5th July 2010 and which will effect those with aftermarket HID headlights and remapped ECUs:

4.1.4 Compliance with requirements:
(a) Lamp, emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
( Products on lens or light source which obviously reduce light intensity or change emitted colour
© Light source and lamp not compatible

4.1.5. Levelling devices (where mandatory):
(a) Device not operating.
( Manual device cannot be operated from driver’s seat.

4.1.6 Headlamp cleaning device (where mandatory):
Device not operating.

For anyone with a remap, section 6.1.9 may be relevant.

6.1.9 Engine performance:
(a) Control unit illegal modified.
( Illegal engine modification.

(by 'illegal', it is assumed that they mean changed/programmed differently from OEM specifications)

There will also be a new check on the general condition of the wiring:

4.11. Electrical wiring
(a) Wiring insecure or not adequately secured.
( Wiring deteriorated.
© Damaged or deteriorated insulation

and on the function of airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner systems:

7.1.4. Safety belt Pre-tensioners:
Pre-tensioner obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.

7.1.5. Airbag:
(a) Airbags obviously missing or not suitable with the vehicle.
( Airbag obviously non-operative.

7.1.6. SRS Systems:
SRS MIL indicates any kind of failure of the system.

Originally Posted by VOSA
The car/light goods vehicle MOT test is about to change – the European Commission has changed the Directive that covers it. We take a look at when these changes are likely to come into effect and what they mean for MOT testers.
Britain has been testing vehicles under the MOT scheme for 50 years now. Last year, the European Directive covering the MOT test was updated and revised by a modern version called 2009/40/ EC. This was then updated by 2010/48/EU, which was ratified on 5 July this year.
The new Directive keeps the EU minimum 4-2-2 test frequency but adds a number of new elements to the British MOT test. The Directive anticipates all test changes being in place by 1 January 2012, and a common European approach to test certificates in place by 1 January 2014. So what is VOSA doing to introduce the changes?
In terms of test frequency, in mid-July the coalition government confirmed that it intends ‘to look at the issue of MOT test frequencies later this year’. VOSA contributed statistical data to inform the last review in 2008, and we expect that our computer system and the data you have entered will be utilised again in much the same way.
We expect to hear more details of the government’s review proposals later in the year.
As far as changes to the test content are concerned, VOSA has already been analysing the requirements of the new Directive and working out how to implement them. We started this earlier in the year by talking with representatives of the MOT trade at our regular Trade User Group and VTS Council meetings. Both VOSA and the Department for Transport (DfT) are keen to ensure that any changes to the test are introduced in as practical a way as possible, keeping the burden on the trade to a minimum and ideally keeping the changes cost neutral.
In many cases, the changes shouldn’t necessarily lead to an increase in average test times. A good example is the malfunction indicator lamps on the dashboard that indicate defective electronic power steering, electronic stability control and secondary restraint systems. Testers already check the dashboard for other lamps, so no extra time would be required for this addition to the test.
Electrical wiring and batteries are now included in the test’s scope, but testers already check the vehicle structure where wiring is secured – often along the same routes as other testable items, such as brake pipes in the engine compartment. So again, this doesn’t look like an additional burden on the tester. In the pre-computerisation days, testers often (wrongly) failed vehicles for insecure batteries, so they must have been looking at them then! Now, it means that when we implement the new Directive, vehicles can legitimately fail for battery insecurity, for no extra tester effort.
Other items – such as headlamp bulb and unit incompatibility, headlamp levelling devices and illegal engine ‘chipping’ – will need further thought before we can get a workable solution for MOT stations.
Some of the new items may require extra effort on the part of the tester – when we know for sure what that is we’ll be talking again with our trade and DfT colleagues to work out what the impact will be.
The common EU test certificate should be relatively easy to achieve – the only data that the Directive expects and that we don’t currently provide is the symbol for the vehicle’s country of origin. Probably 99% of vehicles tested will have
‘UK’ entered here, but if you do test vehicles with a foreign plate, you will need to enter the correct country symbol. We may even be able to make this change earlier if there is a convenient opportunity.
The MOT trade can rest assured that VOSA is working closely with you to introduce any new elements as efficiently and effectively as possible, with the minimum of fuss. Just as importantly, we are also working closely with Siemens to ensure that any system changes due on New Year’s Eve 2011 go smoothly! We should know more by the time the MOT seminars take place – come along and ask the experts.

200sx flocking

by Fox, 12-08-2019, 06:13 PM

As this section of the forum seems a bit quiet I thoight I'd drop this in here to add to the scenery. It's a recent job I've done and if I say so myselt looks pretty cool.

First the car......









And now my bit, the interior.

Stainless Dials for Aygo and MR2 Roadster

by Demon, 12-08-2019, 05:25 PM

Hi All,

Thought i would just do a quick post to let you all know. I have recently purchased a Speedo cluster from a MR2 Roadster 1.8 manual and a 1.0 manual Aygo and will soon be looking at doing Stainless dials for them.

Not very common models of cars i know but i got them for a very cheap price. £1.20 each to be exact so worth a shot. The postage on each unit came to £12 so paid 10x more for that :laugh: But for a grand sum of £26.40 i have both speedo clusters.

If any Outlaws have one of these cars and fancy a set of Stainless dials then i will do them a special one off price 'At Cost' :thumbup1:

Chances are that nobody will want a set on here but might get a few sets made up and stick them on the bay.

Oh ******, what have i just done, given myself more work.......... :laugh:

Jason

Did anyone get a shot of my car at JAE?

by Stoney, 12-08-2019, 01:19 PM

As per title. Does anyone get any photos of my car at JAE, that don't have it in many pieces? I forget to take any myself, but seeing as it was in pieces half the weekend, and nothing special to look at compared with it's company there, I'm not sure anyone would have! But thought I'd ask anyway. If you don't ask, you will never know!