dixiethedog
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Jul 29, 2008 12:05:33 GMT
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Ive run shaved handles in the past,when lets ay,mot testers were a bit more friendly! I'm thinking of using remotes,does anybody have any thoughts as to what to do come mot time? A neighbour,whos into beetles big time,even told me of a friend who swaps doors for mot day,on their shaved old style beetle!
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Jul 29, 2008 12:11:56 GMT
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I'm not an MOT tester but I think the rule is that the doors have to have a means of opening from the outside (which can include a hidden button or a keyfob). If you can't comply with that one then I think the MOT is the least of your worries!
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misteralz
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I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
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Jul 29, 2008 12:17:46 GMT
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Colour-code the handles for the same effect from ten yards?
Copy the latches from an early 106? If you're shaving handles you're obviously not scared of bodywork.
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Jul 29, 2008 12:25:29 GMT
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i've heard if you attach a length of string to the inner handle and hang it out the window, then that is enough!!
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Tim
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Jul 29, 2008 12:28:17 GMT
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You just need to be able to open the door from the inside, i'm sure
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shaved handlestimsands
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Jul 29, 2008 12:46:21 GMT
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rule is that they must have a handle on the inside so u can get out if ur dead or summat
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Loxlee
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Jul 29, 2008 14:31:01 GMT
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so u can get out if ur dead or summat wouldn't you be a bit sort of erm not alive to do that though   |
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Jul 29, 2008 15:14:26 GMT
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I think the idea is that the emergency services need to be able to get in.
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Jul 29, 2008 15:21:57 GMT
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I think the idea is that the emergency services need to be able to get in. window.....hammer ;D |
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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Jul 29, 2008 15:27:32 GMT
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Er, how do TVR get around it then? The Griffith and Chimaera don't have door handles at all - just a button on the door mirror. If the battery goes flat or the electrics die, you can't open the door! I'll stick with handles I think...
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shaved handlesDeleted
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Jul 29, 2008 15:35:49 GMT
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Dad's coupe has a keyfob that winds down the electric window, then you reach in and use the internal door handle. That's good enough for the MOT. You can get in mechanically but it's emergency only and luckily we found out by accident before the half brick went through the glass ;D
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Jul 29, 2008 15:37:28 GMT
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not all shaved handles are a good idea - no matter how the look  |
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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zeberdee
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shaved handleszeberdee
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Jul 29, 2008 15:58:29 GMT
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Leave the car at the MOT station with the window`s down .
Car has to be ` tested as presented ` , so if the window`s are down , the doors can be opened by someone on the outside ( by reaching in ) .
Sorted .
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Jul 29, 2008 17:23:02 GMT
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i took the door handles off no worries, ive got a remote to pop the door open, ive had other cars with no door handles and with the mot if they get a bit funny i just opened the window and used the inside door handle. but i think that officially you only need a way of gettin in so you should be fine. you could even crawl through the boot!lol
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Jul 29, 2008 18:15:11 GMT
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its actually if theres an accident and someone needs to get in to save you. if you have a button say under the mirror or another hidden way of opening it you need to have a sticker on the car somewere saying how to open it.once its tested however you can do what you like sorta.
this was told to me by my tester.
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shaved handlesDeleted
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Jul 29, 2008 18:31:56 GMT
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the van has buttons on the mirrors once the alarm is active the buttons are disconnected for security  |
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dannyb
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Jul 29, 2008 18:37:35 GMT
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Leave the car at the MOT station with the window`s down . Car has to be ` tested as presented ` , so if the window`s are down , the doors can be opened by someone on the outside ( by reaching in ) . Sorted . This is your answer right here. |
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BiAS
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shaved handlesBiAS
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Jul 29, 2008 18:40:29 GMT
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My Mk1 fez and Acclaim both went through MOT with shaved handles, Tester made me put 'in case of emergency break glass' stickers on. ;D
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Jul 29, 2008 19:07:56 GMT
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mine went through MOT no worries, but being a 'classic' mot is quite simple, no poppers with mine just open quarter light and open door   James |
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Jul 29, 2008 19:26:33 GMT
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mine has buttons on the doors, that are de-activated by the alarm keyfob, no worries with mot - just like the tvr mentioned above
i regret doin it, it was interesting (time consuming and difficult) getting the system right - there are timed circuits to hold it open so it only takes a momentary press to get doors unlatched and past second latch bit, and is reliably connected to central locking circuit on alarm
when i started doing sprints in the car they were a little apprehensive about them as they're electrica, they let me carry on but with window half open (not ideal) i can imagine some sprint/tracks not allowing that kind of thing
Mike
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