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Apr 27, 2012 11:11:04 GMT
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Would like to run a pair of Zoomies exiting in front of rear wheels on a van, have seen some set up just for show but can you use them (legally) on the road in the UK Heres some well known ones in a piccy for your time:  Actaully what i'de really like to run is an XB falcon, oh well can't have everything anything |
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scruff
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Apr 27, 2012 11:20:33 GMT
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No hot/sharp parts should be easily in reach of pedestrians
Might be OK if they don't stick out much...
Combine with cut outs so they are switchable?
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2012 11:21:12 GMT by scruff
1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
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Apr 27, 2012 11:42:42 GMT
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Well they wouldn't be in reach unless they bent down
Right cut outs thats the words i was looking for I googled diverters previously they aren't quite the right things...
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Dez
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Zoomies road legality?Dez
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Apr 27, 2012 12:02:29 GMT
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if its legal for a bike, a lorry, or a kit car (cobra) to have exposted pipes, i don't see why it shouldnt be legal on a car. just cos its not the 'done thing' anymore shouldnt make it illegal.
my model A is having weedburners, but they will be heat wrapped.
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Apr 27, 2012 16:21:45 GMT
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general rule of thumb that most coppers go by - if it extends beyond the standard "footprint" of the car (like the one in the pic above) then expect a slap on the wrist, and to be demanded that they're removed
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there are practical considerations as well, i had two passengers get out of my jeep and burn their calf on the sidepipes, despite repeated warnings to watch out for them.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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scruff
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Exposed exhaust pipes are supposed to have some sort of shield around them. Bikes run on different rules.
I'd go with a cut out and claim they are just for show.
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1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
I spy a trend...
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bl1300
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Apr 28, 2012 20:01:55 GMT
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Sorry for stating the obvious but if you park outside then your exhaust is going to fill up with water unless you angle the top or add one of those hinged plates that lorry use
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1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
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1998 Volvo V70 2.5
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scruff
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Just drill a 1/4" hole at the lowest point of each pipe.
Drain points are perfectly legal (as long as they are deliberate!)
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1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
I spy a trend...
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The exhaust is allowed to leak anyway, as long as its not to noisy or allows fumes into the cabin.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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sparkyt
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Flappers .. four would look mental ...
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