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Just looking at the "radically modified" section on the dvla website would suggest Binky may keep the Toyota registration based on the points system, I thought there was enough new metal in it to get a brand new reg, I hope it doesn't get a Q It should be on a Q-plate, if indeed they even plan to make it road legal. There is no scenario where is could retain the Celica reg number due to the Mini shell being used. 5 point of the 8 point minimum MUST be from the shell of the car relating to the VRM. So Celica shell for the Celica reg, Mini shell for the Mini reg. However, there aren't enough relevant Mini parts remaining to make up the 8 points either. An age-related plate can be applied if only one donor car source has been used, which would apply in this instance but ONLY if being used in a brand new recognised manufacturer of kit car. Transposing parts into a second-hand shell doesn't qualify. A Brand New registration number can only be applied if the vehicle conforms to full Type Approval of a mass-produced car, which means it is required to conform to all the latest Safety Regs (so airbags throughout, pedestrian safety testing), latest Euro emission Regs etc, so there's no chance a Mini body with no airbags and a 20-year old Celica engine is going to pass those. So given the lack of points accrued through the Radically Altered Vehicle scheme, the only remaining option is BIVA. As had already been stated, the application of a Q-plate shouldn't have the negative stigma anymore. Anyone who has managed to get a car to pass the BIVA test should wear their Q-plate with pride. Makes Sense, just looked to me that when you added the points up from the list - engine - transmission - suspension - axles and steering, made enough points to keep the Celica reg, I admit the shell isn't a type approved 'kit' though and yes it's likely it Won't have airbags, but it's got a collapsible steering colom and hes built a fire wall between the fuel tank and passenger cabin, You're right about wearing a Q with pride if it's passed testing with something that his made with his own hands and made a bloody good job of it too not to mention entertaining thousands whilst doing it It's just I still think of a Q plate as something that's been cobbled together with random bits that can't be dated or a 're registered stolen recovered car ... Either way it will be awesome 🙌 |
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Jan 18, 2017 17:28:43 GMT
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It should be on a Q-plate, if indeed they even plan to make it road legal. There is no scenario where is could retain the Celica reg number due to the Mini shell being used. 5 point of the 8 point minimum MUST be from the shell of the car relating to the VRM. So Celica shell for the Celica reg, Mini shell for the Mini reg. However, there aren't enough relevant Mini parts remaining to make up the 8 points either. An age-related plate can be applied if only one donor car source has been used, which would apply in this instance but ONLY if being used in a brand new recognised manufacturer of kit car. Transposing parts into a second-hand shell doesn't qualify. A Brand New registration number can only be applied if the vehicle conforms to full Type Approval of a mass-produced car, which means it is required to conform to all the latest Safety Regs (so airbags throughout, pedestrian safety testing), latest Euro emission Regs etc, so there's no chance a Mini body with no airbags and a 20-year old Celica engine is going to pass those. So given the lack of points accrued through the Radically Altered Vehicle scheme, the only remaining option is BIVA. As had already been stated, the application of a Q-plate shouldn't have the negative stigma anymore. Anyone who has managed to get a car to pass the BIVA test should wear their Q-plate with pride. Makes Sense, just looked to me that when you added the points up from the list - engine - transmission - suspension - axles and steering, made enough points to keep the Celica reg, I admit the shell isn't a type approved 'kit' though and yes it's likely it Won't have airbags, but it's got a collapsible steering colom and hes built a fire wall between the fuel tank and passenger cabin, You're right about wearing a Q with pride if it's passed testing with something that his made with his own hands and made a bloody good job of it too not to mention entertaining thousands whilst doing it It's just I still think of a Q plate as something that's been cobbled together with random bits that can't be dated or a 're registered stolen recovered car ... Either way it will be awesome 🙌 When you added up points you forgot that 5 must come from the Celica shell to retain the VRM. Since they're not using the shell, they don't have the required points. |
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Jan 18, 2017 17:31:28 GMT
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Ah, must of completely missed that bit... +goes and re-reads+ Yup, I didn't read that properly did  i |
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There is however possibility that it would receive a reg of the same age as the Celica as the DVSA do have some provision for vehicles assembled from a single donor car.
I suppose all will become clear eventually.
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There is however possibility that it would receive a reg of the same age as the Celica as the DVSA do have some provision for vehicles assembled from a single donor car. I suppose all will become clear eventually. As WOFBNBOFD said, this only applies when parts are being used in a shell/chassis from a recognised kit car manufacturer. *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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There is however possibility that it would receive a reg of the same age as the Celica as the DVSA do have some provision for vehicles assembled from a single donor car. I suppose all will become clear eventually. As WOFBNBOFD said, this only applies when parts are being used in a shell/chassis from a recognised kit car manufacturer. *n This is what in was thinking, A neighbour many moons ago built a Morgan lookalike kit car from a mk3 cortina And was able to keep the old Ford's vrn, but it was a recognised kit... And I know of someone who built a Zcars mini in to a brand new shell and as he made a fire wall and a collapsible steering wheel it was given a new reg (04) in this case. But both these examples were not one-off bodys/chassis ... could be a while before we find out 😉 |
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Mar 23, 2017 19:39:17 GMT
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Another episode....Bliss.
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Mar 23, 2017 22:10:59 GMT
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Nick does say repeatedly in several episodes that he intends to drive it on the road. The ONLY way he can legally do this is with a BIVA and a Q. Whilst his engineering standards are impeccable, I have grave doubts about some parts of the original mini shape meeting BIVA requirements, like the external body seams, the sharp radius change at the front of the bonnet and the sticky out door and boot handles, not to mention the sharp edged original mini bonnet badge.
It would be a terrible shame if he spent all this time keeping it looking like a mini, only to have to reshape it beyond recognition to please the radius counters at BIVA. I REALLY hope it doesn't come to that!
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Mar 24, 2017 16:28:54 GMT
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3SGTE, the unloved and unpopular underdog. Fukc knows why. When I rev 3 converted my MR2, I only got £400 for the rev 2 turbo lump, complete with ECU and AFM. Those who know, know, though.  |
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I need your help to get back to the year 1985.
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How many of these threads?
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nel5on
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Oct 13, 2017 10:33:12 GMT
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Nothing yet.....for me anyway!
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Oct 13, 2017 19:42:25 GMT
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watched it  see you next spring project binky |
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Oct 13, 2017 20:30:13 GMT
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Loving the new tea boy |
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nel5on
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Oct 13, 2017 21:18:54 GMT
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Love the flip front...
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wtaching it now  in colour  wasn't the tea boy on a prev episode or did he interview them on his channel ? |
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R.I.P photobucket
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nel5on
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Dec 16, 2017 12:26:44 GMT
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Out-takes
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May 18, 2018 21:04:42 GMT
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May 18, 2018 21:17:20 GMT
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Never realized I could watch for more than 30 minutes about fabricating an heating system.
Great stuff as usual.
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nel5on
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And another one,
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glenanderson
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I love the Binky project. For the first time though I don’t really understand why Nick went to all the trouble to replace the motor on the rear wiper when the original would have worked straight “out of the box”. The front setup, with its auto sensing and multiple settings was clever though, even if it was a step further than I’d have taken.
I’d also have used SOH to work out that crank length, rather than TOA and Pythagoras. 😜
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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