Dissassembly of Tuscan is complete... what now????
Discussion
MPETT said:
Re towing, the limit is 1700kgs for the e46. The trailer (a-max from Brian James) is 560kgs so plus the kerb weight of 1100kgs for a tvr it comes in just below. As long as your tow car is unloaded you shouldn't go over the train weight limits.
What was the trailer rated to though..? I might be getting confused with how they work it for licences, but if the trailer is rated to 1500kg say, you would be over in the eyes of the law.
Jhonno said:
What was the trailer rated to though..? I might be getting confused with how they work it for licences, but if the trailer is rated to 1500kg say, you would be over in the eyes of the law.
Don't quote me, but I have been told by someone that tows for a living that its the weight that you are towing that is relevant, not the amount you could be towing. My trailer is a 2.6t trailer, so take off the 560kg weight of the trailer gives the trailer a max load of just over 2t. Obviously I'd need a bigger towing vehicle for that.Words can't express how happy I am right now. Im grinning from ear to ear! The electrics scare me and I'm sure there will be niggles in the future, but...... I turned on the ignition this evening and the immobiliser still works (could be turned off using the key and fob) and the fuel pump primed itself! So in theory all is go for the first engine start on Friday. I'm going back to Powers Performance to see Dom so he can check everything over, set everything up, fill with fluids and turn her over. I'd love to try it myself but I had to ensure i would preserve that amazing warrantee.
See you Friday Dom
See you Friday Dom
MPETT said:
Words can't express how happy I am right now. Im grinning from ear to ear! The electrics scare me and I'm sure there will be niggles in the future, but...... I turned on the ignition this evening and the immobiliser still works (could be turned off using the key and fob) and the fuel pump primed itself! So in theory all is go for the first engine start on Friday. I'm going back to Powers Performance to see Dom so he can check everything over, set everything up, fill with fluids and turn her over. I'd love to try it myself but I had to ensure i would preserve that amazing warrantee.
See you Friday Dom
This is good things !!!See you Friday Dom
Got the car to Powers Performance on time this morning. Unloaded that car, and to my horror one of the chaps said, "there's a scratch here. It looks like a vandal has done this with a knife".
I couldn't believe it. I live in a quiet village and I've never had or seen any issues with vandalism.
He then walked backward and said, "look there's another one" This one is definitley a key" My heart sank.
OMG that is huge! I was that close to tears.....then I suddenly noticed......where's the f**king roof?????
Turns out I forgot to use the latches that secure the rear of the targa panel to the car and it had flown off en route, hitting the rear wing and door on the way down to hitting the road.
I decided to retrace my steps, and can you believe it.....I found it.
Its looked better, I have to say! But, the structure is undammaged and it can be put right. Looking on the bright side, a lorry could have driven over it, a car could have hit it and damaged the car or worse, someone could have been injured! Thank god, its just my pocket that is going to hurt and everyone is OK.
Lesson to everyone else... check you roof locks!!
I couldn't believe it. I live in a quiet village and I've never had or seen any issues with vandalism.
He then walked backward and said, "look there's another one" This one is definitley a key" My heart sank.
OMG that is huge! I was that close to tears.....then I suddenly noticed......where's the f**king roof?????
Turns out I forgot to use the latches that secure the rear of the targa panel to the car and it had flown off en route, hitting the rear wing and door on the way down to hitting the road.
I decided to retrace my steps, and can you believe it.....I found it.
Its looked better, I have to say! But, the structure is undammaged and it can be put right. Looking on the bright side, a lorry could have driven over it, a car could have hit it and damaged the car or worse, someone could have been injured! Thank god, its just my pocket that is going to hurt and everyone is OK.
Lesson to everyone else... check you roof locks!!
tvrboy55 said:
i'm amazed, how could you not notice the roof flying off whilst driving. at first, the sun shines on your head, then you get the fresh air comeing in. or is it, am i missing somthing hear?
It was on a trailer. Couldn't see the roof of he car in my rear view mirror, so had no idea!!This made the day a little bit better. The 4.3 with rear boxes removed and no cats, it sounds good!
http://youtu.be/oq-D9TdLNRA
http://youtu.be/oq-D9TdLNRA
Managed to get the front lights working, but some of the connectors are badly corroded so i'll be changing them for new ones. On to the side repeaters tomorrow then the rear lights on Thursday.
Led side light bulbs
Full and dipped beam. I think I'll go for halogen upgrades instead of xenons.
Led side light bulbs
Full and dipped beam. I think I'll go for halogen upgrades instead of xenons.
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