just thought i would relay this new info to u incase this might cause u a problem on your nxt mot if u have an aftermarket exhaust........this has come from vosa from immediate effect..
"testers will now assess the level of exhaust noise at all engine speeds required for the exhaust emmisions check.we have also made a slight amendment to the reason for rejection,which now makes it clear that the comparison is with a similar vehicle with a STANDARD silencer in average condition"
I read about this on another forum recently. Wonder how long it will take for the coppers to get arsy about it & hand out fines.
Originally Posted by Brigsy
oh yeah forgot that one from spring htis year new powers have been given to vosa examiners,to ba able to issue fix penilties at the roadside for any mechanical defect relating to tyres,steering and brakes and will also face the prospect of points on there licence.
what will the limit be?
limit of what m8?
Sorry, the level of noise from the exhaust.. Will they have a limit for this or just if its to noisy then a fail when at MOT....
"the comparison is with a similar vehicle with a STANDARD silencer in average condition"
the emphasis on standard thats the new added word in the testers guide.
so the majority are up **** creek then
Thought they may have had a limit to what a standard one was as in DB rather then by ear if you get me, but hay hoo. I guess there aint ways round it anyway. I got a right moan from our MOT guys at work for my exhaust last year, that will be me getting pulled this year then...
fuking countryi hate it! along with all other countries that just seem to take the p1ss when it comes to rules and regulations
soon you'll have to have a permit to walk.
thats a good idea that, i cant stand people who walk slow!fuking country
soon you'll have to have a permit to walk.
Those butterfly valves that go in your exhaust and close for economy / quietness, and then open for performance (and obviously it will be louder) spring to mind. Either that or ram some wire wool in the backbox before the MOT. It would have to be in deep though.. Then use a coat hanger to get it out or something.
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Last edited by finsta; 16-03-2009 at 11:39.
your talking about electric exhaust cut outs yes.? a few of my mates have these fitted to there jap cars and they really work well.
Speaking of exhaust flaps, deano works for merc trucks and got a exhaust brake flap thing that we was going to use on civic turbo. With this we could use std system so nice and silent and when we wish to set car up or run at pod move the flap on the pipe and run it as open down pipe as a full 3" system.......
seriously, buy an electric exhaust cutout valve. you can use them with stock or any exhaust as they come in different sizes to suit.
The ones I've seen work with an actuator type setup to open and close the flap!!
Also My MOT Tester is Deaf so shouldn't be a problem
how do you mean ashy.? im assuming pressure would have to build up behind the actuator before it opening.??
i personally think these electric ones are great as you have full control. you can fully or partly open the cutout flap to suit your needs.
so if you have a side exit you are in trouble ???
The actuator is controlled from the boost circuit, same as the one on your turbo, it opens when you are on boost which is when you need it to!
They come as OE equipment on some cars, including my Legacy.
right i get you now. that does seen to be a good route for turbo'd motors
McLaren SLR also??
Dont know myself mate. I've heard they're quite common on BMW's though.
here the actuator type diverter
Thats the one i've seen advertised before
Im not sure of the consequences of having the valve fully shut until the boost kicks in (Unless the N/A back pressure causes it to open). - On my car, the exhaust pipe itself splits into two shortly before the backbox. One is totally open, with the actuator on the other pipe, so there's always some gassing passing through unrestricted.
im assuming this is for new vehicles only. it would be too time consuming to log all vehicles made in the last 20+years.
just thought i would relay this new info to u incase this might cause u a problem on your nxt mot if u have an aftermarket exhaust........this has come from vosa from immediate effect..
"testers will now assess the level of exhaust noise at all engine speeds required for the exhaust emmisions check.we have also made a slight amendment to the reason for rejection,which now makes it clear that the comparison is with a similar vehicle with a STANDARD silencer in average condition"
Yeah they do one for the civic turbos, think FJ make them in US unsure, to switch to full 3inch open dp. Soundon boost.....
nope across the board m8...........but lets face it it just depends on how switched on your tester is and if he is in a good mood that day and how you are attitude etc....but its clear cut now for the tester tbh.....
They've recently brought in a law in Oz that Exhaust Shops cannot make an illegal exhaust and fit it to a car(i.e. too loud) as they will be liable, not the owner!
vosa are already on call out, my mate got pulled in his decked and stretched audi a4 estate, the police had a look over it, wert sure if it was legal to drive so vosa came out, said his tyres were to close to the arches and the car was too low so revoked his mot on the spot, he then had to get a flatbed to take it to a garage otherwise they would impound the vehicle for being non road worthy
this is bad news...........
new powers not good looks like an updated GV9 has been issued...
They come on Ferrari F430's.
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