MOT time

[Smokey]

yeah it does cheers, the chips are tiny and not in the area shown on the MOT manual linky!

as for the how to, I look forward to it and remember to mention tools etc cos I'm dumb! cheers matey

[shroonie29]

Shouldn't be owt to worry about,although its worth giving her the once over.
Only failed 1 MOT.That was for a back box that miraculously split wide open during the test lol.Did me a favour as I got the Piper cat back instead
She's 6 this year so fingers crossed for october lol

Shroon

[garythesnail]

Originally Posted by Smokey

in follow up...

Lights - just replaced most bulbs
Wipers - just bought bosch ones
Horn - working
Tyres - need to replace front 2 (£330!!)
Ball Joints - WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I CHECK THEM?
Body construction/condition - seems ok
Suspension - SEEMS FINE BUT HOW DO I CHECK THIS?
Exhaust - no issues
emissions - cant check
Windscreen - COUPLE OF STONE CHIPS (ISSUE?)
seatbelts - fine
Windscreen washer fluid - will top up
Brakes - ALL NEED REPLACING (NEED A HOW TO FOR THIS GUYS!!)
Hand Brake - works
Operation of all brakes - car stops pretty good!
Indicators - all working
Brake lights - all working
Corrosion - none

BOLD = HELP!!!

Cheers guys

Smokey - that tyre price is excessive to the point of daylight robbery. I would expect all four corners fitted for that price with Toyos or similar - possibly a bit more for Continentals.

Do some shopping around mate.

All the best,

Gary.

[Smokey]

thats for the same as are on it. 2 low profile continental sport cantact 2 205/40ZR17
cant find them anywhere cheaper and want to stick to good quality low profile tyres. I am open to suggestions though...

[garythesnail]

Originally Posted by Smokey

thats for the same as are on it. 2 low profile continental sport cantact 2 205/40ZR17
cant find them anywhere cheaper and want to stick to good quality low profile tyres. I am open to suggestions though...

Have a search here and on the other forums. Toyos seem to be popular ( I've had a set of these, were as good as the contis and lasted as well) and Vreidstein Ultracs too.

I paid £88 a corner for Continentals (about 12 months ago now mind), but inflation isn't running that high!

I'm sure someone else will come along with an opinion shortly.

Gary.

[stamford]

Defo shop around, that is a ridiculous price to pay! I only paid around £73 a corner all in.

[Smokey]

was that for good quality low profile ones?

[stamford]

Depends on what you call good quality! Not all well known brands are that good. Mine are Hankook K104s, very good tyres in both wet and dry conditions. Mine have covered over 50 laps and never lost their grip or 'went off' like others I have used. I've been on and off tracks for years and not come across any better other than slicks and cut slicks of course!

There are others to be had and also very good, you pays your money you takes your choice!

[Smokey]

wheres the best place to look then as kwikfit site had only two sets fitting the 180?

[Boot Hill Bandit]

sod Kwik Fit

Try some tyre places........we have ATS Euromaster, STS Man On Wheels, Tyreweb all down our way. Last place you would ever catch me going is Kwik Fit.......even on the poxy van.

Jim