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 243 Posts Member #: 1261 Senior Member Droitwich |
24th Aug, 2013 at 08:52:32pm
I know you can get fiberglass ones, but im using a std subframe. In the opinion of the people on here, is the rear valance, and closing panels, providing any support to the rear subframe? |
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 265 Posts Member #: 10512 Senior Member whitby, north yorkshire |
24th Aug, 2013 at 09:48:23pm
seen alot of people not using them and mini miglias dont use them, i wouldnt of thoughts so but for mot perposes i dont think it would pass unless you use a rear beam, all though most mot guys i no miss things alot worse than no rear valance |
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Forum Mod  5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
24th Aug, 2013 at 09:59:13pm
If its fitted it must be in good condition for the MOT as its within the specified area of a major mounting point but if its not there it wont fail the MOT - it is not structural I seriously doubt it! |
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265 Posts Member #: 10512 Senior Member whitby, north yorkshire |
24th Aug, 2013 at 10:02:53pm
cheers paul, i was wondering about this aswell |
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243 Posts Member #: 1261 Senior Member Droitwich |
25th Aug, 2013 at 05:36:08am
Most helpful, thanks :) |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
25th Aug, 2013 at 07:48:10am
Yes 100% what paul says, mine failed the mot for this being rotten some 5/6 years ago
Yes i moved to the darkside |
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1909 Posts Member #: 9764 Post Whore Northamptonshire. |
25th Aug, 2013 at 09:46:38am
Make sure there's no sharp edges about though as thats a MOT fail. |
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 1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
25th Aug, 2013 at 05:14:56pm
Mini is fibreglass its on there for 7 years now. No problem what so ever. you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
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243 Posts Member #: 1261 Senior Member Droitwich |
25th Aug, 2013 at 07:42:26pm
Cool beanz, I was less worried about MOT regs, it was more about the chassis stiffness. Good to know, that'll come off next then.. lol |
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265 Posts Member #: 10512 Senior Member whitby, north yorkshire |
25th Aug, 2013 at 07:46:15pm
i wonder how much it weights? with the plates included |
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 538 Posts Member #: 9393 Use the search function before buying stuff from me... stoke on trent |
25th Aug, 2013 at 08:03:03pm
just make sure when you cut it off, the boot floor and the hinge panel are connected, when i cut mine off i had to weld the floor to the hinge panel. |
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1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
26th Aug, 2013 at 11:19:54am
I left the lip on and cut it of just underneath so al the welding remaind together. Actually its only stuck on there with silicone and the bumper bolts... you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
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1751 Posts Member #: 10190 Post Whore belgium |
26th Aug, 2013 at 11:19:56am
I left the lip on and cut it of just underneath so al the welding remaind together. Actually its only stuck on there with silicone and the bumper bolts... you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
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