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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #15 on: 18 January 2011, 21:31:33 »
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Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Then drive within the limitations of your tyres ,and not your camshafts :y
Stick some Kumhos on. you know it makes sense :y

Yep, agree about the Kumho's. KU31's seem to have the balance between performance and price correct.
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #16 on: 19 January 2011, 19:51:42 »
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ive got a trolley jack in the boot of my car as well, theres no stopping me now ;D ;D
Dont forget the Bricks.

Don't need bricks, just pinch some wheels off a few other cars around...
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #17 on: 19 January 2011, 20:08:06 »
Totally agree on premium tyres, bought my car in the summer and changed the whole set as soon as the temperatures dropped even though there was plenty of tread.

I'd have personally changed before the MOT though, I change between 2-3mm usually.
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #18 on: 19 January 2011, 23:49:19 »
Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #19 on: 20 January 2011, 11:19:00 »
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Some of the problems were caused by 3.0 cams :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Then drive within the limitations of your tyres ,and not your camshafts :y
Stick some Kumhos on. you know it makes sense :y

Yep, agree about the Kumho's. KU31's seem to have the balance between performance and price correct.

Agreed - just stuck some on my Calibra.  Not sure how long they'll last but they certainly did well in the snow before xmas and I have no issue with grip (unlike the Michelin Pilots it had on beforehand....)
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #20 on: 20 January 2011, 16:16:58 »
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Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault


I would suggest its the owner of the right foots fault!  ;D :y
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #21 on: 20 January 2011, 16:41:38 »
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Gone through them a bit quick - I think it is the new cams fault


I would suggest its the owner of the right foots fault!  ;D :y


don't be daft Mark, we all know 3.0 cams go for a drive by themsleves when noones looking  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #22 on: 20 January 2011, 23:04:28 »
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got a trolley jack in the boot of my car

Do both of these count as going equipped? ::)
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #23 on: 21 January 2011, 10:20:17 »
I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowleage they will not airgun the bolts up
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #24 on: 21 January 2011, 11:09:50 »
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I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowleage they will not airgun the bolts up
My tyre fitters have their own which they always use ;)
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Re: Failed MOT
« Reply #25 on: 21 January 2011, 20:49:38 »
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I also get my torque wrench out at tyre change time and the fitters do use it.

If you show some knowledge they will not airgun the bolts up
My tyre fitters have their own which they always use ;)

talking  of such things and mots, hows freecall getting on?
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