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« on: September 11, 2016, 12:39:06 pm » |
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Hi guys.
Is it legal to drive a bug without the engine lid fitted. The turbo and the carb are in the way. Its in the space between the valance and the 1200 rear bumper curve so lid wont close. I have to fit extended deck lid stand offs and prop the bottom of the lid open a lot. I don't want to cut the lid to fit.
Baja bugs and buggies seem to get away with it.
Thanks for any replies.
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2016, 19:52:37 pm » |
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Done it a few times, but not through choice... , as since my friends 1302 got rear ended, the engines been running super hot  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2016, 20:38:02 pm » |
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No it's not illegal. You might get a 'keen' traffic officer pulling you over for a chat but i'm guessing its not a daily driver so the chances of that happening are rare. If you were really concerned you could fit a belt guard like you find on buggies etc but that's up to you.
As you point out buggies and baja's have open engines and they go through m.o.t's etc no problems.
I guess there is always the option of a second decklid cut to fit so you can keep the other intact?
Cheers
Paul
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Garrick Clark
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2016, 21:14:51 pm » |
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Ok thanks for the replies lads, I'll leave it the way it is .
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Neil Davies
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2016, 21:55:15 pm » |
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Where in the country are you? I'm sure plenty of us have lids that could be cut up to fit. Rather than just having a hole with the turbo in it, why not look at a bulge to cover it?
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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2016, 03:08:33 am » |
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As long as there are no moving parts for little hands to touch, I think you're good to go.
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2016, 09:51:17 am » |
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Hi Dave,
I see you ran an 11.2 at Action with the Ida's, with a bit of gas?
Lee
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« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2016, 15:46:37 pm » |
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11.24@ 120MPH no gas
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2016, 15:48:10 pm » |
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11.24@ 120MPH no gas
Great time. That's a big jump from last time it was n/a. What's the spec? Lee |
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2016, 16:16:47 pm » |
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Top secret.  and we are hi jacking the thread talking about something not relevant to the original post |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2016, 17:31:06 pm » |
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Yep, good point. Sorry for the thread hi jack.
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2016, 18:53:25 pm » |
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I see a lot of Harleys driving around with exposed engines  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2016, 21:24:28 pm » |
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I'm gunna ask a copper if its ok. if yes I will get his name and badge number as back up.
My motor is similar looking to Fiat600 blue bug.
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2016, 21:55:24 pm » |
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I think the noise mine made didn't help and the fact it looks like a old shitter. I also had no number plate light
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« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2016, 04:09:13 am » |
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Baja bugs and buggies seem to get away with it.
Thanks for any replies.
someone took the 009 off my baja bug.  I'd want my waste gate out or reach.... |
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« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2016, 16:43:05 pm » |
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someone took the 009 off my baja bug. now it's time for 010 !  |
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