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I swear to god that if the OP doesn't come back and let us know what's happening, I'm gonna have to go postal

^^^ Best post in the entire thread. Road parasites is an awesome term!

Ah, I see what you mean now Tbh, I have no idea. I started to write something out, then realised it sounded like complete b*llocks so deleted it I guess that's why people are paid far more money than me to make sure stuff works. In theory, as long as you keep names separate then it'll be fine. What happens when Joe Smith sells a car to another Joe Smith, I've no idea!

You'll be fine. You will definitely get a CEL unless you have O2 sensor extenders on the pipes.

But if they want to, what's the problem? Out of all the things to pick on cyclists for, their choice of clothing doesn't seem to be a big one.

I'm guessing the system won't care how many people try and tax a car, so long as it is taxed. More money for them, I guess.

You ring the automated phone line and pay for tax that way.

I disagree. If it gets you in the correct mindset, then it's worthwhile. A normal t-shirt and shorts might not encourage you to push harder, but wearing the 'correct' gear might well make you beat that PB or go the extra mile, literally. For a lot of cyclists, especially those at club level who do take part in proper events but who aren't pro, it's no different from the people on trackdays who wear the proper gear instead of jeans and a t-shirt. If you can afford the best, then why not? No harm in it.

Come on chaps, give the guy a break: He's clearly got the right intention here, and tbh is posting in probably the best place. Perhaps the title could've been better ('Owner of MY0* coupe/roadster M9 CAX please read'?), but fair play for coming clean.

Time, more than anything. I will miss not doing it myself, but these days I'd rather drive it than faff around fitting stuff. Must be getting old, I reckon.

And that link is based on an actual car, so imagine how much more to create your own and add the running gear...

What do they do at the moment?

Mate, not being funny but you've no chance at getting something decent for that money. Unless you can design your own space frame via CAD and have an idea of suspension and chassis design so it doesn't handle like an utter pig, as well as being able to complete everything from painting to wiring to interior fitment to IVA stuff then £25k would be wildly off the mark. Even vaguely decent replicas based on actual cars (albeit ones with four pots) are coming in at around £20K minimum. For a design and build package for that, I would guess at a near doubling of that at the very least. Maybe I'm wrong and maybe I'm miles out, but I certainly wouldn't think that £25k is realistic I'm afraid. That said, it's a good idea and if you can do the entire build after the space frame for that cost then massive fair play to you.

£40k no chance. Closer to £140k with options, if they ever make it.

Every now and then I'm correct, I just don't tend to make a habit of it Glad it's all sorted for you mate

The only recent Audi V12 is a diesel, so probably not the best for a Lambo replica Total budget for the build?

Long term I guess it'll save the government money, but there's a huge cost element to setting up a new system. Never mind we're all going to pay more VED because everyone keeps buying low emission vehicles.

I wear my gloves and boots when I go for a blat in the MR2. I still obey the laws of the road. Not sure what difference there is? People always wear the gear of their heroes. Doesn't natter if it's football, motor racing or cycling.

Well yeah, because you don't own a Beetle. Seriously though, take a step back dude, that would look horrendous.

Joking, yes?

It was never about cost saving, it was about doing away with a redundant system that all the public were moaning about. Now they've got their wish, I hope they're happy about it...

They're actually doing the conversion in a single day, which for a proper garage isn't too hard. We used to do them in a long day in a garage as a bunch of amateurs! Pax ride more than welcome matey, still got the stock seat in. Stu, I don't think it's that they wouldn't cover me as such, more that they wouldn't cover such a drastic power increase. I can see their point and clearly it's just a rule of the underwriter, but I'm just glad that someone would take a punt. Also fair play to Nicola at A-Plan, she spent a good while this afternoon sorting it all out for me, back and forth with phone calls.

Do it. Don't think, just do it. Every driver should own one once in their lives. With the value of them holding firm, you could buy one and run it for a year, then sell it and not lose any money.

I think that makes you cooler than me

I happen to look good in tweed