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3 hours ago, vivaspeed said:

None. And if they did, most wouldn’t care.

I'd be more concerned about the insurance company tbh, any excuse to avoid paying out.

Are there many 1256 engines around? Maybe all the ones pulled out of Chevettes when fitting Gemini twincams was all the rage?

3 hours ago, cletus said:

Technically, requires cert due to capacity increase, regardless of power increase

That's an unfortunate quirk of the system, especially as the HC had the 1159 for less than 2 years, and had the 1256 for the other 7 years.

However, just making the period tuning mods to the 1159 will make reasonable power anyway.

King Charles’ plans for electric car charging points at Windsor Castle may be blocked - NZ Herald

King Charles’ plans to fit electric car points to Windsor Castle may be blocked.

The eco-campaigning monarch, 75, is planning to install the charges to the royal residence as he continues to use electric vehicles to do his royal duties, but experts have warned the scheme could affect archaeological remains.

Planning consultation docs submitted to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council, uncovered by the Daily Telegraph, show archaeology officer Edwin Wood has warned: “The application site falls within an area of archaeological significance and archaeological remains may be damaged by ground disturbance for the proposed development”.

The officer added: ”The sites lie immediately adjacent to, and within the grounds of, Windsor Castle, a scheduled ancient monument. The area around the castle became the focus for settlement following the construction of the castle in the 11th century and the movement of the royal centre from Old Windsor following the Conquest of 1066.

”As such there is the potential for archaeology relating to the early development and construction of the castle and town of Windsor to survive.”

When Vauxhall fitted the OHC 1800 into the Viva, they also upgraded the suspension, brakes and diff with items from the larger Victor.  So any engine swap will likely require similar upgrades, either requiring sourcing a rusty 1800 HC Viva or Magnum as a donor, or a potentially expensive drivetrain swap from something more modern.  So the most affordable option would be a mildly worked 1256, that doesn't require any other parts or certifying (iirc 20% extra power before cert required).

Would depend what a certified says needs upgrading, suspension and brake mods might cost more than the engine .

If you could find a rusty Magnum or 1800 Viva, then that would allow a straight parts swap and night not need cert.

@vivaspeed has a 4AGE in one of his HB Vivas iirc

The stories mention Hertz also have Polestars, but doesn't say if they're selling off those too.

It's not the owning that hurt their profits, it's the exorbitant cost of repairing all the ones crashed by plonkers trying out ludicrous mode or driving on autopilot.

Seen a few articles about the repair industry playing catchup on technician training, and the ones that have trained staff creaming it. Been a few insurance companies ratcheting up EV premiums more than for ICE cars (which are also rising due to all the extra electronics and safety gear).

2 hours ago, Nominal said:

No, that looks like some critical bolts being left out.

My dad was an airframe mechanic, he'd be spinning in his grave...

Is that Boeing's excuse for the side falling off?

MG NZ's top selling car (in December)

https://i.stuff.co.nz/motoring/133524789/chinese-ev-new-zealands-most-popular-car-in-december

The driver's side wiper lifts at about 100kmh. Not ideal. The UK solution was to reverse the wipe pattern. It must have been a reasonably common problem in the 70s and 80s, as there were a variety of clip-on aerodynamic aids available. I fitted a pair to mine - they helped but didn't cure it completely. 

Forde Brothers house moving rigs parked up in Swanson for Christmas. 

https://i.stuff.co.nz/motoring/301033568/chinese-carmaker-overtakes-tesla-as-worlds-most-popular-ev-maker

Anyone seen the Airfix displays at Hornby's Wonderworks?

https://www.wonderworksmargate.co.uk/