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Old May 3, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mark_hk
I understand what mud flaps do.... but if some cars need to whilst others dont need to, then it just seems silly.

Should be the same rule for all cars... i.e. need front and back license plate in HK etc...etc...
+1. but this is HK Gov., man!
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Old May 3, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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i guess its diff from the test sample for type approval. but agreed, should really base on road worthiness instead.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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The insurance company informs me that although they are covering my Brembos
on the insurance, but that is dependant on them being a legal modification in the first place,
they are under no obligation to check if its legal!
which means you have to do the TD type approval thing............
so that means if there is a big payout, they will first pay out and then get that back from the driver
of the car if its not type approved!
what a bummer!!



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i guess its diff from the test sample for type approval. but agreed, should really base on road worthiness instead.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by billhk
The insurance company informs me that although they are covering my Brembos
on the insurance, but that is dependant on them being a legal modification in the first place,
they are under no obligation to check if its legal!
which means you have to do the TD type approval thing............
so that means if there is a big payout, they will first pay out and then get that back from the driver
of the car if its not type approved!
what a bummer!!
Do you have to notify the insurance company for all the mods in order to get covered? Assuming the mods are legal.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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One of my dream cars. Sold within a few hours since posting (no need for negotiation). Unbelievable.

http://www.28car.com/sell_dsp.php?h_...4893723&h_vw=y
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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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yes that's right, i've just found out that they've charged me for covering my brembos
but only if they are legally modified, so they are keen to get your money without telling you that!!


Will 'Driving a Defective Motor Vehicle' constitute 'Dangerous Driving' ?

Under the new 'Dangerous Driving' provision, a person is to be regarded as driving dangerously if it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving the motor vehicle concerned in its current state would be dangerous.

Do not drive a motor vehicle if it is obvious to you the vehicle is in a defective state, e.g.

the braking system failsone or more of the tyres is (are) badly worn out/burst
Hong Kong Legal News10/5/2009 10:19:32 PM ESTMan who killed jaywalker sentenced to community serviceA man who crashed into and killed a jaywalker when speeding in an illegally modified car was yesterday ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.Posted by Hong Kong Legal NewsSCMP reports a man who crashed into and killed a jaywalker when speeding in an illegally modified car was yesterday ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and fined HK$4,000.

Chan Ka-chun, 27, was charged with one count of careless driving and two counts of using a defective vehicle. He pleaded guilty to the latter charges

************************************************** *************

Police conducted 372 anti-illegal driving operations in 2008 and arrested 12,080 people. There were 411 and 369 operations in 2006 and 2007.
i wonder how many they will do in 2012??

ha ha scaring everyone to become a NO MODS forum


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Do you have to notify the insurance company for all the mods in order to get covered? Assuming the mods are legal.



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Old May 4, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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So each op arrested 30+ people. If those 12k organized a drive to lobby a better mod law, that would be quite a sight!
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by deriffic
One of my dream cars. Sold within a few hours since posting (no need for negotiation). Unbelievable.

http://www.28car.com/sell_dsp.php?h_...4893723&h_vw=y

200K seems quite good price, as long as its in good condition!

Id love to have an Escort Cosworth!!!!!
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Old May 6, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by deriffic
One of my dream cars. Sold within a few hours since posting (no need for negotiation). Unbelievable.

http://www.28car.com...54893723&h_vw=y
very nice better luck next time.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by billhk
yes that's right, i've just found out that they've charged me for covering my brembos
but only if they are legally modified, so they are keen to get your money without telling you that!!


Will 'Driving a Defective Motor Vehicle' constitute 'Dangerous Driving' ?

Under the new 'Dangerous Driving' provision, a person is to be regarded as driving dangerously if it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving the motor vehicle concerned in its current state would be dangerous.

Do not drive a motor vehicle if it is obvious to you the vehicle is in a defective state, e.g.

the braking system failsone or more of the tyres is (are) badly worn out/burst
Hong Kong Legal News10/5/2009 10:19:32 PM ESTMan who killed jaywalker sentenced to community serviceA man who crashed into and killed a jaywalker when speeding in an illegally modified car was yesterday ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.Posted by Hong Kong Legal NewsSCMP reports a man who crashed into and killed a jaywalker when speeding in an illegally modified car was yesterday ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and fined HK$4,000.

Chan Ka-chun, 27, was charged with one count of careless driving and two counts of using a defective vehicle. He pleaded guilty to the latter charges

************************************************** *************

Police conducted 372 anti-illegal driving operations in 2008 and arrested 12,080 people. There were 411 and 369 operations in 2006 and 2007.
i wonder how many they will do in 2012??

ha ha scaring everyone to become a NO MODS forum
lol
the word forum is a mod
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