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Fail NCT for having a subwoofer?

  • 15-09-2009 8:11pm
    #1
    Sordini
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭


    I have a faiirly large subwoofer that would be difficulty remove for Thursday's NCT. They say the boot has to be empty... advice!


Comments

  • #2
    ttm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,045 ✭✭✭ttm


    I think the boot has to be empty so they can easily check the spare wheel so provided the sub woofer doesn't get in the way of the any of the NCT check items then it "should" be OK.


  • #3
    Sordini
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Sordini


    That makes perfect sense airtight, lets just hope sense is on my side :)

    Spare tyre is both visible easily removable despite sub.
    tnx


  • #4
    xFROSTY Gx
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭xFROSTY Gx


    Are you legally required to have a spare tyre?


  • #5
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭tossy


    xFROSTY Gx wrote: »
    Are you legally required to have a spare tyre?

    If the car came with a spare tyre you are legally required to have one if the car came with no spare tyre then you are not.


  • #6
    kildarelad
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭kildarelad


    Spare tyre doesnt have to be in the car


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  • #7
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭tossy


    kildarelad wrote: »
    Spare tyre doesnt have to be in the car

    From the NCT site

    3. Wheels ; tyres
    tyre condition
    tyre Specification
    tyre tread
    wheels
    spare wheel and carrier
    wheel bearings

    http://www.ncts.ie/inspection_list.html##3


  • #8
    Tefral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Tefral


    I have passed 2 ncts once upon a time with a full boot install. They just look under neath for rust instead.

    If you have a spare wheel in the car, they will check its secured properly and that the thread is 1.6mm or over.

    if there is no spare wheel you will not fail. Simple as that, even though the construction equipment and use of vehicles act 1963 states ya need a wheel in your car. (at odds with new cars giving the foam and air compressor i know). I have also passed 2 ncts with no wheel and in fact most people i know take out the spare wheel so they cant be failed on it.

    Anyway, youll be fine once its secured properly, if its anyway loose you'll fail.


  • #9
    Cosmo K
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Cosmo K


    cronin_j wrote: »
    I have passed 2 ncts once upon a time with a full boot install. They just look under neath for rust instead.

    If you have a spare wheel in the car, they will check its secured properly and that the thread is 1.6mm or over.

    if there is no spare wheel you will not fail. Simple as that, even though the construction equipment and use of vehicles act 1963 states ya need a wheel in your car. (at odds with new cars giving the foam and air compressor i know). I have also passed 2 ncts with no wheel and in fact most people i know take out the spare wheel so they cant be failed on it.

    Anyway, youll be fine once its secured properly, if its anyway loose you'll fail.

    Wrong!

    Only taxis are legally required, to have a spare wheel in the car. Not part of the test for private cars.


  • #10
    The-Game
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭The-Game


    No you can actually fail without a spare tire in the car, if the car comes with one from manufacturer there must be one present at all times that is legal for road use.

    Seen someone actually failed on this and they had to come back with the spare for a visual inspection!


  • #11
    Tefral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Tefral


    The-Game wrote: »
    No you can actually fail without a spare tire in the car, if the car comes with one from manufacturer there must be one present at all times that is legal for road use.

    Seen someone actually failed on this and they had to come back with the spare for a visual inspection!

    False

    http://www.ncts.ie/nctmanual.pdf

    see page 56

    note how it says "If fitted"


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  • #12
    xFROSTY Gx
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭xFROSTY Gx


    Hate to be dragging this back up but I have another question. I have the NCT coming up soon and I'll be able to remove my sub box no problem. I'm just wondering if I could leave the cables still loose in the boot so I dont have to take off the interior trim to remove the cables. Anyone have any experience leaving exposed cables in there boot?:o


  • #13
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    xFROSTY Gx wrote: »
    Hate to be dragging this back up but I have another question. I have the NCT coming up soon and I'll be able to remove my sub box no problem. I'm just wondering if I could leave the cables still loose in the boot so I dont have to take off the interior trim to remove the cables. Anyone have any experience leaving exposed cables in there boot?:o
    Get some electrical tape and cover the ends, there you go.


  • #14
    5500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭5500


    I wouldnt even be in a hurry to remove your sub, i've passed it with a 15" sub in a ported box the size of a washing machine in the boot,likewise with installs that had no spare wheel at all


  • #15
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    eireal wrote: »
    I wouldnt even be in a hurry to remove your sub, i've passed it with a 15" sub in a ported box the size of a washing machine in the boot,likewise with installs that had no spare wheel at all
    OP's NCT was nearly 3 months ago :o


  • #16
    5500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭5500


    That's why i was telling frosty to leave their sub in, no point worrying about cables when it'l be fine as it is


  • #17
    The-Game
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭The-Game


    cronin_j wrote: »
    False

    http://www.ncts.ie/nctmanual.pdf

    see page 56

    note how it says "If fitted"

    Well the guy who it happened to was told by the NCT Tester that his model of car was fitted with one and as there is provisions for it in the boot he is required to have it with him, strange i thought but he had to bring the spare back for visual inspection.


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