fiber optic
Feb 2 2005, 08:03 AM
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The No Spin Zone
Virgina considers a ban on spinner wheels
The Virginia House Transportation Committee is considering legislation (H.B. 2390) that would prohibit the use of spinner wheels, wheel covers and hubcaps. The bill blatantly ignores the fact that custom wheels are not prohibited by Federal law and should not be restricted in Virginia. The facts are that the Federal government rescinded the entire hub cap standard in 1996 when it was concluded that there was no safety problem relating to hub caps, and that the standard was overly design-restrictive.
Furthermore, manufacturers are also required to notify the federal government of any safety problem or defect related to motor vehicle equipment within five days of becoming aware of any problems. Most importantly, there are no proven facts that spinners have a detrimental effect on motor vehicle safety.
Taken from a truck forum I visit on occasion. Lots of guys there like the bling bling and spinney wheels.
Phix
Feb 2 2005, 08:56 AM
Hah, yes! Get rid of this shit.... though, hah, I was kinda hoping it would phase out over time and not have an axe cut its head off so abruptly or for a stupid reason like this.
NorthPoint
Feb 2 2005, 09:02 AM
Another great example of governments concentrating on really important things.
Goat
Feb 2 2005, 09:22 AM
...............................................i like spinners on some things omgdontkillme
McKhaos
Feb 2 2005, 09:24 AM
Finally , goverment is focusing on simething worth while . Fuck the economy .
Phix
Feb 2 2005, 10:15 AM
QUOTE(McKhaos @ Feb 2 2005, 12:24 PM)
Finally , goverment is focusing on simething worth while . Fuck the economy .
Tru dat!
clarkma5
Feb 2 2005, 10:30 AM
I'm torn! I hate spinners, but the government has no place restricting them.
PAULIE_D
Feb 2 2005, 12:49 PM
It's not an issue of these types of wheels posing a safety risk due to their integrity.. I'm sure they are made well.
It's a safety risk due to the level of visual distraction they cause to other motorists.
clarkma5
Feb 2 2005, 12:51 PM
Eh, that's a pretty weak argument, paulie.
You ban spinners on that basis and you basically have to ban chrome wheels too...spinners aren't significantly more distracting than non-spinner chrome wheels, they're just stupider.
NorthPoint
Feb 2 2005, 01:02 PM
QUOTE(PAULIE_D @ Feb 2 2005, 03:49 PM)
It's a safety risk due to the level of visual distraction they cause to other motorists.
Government has now banned Ferraris. Especially red ones.
Dylan
Feb 2 2005, 01:39 PM
QUOTE(Goat @ Feb 2 2005, 01:22 PM)
...............................................i like spinners on some things omgdontkillme
Just leave. Now.
Mellender17
Feb 2 2005, 01:52 PM
*Dylan loads his shotgun*
350Z
Feb 2 2005, 02:44 PM
QUOTE(Mellender17 @ Feb 2 2005, 01:52 PM)
*Dylan loads his shotgun*
*Lends Dylan his Rocket Launcher*
McKhaos
Feb 2 2005, 03:07 PM
QUOTE(Goat @ Feb 2 2005, 07:22 PM)
...............................................i like spinners on some things omgdontkillme
Somebody ban this guy for eternity .
Goat
Feb 2 2005, 03:50 PM
why because of what i like
BankieVR6
Feb 2 2005, 03:52 PM
chill folks. we dont need to ban goat.
he'll just see spinners in a different light when we tar and feather him upon their mention.
Goat
Feb 2 2005, 03:54 PM
QUOTE(BankieVR6 @ Feb 2 2005, 03:52 PM)
he'll just see spinners in a different light
hopefully theyll be blingin' keke
I'm with clark... the government has no right restricting those. If people really want them, let them have 'em. It in no way effects me. I still wouldn't get them for my car, but they are nice to look at in traffic
PAULIE_D
Feb 2 2005, 05:52 PM
QUOTE(NorthPoint @ Feb 2 2005, 04:02 PM)
Government has now banned Ferraris. Especially red ones.
Point taken.. but at least a government ban on 'spinnahs' would effectibely remove this automotive eyesore off the streets.
3 foot tall aluminum wings on street cars should also be banned.
No joke.. I saw an otherwise stock mid-90's BMW 5-series with one of these aluminum wings with tall stanchions... looked horrid. Wish I had my camera with me.
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