Parts on back order = no MOT

[trackdemon]

New O2 sensor showed up nice and quick frmo www.sparkplugs.com : check
New O2 sensor fitted: tommorrow
New track rod ends: back order, no lead time! Ouch!

So I have an untaxable car due to no MOT but can't tax it without an MOT. Looks like its gonna be SORN for a month :(

Am I right in thinking there was an NSX being broken a while back? Is it worth transferring the rod-ends to get the car back on road until I can get new ones fitted?

[TheSebringOne]

Amo broken one up a while ago, not sure what he has left though. Just check Amo's 91 silver in the for sale section! HTH

[trackdemon]

Yup already PM'd him, not too happy about swapping stuff like track rod ends but I need it taxed!!!

[duncan]

Back in 2005 when my local Partco in Chelmsford supplied my O2 sensor, I asked for a listing of the other NSX parts they supplied. From a distributor called Automotive Distributors Ltd they listed a "Stabiliser Link", [who knows what it actually is], other than it was accompanied with a sketch of a track rod end, RH Front ref ADH28523 & LH front ref ADH28522.
Might be worth a gentle enquiry.

[trackdemon]

I actually ordered the track rod ends from Honda on Monday morning, expecting them not to turn up for weeks. They turned up today!

Bit annoying as I SORN'd the car on the basis of not having the parts > therefore no MOT = no Tax. Oh well, I'll save a whole months road tax!

[TheSebringOne]

When you order Honda parts from Honda, turnaround is quick, takes only 24 to 48 hours max as come from its European central distribution hub in Germany I think!

[nigel]

Give JR a ring at Ray Laks Acura in New York, in the states. 1-888-RAY-LAKS. First; with the pound at 2.04 to 1 and their discount it'll be alot cheaper. Second; he'll probibly have it in stock, if not he'll get it quick. Third; shipping won't be a problem and VAT will be less becaaus the part price will be less. Should be on the road alot faster.

Cheers
nigel