Mon, 2 Mar 1998 16:52:47 +0100 - Message No. 2254
From: muehlberger@grz.co.at

Subject: Number plate story




Hi folks,

you might remember that I bought a used BOS-exhaust. This exhaust "blows"
the gases a little bit lower out than the original exhaust (directly onto
the five stars carrier). By following the gases, you can find the number
plate, which is quite big in austria.

As a good austrian, I use(d) a plastic number plate holder, which allows
you to simply "drag&drop" the plate into it.

On last friday, I wanted to find out, if my twin lost some speed over the
winter and so I burnt some fuel on the highway. When I overtook a very slow
car (drove ~ 140), I heard a little "plink", but I didn't investigate
further. But, when I arrived home, I noticed, that my number plate was
missing. The plastic number plate holder was totally melted on the exhausts
side! Well, what a hot driving style! :-))) So my first thought was, that
it lifted off, when I heard the "plink" (at ~ 175).

Finally, it turned out right, and I found my plate (a little bit bent) on
the highway.

Achim

P.S.: Will the insurance pay in this case, if the plate hit another car???




dipper@normans.isd.uni-stuttgart.de