HSV Query

[gtxb67]

isnt' this tag a bit like the cobra glove box badges - sure you would like it to all match, but it has nothing to do with identifying the car

if hsv are going to replace this tag on a brand new car with one that matches, where is the problem. who will ever know that the tag in question was replaced . . . . and if there is a way of knowing that it was replaced, then there is no problems with thinking the car is a rebirth because there is already documentation to say that this tag was on that car


didn't ford do similar in years gone by with gt's that had engines replaced under warranty, to keep them matching numbers cars . . . . or is that different
actually it may be different - the gt with a new engine is no longer a true matching numbers car, and from what i can see this is just a bit of decoration that is different

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

isnt' this tag a bit like the cobra glove box badges - sure you would like it to all match, but it has nothing to do with identifying the car

if hsv are going to replace this tag on a brand new car with one that matches, where is the problem. who will ever know that the tag in question was replaced . . . . and if there is a way of knowing that it was replaced, then there is no problems with thinking the car is a rebirth because there is already documentation to say that this tag was on that car


didn't ford do similar in years gone by with gt's that had engines replaced under warranty, to keep them matching numbers cars . . . . or is that different
actually it may be different - the gt with a new engine is no longer a true matching numbers car, and from what i can see this is just a bit of decoration that is different

If Ford / FPV have to replace an engine under warranty they always stamp the new motor the same... Infact the dealers usually have to stamp them at their end with the same numbers as the motor removed (that will be sent back to Ford and distroyed).

One of my Dad's SX Territory's had the motor replaced and this was the process.

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

If Ford / FPV have to replace an engine under warranty they always stamp the new motor the same... Infact the dealers usually have to stamp them at their end with the same numbers as the motor removed (that will be sent back to Ford and distroyed).

One of my Dad's SX Territory's had the motor replaced and this was the process.

that is my understanding, but once the original block is gone, it could be argued it is no longer matching numbers. of course no one will know, but there isn't much difference to me having an old unstamped block and redoing mine. either way, the original block is gone and that along with the compliance plates and vin number is what makes the difference




on topic, i cannot really see what the issue with the tag is - if it is a critical part of the car's identity, then surely the wrong number is documented somewhere and all is good. if it isn't a critical part of the car's identity, a replacement tag should be fine

[Sprint XR8]

You should also check that the data dots on the vehicle have the correct vin number on them. If the vin from the wrong plate was put on the dots they cant be changed.