Since when would the stock 1600 pass the slalom test anyway, with the 155
tyres, what about a kombi van? They just want to stop people from doing
conversions. I could import a car from overseas that is highly modifed as a
personal import and it would require no compliecing or engineers report, work
that out.
Pete & Kath Liebig wrote:
> Graeme,
>
> I know they will want emissions test, brake test (done by engineer on
> racetrack) and "lanechange" test (basic slalom - also done by engineer on
> racetrack). I think I will also need some sort of strength test for the
> seats I've fitted.
>
> Sucks. I don't think the engineers are to blame - it's the bloody Road
> Transport wankers. Apparently a 1600 with half decent brakes and anything
> other than standard suspension with well worn ball joints will absolutely
> blitz these tests anyway. So as far as I'm concerned it is just a matter of
> handing over another fat wad of cash for absolutely no gain.
>
> Happy as...
> PL
>
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> Geez!!! thats expensive for an engineers report.
> I was quoted $280 just yesterday... then again it is in Sydney. Last time
> I needed an engineers report, it cost me $150.
> I don't believe that an emissions test will be required, and a chassis
> stiffness test is definitely not required. (not unless you cut the roof off
> or do some other radical body modification.)
> I the past my engineer has just taken the car for a serious blast around
> the streets for half an hour, then a quick look over and under the the car.
> Graeme.
>
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