Ska

Victoria, the place to be defected

Spot on, either that or they should amalgamate the legistlation so that it is clear and consistent on what is legal and what is not and only rule on one set of laws. Which is why it is so confusing for us as drivers to put the police on the spot and say "You cant do that!" or "You need a warrant to search my car." and the like. I think they purposly have made it that way to make it near on impossible to properly work out what rights we actually have as private citezens why pulled over by the police. On a side note, QLD transport are very accomodating when it comes to getting information from them. QLD police still have not been able to provide me with ANY information on the 1967 Public Roads Act.

Why is the question, it is stupid! For example, when I asked QLD Transport for speed camera legalities I got: Hi Cyrus, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately you have directed yuor question to the wrong department. This is a question for Queensland Police as Queensland Transport just act as a paying agent on behalf of Queensland Police we are unsure of the policies and procedures involved with radars. If you need more information please contact me by e-mail or phone Queensland Transport on 132380. So the QLD police hand out tickets for breaking their laws, and send you to QLD transport to have your car checked to see if it complies with a TOTALLY SEPERATE set of legistlation! IT'S SPASTIC! Mainly because of the huge difference between them. What is usually deemed illegal by the police laws is fine by the QLD Transport laws. "I'm sorry officer, I didnt know a feed bag for my horse was an illegal intake modification........"

Too easy:

Ask chris/trent if the injectors off my stagea are suitable

still means you can be given a ticket from the QLD police, but not from QLD transport. The legislation that the police rule under states basically that anything that is not stock or a factory extra, is potentially a defect, depending on the officer.

Bought two, very happy with them, they are very nice! Seller is GREAT to deal with too!

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...ST&f=79&t=44182 But I dont know if those are correct or not, waiting on SK to confirm that they are what I think they are I can give you a copy of all the CD's on the 6th bribie island cruise if you want?

more mics info from QLD Transport: Generally, the fitting and use of vehicle accessories (air pod) do not require specific approval from Queensland Transport. As such, Queensland Transport does not approve or disapprove the use of vehicle accessories. However, Queensland Transport requires that vehicles continue to comply with the standards set from when the vehicle is first supplied to the market. Accordingly, the use of any aftermarket devices must not result in deterioration of vehicle compliance with the applicable Australian Design Rules. The only regulation relating to air filters is contained in Queensland Transport's Approved Inspection Station (AIS) Code Of Practice which states that, "air cleaners must be fitted". It is the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to ensure that emmisions levels are maintained. It may be necessary to supply proof that the vehicle maintains the original emmision levels. If further clarification is required please phone our Vehicle Modification's Unit on 3253 4851 As for the enquiry regarding general modiifications a modification brochure "All about modifications to motor vehicles" is available at most CSC's and can be accessed through our web site. I have pasted a copy of the Engineering Instructions relating to blow off valves. |------------------------+------------------------+------------------------| |Engineering Instructions|Vehicle Accesories | | |------------------------+------------------------+------------------------| Date Of 17/04/2 Date Of 17/04/20 No VA.06.04.0 Replaces/A Issue: 002 Effect: 02 : 2 mends: It has come to the notice of the Vehicle Safety and Industry Reform Section that a common modification to vehicles equipped with a turbo-charger installation is the fitting of an intercooler and a blow off valve. Forced induction methods such as turbo-charging or super-charging have the potential to substantially increase the power and performance of a motor vehicle. Apart from the engine itself, turbo-charging or super-charging affects four main vehicle systems. These are exhaust emission controls, vehicle noise suppression systems, braking system performance and driveline components. Option 3 of Section LA of the Code of Practice (Light Motor Vehicles) permits the fitting of turbo-charged and super-charged engines to light motor vehicles in accordance with Schedule B of Section LA. A part of this approval requires that a “Safety Upgrade” of the vehicle is implemented in order to provide for the increase in vehicle performance. Braking system performance and driveline components are addressed in the upgrade requirements. Additionally, the modified vehicle must continue to comply with the Australian Design Rules relating to emission controls and noise levels to which it was originally constructed. Whilst it is recognised that a large number of the vehicles referred to in this instruction are factory fitted with a turbo-charger or super-charger installation, considerable modifications are carried out to install the intercooler, blow off valve and associated pipe work. The installation of these components is acceptable, if fitted in accordance with good engineering practice, i.e. it should not significantly affect the noise and emission levels of the vehicle. Installation of blow off valves/intercoolers are regarded as accessories and do not require approval under Section LA of the Code of Practice (Light Motor Vehicles). However, a number of vehicle owners are installing additional “whistles” to the blow off valves (or alternative blow off valves with whistles). This procedure has attracted Queensland Police Service attention. A number of infringement notices have been issued to vehicle owners for, it is understood, excessive vehicle noise. Whilst the blow off valve in an unmodified state is of little concern, valves fitted with a “whistle” attachment can be quite loud. The Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 1999 requires that a person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road if the vehicle’s silencing device has been modified so as to reduce, or be likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the device. As such, the silencing devices fitted to these vehicles have not been modified and the noise is not attributed to the exhaust system. The Transport Operations (Road Use Management-Road Rules) Regulation 1999 raises issues in relation to devices fitted to motor vehicles and excessive noise emitted from motor vehicles, and is as follows: Making unnecessary noise or smoke S 291 (1) A person must not: (a) start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke; or (B) wilfully start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke. Example of subsection (1)(a): Driving a vehicle in a way that causes noise or smoke because of: (a) disrepair of the vehicle; or (B) the way the vehicle is loaded; or © the condition, construction or adjustment of the vehicle’s engine or other equipment. Example of subsection (1)(B): Driving a vehicle in a way that causes noise or smoke by wilfully and unnecessarily causing the wheels of the vehicle to lose traction and spin on the road surface. S 291 (2) A person must not drive a vehicle to which a noisy instrument is attached or on which a noisy instrument is used. S 291 (3) The driver of a vehicle or a passenger in or on the vehicle must not: (a) ring a bell or sound a horn, except a horn or similar warning device under section 224; or (B) play or use a noisy instrument. It would seem appropriate that the Road Rules legislation is relevant to vehicles equipped with these devices and which are modified to allow excessive noise to be emitted. The Queensland Police Service should be utilizing the Road Rules to enforce the issue, and, the owner would need to remove the device to avoid continually being issued with infringement notices. Inspectors Action: Transport Inspectors are advised not to issue Defect Notices solely for the reason of a vehicle being fitted with an intercooler or a blow off valve. Any enquiries relative to this matter may be referred to the Road Use Business Management Group on telephone number (07) 3253 4851 or (07) 3253 4778. Inspectors should telephone (07) 3253 4778 or 4308 for additional information.

Problem is that the QLD Police make rulings under one set of laws and QLD transport rule under a totally spereat set. Both sets of legislation are vastly different. I found this out when researching legalities of underbody neons, Accoring to the legistlation QLD Police rule under, anything that is not provided on the car from the factory or as a factory extra is illegal, whereas the QLD Transport legistaltion states: Underbody lighting is permitted, provided the lights are fitted in accordance with the conditions listed in this information sheet AIS INFORMATION SHEET No. 21 Alternative lights Additional lights fitted to motor vehicles and, in particular, alternative lighting on dressed up vehicles with underbody lighting, such as neon lights and ultra violet lights, are acceptable, subject to certain conditions. (TO(RUM-VSS)) allows lights not mentioned in the standards to be fitted in addition to the required lights, whereas the former Traffic Regulation 1962 required specific approval, which was not often granted. Lights that flash or are white, red, yellow or blue are mentioned in the standards. However, pink lights, for example are not mentioned and could, theoretically, be fitted. The use of blue lights are reserved for police vehicles in Queensland but ambulances and fire engines in other states may use blue lights. As such, additional underbody lighting such as neon lights and ultra violet lights are acceptable provided the light omitted is not blue, yellow, red or white. Of the last two, red lights must not be seen from the front and white must not be seen from the rear. Other colours are acceptable as long as they do not flash or dazzle another driver. Other additional lighting requirements are covered by the regulations and which is summarised in the brochure "All About Modifications to Motor Vehicles". This brochure may be sighted on the Queensland Transport website at www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/driver.nsf/index/vehiclemods Additional mandatory lights, e.g. an extra pair of direction indicator lights, are also permitted. The Australian Design Rules set mandatory position, width and height limits for a primary set of lights fitted to a vehicle. In the case of light and heavy omnibuses (MD and ME categories), all commercial vehicles (N category) and medium and heavy trailers (TD and TC categories), additional direction indicator, hazard warning, stop, parking and rear position lights may be fitted to satisfy specific operational requirements. These operational requirements could include the need to better project manoeuvring intentions in congested traffic such as for buses frequently stopping to pick up and set down passengers, the need to have additional lights to retain signalling capability in case of primary light breakages, and where operating environment results in low mounted lights becoming covered in dirt or dust. The maximum height limits for particular lights, which includes stop lights, fitted to the above categories of vehicles do not apply when provided as additional lights. BIG problem is that the QLD police do not govern by the same set of legistlation that QLD Transport does, fcuked up eh.

Oh please note the application date: 09/1996 to 08/1997

Alright I think I have found them but really dont know, hope these pics help someone

Dont worry answered my own question, no they are different as seen here: Got a mate at work trying to translate them, but he is a bit rusty so if anyone wants to translate it that would be great

Also figured out how to install the Japanese IME so that some of the stuff does not appear as garbeled characters: http://www.declan-software.com/japanese_ime/ Getting a mate here at work to translate the stagea model code as it seems to be different from the skyline codes BUT if you can read Japanese: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...t=0&p=1648917

Are these specifically for Skylines or are they the same for Stagea's?

On win2k and winXP you have to make the ini file not read only and copy it to the %system% directory, which could be c:\Windows or c:\WINNT On another note has anyone translated the model codes for Stagea's? VIN WGNC34-024288 Model TGKNREAC34UDAABACA

Once I figure out how to find it, havent used it in years, plus really busy at work so might have to wait till this evening, but I'll do my best I plugged in my VIN number and it came up with what my beast was, just cant seem to quickly find the cv-joints EDIT: Still cant quite figure out how to see the cv-joints mainly because FAST is huge and I dont really know what section it is under, but being a non-mechanice most of the sections dont really mean much to me, like there are transfer cases, gearing sprockets, clutch drive shafts, transfer gears, so I roughly know what they look like I'll just troll though until I think I am looking at it and post some pics Has anyone translated the meaning of the Model numbers for Stagea's? http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...dpost&p=1648481

Yeah Mercury have ordered in 2 front cv boots for mine, just waiting until I can afford to pay for them to be put on Have you got the FAST software? I do just need a VIN number and I can check part numbers if you want?

brrr did it just get cold in here.........? jk

Yeah mine was a 5 speed, was only on the market a short time and I snapped it up, I though it was a great price considering the mods it has. I absolutly love it, much better than my r33 I had. BUT the stag I bought has a crapload more mods done to it then my r33 had, which is prolly the reason it goes better

Yeah but we all cant bat our eyelids and use certain asests you have to sway lowly young boy sales people Sam

home now, updated and uploaded

Have you guys called up these guys: Brake Distributors of Australia (07)5569 2207 or 0414 868 555 They sponsor the SAu QLD club and are DBA dealers. I have dealt with them before for my old 33's brakes and found them great on price, but I got a discount for being club member of course

Link to download the MS Excel Spreadsheet for easy manipulation: http://members.optushome.com.au/cbharda/si...gea-Fusebox.xls

Translated as best as he could to: