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I’ve finally sold my Skyline now that my Supra arrived in the country.

I didn’t realized that during compliancing I had to replace the aftermarket seats, 18” mags and steering wheel and GT wing in order for it to pass the engineering inspection. The next problem is to take it over the pit. I was wondering if it’s possible to leave the aftermarket seats and 18” mags on ?? Or do I need to apply for a permit, or are they illegal altogether??

Assuming that I have to replace my seats with factory seats and 17” mags. Are there any Supra owners out there would like to lend me their seats and mags for ½ day just for the pit inspection. I’ll pay you for your trouble..

Thanks

Richard.

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Richard

I believe (correct me if im wrong) but now the imports have to be returned to stock specs before they can be complied. So prob have to replace all the stuff with stock stuff to get approved.

By the way nice car, loose the shite looking wing anyway, SUPRAS look so much tougher wingless at the back..ahhha SLEETH.

Daniel

Originally posted by IMACUL8

Richard

I believe (correct me if im wrong) but now the imports have to be returned to stock specs before they can be complied.  So prob have to replace all the stuff with stock stuff to get approved.

By the way nice car, loose the shite looking wing anyway, SUPRAS look so much tougher wingless at the back..ahhha SLEETH.

Daniel

Hi Daniel,

My car passed through the old import scheme, so it's OK. But the pit inspection is another story, I was told that WA might not be as strict as other states. But not sure ..

Heheh .. I like the GT wing :D Although I have the original spoiler if they wont pass the GT wing.

Can't believe that I have to remove the aftermarket steering wheel and replace it with a factory standard steering wheel with air bag :) ..

Bye

Richard.

Richard,

Nice car mate:D You should be able to get the car passed as is, but it will all depend who you get on the day. If there a-holes then they will pick you up on everything.

If a car came out with air-bag steering wheel then it is meant to be retained, but most of the guys at the pits wouldn't know. I'd try to get it passed as it, then if they knock you back on a few things then just sort them out.

See'ya:burnout:

I passed mine at midland, the guy goes "its got a compliance plate dont it" me "yup" the guy "ah ok, we dont have to check it all then, I'll just drive it around the block". Basically they checked the light, horn, window washers, turn the wheels one way turn them the other way. passed. very easy for me and not very stressing :D

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately I got my car complied in QLD, as it turned out the guy who’s complying my car is straight by the book (pretty anal). He wouldn’t pass the engineer inspection unless I replaced the seats, mags, steering wheel, GT wing, and silence the exhaust. I didn’t realise they were so strict over there?

Anyway, it’s probably not worth putting back the aftermarket steering wheel, but I’ll leave the rest of the stuff on and see if they’ll pass me or not. I’ll definitely take it down to East perth this time, just around the corner from work, because I too had bad experience at Welshpool with my Skyline.

Do you guys know if I can get a permit for the 18" mags and a/m seats ??

Lastly, I know this might be a stupid question :P !! But will 17” (235x45x17 and 255x40x17) ) wheels fit on 18” mags :( ?? I’ve already got a set 17” wheels, so not really looking forward to buy another set of 18” wheels for the car if I can help it.

Thanks,

Richard.

Dude for the pits you may need a permit if the wheel is undersized. Make sure it's available in Australia. Most places won't mind if it went through Eng. with it then they'll be cool. Just make sure you take your papers with you.

The wheels shouldn't be a problem if the rolling size is the same as stock.

Takes a look at photo....

The Bride seat will have to go as they aren't ADR'd. Volk rims should be okay.. Wheel looks taky anyhow as does the wing so I reckon your doing it a favour to toss em.

Wack the seat back in but it looks the goods......

Originally posted by puckish

The Bride seat will have to go as they aren't ADR'd. Volk rims should be okay.. Wheel looks taky anyhow as does the wing so I reckon your doing it a favour to toss em.

Wack the seat back in but it looks the goods......

Yep, I prefer the original steering wheel as well, after all I rather my face hitting an air bag rather than a solid wheel in a crash.

Hmm seems like most people don't like the GT wing, but I think it's quit cool :(

S***, and I'm about to bring back my Supra to Sydney... I've owned it for more than 2 years overseas and I'm bringing it back under the private import scheme. Does the same strict rules apply to private imports? Nothing's original in my car as you can see from the pic. Seats, cams, turbos, fuel sys, fuel computer, intercooler, piping, you name it, I've changed it. Don't tell me I've to remove everything to bring her in!!!

How about cars that are more than 15 years old? I've got a 89 32GTR that I also intend to bring back probably the year after next. This one has a pair of TD05s in it and a 2.8 litre block so returning it to stock is totally out of the question.

Nice to see a nice white Supra -- ill lend you my seats but there are electric and a pain to remove but if you want to swap wheels for a couple of hours let me know mine are chrome alloys 17" 245 or try and get hold of James on the supra forums as he uses a standard set at the drags

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