Body Mods

[cruzin33]

Im thinking of getting the frount fenders with the air vent behind the wheel. Iv been told that i have 2 options fiber glass or my fenders with molded vents, are these a defect? Also with side mirrors im thinking of putting m3 mirrors on, are these a defect aswell? Im doing up my body as im waiting for a new custom paintjob so any feed back will be great.

Cheers

Dave

[Adz2332]

Im thinking of getting the frount fenders with the air vent behind the wheel. Iv been told that i have 2 options fiber glass or my fenders with molded vents, are these a defect? Also with side mirrors im thinking of putting m3 mirrors on, are these a defect aswell? Im doing up my body as im waiting for a new custom paintjob so any feed back will be great.

Cheers

Dave

Am also interested in that! didnt even think that they would be defectable! but i guess in SA everything is!!!!!

[pkblade]

In the Transport SA’s modification guide under Spoilers & Wheel Guard Flares it reads:

Cosmetic body modifications are permitted without Transport SA approval and inspection provided that they are carried out with regard to the safety of the driver and other road users. There must not be any sharp edges that could increase the severity of injuries to pedestrians.

In regards to the side mirrors there should be a section in the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999 Regulation, which can be DL . But, might be quicker if you ring up Regency or the like.

[Adz2332]

Im thinking of getting the frount fenders with the air vent behind the wheel. Iv been told that i have 2 options fiber glass or my fenders with molded vents, are these a defect? Also with side mirrors im thinking of putting m3 mirrors on, are these a defect aswell? Im doing up my body as im waiting for a new custom paintjob so any feed back will be great.

Cheers

Dave

HEY IF U DO RING REGANCY OR FIND ANYTHING OUT PLZ LET ME KNO

[Mike_]

I was under the impression that anything that affected the car structurally was not legal. For instance, fibreglass panels/bonnets are more of a hazard for pedestrians, and affect how the car crumples in an accident.

I may be wrong though!

[Oosh]

Panels aren't structural, unless it's a monocoque design, and Skylines aint.

But the pedestrian safety issue is an interesting one, particularly in relation to insurance.

Edited February 13, 2007 by Oosh

[Adz2332]

Panels aren't structural, unless it's a monocoque design, and Skylines aint.

But the pedestrian safety issue is an interesting one, particularly in relation to insurance.

Im sure thou SA would have some problem with it! our state seems to have the most problems with anything to do wid cars!

[Sinful]

Im sure thou SA would have some problem with it! our state seems to have the most problems with anything to do wid cars!

I have never seen anyone defect for flared front fenders or the mirrors as you do see them around but can only see how you go I guess or get regency to inspect it and give you the ok....

No your State isnt to bad actually...... over in NSW you have to get everything engineered if you want to keep it on your car but it doesnt cost as much to engineer as it would in Adelaide...

[Nathan_G1]

pretty sure you'll be fine mate, as long as the mirrors arent concave or convex i forget (meaning rounded and bubbled giving more road surface view) you'll be fine, Aus standard is flat mirrors

[Ryanrb25]

warning - arseholes are closer than they appear

[Sinful]

warning - arseholes are closer than they appear

[CleanGTS-t]

If ya don't mined a read, this might give you some idea of SA's attitude towards moding your car.

Modifications to Passenger Cars

Ya might wanna have a look at page 18 on. The end of page 19 has a little on Spoilers and Wheel Guard Flars.

Good luck and happy moding

[chops]

Yep, info bulletin 3 is a very useful document.

I have a copy here that I refer to often.

EDIT: muchy gooder spuling dis tyme

Edited February 15, 2007 by chops