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Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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well i'm going to get a blue slip this arvo actually and I was thinking of using plates that read: "kiss me, I'm irish". I will let you guys know how it goes.

wraith_skyline Proficient

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By the way, who ever said get an unreg vehicle permit, i was going to get one of these a while ago, and they told me you need a blue slip to get one, and pay for CTP for the time of the journey

Beer Baron Grand Master

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well having drive to get a blue slip today. I drove with no number plates, and no letter of intent. I drove from my house to the weighbridge, to the workshop, to the insurer, to the RTA and drove past a total of 5 police cars! none of them had anything to say about it.

good news is the car is now registered :)

sewid Grand Master

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By the way, who ever said get an unreg vehicle permit, i was going to get one of these a while ago, and they told me you need a blue slip to get one, and pay for CTP for the time of the journey

Yes you have to pay CTP it's about 20 - 35 dollars on top of the UVP.

Draen Enthusiast

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Hey Beer Baron. Just curious did you get hit with any surprises from the mechanic inspection? Is yours imported with 15 year rule (i.e mod platted)? I hear they are quite strict down there in Syd. Also what modifications have u got on urs?

How much did you end up paying for Blue slip, and green slip?

Just trying to get a rough idea as I'll be coming down in 2 months, and wondering what kind of costs I may be hit with bringing 'her' down to comply and register.

p.s You don't have a soft copy of the mech report by any chance do u - so i can look through the tests they do.

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Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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I've never been hit with any 'surpirses' at a blue slip inspection. this car was a sevs import, but it doesn't matter blue slip is the same for any car. blue slip price is pretty set. around $120. green slip price varies on your age, history, where you live etc. so mine is not really relevant to you.

Andyn Community Regular

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Someone mentioned that if its a certain type of Import you need further adr testing? I dont remember the exact type he mentioned though. There was: 15 year old, personal import...

$120 - this is pretty much like a racq rwc check i assume? Would they say anything about a fmic, pod (no box) - does this need to be attached to the car, boost controller?

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Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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depends on the inpsector mate. i will say their primary concern is that the car is not stolen, and that it's roadworthy. i don't know of any import that requires 'further ADR testing'. every car in nsw import or not goes through exactly the same registgration process.

rukus Grand Master

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dont u just need an appointment with a blue slip joint and then just drive there?

i drove around sydney with no number plates on, jap writing on my windscreen, covered in thick dust, uncomplianced and unrego'd. i was told if a cop pulls me over, just tell them im heading to the compliance/blueslip shop.

MAYHEM Contributor

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When I had my 180, I had to get it blue slipped but I was getting mixed information from everyone. So as a result I rang up the RTA and rang up my local cop shop.

As per RTA: I can drive as long as it’s to the closest blue slip center. In other works, there is a blue slip workshop about 2km from you and another 5km. You know for a fact that the workshop which is 5km away will give you a blue slip without any problems. You can only go to the workshop which is 2km away…..makes sense?

As per Local Cop Shop: I was basically told the same thing as RTA. The cop even joked about putting up TRAFFIC plates….which is a big no no. He said I did not need any sort of document stating I was going for a blue slip.

Oh and as for the 180, ended up getting towed because I knew I couldnt get it blue slipped anywhere else expect for the place where I usually go :P

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