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ok guys its my moment of truth! REGENCY tomorrow morning!! everything i know of is out and ready so fingers crossed!! theres a few questions i need to answer.. 1- how long is an average inspection? 2- do they check under the dash? 3- wats the deal with exhaust smoke (as mine is blowing a little black due to no tune and sitting around for 6months)? 4- and i dunno about the db of my exhaust....

anyways this is my first trip any tips???

cheers guys if she comes good i will cruise with u guys soon and introduce myself!!!

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yes they probably will check everywhere and anywhere, including pilling off the ecu kick plate to see if its aftermarket.

Dont expect to come through first time and u will be ok. U will be suprised what they are most likely to pick on. Inspection tends to take as long as they feel like being picky.

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yes they probably will check everywhere and anywhere, including pilling off the ecu kick plate to see if its aftermarket.

Dont expect to come through first time and u will be ok. U will be suprised what they are most likely to pick on. Inspection tends to take as long as they feel like being picky.

sounds hard

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They generally don't check for aftermarket ecu's unless its been defected for it or something doesn't look right. i.e different injectors, afm etc.

Regarding turbo timers etc.. Just make sure its disabled and if possible shove it right up behind the dash where it can't be seen or felt. Good luck getting it back out though as there's next to no room up behind the dash's of these cars. :thumbsup:

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ok heres the verdict.....

FAILED lol..

as i expected, but all wasnt bad!! the inspector was a champ! we like talked about new mods and upgrades and wats a good turbo and stuff! he also showed me and gave me tips on getting it back on the road!

ne ways heres the list

-eye level rear brake light

-fuel regulator to be removed (didnt know i had one lol)

-boost controller solenoid to be removed

-rear centre seat belt to be fitted as compliance plate says 5 seater

-oil leak NEAR turbo to be cleaned

-both rack boots broken to be replaced

-RH rear steer inner rack end has play

-fix play at left front wheel bearing

-fix play at left front upper arm

-rh front upper arm bushes have play

-side indicator globes worn, need to be amber

now all i need is help on parts to fix, were i can get them, whos best to do it and $$$$$

oh he didnt even check to sound on my exhaust and he passed my gtr cooler!!

and he never saw my timer!!

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sounds like a front left wheel bearing, a couple of bushes and a lil bit of other stuff to do

for the rack boots etc try

Driveshaft & CV Centre

12 Deloraine Rd Edwardstown 5039

(08) 8374 2944

if ya south(ish), i can put ya onto a mobile mechanic who mite be able to do some of that work for ya

otherwise i reccomend

Rod Webb Auto Electrical

2 Muriel Ave Somerton Park 5044

(08) 8294 4599

and of course, Boostworx

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ok heres the verdict.....

FAILED lol..

as i expected, but all wasnt bad!! the inspector was a champ! we like talked about new mods and upgrades and wats a good turbo and stuff! he also showed me and gave me tips on getting it back on the road!

ne ways heres the list

-eye level rear brake light

-fuel regulator to be removed (didnt know i had one lol)

-boost controller solenoid to be removed

-rear centre seat belt to be fitted as compliance plate says 5 seater

-oil leak NEAR turbo to be cleaned

-both rack boots broken to be replaced

-RH rear steer inner rack end has play

-fix play at left front wheel bearing

-fix play at left front upper arm

-rh front upper arm bushes have play

-side indicator globes worn, need to be amber

now all i need is help on parts to fix, were i can get them, whos best to do it and $$$$$

oh he didnt even check to sound on my exhaust and he passed my gtr cooler!!

and he never saw my timer!!

just make sure you fix those problems for the next inspection and you're bound to pass. Seems like the majority of the problems listed you can do yourself, if you're willing haha.

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