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Hi guys,

sorry if this question gets asked all the time...

I'm looking at moving to brisbane within the next few months and one thing I'm not sure of is how I'll go transferring my rego over to QLD plates. I live in SA now and the car's all legally registered etc.

but SA dont have roadworthy cert's so I'll need to get me one of those.

How do you go with these on modified skylines etc (I own a stagea) - will I need to remove my manual boost controller and reconnect the stock solenoid? and will I need to disconnect my SAFC? Those are the only two things I think I'd have any issues with. Oh and when I had the exhaust fitted they removed the heatshield above the turbo saying it didn't fit any more - so do I need to get some kind of heat shield put back on there?

I just dont want any hassle with it cos otherwise its gonna be a pain in the neck and an extra cost I dont need on top of moving costs etc.

I should mention that the above mods (well, everything thats in my sig) were done AFTER it was registered here in SA.

Most of this stuff is well out of sight and you wouldn't find it unless you were looking for it. And also, the car looks stock, and is quite safe etc. and runs quiet and more than likely has less emissions than when it was stock.

So how strict are most mechanics with these roadworthy inspections? Will I be ok as is or will I need to return it completely back to stock?

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Hey buddy, they don't inspect your car i heard that, but i transfered mine a few months ago and they didnt i just got a roadworthy

, i don't think any of your upgrades would be a problem. i could give you the number of the guy that did mine if u like. youd be better off ringing and asking him,

ToMMaH Proficient

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I brought mine in from NSW. Step 1:Get RWC Step 2:go to QLD Transport and fill out the form for unregistered vehicle as its from out of state. Give them your old plates and $$$... Done. Rego sticker will be in the mail and new plates handed to you.

RWC won't be too difficult, most mechanics arn't $%^&*'s about it. You shouldn't have a problem with the 3 things you mentioned. If you do you can always go elsewhere for another RWC.

As for them looking at your vehicle at QLD Transport.... lol..... like those old women in the office would know what they are looking at. It's all in the paperwork.

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Yer what you have listed there isnt a problem up here, pretty much as long as nothing is hanging off, no oil dripping out, and the tyres are ok, as well as the wipers/washers and all exterior lights work you will be fine.

Most mechanics up here are ok, best bet is to use a mechanic shop that deals alot with imports, then once you got the RWC its as the others said, over to the transport department, fill in the papers and pay the cash for the rego.

good luck with the move

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they do check the car, but all they check is that the engine number on the engine matches the engine number from the previous registration

as mentioned the form isfor an unregistered vehicle

i moved up from VIC and sold my car up here still registered in Vic. i did some research and got all the forms for the owner. the forms are all available from the QLD transport website. all you do is fill out the form and fill in that it has been previously registered in another state. provide the engine number and vin i think and then go down to QLD transport. should cost you nothing. give in your old plates and grab a set of new ones :thumbsup:

and better get a QLD lisence while you're there.. unfortunately still have laminated pieces of shit in QLD but its better to be safe than sorry and risk a fine

cheers,

Warren

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they do check the car, but all they check is that the engine number on the engine matches the engine number from the previous registration

as mentioned the form isfor an unregistered vehicle

i moved up from VIC and sold my car up here still registered in Vic. i did some research and got all the forms for the owner. the forms are all available from the QLD transport website. all you do is fill out the form and fill in that it has been previously registered in another state. provide the engine number and vin i think and then go down to QLD transport. should cost you nothing. give in your old plates and grab a set of new ones :)

and better get a QLD lisence while you're there.. unfortunately still have laminated pieces of shit in QLD but its better to be safe than sorry and risk a fine

cheers,

Warren

so what happens if the numbers are different due to purchasing another engine?

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