Jump to content
SAU Community

Help Me...

heslo

By heslo,
in South Australia

 Share

Recommended Posts

heslo Grand Master

heslo

Posted
Posted

Ok guys, I know this has been asked one billion times before but I'm gonna ask again cos this time for me it's a bit different...

I'm looking at a car in Perth, it HAS been complied however is not registered nor has it ever been in Australia. If I buy it and get it down here, will I only need to go for a vehicle inspection down at a police station for them to allow me to register it (obviously I'll need to get temporary rego to drive it down there) or do I need to pass it over the pits again? I rang Regency just then and they said that as long as it has it's compliance plates it will only need a police check but that seems too easy to me.

Also, if I do go down this path, I need to get my hands on a standard GTR bonnet (in white preferably) as it has a carbon fiber one on it that I don't think the police would take too kindly to. Anyone able to help out there?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/
Share on other sites
heslo Grand Master

heslo

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Ah so it won't be a full over the pits inspection then? Like I said, the only MAJOR stand out thing is the bonnet and possibly the ride height, however the aftermarket suspension IS height adjustable. AFAIK, 18' rims are allowable on a GTR correct?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3594476
Share on other sites
Whiplash Grand Master

Whiplash

Posted
Posted

yeah 18's are allowed.

If the car has compliance they should only check the

Engine NO

Vin NO

Build date

window tinting (they will make you peel it off if its to dark)

exhaust (rarely)

it a quick and easy check just to make sure the car or the engine isn't stolen

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3594490
Share on other sites
SLED Grand Master

SLED

Posted
Posted

Yeah what whiplash said is correct.

Had mine in the sturt shed about a week ago for the same deal.

As long as there's no stand outs like dark tint, wheels sticking out of guards or guards sitting on tyres, you should be fine.....if it's loud don't rev it, just idle it into the shed.

Do what I did.....wait for 40 degree day and show up 15 minutes before knock off......Sturt shed is open till 3.00pm Wed & Thur with no appointment needed.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3594975
Share on other sites
Adz2332 Grand Master

Adz2332

Posted
Posted
Wow, this is good news. So after I take it to the police, I assume they give me some paperwork that I take to motor reg that allows me to register the vehicle here in SA? Correct?

do you have any pics of the car your looking at??

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3595560
Share on other sites
Hotwire Veteran

Hotwire

Posted
Posted

The pillar guage and boost controller(??) will raise their interest straight away, you'll want to be rid of them for the inspection. I would think see if you can get a stock seat and bonnet. With those things changed over HOPEFULLY they wont send you for full inspection.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3595800
Share on other sites
heslo Grand Master

heslo

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Obviously I'd change over the bonnet, EBC and pillar gauge to standard, hence why I asked here if anyone had a standard bonnet, suspension is also height adjustable so that isn't an issue. Also not a fan of the front bar either but that's easy enough to source another. Just everything else about the car I love and I really would like to get my hands on it. Just wish I could get a straight answer from Regency about it. They said it SHOULD be ok just a visual ID, but can't guarantee it. Idiots

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202469-help-me/#findComment-3596461
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • brillo
      Leak from Tokico BM50 Brake Master Cylinder

      By brillo · Posted

      Hi, SteveL Thank you very much for your reply, you seem to be the only person on the net who has come up with a definitive answer for which I am grateful. The "Leak" was more by way of wet bubbles when the pedal was depressed hard by a buddy while trying to gey a decent pedal when bleeding the system having fitted the rebuilt BM50 back in the car, which now makes perfect sense. A bit of a shame having just rebuilt my BM50, I did not touch the proportioning valve side of things, the BM50 was leaking from the primary piston seal and fluid was running down the the Brake booster hence the need to rebuild, I had never noticed any fluid leaking from that hole previously it only started when I refitted it to the car. The brake lines in the photo are "Kunifer" which is a Copper/Nickel alloy brake pipe, but are only the ones I use to bench bleed Master cylinders, they are perfectly legal to use on vehicles here in the UK, however the lines on the car are PVF coated steel. Thanks again for clearing this up for me, a purchase of a new BMC appears to be on the cards, I have been looking at various options in case my BM50 was not repairable and have looked at the HFM BM57 which I understand is manufactured in Australia.  
    • Gantai
      R33 GTST Steering Rack (49001-19U05) Rebuild?

      By Gantai · Posted

      PXL_20250828_063541093.TS.mp4
    • Gantai
      R33 GTST Steering Rack (49001-19U05) Rebuild?

      By Gantai · Posted

      Well the install is officially done. Filled with fluid and bled it today, but didn't get a chance to take it on a test drive. I'll throw some final pics of the lines and whatnot but you can definitely install a DMAX rack in an R33 with pretty minor mods. I think the only other thing I had to do that isn't documented here is grind a bit of the larger banjo fitting to get it to clear since the banjos are grouped much tighter on the DMAX rack. Also the dust boots from a R33 do not fit either fyi, so if you end up doing this install for whatever reason you'll need to grab those too. One caveat with buying the S15 dust boots however is that the clamps are too small to fit on the R33 inner tie rod since they're much thicker so keep the old clamps around. The boots also twist a bit when adjusting toe but it's not a big deal. No issues or leaks so far, steering feels good and it looks like there's a bit more lock now than I had before. Getting an alignment on Saturday so I'll see how it feels then but seems like it'll be good to go       
    • PranK
      R35 GT-R production ends after 18 years

      By PranK · Posted

    • SteveL
      Leak from Tokico BM50 Brake Master Cylinder

      By SteveL · Posted

      I don't get in here much anymore but I can help you with this.   The hole is a vent (air relief) for the brake proportioning valve, which is built into the master cylinder.    The bad news is that if brake fluid is leaking from that hole then it's getting past the proportioning valve seals.   The really bad news is that no spare parts are available for the proportioning valve either from Nissan or after market.     It's a bit of a PITA getting the proportioning valve out of the master cylinder body anyway but, fortunately, leaks from that area are rare in my experience. BTW, if those are copper (as such) brake lines you should get rid of them.    Bundy (steel) tube is a far better choice (and legal  in Australia - if that's where you are).
×
×
  • Create New...