Getting Mods Engineered

[benm]

Good info Browny got a link for the location of that info ?

[browny]

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow...cinfor_dl1.html

VSI 06, VSI 09 and VSI 15 are all useful.

[Skyrine-Dave]

NA = weight(kg) x 4.82,

Turbo = weight(kg) x 4.0

QLD has the same. I just called an Engineer. The weight goes on the RTM or something like that.

[browny]

“Original weight” is the original (unmodified) “tare weight” of the sedan version of the vehicle model fitted with the largest engine available for the model but without optional accessories such as air conditioning and tow bar.

[tridentt150v]

Steve,

Go for a holiday, the engineers reports are good for Australia wide aren't they???

Get it done in WA/QLD and then move back to SA. All done in a couple of weeks.

[Guest INASNT]

steve

if u find out a plcae in vic that can do me an certificate then let me know coz i want to get one done once all my stuff gets installed in the next few weeks.

I got an mechanical engineer degree, so u recon i can do my own certificates???

[browny]

No you can't, well not legally anyway .

I asked my local engineer about what it takes to become a signatory. The answer was something like B.ENG + qualified mechanic + time in the auto industry.

[Guest INASNT]

Originally posted by browny

No you can't, well not legally anyway .  

I asked my local engineer about what it takes to become a signatory. The answer was something like B.ENG + qualified mechanic + time in the auto industry.

mayb i will look into getting all those qualifications.

imagine the $$ i could make from all of u guys who need your cars engineered.

[46n2]

Question : Should all Approvals be handed out during compliancing?? I haven't (bar caster rods) modified my 32 since it was brought into the country, but I don't know if I can be confident enough to say to a copper " all legal and engineered ".

Should I have an engineer check it over?

[Steve]

tridentt150v, I hope they are, then I will definately be going on a holiday:)

If anybody in any state can recommend a place to get mods engineered, please feel free to post up their contact details or urls if they have them

Cheers

[Clint32]

inasnt i was thinking the same thing as im currently doing a mech eng degree, who gives these engineers the power to issue mod permits.

We should start a company and just print off some forms similar to what other places produce with names and quailfiactions and show them to the cops. The mods were checked by a engineer and they thought they were ok, may fools some.

[Steve]

Originally posted by Clint32

inasnt i was thinking the same thing as im currently doing a mech eng degree, who gives these engineers the power to issue mod permits.  

We should start a company and just print off some forms similar to what other places produce with names and quailfiactions and show them to the cops.  The mods were checked by a engineer and they thought they were ok, may fools some.

:bahaha:

So anybody got a copy of a eng cert they want let me borrow for research purposes only

46n2, believe it or not, I do believe that a turbo timer is illegal (in SA anyways) also you have braided brake lines, do they have rubber ends or all braid? Cos if its all braid,they too are illegal (need the rubber ends to pass ADR compliance testing). Lots of little things that 'may' not comply.

Bottom line is that a cop only has to think that a mod is illegal and the duty of proof of compliance with ADRs is yours ie, inspection time, but if you have certs, I really doubt they would be likely to insist on inspection as you would probably have good grounds to claim harrassment.

If it only costs a couple of hundred bucks, great, if its going to cost big dollars, that sucks.

so far I am thinking QLD is the go, little holiday up there, get the certs done and a nice cruise back. Not enough places to stop on the way to/from WA:D

[two40]

Originally posted by tridentt150v

Steve,

Go for a holiday, the engineers reports are good for Australia wide aren't they???

Get it done in WA/QLD and then move back to SA.  All done in a couple of weeks.

Sorry but that won't work. Certificates are only valid in the state they were issued and only for as long as the car is registered in that state.

I've just engineered my car for the third time. It was originally engineered in NSW in '94 then sold to a guy in QLD who had to re-engineer the whole thing. I then bought it a short while ago and had it engineered again just to make it current. It was interesting to go through the process and I did learn alot.

Someone in this thread said you shouldn't listen to everyones rantings and talk to your states governing body. Take that advice.

[Guest INASNT]

Originally posted by Clint32

inasnt i was thinking the same thing as im currently doing a mech eng degree, who gives these engineers the power to issue mod permits.  

We should start a company and just print off some forms similar to what other places produce with names and quailfiactions and show them to the cops.  The mods were checked by a engineer and they thought they were ok, may fools some.

we could clean up big time, just go state to state and hand them out!!

[tridentt150v]

Ok, engineering certs must not be the same as compliance certs.

compliance certs are australia wide. so is converting to lpg, and i think cab extensions (single to twin cab on 4wd's). so why not other certs.

Danny

[Steve]

tridentt150v, what is a compliance certificate? What are they for, and how do you get them?

Cheers

[tridentt150v]

same as an engineers report, they just inspect and sign off on mods, someone else may be able to give a better answer here.

[Cubes]

I imaging even with an engineering certificate if a cop was in an arse of a mood he only has to suspect some thing is sus with the car and he can send it to get an inspection.

From the horses mouth... Thats their job to know whats what, not mine, If i suspect some thing is not right i'll send it for an inspection.

[Guest INASNT]

Originally posted by -Joel-

I imaging even with an engineering certificate if a cop was in an arse of a mood he only has to suspect some thing is sus with the car and he can send it to get an inspection.

From the horses mouth... Thats their job to know whats what, not mine, If i suspect some thing is not right i'll send it for an inspection.

as joel said, it doesent matter if the cop doesent know shit, and 99% of them dont, they can make u get it checked out!

preety ***ed up world when stupid people without a clue have all the power. To become a cop u dont need to many brain cells that are active

[browny]

On the other hand tho - a lack of brain cells can also result in illegal mods. I bet cops and auto engineers would have some pretty good stories about downright stupid and dangerous mods people have tried.

My theory is that if you don't put yourself in the position to be harrassed by the cops (ie dont act like a tosser on the roads and dont hang out with people acting like tossers) then your chances of being pulled over are minimal.

Also if you are civil to the cop and can demostrate that the mod is safe, legal and engineered (ie you have a copy of the certificate in the car) then you are in a lot better position to go free than someone who has a bad attitude.

I havent got to try this theory out yet tho 'cos i've never been pulled over.