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After seven years of owning an import i got defected today. Was going to happen sooner or later.

Exhaust to load supposedly even though he didnt test it

After market stering wheel

Front bar not secure.

Ah well. Anybody got some r32 rims or wheel for sale :P

That's bullshit that they can just assume your exhaust is too loud. Just like the 'suspicioun of defect' arguement.

Although, 7 years is a good run for no defect!

got pulled over the other night...cop on a bike...reason for pulling me over was that i had stockies on the back...i explained that they have at least 90% tread...which they did....and theyve been on the car for over 8 months..through RBT's and stuff like that and never had a problem.....oh well....i told him the other 17's were going back on the next day...which they were anyway...he then did a lisence check....and checked my tint...when i got my windows done after winning that voucher from the old school and new age car show...i asked for darkest LEGAL tint.....problem being..is the fronts are the same as the backs...70%...he couldve done me for that...he then proceede to shake the absolute crap out of the drivers seat and say..in his words "completely f**ked"....im thinking...this is the original 21 year old seat that came with the car....what do you expect....its not a VE commodore ffs....he then asked me to pop the bonnet :P ...looked over the engine bay...the front mount..and said "so..when are you gonna get this legal??"...i just said..that im trying to...its just expensive....he picked on untidy wiring....hoses not blocked off..which was from my fuel reg which shat itself an hour earlier.....he let me go with a warning and said if he sees it on the road again..he'll defect it...he couldve also done me for handbrake if he tried it...it goes up 2 clicks and it isnt even connected to the calipers.....so now ive tidied up the engine bay wiring...got my 17's on the back...and when i have time ill sort the tint and handbrake out....im getting a pair of seats off a mate cheap too....oh and put in one of those forms to modify my vehicle...and yes...i know how lucky i am

not worth shit. you can still get defected with the modified vehicle plates or whatever the hell the end result is. just like engineers reports, not worth a damn thing. makes it easier to pass regency in nugz's case, yes, but practically useless for everyone else.

not worth shit. you can still get defected with the modified vehicle plates or whatever the hell the end result is. just like engineers reports, not worth a damn thing. makes it easier to pass regency in nugz's case, yes, but practically useless for everyone else.

I've filled out those Application to Modify forms many times when it came to my CA18DET 1600 and SR20 supercharged 200B. Its a form where you basically state what modifications you have or intend to have. Lodge it, and you'll be sent a list of requirements for any engineer to certify. I know when I did the CA18DET conversion they requested a chassis strength test, brake upgrade balance test etc. Cost me like $1000 to get the Engineer to certify all that. I remember it was a nightmare getting approval for my adjustable radius rods and control arms, roll cage, and massive 330mm brake upgrade on the 1600, then there was the top-mount VG30BB.

When I did my SR20 supercharged conversion to the 200B, I didn't need the chassis strength test for whatever reason. But it had to have a Regency inspection for brake upgrade, wiring etc ... without needing an Engineers report. The inspectors were doubtful, but they passed it. Mostly because I filled the forms required and I was trying to do the right thing.

I've never been questioned on those cars ...

However I did get another 200B defected before that. Had a L20B punched out to 2.2 litres, big cams, twin webbers, big brakes etc. Had an Engineers report, but the two bike cops wanted to defect me anyway. They couldn't touch a thing on the list, so they did me for tyres (80% at the time btw) which was rubbish, and put me down for a Regency inspection. Drove straight to the cop shop, showed them my eng cert and the rubbish defect. They promptly removed it immediately without charge. I had the right documentation to go with my car, and they had no right to defect it.

The short answer is: if you have submitted an application to modify and have the mods approved/certified, then the cops should be satisfied with what is on the list.

i was gonna try on the thing where i pulled out my papers saying my car passed regency...which it did..5 and a half years ago....when i was std....but the modified vehicle tag thing came in before that..(just read that)...oh wells.....i reckon he let me go cos he saw how badly i was shaking when i handed him my lisence

Lucky man Nugzy.

Regency pinged me for my old 323's driver seat. It's like a 22 year old car and the drivers seat was slightly wobbly. They're like "this can come loose in a crash and kill everyone and throw you through the windscreen and cause obscene amounts of damage".

So I got another sticker and had to get a 'new' seat from U-Pull-It lol.

Put the car back through, when they wobbled the new seat, they wobbled it stupidly hard... could have broken it again just from that inspector.

I mean cummon... I'm not using a inflatable chair or a deck chair as a f**king drivers seat! The backrest was slightly wobbley... WOW!

exactly what this guy did....i mean the seat is on the way out....its worn through where my arse rubs on the side when i get in....im just getting some turbo exa seats...no rips, tears, or marks...just need a clean and a dry out...$50 for the pair

Lucky man Nugzy.

Regency pinged me for my old 323's driver seat. It's like a 22 year old car and the drivers seat was slightly wobbly. They're like "this can come loose in a crash and kill everyone and throw you through the windscreen and cause obscene amounts of damage".

So I got another sticker and had to get a 'new' seat from U-Pull-It lol.

Put the car back through, when they wobbled the new seat, they wobbled it stupidly hard... could have broken it again just from that inspector.

I mean cummon... I'm not using a inflatable chair or a deck chair as a f**king drivers seat! The backrest was slightly wobbley... WOW!

Its funny that the seat belt (preventing you from exiting thru the windscreen) is not part of the seat assembly.

There is however the concern about back injury if you're hit hard from behind and the backrest part of the seat collapses.

I'm really considering fitting aftermarket seats in the car. Anyone know of any ADR approved fixed back seats?

Its funny that the seat belt (preventing you from exiting thru the windscreen) is not part of the seat assembly.

There is however the concern about back injury if you're hit hard from behind and the backrest part of the seat collapses.

I'm really considering fitting aftermarket seats in the car. Anyone know of any ADR approved fixed back seats?

For you to be able to use aftermarket seats i think they have to be ADR approved reclineable using ADR approved rails etc.....well so what i have heard/found

For you to be able to use aftermarket seats i think they have to be ADR approved reclineable using ADR approved rails etc.....well so what i have heard/found

I think its silly that you are more commonly expected to replace a (say) 15 year old R33 seat with another 15 year old seat. To fit a new (aftermarket) seat, you need to jump thru hoops. To my knowledge, there is only one brand of reclinable seat with ADR approval?

I had fixed back seats in my 1600, but I had that engineered anyway (to go with the roll cage - needed a certain head-to-cage clearance), and can't recall the details of getting it approved. BUt as far as I recall, reclinables were not an option. It had to be fixed back seats.

There is however the concern about back injury if you're hit hard from behind and the backrest part of the seat collapses.

....if your hit hard from behind...im pretty sure the last thing going through your mind is the seat your in.....or the position your in if your in MUDHNTR

it seems logical to me that:

2 door: ADR approved reclinable seat for compliance/or fixed back seat, back seat removed and registered as a 2 seater.

4 door: ADR approved fixed back or reclinable seat can be used.

but, often the logical is not legal.

it seems logical to me that:

2 door: ADR approved reclinable seat for compliance/or fixed back seat, back seat removed and registered as a 2 seater.

4 door: ADR approved fixed back or reclinable seat can be used.

but, often the logical is not legal.

your pretty much spot on there Damo...well at least thats how i think it should be done....seats and ADR approval and all are as clear as Murray River Water.....Give vehicle standards a call ruby.....they are great people and give you a proper answer first time everytime....they know what they are talking about...and also according to them your black dragon is slower then the over coloured dragons

Does anyone know where you can find a list of ADR approved aftermarket items???

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