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I have never heard of a bodykit needing engineering...as technically, it's cosmetic and not performance-enhancing, e.g. RICE...so why would you need it engineered...unless it's a Kit like the big-arse Kakomoto one that takes up like 1.5 parking spaces to park... lol

Do post up pics...did you get asked to do this or just thought you'll splash some cash for peace of mind?

I have never heard of a bodykit needing engineering...as technically, it's cosmetic and not performance-enhancing, e.g. RICE...so why would you need it engineered...unless it's a Kit like the big-arse Kakomoto one that takes up like 1.5 parking spaces to park... lol

Do post up pics...did you get asked to do this or just thought you'll splash some cash for peace of mind?

yea..i i just like to throw away money...lol...jkz

just thought that any body modyfication needs to have a crumple design certification for when its in an accident it has to break in a certain way to not injure predestrians or other drivers in a collision

just dont want to be hassled by cops and have htme say " well ur going to get a canary and u have to go back to stock"

i would think wheather to

1 shoot him and hide the body

2 cry and go home...lol

pics soon...getting sprayed atm..

also for sale if any1 interested in cars for sale sections

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yea..i i just like to throw away money...lol...jkz

just thought that any body modyfication needs to have a crumple design certification for when its in an accident it has to break in a certain way to not injure predestrians or other drivers in a collision

just dont want to be hassled by cops and have htme say " well ur going to get a canary and u have to go back to stock"

i would think wheather to

1 shoot him and hide the body

2 cry and go home...lol

pics soon...getting sprayed atm..

also for sale if any1 interested in cars for sale sections

your concerns are valid, you will need to look at the VICroads website - they have listed the engineering signaturies in VIC who are authorised to make these certifications.

It is your best bet, as i wouldnt want to try and return that to stock before hitting the pits haha

i dont think the bodykit of a car has crumple zones designed in it, as a piece of plastic is no match for a car hitting you at 100 kmz an hour, the crumple zones are in the chassie, body frame and engine zone

could be wrong though

i dont think the bodykit of a car has crumple zones designed in it, as a piece of plastic is no match for a car hitting you at 100 kmz an hour, the crumple zones are in the chassie, body frame and engine zone

could be wrong though

does this new kit use the stock reo bar for behind the bumper?

if not, needs engineering of the replacement

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