Where Can Do Rwc In Melbourne?

[David Lu]

MY car is 1996 SKYLINE R33 GTST, I have modify engine ,turbo and intercooler.where can do RWC without removing anyting? the best near me ....i live in bundoora .... my email is [email protected]

thks a lot.....

[jakez88]

you can do it where ever you want but i doubt anyone will pass you if u have illegal mods unless they don't know shit or if u "know" somebody.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Some places are getting strict on RWC...

Without taking the turbos off, you mechanic would have to bolt on a stock exhaust system, air box, you might get away with the Front mount intercooler but I would assume you will need to put back a R33 Side mount intercooler.

After passing the RWC you can bolt everything back on.

[Rekin]

how would a RWC know if you have an upgraded turbo? unless its an obvious highmount, i doubt they would know whats under the heatsheild?

Intercooler is legal as long as you dont have airpod. So replace it with the standard airbox. Although if you cut a hole under the battery tray to pass intercooler piping they might sting you on that.

[nice 28]

Why does it matter if you have an upgraded turbo or not? Isn't a roadworthy check over the general condition of the car, ie all safety components work (seatbelts etc.) all lights work, and the car has no major leaks anywhere?

Page 10 - Section J of the rwc requirements thing on vicroads states:

"All mountings, brackets, and fastenings, necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle must be secure and free from damage, deterioration or abnormal distortion. All shafts, splines, universal joints, support bearings, tail shaft guards and other drive-line components must be in good condition and free of excessive wear and vibration.

The power unit, clutch system, transmission system, differentials, axle housings, and all associated pipelines must be properly sealed and free of dripping or flowing oil leaks onto the roadway, exhaust system, or brake friction surfaces. Dampness, weeping or staining are acceptable but oil leaking from the underside of the vehicle to such an extent that it is likely to drop oil on the road surface (if the vehicle is parked or idling stationary for any length of time) is unacceptable.

Any insulating material in an engine enclosure must be in good condition and free from contamination by fuels or lubricants and there must not be any accumulation of fuel or lubricant in the engine compartments."

No where does it state you can't have an upgraded turbo?

There is a section on modified vehicle, stating modifications fall into three categories etc. but also states that "an examination should be confined to checking that the modification appears to be properly executed and not in a condition which presents a hazard."

[turbo rxp]

the up grading of turbo will be under the emissions area which is a item , any way go to Oh performance 186 mc intyre rd sunshine , they do one for you , im sure you have all your tyres and stuff ok , go and try them out , they have helped a lot of guys out ,

[R31Nismoid]

Why does it matter if you have an upgraded turbo or not? Isn't a roadworthy check over the general condition of the car, ie all safety components work (seatbelts etc.) all lights work, and the car has no major leaks anywhere?

Page 10 - Section J of the rwc requirements thing on vicroads states:

"All mountings, brackets, and fastenings, necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle must be secure and free from damage, deterioration or abnormal distortion. All shafts, splines, universal joints, support bearings, tail shaft guards and other drive-line components must be in good condition and free of excessive wear and vibration.

The power unit, clutch system, transmission system, differentials, axle housings, and all associated pipelines must be properly sealed and free of dripping or flowing oil leaks onto the roadway, exhaust system, or brake friction surfaces. Dampness, weeping or staining are acceptable but oil leaking from the underside of the vehicle to such an extent that it is likely to drop oil on the road surface (if the vehicle is parked or idling stationary for any length of time) is unacceptable.

Any insulating material in an engine enclosure must be in good condition and free from contamination by fuels or lubricants and there must not be any accumulation of fuel or lubricant in the engine compartments."

No where does it state you can't have an upgraded turbo?

There is a section on modified vehicle, stating modifications fall into three categories etc. but also states that "an examination should be confined to checking that the modification appears to be properly executed and not in a condition which presents a hazard."

Refer to the Vehicle Standards Information (VSI's) that are on VicRoads website (all of them, not just #26), they make no clear indication that you CAN have a turbo.

If fact they make bugger all reference to emissions at all in most instances. Being this is a job for the EPA.

Therefore one must assume it is now allowed until you seek written advice from VicRoads... and guess what they will say?

The RWC form is very general, your talking about a specific modification specific to model of car and so on.

Its certainly not allowed to emissions rules, and emission rules can put your car off the road/deem it unroadworthy - so its pretty simple.

VicRoads documents as always, are broad and unspecific and make no reference to anything in particular. Also to boot they are horribly outdated and have not been substancially reviewed in over 10 years.

If you have specific questions get it from them in writing and see what happens

[Ruffels]

the up grading of turbo will be under the emissions area which is a item , any way go to Oh performance 186 mc intyre rd sunshine , they do one for you , im sure you have all your tyres and stuff ok , go and try them out , they have helped a lot of guys out ,

LOL, by 'them' you mean you? ......right? nice plug