Car Wont Pass Rego.

[Cam84]

hi guys

went to get my pink slip today, got told its to low.

as far as i know it has super lows, veilside side skirts and also the exaust hangs to low (resignator).

rolls on 18s, for me its not that low.

anyone had the same drama? also an easy and cheap way to fix?

Cheers

[2LV8ETR]

What is the clearance between the ground and the resonator?

Also, do you have the stock suspension or and aftermarket adjustable?

[Cam84]

wouldnt be a coke can, and i was told it has super lows. scrubs on some things but not everything

[2LV8ETR]

Your best bet would probably be to swap over to an OEM suspension if you know someone with a 33T and would be okay with you borrowing theirs for a day.

Failing that, either buy a second hand OEM or some aftermarket coilovers that would pass ADR requirements.

Also, a Coke can is 130mm, not 100mm which is the ADR minimum for a fixed object (WA).

[Cam84]

hmm, how high do standard springs sit?

might be the way to go. anyone in Newy got a set?

Cheers bud

[Joe_89]

Really not that low to you?

Ive got standard shocks with "low" springs and i wouldnt want mine any lower, only thing is mines on 17's not 18's but still lol

Good luck with gettn it sorted

[raps86]

Because your in new south wales i have the examiners handbook right beside me as i done the course not long age and there is nothing in the book to say they can fail you on ride height. if you dont use the place for working on your car only geting the rego done go back to them and say" SHOW WHERE IN THE RULES FOR AIS WHERE IT SAY ABOUT RIDE HEIGHT" and if they cant then they cant fail it for rego. hope this helps you.

[raps86]

another thing is that they cant fail you but the cops can still defect you if it is to low but you can get a pink slip. Did they nock it back for anything else or just the ride height. If they did let me know wat else and ill check the book on whether it is a fail or not.

[WARLORD]

go somewhere different

[Sydneykid]

So much imprecision, too hard to answer without the facts. What is the height, front and rear, centre of wheel to guard?

Cheers

Gary

[Bakes]

go somewhere different

100% agree with this statement. Just take it somehwhere else and get a slip.

[Cam84]

ok, at the lowest point of the side skirts is about 140mm, front and rear bars are higher.

the reason it failed is because he couldn't get jack under it so he couldnt lift it to check front susp.

also is there anywhere under the front you can place a jack, i'll take it back and tell him to jack it up from the front if i can.

cheers

[08r3308]

ok, at the lowest point of the side skirts is about 140mm, front and rear bars are higher.

the reason it failed is because he couldn't get jack under it so he couldnt lift it to check front susp.

also is there anywhere under the front you can place a jack, i'll take it back and tell him to jack it up from the front if i can.

cheers

why would he lift it to check the suspension?

i never heard of that , just go elsewhere

[2LV8ETR]

why would he lift it to check the suspension?

i never heard of that , just go elsewhere

+1

Don't they have a pit??????

[Bakes]

100mm is the lowest point it can be so you are nowhere near that.

I dont know what sort of place you have gone to for a pink slip. When I go it takes 5 minutes. A quick check of the lights and a 1 minute drive to check the brakes and thats about it.

My suggestion, dont let the place you went to touch your car again!

Whereabouts in Newcastle are you?

[raps86]

the reason they should jack the front up is to check if there if movement in he suspension as that is a fail if there is movement in ball joints, steering control arm bushes worn etc

[Cam84]

i'm in the Terrace, i used to take my falcon here as well, never knocked it back once and it was pretty low but you could jack it up at the front. Basicly he said if he can jack it up he would pass it as long as the susp in all good. is there a place at the front under the plastic shroud that it can be jacked up?if i can't jack it up i'll just take it else where.

Cheers guys

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

not sure for r33.. are there tow hook just behind the front bumper on both sides.. i cant get the jack past the front bumper lip too far on my 32 so i lift from the tow bit instead

[1R34SON]

did this gumby lower his jack before he tried putting it under ur car? lol, go somewhere else man 140mm is plenty. Otherwise tell them to buy a better jack. Or invest in some coilovers n jack it up 15 inches and ask if thats better. Goodluck bro

[Pattygtst]

+1

Don't they have a pit??????

This is done to check the wheel. They jack up the both sides on the front and grab the wheel and shake it. Whilst the car is jacked they could check the suspension but i would think that wasnt there main intention

To OP that is outrageous if the lowest pint on your car is 140mm high and they failed you for that. Unfortunately if they want to fail you they can regardless of the rules. Just try again make sure everything else is legal too.