What Can I Modify Without Approval?.... And Im240 Update.

[Guest]

And the list is out on what mods you can make without DPI approval including SUNVISORS and STEREO SYSTEMS.

One thing though the part just on exhausts is actually quite easy to understand, so more thought has been put into this. LINK to Modified exhaust systems

LINK to What can I modify without approval?

Many minor vehicle modifications can be carried out without specific approval. However, they are still subject to compliance with the Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002, Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 2002 and the Australian Design Rules (for date of manufacture and vehicle category).

Please note: This isn't an exhaustive list of modifications that don't require approval. Please contact us to check the status of your particular modification.

LINK TO Visit our When Is Approval Required? section for details on other common modifications which do require approval.

Modifications you can make without approval include:

* Tyre size and aspect ratio

* Additional lighting

* Single tone air horns

* Air conditioners

* Air shock absorbers

* Alarm systems

* Badge bars

* Gearbox (pre 1976)

* Mud spats and pebble guards

* mesh stone shields for wind screens and lamps

* Body markings and speed striping

* Rear-view mirrors

* Roof racks

* Radio and stereo systems

* Sunvisors

* Optional manufacturer seating

* seat belts for pre 1969 cars (no full harness types)

* Stabilise bars

* Torque rods and traction bars (not semi-tramp types)

* Venetian blinds and other internal screening systems are allowed subject to a clear view to the rear

Remember, generally, no modification may be carried out if it :

* reduces the strength of the vehicle body

* reduces the controllability of the vehicle

* reduces the safety of the vehicle

LINK TO Emission Testing of Light Vehicles in WA.

The Department of Transport has introduced a moratorium on IM240 emissions testing. The purpose of the moratorium is to allow existing requirements to be reviewed to address industry stakeholder concerns. During this period, a temporary modification permit, valid for six months, will be issued for vehicles that may require IM240 testing under the revised policy.

Vehicles with modifications likely to affect emissions will need to be assessed by the Transport's Vehicle Safety and Standards Section (VSSS).

Engineering reports, other information and checklists that demonstrate the vehicle complies with standards will still be requested.

Until the new IM240 testing policy is introduced, the requirement to submit evidence of emission testing will be deferred for a limited period of six (6) months only. The Department may require a five gas analyser test as assurance that the vehicle does not have extremely high levels of emissions.

Providing all other criteria are met, a modification permit valid for six (6) months will be issued.

A second, permanent modification permit will be issued after the six month period expires, provided that the vehicle passes any emission testing required under the new policy.

Which modifications are affected?

In general, the following modifications are likely to have an effect on emissions and are dealt with under this policy:

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Engines modified by the fitment of a supercharger or turbocharger

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Individually constructed vehicles (ICVs)

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Engines that have been significantly modified to enhance performance (e.g. with the fitment of a high performance camshaft)

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When there is reprogramming of the electronic control unit (ECU, the engine management computer), or a chip swap

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Major modifications to the exhaust systems - where the catalytic converter has been replaced with one that may not be fit for purpose or where the operation of the catalytic converter may be affected by aftermarket modifications (such as extractors) or significant relocation from the original position

NB: Certain minor modifications of the exhaust system may be deemed unlikely to impact significantly upon vehicle emissions. In this case, the owner will be issued with a permanent modification permit and will not be required to undertake future IM240 testing for the modification(s) in question.

IMPORTANT

The IM240 emission test is still a valid test. Should you choose to undertake the test and consequently pass it, then you will satisfy the policy requirements.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Thanks for the info

[Tony de Wonderful]

I'm doing coil-overs, POD, and 'zaust at the moment.

My instinct is to 'fcuk it' and not bother with permit BS and the costly emissions test.

I'm worried I'll void my insurance though?

[R32 Driver]

Im sure as long as u mention all your mods to insurance its all valid

[Hanaldo]

Im sure as long as u mention all your mods to insurance its all valid

Mmm im pretty sure for insurance to be valid, the mods need to be legal, as they may claim it was your modification that caused the car to crash or sustain or inflict heavy damage. Permits will counter any claims the insurance may have that your mods are not safe. If it were me i would rather know they were legal, pits and engineers will not usually give you a hard time as long as your mods are actually safe and legal. Cops on the other hand would love you to not have permits

[R32 Driver]

Im pretty sure coilovers, pod and exhaust wont affect insurance

almost all skylines have pod and exhaust and if they didnt cause the accident

insurance has no excuse to not pay out

It would be pretty hard for insurance to prove a pod or exhaust casued the accident (why not call your insurnace up and asK?)

Yes permits would serve a better piece of mind

but its not like an engine conversion or a huge f**k off T88 turbo

[Hanaldo]

Im pretty sure coilovers, pod and exhaust wont affect insurance

almost all skylines have pod and exhaust and if they didnt cause the accident

insurance has no excuse to not pay out

It would be pretty hard for insurance to prove a pod or exhaust casued the accident (why not call your insurnace up and asK?)

Yes permits would serve a better piece of mind

but its not like an engine conversion or a huge f**k off T88 turbo

Yeh no, fair call, i wasn't really being specific to his mods, was just saying insurance will require legal mods. Those mods won't have any dramas, just saying that if you were to be doing a mod that may be considered illegal, then you had best get it done legally to avoid trouble

[gazza750]

The facts and nothing but the facts are in the latest issue vol 17 no2 of Perth Street Car for any info youneed about IM240 testing

[ecentrix]

What about spacers?

[gazza750]

What about spacers?

illegal

[mickey]

pretty sure most coilovers are illegal as well.

[Dsturbd]

pretty sure most coilovers are illegal as well.

No , not most coilovers ..

[Flash89]

my tein super streets jap specs on my 32 are permitted, also my bride brix II seats are too.

what about gauges, always getting told off because obstucting view (when its on the A piller), have you seen other peeps with their big arse gps right in the middle of the windscreen

also why do cops say you need permits for just about everything you have changed in your car where only a small percentage of the mods need permits

on my 32 on my form i filled it out for, rb26, brides, coilovers, pods, oil cooler, front mount, strut braces, steering wheel, exhaust.

and all that need appoval was, the rb26, seats and coilovers well thats all that was said on my permits.

[Mayuri Krab]

what about gauges, always getting told off because obstucting view (when its on the A piller), have you seen other peeps with their big arse gps right in the middle of the windscreen

The other explanation I got was aftermarket boost gauges can distract u from driving but a GPS won't... some how

[Char]

so is the test still on hold currently? or is it up and running again?

[Pal]

mate went over today and just passed, kosteci's said that the test is being trialed for the next 6 months as is, then they will do improvements to it

cost him 750 the first time and 850 the second time through. he put the car back to stock (vy commo) and only just passed. and get this, one of the costs was to tie down to the dyno and warm up his car, cost *** $230***. WTF

[Char]

V6 or SS?

if he gets another yellow sticker on the drive home from the pits, will he have to go to kosteci's again or what?

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[Pal]

ss. hes going to the pits on monday for a extension on his sticker(still has a couple of things to get done). dunno about copping it again

[Mayuri Krab]

mate went over today and just passed, kosteci's said that the test is being trialed for the next 6 months as is, then they will do improvements to it

cost him 750 the first time and 850 the second time through. he put the car back to stock (vy commo) and only just passed. and get this, one of the costs was to tie down to the dyno and warm up his car, cost *** $230***. WTF

So in other words Kosteci is still running the monopoly?

[The_Hunster]

mate went over today and just passed, kosteci's said that the test is being trialed for the next 6 months as is, then they will do improvements to it

cost him 750 the first time and 850 the second time through. he put the car back to stock (vy commo) and only just passed. and get this, one of the costs was to tie down to the dyno and warm up his car, cost *** $230***. WTF

Wait, what!? Didnt the first post of this thread detail there was a moratorium on this bullshit IM240 test for six months? Why is your mate bothering to get the test at Kosteci's, and why are they still charging like wounded bulls when their practices are obviously under the microscope??