Ev's - R32 Gtr - Targa/sprint/hill Climb Build

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Yeah I had my eye on the car for a while, with so many cars on the market it was hard to decide which one to buy. Now I have it I think it was a reasonable choice. The old owner gave me a spare engine block so I gave this to Racepace which I will get them to build to their spec.

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Cage Build Update.....

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Gussets ready to go.

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Painting with pressure pack only. No 2-PAC as it was going to cost too much.

[ssxRicho]

Progress is exciting.

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Progress is exciting.

Yeah I am am really happy with it so far. Hopefully will have it out in November for a few track days.

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I am reposting all the photos as I moved them in photobucket and stuffed it up......

PROGRESS OF THE CAGE:

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Hi All,

I have been thinking about the cage and seats and belts and how I may be able to get the car on the road for ease of getting it to the track.....

This is probably old news to those in the know......but I have done a little research for Victoria and roll cages and registration in Victoria and found the following useful link:

If I read it right, a VASS can sign off on the cage as conforming as long as you can check all the boxes listed. It seems seats and seat belts can be replaced with the racing items as long as they meet the checklist requirements such as the tubes they are secured to being strong enough to support the loads they may see in an accident...

First link - look at section 9.5, it has a paragraph referring to rollcages. It then refers you to the VASS checklist for modifications.

http://www.vicroads....torvehicles.pdf

Page 51 refers to roll cages and is the VASS checklist.

http://www.infrastru...1Jan2011_v2.pdf

SO, that said I wonder if when this build is finished if a trip to my local VASS Engineer will see the car able to be registered again?? Has anyone tried this before????

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[R31Nismoid]

TL;DR version.

You need to think all the other modification going on is not just related to the cage. Just get a rally rego/permit like everyone else. Full rego = not going to happen. If it does, you'll only end up seeing greif from Police who don't know better anyway. And then there is the EPA - exhaust noise over 90dB and all that other shit means you are f**ked before you start, even a Racepace 4" exhaust doesn't come under and it took a LOT of arse ache for us to get my 3.5" passed (back when Ben ran the shop, not Chris).

TL version:

You should be talking to a VASS signatory first, they always look at it in better light rather than you doing it as an after thought.

Anyway VSI8 is very vague and has never been detailed in purpose and tells you to look at VSB14 and the LK8-10 codes. And the problem with VSB 14?

Is the sections in bold:

Users of VSB 14 need to be aware that this document needs to be used in conjunction with the appropriate administrative requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to either register a vehicle or to obtain approval for a modification for an already registered vehicle. Administrative requirements include, amongst other things, processes for vehicle registration, obtaining exemptions, obtaining modification approvals, vehicle inspections, preparation and submission of reports and the payment of appropriate fees and charges. If unsure of any of the requirements specified in VSB 14, or if more information is needed for any other issues concerning the administrative requirements, users should contact their relevant Registration Authority prior to commencing any work.

Basically VicRoads and the DIT point fingers at each other

VicRoads most certainly do have their own rules surrounding cages. I cannot think for the life of me what document it is in, I do remember having read it (along with a kunt load of other stuff over the years). However I know there were some changes about 18 months ago so perhaps with that the document has been pulled.

Call up VicRoads. They have dedicated engineers that you can speak to and they will then be able to go into further detail, I've done it before. But as i said earlier the EPA stuff is what is going to bring you unstuck here on every corner. Full Emission testing will be required, and forget that, more cost than it's worth for the sake of over priced registration.

If you still think you want to go through with it after talking to a VicRoads engineer - For a VASS i would highly reccommend Enkelman in Braeside. I've used them before as have other mates for some fairly modified cars. We knew the rules prior so modified accordingly and passed our inspections very easily. However none involved cages, but they are upfront guys and the better priced VASS signatories in Vic (some places will charge you really heavily for no valid reason).

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Also totally unrelated.

What are you doing for suspension?

Going Racepace Tiens or all out with MCA?

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Also totally unrelated.

What are you doing for suspension?

Going Racepace Tiens or all out with MCA?

Thanks for the detailed reply on the cage/rego. I think I will take your advice and stick with rally rego and then club permit in 2014. It makes sense now I think about the total picture.

The car currently has bilstein shocks on it (adjust comp and rebound & height). Chris said they were ok for now. I would probably go with the Teins for the next upgrade but am open to suggestion. whats the difference with MCA versus the RPM Tiens? I need to purchase and fit some adjustable arms for the front etc. It has adjustable camber arms on the rear already.

cheers.