Went For A Blue Slip Today......

[niknac]

So I took my newly acquired R32 GTS-T to a local mechanic today for a blue slip(as rego ran out over 3months).

He called an hour ago and he was scared to lift it up on a 2post lift, as he said the suspension would fall out. I explained it has adjustables in it and has all been professionally fitted and so its safe, it would not fall out

After a bit he called back saying its not going to pass because it has a BOV and a pod filter and that you are not allowed them...

I asked well every turbo car has a BOV, so how can it be illegal to have one? (he said he doesn't make the rules) and for the pod filter he just said you are not allowed them....

I'm a bit confused, how can this be?

He didn’t ping me for the loud exhaust or thats its super low but pings me for stupid things like this^

I'm heading back after work to get in writing exactly what is wrong because this to me seems outrageous.

PS. I only moved to Aus from NZ afew months ago so not entirely sure how it works here...

[Plattsy]

i know in vic you rnpot allowed a front mount cooler and a pod filter, but the original side mounts and a filter is fine.

atmospheric bovs are illegal, but recirc ones are not.

[niknac]

ok so yeh maybe the BOV, but it boggles my mind as to how a pod filter is illegal....

it does have a front mount intercooler.

[Tai1or Made]

but it boggles my mind as to how a pod filter is illegal....

Cause they said it's illegal.

[niknac]

boggles, as in it does the same job as if it had a standard box filter. infact the car would be more economical and have less emissions with a pod filter rather then with the standard box filter... its f**ked up

[Tai1or Made]

infact the car would be more economical and have less emissions with a pod filter rather then with the standard box filter.

Hmmm don't know about this.

[niknac]

ar you serious? it enables the engine to breathe better

[Plattsy]

dude hes trolling stop biting.

[Tai1or Made]

'Patiently waits for someone with knowledge to chime in.'

[Tai1or Made]

Stock panel filter is good for 300kw.

i think it'd flow enough for a stock/near stock car.

[Plattsy]

Stock panel filter is good for 300kw.

i think it'd flow enough for a stock/near stock car.

did he ask that?

patiently waits for typical forum douche to leave.

[Tai1or Made]

You are correct Paul, he didn't ask that.

But seeing as the car is design/tuned to run stock panel filter, why mess with that unless pushing big kws?

[Plattsy]

i understand where your coming from, and sorry for snapping a little.

i personally always ditch my standard air box, alot of people like them for the sound. i always did. any who as your NSW, ill let you take over with the legal stuff.

have fun boys and play nice!

[niknac]

haha yeh well theres me being to frustrated as Ive never had to come across this before (as in NZ law is fine with atmosphere BOVs and pod filters).

anywho........

I have to change my point of view as I will consider my self lucky that that was all that was wrong in his eyes as it could have been way worse. and TBH changing to pod and BOV is easy enough.

[Tai1or Made]

haha yeh well theres me being to frustrated as Ive never had to come across this before (as in NZ law is fine with atmosphere BOVs and pod filters).

If only we had the laws as NZ.

If only.....

[Hadouken]

hmmm [rolled.

anywhoooooo, here in strlya they dont like of we have sporty stuff. so they made a bunch of rules to say you cant have specific things!

you have 2 options.

recirculate bov and put stock airbox in

recirculate bov and build a cover for the pod. the pod has to be enclosed and removed from the chance of "catching on fire" to be deemed legal.

toodeloo

[StevenCJR31]

So I took my newly acquired R32 GTS-T to a local mechanic today for a blue slip(as rego ran out over 3months).

He called an hour ago and he was scared to lift it up on a 2post lift, as he said the suspension would fall out. I explained it has adjustables in it and has all been professionally fitted and so its safe, it would not fall out

After a bit he called back saying its not going to pass because it has a BOV and a pod filter and that you are not allowed them...

I asked well every turbo car has a BOV, so how can it be illegal to have one? (he said he doesn't make the rules) and for the pod filter he just said you are not allowed them....

I'm a bit confused, how can this be?

He didn’t ping me for the loud exhaust or thats its super low but pings me for stupid things like this^

I'm heading back after work to get in writing exactly what is wrong because this to me seems outrageous.

PS. I only moved to Aus from NZ afew months ago so not entirely sure how it works here...

Skylines dont have BOVs from the factory as such, its known as a recurculation valve and the only way to be 100% legal, refit the factory valve and betcha you will notice no change in performance

[niknac]

Thanks Hadouken & StevenCJR31. Man these strayin laws are crazy! I wonder how they though a pod filter should be deemed illegal....

anywho:

When I went to pick up the car, I spoke to a different guy who loves Skylines and he just said its a stupid law but thats what it is.

So I actaully found the original 'BOV/recurculation valve' in the boot and fitted it. and guess I'll have to shell out for a intake box

here's a pic of the original next to the aftermarket:

[StevenCJR31]

There is original R32 aircleaner boxes for sale all the time on SAU and ebay real cheap. . . .and just to mess with you laws vary from state to state , for example you can have a pod filter here in western australia as long as its secured

[niknac]

omg are you serious, hahaha. Thanks again SteveCJR31.

I found out I could be able use the after market one. I just need to feed the hose into an intake box. Is this right? see pic^

Edited September 4, 2012 by niknac