Defect Loophole

[Savage Bliss]

Ok. My hole was cut with a hole saw and was done by a proper mechanic (Benny from BMT) I would need to get a certificate from him in order to pass a defect per say?

It looks factory... do you reckon I'd get off otherwise?

[sammus]

this is the bracket he made up. its not even welded in just three bolts. but oh well ive got the paper work at least. cant be harrased about it ever again.

that's not so neat and now it's safe? bah!

cheers to you mr crust for making an effort which i might just rely on some time

[KamikazeR33]

I would be intrested to talk to someone who knows the ADR's properly and can give me a definate answer

like most laws they are always vague and open up to difference of interpretation

cop pettet says this/engineer bob says that

which is right?

[Coupe-This]

most ppl with a brain would know that a guard liner would indeed know that it is in no way a structial peice of the car ...

most of the front end isnt even structial, most of it unbolts and u could go until u you a motor and chasis rails, good stuff

[SKY031]

Are you saying that just because a part can be unbolted, it's not considered "structural"? (not structial)

.......because that would be insinuating that you don't have a brain.

[mr_crust]

well most people seem to worry that cutting a whole in the skirt effects the airbags, but the engineers who so called make this mod legal, only put on a dodgy looking patch and it passes and no one questions its effect on the airbag, true?

looking at that patch, can anyone give a true reason how that makes

the car any safer ?

Personally looking at the top bracket its pretty dodgy looking and in no way does it strengthen the body, as a car is only as stong as its weakest point, now if the rest of the skirt is 1mm thin and the patch is lets say 3mm in the case of an accident the skirt will still get damaged and that bracket will sit in place and have no effect.

[mr_crust]

Ok. My hole was cut with a hole saw and was done by a proper mechanic (Benny from BMT) I would need to get a certificate from him in order to pass a defect per say?

It looks factory... do you reckon I'd get off otherwise?

unless benny is certified to clear defects, even the most perfect job he does will be defected.

[acsplit]

Ok. My hole was cut with a hole saw and was done by a proper mechanic (Benny from BMT) I would need to get a certificate from him in order to pass a defect per say?

It looks factory... do you reckon I'd get off otherwise?

i would retract that statement is he certified? if so ahahahahaha

anyway only engineers can pass this

[R31Nismoid]

If i ever get around too it, i'll take a pic of the hole that has been cut in my gaurd for CAI.

Its been re-inforced with solid steel all around the edge of the cut so it will pass an Engineers once im completed with the conversion.

You'll see a proper job isnt exactly easy

[krzysiu]

this is the bracket he made up. its not even welded in just three bolts. but oh well ive got the paper work at least. cant be harrased about it ever again.

You know what the funny thing is though. On the top of the engineers cert is says it is valid for 30 days. Does this mean a cop can f**k you over again 30 days after you got it done?

[paulr33]

technically yes, they do not have unlimited life span

[justin911]

guy at my work has engineering cert on his 4wd.. same with all his nutcase 4wd buddies... theres definetly dont last for 30 days...... seems odd if yours did.

[GTRgeoff]

Note my reply here http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...p;#entry2798167

What is interesting is what the "Act" states exactly as the VSI's are specific on requiring a certificate for any panel cutting forward of the firewall.

[Daz]

Anyone know the rules on number plates. I have them mounted slightly on the side of the car and got fined and lost 3 point because of it. Any links? Lol i might not have a licence because I have my number plates mounted to the side Fkn BS

[blackrex]

Anyone know the rules on number plates. I have them mounted slightly on the side of the car and got fined and lost 3 point because of it. Any links? Lol i might not have a licence because I have my number plates mounted to the side Fkn BS

Drivers of a lot of cars like cheater EVO's and Alfa's would be in a lot of trouble, I'd question it.

[dezz]

I remember reading that it had to be visible from a certain angle on each side or something like that....dont quote me, but it might help you with a starting point

[mr_crust]

when standing infront of the car, it must be on the right hand side and must be viewable from a 45deg angle

[bloodsword27]

hey all!

im looking for the document that tells u wat is legal and wat is not to modify in your car (in NSW). ....where can i find it? or what is it calld (so that i can find it..)

cheers

[GTRgeoff]

Note my response to this here

The bad news is this isn't the governing legislation so has no standing.