rs73 Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Leon, The idea is you're not suppose to run your car's engine while unattended, also engine must turn off when you remove the key from the ignition. even tho u can argue you'll be watchin ur car close by while on turbo timer countdown, the turbo timer installation by itself allows the engine run while you are away from your car. I guess that will prevent events of unexpected fire where you won't be there, or a car suddenly shifted into gear for some bizarre reasons, or forgot to leave the car in "D" in autos and turbo timer running then suddenly car slides forward when the handbrake loose grips, or any other reasons. And those who have remote engine starter in their alarm, they're not legal. I have one, and was told it's not legal. Also remote power windows up/down as one of the roadworthy requirement is that electric windows must not be operating when key is off the ignition. There's so many little rules and grey areas when it comes to legality such as this. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-245899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by rs73 .... or forgot to leave the car in "D" in autos and turbo timer running then suddenly car slides forward when the handbrake loose grips, or any other reasons. Forgot to leave the car in 'D'? I assume you mean 'P'... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-246162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs73 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 no skyline chick, I get what you mean but I am thinking the way around. you forgot, the car is still in 'D' and you pull up handbrake and get out and leave.... that's what I mean... it's not easy being a non-native english speaker. handbrake may not hold that long enough..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-246445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApacheX Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 leaving ya car in D....i didn't think anyone was THAT lazy leaving ya car in N iz bad enough Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-246632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs73 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 believe it or not some does.... even did stupid thing....... this happen to my friend & my neighbour (I hope she doesn't read this forum..) see, she went to the shops with her mum. then when she returned to the car, the car won't start at all, she tried many times, becomes desperate, and decided to call RACV guy. RACV guy comes up 15 mins later, sits in the car and start the car in less than 30 seconds. Solution?? Move the shift from D to park, start engine. Problem solved. Turned out she left the car in D, turned the engine off and went shopping. She was pretty much embarrased that day I tell ya :-) I can't help but ROFL when she told me that hehehe... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-247449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApacheX Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 hmm, my mum sometimes forgets to start the car, then when she puts it in D, nothin happens now THATS bad in a public place eheh Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-248873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs73 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 at least she didn't end up calling the racv guy... hehehe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-249492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApacheX Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 ehehe, that would be very. VERY bad......i could imagine some people doin that though, imagine wat teh RACV dude would be thinking Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-250155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxximus Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 sooo what about leagal mods in vic then... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-297103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 To all of those who were keeping an eye on this thread, I've cleaned it up a bit. This is an informative thread, don't whore it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-305777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffy Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 basically im too scared to mod my car...(plus i cant afford it:p) if i was going to mod it...it would be the full deal y'all! all or nothing i say, no point getting d!cked for a bov Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-306746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 It is illegal to run your car while not in it.. but by themselves turbo timers are not illegal. Wheels cannot be more than 1.5cm rolling diameter greater than the largest specified by the manufacturer,... and 2.5cm (1") wider than the largest specified wheels for that model. Most coloured lighting on the outside of your car is illegal.. Indicators need to flash yellow.. the list goes on, you start to pick a few up over time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-308311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Originally posted by predator666 Most coloured lighting on the outside of your car is illegal.. Indicators need to flash yellow.. The Road Safety (Vehicles)(Vehicle Standards) Regulations 1999 S.R. No 54/99 Division 19 Section 118(2) states; A vehicle may be fitted with any other light or reflector, except (unless sub-clause (3) applies) - (a) a light that flashes; or (B) a light or reflector that - (i)shows a red light to the front; or (ii)shows a white light to the rear; or (iii)is shaped or located in a way that reduces the effectiveness of a light or reflector that is required to be fitted to the vehicle under the Vehicle Standards. Although that says other lights can be fitted provided the above conditions are met the Vic Roads Technical Guide for Vehicles states; Vehicle Standards Information 10: Installation of lights on Road Vehicles Motor vehicles and trailers intended for use on the road must be fitted with lamps that comply with the Standards for Registration which for vehicles built on or after 1 October 1991 are the ADRs. The standards also prohibit a vehicle from being fitted with a lamp or reflector that is not required or permitted by the standards. Road Rules - Victoria state Rule 219 A driver must not use, or allow to be used, any light fitted to or in the driver's vehicle to dazzle, or in in a way that is likely to dazzle, another road user. Definition of dazzle 1.v.t. confuse sight by excess of sight , intricate motion, etc, confound or surprise by brilliant display or prospect. 2.n. bright confusing light Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-308539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasey25 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 to clarify, if i was to buy this R33: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=14800 then it wouldn't be able to get a RWC in Vic without pulling back some of the mods? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-327759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest INASNT Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 That only has a fmic and pfc as the main extra's, u shouldnt have 2 much trouble registering it in vic if u know the right people Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-327857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakujin1977 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 my friend did that! including the call to the racv. it's either a small world or we both just have dumb friends... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-329197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 isnt a turbo an exhaust modification, after all it uses what comes outa the engine to propell it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-375673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeD Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 hey what bout spoilers??? whats the go on them? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-604898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 erm it isnt illegal to have a timer in ur car... its illegal to have it hooked up and turned on... its like the stupid rule that its not illegal to sell bongs yet its illegal to smoke dope... its ****ing stupid. as for the FMIC and filter..... u can always use one of the hifloew panel filters which do a great job anyway along with an FMIC.... then just hiflow ur own turbs and they wont have a clue. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-605086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushead Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 with turbo timers, it is not illegal if you have it installed in your car. It becomes illegal if the driver decides to walk away from the car leaving the engine still running unattended. stupidd i know.... but thats the vic rules. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15048-laws-on-mods-in-vic/page/2/#findComment-605300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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