Gazee Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 If i were you i wouldn't be too paranoid until you actually get the letter cos you'll just be doing your head in for the next 2-3 weeks.. until you get it... thats if you get it... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2830205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Bliss Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 serious? they can do it just like that? that means they can epa any sports car....... It seems so yes.... does it say why you have to go ?? like wat they rekon your car has ?? or do they just say you have to go ? It's just a standard letter from the EPA, stating that "The vehicle does not comply with the standards for registration." And has "excessively loud or faulty exhaust system" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Bliss Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 In relation to that, may I ask what EPA includes? cost, and where I can get RWC cheap?Thanks Yeah as said mate... it's just a noise test. Costs about $45, been through my fair share over the years with my cars. Just make sure it is under 91 decibels before taking it in or else you'll be wasting your money. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamezilla Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Bah - team stock red 4-door sedan worries not about the EPA. Even the Niva is quiet now. Old age, getting sensible. So sad. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foznice Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I had a policeman copy down my rego details recently when I was pulled into a breath testing station. I have no idea why. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdat Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I had a policeman copy down my rego details recently when I was pulled into a breath testing station. I have no idea why. they do that to see if your car is registered and you have no outstanding warrants/fines etc... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) Yeah as said mate... it's just a noise test. Costs about $45, been through my fair share over the years with my cars. Just make sure it is under 91 decibels before taking it in or else you'll be wasting your money. I had mine done the other day, and i was told 86db was the limit for 85+ model cars Edited January 17, 2007 by 123456 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamikazeR33 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I read somewhere that there was some law that if you live XX km away from that mcleod place then they can't send you there....is that true or do you just have to go somewhere else for your EPA? a mate from shepp got sent to mcleod Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2831859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Bliss Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) I had mine done the other day, and i was told 86db was the limit for 85+ model cars http://epanote2.epa.vic.gov.au/EPA/Publica...6;FILE/1031.pdf Section 11 Edited January 17, 2007 by Savage Bliss Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2832140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Racer Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thank you all for the advices, greatly appreciated it. Will let you guys know if I have to make that long trip to McLeod. Cheers Calvin Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2832665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I read somewhere that there was some law that if you live XX km away from that mcleod place then they can't send you there. a mate from shepp got sent to mcleod He should have learned to read the fine print. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2832800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezz Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 He should have learned to read the fine print. elaborate... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2832806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKY031 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The last EPA letter we recieved had some tiny print on it, saying that if the vehicle was registered at an address which was more than 40k's from the testing facility, that the test wasn't compulsory. This is only in the event of a "full" EPA test, not related to noise/smoke etc. Keep in mind this letter was over 12 months ago, they may have changed things since then, business is good for the EPA, so it wouldn't shock me if they've opened a couple of rural testing stations by now. ...but read the fine print. Always read the fine print. They make it tiny for a reason! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2834726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctjet Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 so the height challanged arnt discriminated against Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2835106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlowth Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 One thing I don't understand is this (from the PDF link posted by Savage Bliss) It is an offence to own or use a vehicle fitted with a temporary defeat device, inlet port restrictor, exhaust port restrictor or temporary noise reduction device. These devices, when fitted to the exhaust system, can temporarily and easily change or vary the level of noise emitted from the exhaust. Examples include variable exhaust restrictors, cut- outs, bypasses, adjustable/variable/sliding openings on mufflers, restrictive or temporary insert plates and steel wool. How is it possible then that Aston Martin's, Lambo's, Corvettes and probably a whole host of other exotics have exhaust butterflies as standard? Farken load of crap. Cheers, matt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2835814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant97GTR Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 How is it possible then that Aston Martin's, Lambo's, Corvettes and probably a whole host of other exotics have exhaust butterflies as standard?Farken load of crap. While I couldn't agree more I think the sticking point is "....vehicle fitted with a temporary defeat device." All the devices mentioned are removable whereas the butterfly valve is a permanent device. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2835984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlowth Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 So if I fit an apexi butterfly valve (or whatever they're called) before I get done, it's OK, but if I fit it after I've been done, it's not allowed? While I couldn't agree more I think the sticking point is "....vehicle fitted with a temporary defeat device." All the devices mentioned are removable whereas the butterfly valve is a permanent device. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2835993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 The butterfly if offered as a standard feature, is legal. If you fit it afterwards, it is illegal. So is smaller flange, or a plate with small holes drilled in it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2836133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlowth Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 That is ghey. The butterfly if offered as a standard feature, is legal.If you fit it afterwards, it is illegal. So is smaller flange, or a plate with small holes drilled in it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/152017-paranoid-of-epa-vic/page/3/#findComment-2836170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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