The Epa Thread/Roadworthy Thread

[bozodos]

I was under the impression that you were being hauled over the coals on a regular basis due to your in depth knowledge of the ins and outs of EPA legislation relating to cars lol.

[wht510]

His in depth knowledge of the EPA was due to being drawn over the hot coals.

[R31Nismoid]

lol

Unfortunately more than once as well...

Live and learn as they say. There are always little ways and tricks with all laws, EPA ones are no different.

[R31Nismoid]

I do however miss my 45mm external gate... that thing made some magical noises

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

so if you did get pulled over for being too low in a factory fezza... what happens then?

the law CLEARLY states that no point of any road driven vehicle can be below 100mm... (i have looked on the vic roads site and it does not say "except fezza's cos they are cool and hyperexpensive"

[ashneel]

when i got defected last week EPA was there and they tested my exhaust and i was 9db over and i am going to make my exhaust and make it more quite and around the legal limit. but im running a PFC in my car and just to be on the safe side if they do an emmisons test im gonna install a stock ecu for the test but having a highflow turbo will it still give a different emissons reading even though its running a stock computer?

[bozodos]

you know Hamish you should buy a Ferrari to test this theory out, well you or Ash

[krzysiu]

so if you did get pulled over for being too low in a factory fezza... what happens then?

the law CLEARLY states that no point of any road driven vehicle can be below 100mm... (i have looked on the vic roads site and it does not say "except fezza's cos they are cool and hyperexpensive"

An f430 has 4.5 inches ground clearAnce which is like 11cm. I'm guessing it looks low cuz the body is prob the lowest point and not a hanging exhaust

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

yah, but they have other models too... i'm not sure of fezza dimentions tho...

and the exhaust is not always the lowest point in a car.... mine is a custom job and is all tucked away

[bozodos]

jap exhausts also tend to sit nice and snug

[Russman]

I'm getting around to clearing my EPA that I got last august.

They only show 2 places for Emissions and noise. Hoppers and Moorabin.

Anyone know of closer to where I live in doncaster east? I heard there was one in McCloud but can't find it on their website.

[R31Nismoid]

Full EPA or just exhaust noise?

[Russman]

Full EPA or just exhaust noise?

Both. Emmision control systems and noise.

[R31Nismoid]

MacLeod has the principal station, just ring the EPA up and book it in.

They will give you the address.

[Bangaz Boy]

I have to get an EPA noise and emissions test done fairly soon and was wondering If I could get some advice? I have a R33 gtr vspec series 3, current mods are, -5 turbos, power fc, greedy elec boost controller, nismo fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator and injectors, cam gears, exhaust, and pods

I was planning to remove the boost controller, return the injectors and ecu to stock. I believe that the turbos shouldnt be a problem as they are nearly the same as stock. Do I need to return the fuel pump and pressure regulator to stock, I know Im meant to but will they effect emissions if the stock ecu is controlling them and would the inspectors be able to tell between the stock and nismo items. I will quieten the exhaust and leave it that way. Also if I refit the stock ecu will I need to get the car retuned? And is there a difference between an ecu for a gtr and gtr vspec. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

[Astro Bear]

I'm getting around to clearing my EPA that I got last august.

They only show 2 places for Emissions and noise. Hoppers and Moorabin.

Anyone know of closer to where I live in doncaster east? I heard there was one in McCloud but can't find it on their website.

I live in Greensborough and still had to go to Hoppers to get my full emissions test done. Was a major pain in the arse. Apparently the Macleod one doesn't to that kind of stuff, which sucks coz its like 10 mins away from me.

[krzysiu]

Mcloud do that sort of stuff. They only send you there when you have had prior EPA issues. I've been to 2 noise test and a full emissions test in moorabbin. Then got another EPA and they said I must go to mcloud. Which is better because they don't have a hoist

[Russman]

Just spoke to the dogs. I have to go to hoppers or moorabbin. Damn EPA.

[R31Nismoid]

Did you explain the situation?

[Russman]

Did you explain the situation?

Just said that McCleod would be a lot easier since I will be towing it there and they said that those 2 places are the only ones I can go to.

Typical Government Agency. Everything is just too hard for them.