Roadworthy

[dooda]

Hi guys i have not posted in a LONG time, i finally got enough cash together to buy a r32 gtr. I just have a couple of questions.

- I am buying from the mainland, when i get it back is there a period of time that i have got to drive it before i have to get a road worthy and register it in Tasmania?

- Also will a r32 gtr with only minor mods like exhaust and pod filters get a roadworthy alright. I read some post s about the mainlanders having to put in stock airboxes and chaniging exhausts etc, how hard is it to register in tasmania?

- and last of all what sort of documents and vehicle plaques etc will i need/ be looking for when i look at a gtr?

Cheers guys i appreciate any help you can give me .

Thanks

[4drftn]

if the car comes with rego and it has more than 3 months you have 3 months until you have to get it over the pits. but look into it as it may have recently changed.

as far as mods go you shouldnt have any trouble as down here we are nowhere near as stricked as the mainland. my car passed with visual things like pod filter, bigger turbo, lowered, intercooler ect. and sound wise 3inch xforce exhaust system (pretty loud), and atmo bov (pretty loud) ect. mainly just make sure your tyres are good, there are no fluids leaking and your seat belts are in top condition.

in other words you should be fine as far as mods go.

its always a good idea to check the vehicles registration status, even if you are told its registered and it has a clear title. get registration number, VIN and engine number and check it out before making any advances.

have fun!

4drftn

[dooda]

Thanks 4drftn that is the best answer i could have got . When you say get rego number etc and get it checked . How do you go about getting it checked?

[TAS_SINFUL]

thats pretty much spot on - i got my r32 gtr done about 8 or 9 months ago and honestly - transport guys were so thick the had to ask me weather or not the car had a turbo.....

so you should be fine with that (mine had pods - no air box and an exhaust)

do you mind if i ask where abouts you are getting it from.?

-Mitchhh.

[dooda]

Hey Tas_sinful

I am most likely getting it from sydney but i havent chosen the exact one i want to buy yet, just going to look at a few and pick one on a weekend and drive it back.

So the process is roughly (correct me if im wrong) bring it back from sydney, i then most likely have three months to get it registered in tassie, take it to get a roadworthy, then go to transport and pay for rego and plates etc.

Two questions, where abouts do i take it to get a roadworthy? and what sort of paper work etc do i need to take to service TAS, also will service tas look at the car or do they just need the roadworthy certificate?

Thanks Guys

[4drftn]

spot on providing your car you get from the mainland has 3 or more months rego left on it...

there is a website i went to that has rego status checks for NSW i used (my car come from sydney) if i can find the site again i will post it up. mind you you must provide the VIN, rego number and engine number for the process to work.

depending on where abouts from tassie your at, im a southerner i went to performance automobiles to get mine put over the pits. pro auto may be a good place to get it put over and checked, my mate goes through them, seem to know what they are doing... as they should.

when you have put it over the pits you will get a certificate that you will need to take o service tas with the rego papers ect.

[dooda]

Excellent. Looks like im just about set i am planning on heading over to Sydney and checking out a couple of cars over there. I am actually a mechanic myself so hopefully i can find a good one and drive it back. If you are able to find that website that would be great.

One more question too, i am a southerner as well, is there anyone in Hobart that has a dyno and can tune a Apexi FC that you know of.

thanks for the help 4drftn

[4drftn]

the guys down at pro auto in moonah swear by the apexi fc's, the tunner down there is a wizz with the apexi power fc's apparently.

If you havent already got one, and you want to use this type of ECU you will have to pre order it. iv been told that they are in short supply in AUS and need to be sent from overseas (could be wrong). my mate ordered one through pro auto a couple of months ago havent yet got it, mind you it cost him an arm and a leg and his left nut to get it.

a few guys on this forum may be able to give you a good price on one.

this site should help you...

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/

cheers 4drftn

[dooda]

sweet man thanks. The car already comes with an FC so im set.

thanks mate

[FelixTRX]

Contact Nick Sommers regarding tuning a PFC......TasBoost on here (if I'm wrong, somebody correct me!)

He is a wizz with them. That's all I need to say.

Cheers, Greg.

[dooda]

thanks mate. I am that excited about buying a gtr it's rediculous.

I was worried about how the rb26's seem to need rebuilds alot, so i have put extra cash aside to cover the rebuild when needed so i think im set.