R33 Sidepipes (exhaust)

[R31Nismoid]

The orig poster is from Vic.

The Vic ruling is from Vehicle Standards Information - (VSI) #8

- The Exhaust outlet must not extend at least 40mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floorpan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed. The outlet must not protrude beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan.

- If to the side of the vehicle, the outlet must discharge downwards at an angle to the horizontal of not less than 15 degrees nor more than 45 degrees and to the rear of any adjustable window or vent. If the vehicle is manufactured after 1988, the discharge must be on the right hand side of the vehicle.

[MBS206]

So from that, as long as you can clear ground height, and noise, then it's legal as far as I can read from that.

[esky_mad]

its a bit silly for street use, i personally wouldnt worry about it. the hassles regarding space and legal issues would well and truly put me off.

of course a track car is completely different.

[r33rckt]

hi again i am from vic and my car height is currently standard height

i do not plan on lowering the car but using a big body kit to make the car look lower than it is.

i will take a notch out of the side skirt wich will be a bit lower than the chassis

im quite handy at glassing and will be looking at modifiying the explosive side skirts that i have in my garage

again thanks for all your replies guys looks promising at this stage

Edited October 26, 2008 by r33rckt

[Phobic]

following that the exhaust will have to exit on the right hand side of the car have you though about how you will route the exhaust?

keep in mind your turbo is on the left hand side of the car...

for street use its pretty pointless as it will reduce your ground clearance (to possibly illegal heights) and draw unwanted attention from the boys in blue.

also IMO cars with bodykits not lowered look just plain ridiculous

Edited October 28, 2008 by Phobic