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Hey guys just arrived in Melbourne from New Zealand and got a few questions. My names Simon I'm 19 years old :)

In NZ I had an Evo 1 since I turned 18, it cost me about NZ$900 a year for full insurance. I have heard in Aus it's a lot stricter/dearer as far as insurance goes. Would I be able to insure a turbo at my age here?

I'd love to get another Evo but you don't seem them around much here, especially older ones(why is that?) I'm pretty keen on getting a skyline and would love a turbo again as they say once you go turbo you never go back? Hehe :domokun:

Looking at getting a R33 of some description, prefer to be manual with low KM's, would prefer to get a fresh import. Does anyone know where to look to find such things?

Also I have heard police are a lot stricter over here when it comes to mods etc. Over in NZ you can pretty much do anything hehe :) Is there anywhere to read/research vehicle laws etc?

Took my evo to a few track days in NZ so I'm looking forward to getting into some track day action here and it seems you guys run quite a few events so hopefully if I do end up with a skyline I can come along :D

Thanks guys! Any info you can provide is appreciated!

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Welcome, mate. Unfortunately you've chosen to relocate to the strictest state in the strictest country in terms or road rules/modifications regulations. Quick word of warning... 3km/h over the speed limit will net you a fine.

A 19-year old ie., probationary licence until 21 is severely restricted in the type of vehicles that can be legally driven/insured, depending on power/weight ratio. Even stock, an evo would definitely not pass, and neither would most turbo skylines.

A quick look at the vicroads road rules sections http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/RulesS...rdsRegulations/

should inform you. Pay particular attention to the Vehicle Standards Information for modified vehicles.

There are some very knowledgeable people on this forum eg., mods, as well as the EPA/roadworthy thread near the top you can check out.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

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welcome mate.

yeah we tend not to see anything prior to the EVO3.

although my mate does own a evo2 and its the only one i've seen.

being 19 2yrs before turbo's and v8's.

and score a skyline after. you'll be a cops best mate. cause of all the idiot hoons who drive them giving them a bad name and making the law's tighter for P'platers.

other then that its a great city and state. what area are you in ?

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hey bro,

welcome to the best state there is lol...another kiwi, join the club there is only a few of us here.....which area u in? if u in SE suburbs look out for a silver 33 with a silver fern on the side of the car

i wouldnt go into an evo bro, my guess is you will get red p's which mean hard restrictions...u and cop like this :P best of mates first name basis lol

nah for real...if u gona get a turbo and on ur p's donot modify it..u will have nothing but trouble

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Thanks for replies guys!

I'm in Glen Iris :( Anyone from around here?

I have a full NZ licence, what would that convert to over here? Would I have P plates?

Thanks! :P

Welcome.

There are quite afew of us from the Glen Iris, Ashburton, Burwood, Camberwell area.

There might be some sort of provision for you licence, considering you have your full NZ licence.

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saff_cossie Grand Master

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As others have said, not a great State for modifying cars legally unfortunately but pretty much the best for anything non car related! SAU Vic is a great club with a number of track days and the motorsport scene is fairly big here too.

I came to Oz with my full UK licence at 20 and just sat a theory test back then. Avoided P's but there have been a number of rule changes since then with the introduction of green p's etc so who knows now.

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A 19-year old ie., probationary licence until 21 is severely restricted in the type of vehicles that can be legally driven/insured, depending on power/weight ratio.
buy a 180sx, they are turbo have a very potent SR20 engine and are totaly legal to drive on Green Ps :D

I drive one as a daily and live only a few hundred meters from a police station and I'm 19 as well.

Didn't they change the law and now you cant drive any turbo or v8 on your p's?

I met a guy many years ago who was from nz, he was still using his nz license and he even brought his car over from nz and was allowed to drive it around for 12 months on nz rego before he had to change it over.

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