Big Changes To Rules On Modding Cars Being Looked At

[dori34]

haven't seen a thread about this on here?? if there is, mods please delete and guide me to the thread lol

*stolen from ns.com*

I'm quite surprised that this hasn't been raised on here yet, maybe it has, i haven't seen it, but eventually it will affect every modified vehicle owner.

In NSW around December 2nd the RTA killed off the Engineers certificate scheme, so that means anyone who has previously paid big dollars to get their car engineered, well, its worthless now. The RTA is looking into bringing in a new scheme for regulations to modify cars

i cant be bothered explaining it all, you can find info on it all over the net, but basically it would mean RTA inspection even if you upgrade your rims, do any lowering at all to your car, upgrade the brakes, essentially ANY modification must be approved by the RTA only. No more dodgy engineers certificates.

Now Street machine had a MASSIVE spread on the whole issue, and street machine mag, Hot 4's, and alot of custom car, Hot rod, 4wd etc had a massive get together with the RTA and the police to discuss the impact it will have.

My friend went and said it was a waste of time, they opened the floor to Q & A, and alot of questions were responded with "we cant answer that legally at the moment"

Now i don't know if performance imports mag was in on this, because i havn't bought it in awhile, does anyone know if we had some involvement or support for this issue.

here are some links about it. mainly look at the 2nd link, i think it has all the information on there.

oh and here is a youtube link aswell to the meeting:

http://forum.streetcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?p=2606551

https://sites.google.com/site/no2vsccs/home

[The Bogan]

My engineers cert is still valid, I rang the RTA.

[dori34]

so if you currently have an engineers cert, you're safe?

dam im screwed then

[Longz]

me too dori i am currently in the progress of getting my car engineered also ill let u know how it go's

[ARTZ]

Face it, .you're all baby klling criminals.. Everybody knows that getting new rims is a gateway mod, before you know it you start smoking rubber, then you keep getting on the gas, then start injecting rocket fuels brewed up in flthy backyard garage labs..

Maybe it is time for a newer greener australia so when the world smothers itself to death in the filth we have created, Australia can stand up proudly and say... "I didnt do it, it was them"..In the meantime we will keep digging great big holes all over our country to fuel their fires that turn our dirt into plastic, then we can buy it back from them to build the leg we will need to stand on...

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[GTR-N1]

The way parliamentary procedure used to carry on is this...

After a motion is passed, there still have to be two readings before upper house ratifies a law.

Until it's law all engineering certificates would remain valid.

And from our end, until the 2nd reading people would need to muster support to place a decent set of objections I think.

Objections might include loss of income, loss of job etc

The support base would need to include a cohesive unit of CAMs, car clubs, Repco, Auto Barn, Auto One, Bob Jane and other Wheel Shops, Bilstein and other Suspension Shops, Better Brakes and other Brake Shops, MTA, Just Car, Lumleys SV, Shannon's & maybe even the NRMA.

The government has to make sure not to hurt people and their families with overkill. Can you imagine how many millions of dollars are spent by enthusiasts each year to support the above industries?

Now how do all the above groups and businesses become mobilised?

Car clubs will do a great service to the government and public perception if we can convince all road users that we teach good useful skills to our members!

[nathanau]

Im an expert at being defected for my Mods despite having them Engineered. ALL of them! Including EPA, RTA, and DECC inspected and approved, even my rego sticker has a code to match the mod approvals from RTA yet I am still able to be defected because as the charming most professional cops say " we dont think it should comply and if you disagree take it to court" So what good is an ENG Cert really!!!! Waste of money. As for the validity of my Eng Cert, paper work, approvals, written in gold, signed sealed and stamped by every nation on the globe by law….. the RTA have said that all pre existing engineering certs issued prior to 22nd Dec 2011 WILL be honored BUT the car cannot be modded pretty much AFTER that date. I dont see wtf all of this shit means really anyways when one can still be defected by the Police for doing the right thing. I guess in one sense , when I take my car into get the defects removed, the mechanics see the paper work and clear the defect/s where as without the paper work that wouldn't happen.

Edited March 1, 2012 by nathanau

[nathanau]

Face it, .you're all baby klling criminals.. Everybody knows that getting new rims is a gateway mod, before you know it you start smoking rubber, then you keep getting on the gas, then start injecting rocket fuels brewed up in flthy backyard garage labs..

Maybe it is time for a newer greener australia so when the world smothers itself to death in the filth we have created, Australia can stand up proudly and say... "I didnt do it, it was them"..In the meantime we will keep digging great big holes all over our country to fuel their fires that turn our dirt into plastic, then we can buy it back from them to build the leg we will need to stand on...

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How True is that! spot on!

[Hot33r8723]

Wow that's ridiculous move to Queensland where no body cares about cars as much it's absolutely stupid yeah defect cars with chopped springs and bald tyres but there going way over the top with all of this crap

[BeastVS]

Its all scare tactics, If a cop wants to defect you it doesnt matter how many bits of paper you throw at him, If they are going to do it they will do it, Simple as that.

[SilverECR33]

that guy is gay. His name says it.

[Super Drager]

Guys its all BS, four of my mates have gotten their cars engineered recently and have had no problems. Its just crap that one person makes up and it spreads everywhere.

[LANDSCRIBBLE]

Dear RTA,

Go f**k yourselves.

Sincerely, 99% of the Australian male population.

[GTRNUR]

DId I watch the wrong video, or did none of you actually watch it and instead decided to have a rant instead?

This guy is talking about making it easier for ICV and other vehicle modifications to be certified.

[Hadouken]

DId I watch the wrong video, or did none of you actually watch it and instead decided to have a rant instead?

This guy is talking about making it easier for ICV and other vehicle modifications to be certified.

I watched it, I listened

[Hot33r8723]

Seriously don't drive like a tosser don't get smart accept the minimum defect with is usually tires keep quiet and half the time they won't go

Further with defects unless you get smart works most the time

[Hot33r8723]

Here is how to beat a defect step one purchase a t88 turbo and metal head gasket up the boost with better injectors and a tune have a different address on your license and rego make sure u have 600 hp and no trace of your new address when coming into a road block rip the hand brake and snap a 180 and floor it have a digital scanner tuned into police radio ah see boys we will be fine hahahaha only joking

[Hot33r8723]

By the time she comes on boost At about 4 grand ull take off like a rocket

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

you'll be in jail before the t88 has spooled up

[Seano350GT]

dafuq