V35 Rwc Queries For Vicroads

[iamhe77]

Whilst I don't necessarily disagree with all that has been said, I think it more comes down to where you go - both for the RWC and rego.

eg, my VQ35de powered Stagea come into the country with Nismo exhaust, Bilstein suspension, K&N pod filter and Japanese snow tyres.

Was pointed to a compliancer's mech they use for their RWC's and was passed without issue or any changes.

VicRoads will look to see that the VIN is stamped into the strut tower and, for the most part, will overlook modifications although I don't think they will pass a carbon bonnet as it would not have met ADR for crash tests if it is Japanese made. Just depends on whom you get for the inspection I guess, but I have seen a lot of modifications go through without questioning (wheels, brakes, exhaust etc).

[nickcorr]

To tell you the truth, they don't even check the tyre placards during RWC or vicroads inspection, I've imported a dozen cars and not once have I been stopped at Vicroads rego for the wrong tyre placard.

You must have bumped into a tightass RWC workshop.

Yes, no issues with RWC for tyres not matching the placard, but VicRoads inspection, completely different ball game..

Had to change all 4 tyres before they would give me the number plates, they could see that they matched the sizes on the Japanese placard, but not the RAWS one...