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Anyone here gotten an Engineers Cert for mods?

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I should be finished my stage 1 mods in the next 2 weeks. I still need to get the cold air box made up for my pod filter and change the blowoff so that it plumbs back (getting a GFB so I can still have it vent when I want).

Once i have done this I am going to try and get engineers cetificates for the cars mods so that "WHEN" I get pulled over I won't be defected on the spot. Has anyone had there mods done in Brisbane or know of someone who can?

If we can find someone might be able to get a good price for the group too if others are interested.

Darren

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What type of "mods" do you want engineered?

I didn't think you'd really have to get the computer and pod and stuff engineered? The bov shouldn't be a problem if it's a plumb back.

You've got CRAIG1's old car don't you? So you should at least have a mod plate for the engine cause it's not the one that came standard in that car (if I'm not mistaken?)

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The engine is new but hasn't been added to the rego yet. I was told all I have to do is take it to an inspection station so they can sight the new engine number and add it to the rego details.

From what I have read it seems that you don't need certificates for all your mods. If the car came stock with a BOV and you replace it thats fine as long as it plumbs back. It's only the fact that your venting gas into the atmosphere that hasn't been through the cat that gets you a defect (and noise if it's really loud).

It also appears that you can make 1 change to your induction without causing a defect. So pod (as long as it is in a box) with original Intercooler or FMIC with original airbox should be ok but both would mean defect. Also I was told that any pillar mount guage or dash mount guage is also a defect item.

If anyone has any details on what would need to be checked that would be a huge help.

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Why not ring dept of trans? I rang them regarding some mods I had planned (but never went through with) and they put me onto a guy who told me if I wanted to bring the car down to him (at pineapple st, zillmere iirc?) and he'd check it over. Its the infamous "pits" everyone cries about getting sent over, but he promised he wouldnt take me off the road :P

As it happens, I never did said mods to said car, so I dont have any further experience with it :rofl: Maybe it was a trap ...

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Some of the people at zilmere transport dept is quite good unlike the useless people at bundall. Unfortunately it does not guarantee you not getting any defect notices at all. From personal experience. :( As Erin mentioned you dont need to have mod plates for BOV or Air box.

However if you put in say a roll cage, or aftermarket bucket seats (just as a small example) then you will need a mod plate.

Oh. I'm pretty sure the ADR mod guide indicates that aftermarket ecu is illegal.. so I'm not sure if it can be mod plated.. correct me if I'm wrong tho. :(

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No the ECU is Ok, I had an in depth conversation about that with the nice people down the transport department.

The basic idea of legality with an mod is: you can't make any of the supporting systems, safety aids, emissions etc etc any worse than the factory specs.

Hence you can't replace an air-bag steering wheel with a lesser, non-airbag wheel.

In most cases an aftermarket ECU will improve emissions if tuned properly, getting rid of those nasty rich fuel curves!

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Will let you guys know how it goes. After talking to QLD transport (that was frustrating) they put me onto a guy that they recomend for mods. After I have my mods done he will come out and check them all. I have to have a printout from my dyno tune showing emissions/airflow etc also. I told him I had a new front mount, pod filter that was having a custom box made up, power FC, aftermarket BOV (GFB Stealth that plumbs back or vents) and full exhaust. He said that should be no problem as long as my emissions are ok and everything is safe.

He will provide me with a certificate that you then take to QLD transport with a modification form they have. It will still need to be inpected by them to confirm that the certified mods are there and will then issue a plate.

After reading the mod guide I am starting to realise how much of a pain keeping it legal will be. For example you can fit stearing wheels that are ADR approved if you don't have an airbag however changing seats will normally mean you have to get the car inspected. I was also told (this is still unconfirmed) that the only way to get a CF bonnet certified is get 2!! One for the car and one for them to destroy to check if it is safe..

I am booking him in for Thursday I hope and will let you know what happens. After this is all done I am sort of looking forward to getting pulled over :angel:

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Makes you wonder why an aftermarket carbon panel maker does not get a new parts tested to ADR then advertise big time. Man they would clean up. I'm sure most would pay a little extra for that.

Especailly on a popular car like the Skyline. The problem is that the modification rules are so vauge in Australia. Nobody knows what is legal except Queensland Transport / RTA / VicRoads etc.... And they seem to make it up on the spot most of the time anyway :(

I would pay $$$ for a fully legal CF bonnet :(

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