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I don't know the exhaust noise emission standard that the new Mustang meets but it would have had to have met one to acquire the compliance documentation. Manufacturers don't just build a car and say "she'll be right Trev" and then kick it out the door and let the country where it is going to assess the vehicle. It's safe to assume that some international standards are more relaxed than LVVTA standards, but the same standard in another region might be harsher than LVVTA. During entry compliance a vehicle must have compliance documentation for a standard that is recognised in NZ. So as long as you are willing to go through the required testing regime and meet a non LVVTA standard then it can be accepted too. But you can't cherry pick a portion of a complex FMVSS standard and say your vehicle meets that standard but test part of it using the testing regime from a less complex but more strict LVVTA standard. The LVVTA system was created so the average person can afford to build a car without spending 10's of thousands of dollars proving a vehicle meets a standard.

The box looks to be in front of the front suspension beam which rules out 7.13.1 (a) I am surprised that a Safari doesn't have a collapsible column which would allow option (b) So from the info you have given, then option (c) and (e) are your best options

Do they actually make the car louder immediately on pressing the button, or does the button only permit the computer to divert exhaust through the louder path when parameters are met/as required? Also it is typical that with OE systems of this type, the loudest setting is still not greater than the law allows and the default setting is quiet. I think it is highly unlikely that the factory has a button that diverts the exhaust to open headers at the touch of a button. However I could be wrong as I don't know every vehicle. An OE fitment will have had to meet a vehicle standard like FMVSS or an alternative Jap or Euro standard before it could be entered into the vehicle fleet and some FMVSS and Jap and Euro standards are less restrictive than LVVTA standards. But they can be less restrictive because they have much more expensive testing regimes like sound testing booth or drive-by sound testing laboratories etc. So, if you want to comply to a less restrictive FMVSS standard then submit your vehicle for an FMVSS assessment and pay the $100's of thousands of dollars too. LoL

Where is the rack/box? In front of or behind the front crossmember?

No vehicle can have a driver switchable exhaust. But a car can be fitted with an automated switching exhaust. But the "open" position has to be below the legal limit. So a "legal" setting and "quieter" setting if you will.

A little more progress. The side covers look BOSS!! Just ordered a bunch of other new parts, still a lot to do, all small shit, its just progress trying to figure out exactly what I need to buy. Next step is @kicker dragging his welder around to finish welding all the bits of steel together.

No it's not, but that's one way to come across as a bit of a dick.

Probably installed badly or misaligned side to side, no reason they should wear any faster that I know of

Hard to say, they don't look like any I have seen before when I've looked at drop boxes and my first thought is they look flimsy, but @cletus has probably seen more of them than I have and might say they're fine. Are you trying to correct caster? If so perhaps some caster correction bushes like these will be cheaper and simpler. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/suspension/listing-2348608138.htm?rsqid=2646445784534f89861fb5bb04fde7dd-001

Seatbelt anchorages standard here - https://lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Seatbelts_& Seatbelt_Anchorages.pdf Lower anchorages normally go in the floor, upper anchorages go in the B-pillar.

That's a big 10-nope rubber ducky. You can have power steering deleted in a rack but it must be done by a known and reputable steering specialist and an invoice must be provided to the certifier as evidence. No idea how they do it, but that's why they are the expert and I'm not. LoL (if you are unsure of your steering specialist is known and reputable then talk to your certifier for a name he trusts)

After giving it another vacuum today to get rid of even more of the leftover blasting media (that shit gets everywhere) I washed it all down again and coated it in deoxidine which gave it a curious gold colour. Getting primed tomorrow.

A Big Rig turned up today... To do this Which ended up looking like this A bit better after clean-up Next step, to the panelbeaters - hopefully soon.

Got shit on in Chch that weekend. Sorry Plus bike won't be finished by then.

Been doin a little bit here and there at Joe/Goat/Flanges on Tuesday night Bike night Still a tonne to do but as long as I knock off a couple things each week I'm happy with progress. Last couple of weeks I got the front wheel on, motor in, speedo, clutch and brake cables hooked up, foot brake and seat mounted plus slipped leg shield on (hole was in the PERFECT place tonight for the carb to poke out - didn't even need to cut it) and then remounted the speedo. Next week will be getting it up high in the air so I don't have to crucify my back each week, fit the accelerator cable, centre the rear wheel, mount the rear brake arm, button up the rear end, final weld up the rear guard and pump it out a little so the tyre doesn't rub.

Doubt my cert would cover it

Is the buses GVM over 3500kg?

Nope. That's retarted.

Up for sale if anyone is interested. (for a very good reason)

I thought that bulb was for inserting in your anus and it blew up when you got on boost. Just so you knew how hard to push it.

Who's going to this, at the Logan Campbell Centre this coming weekend? I may or may not be on the LVVTA stand both days.

Standard for Lighting - if you have a vehicle being certified - otherwise WoF standards apply. https://lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Lighting_Equipment.pdf

Fuck yeah Spanners.

Why have you got 2 engines you greedy ho.

BTW I touched you in your sleep more than once. Dirty boy