ryanfels Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Quick question.may have been answered before but are techno toy tuning (t3) coilovers certifiable in new zealand? You talking about these ones? because they dont look they would be certable at this stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 What about the rest of the toytuning stuff?? A friend has dropped a fair bit of coin on some adjustable castor/camber/bottom arms for his wife's 710 sedan. I'm no expert, but it looks to be very high quality stuff. But yeah, the welded bits on those adjusties pictured aabove do kinda set off alarm bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 ^ there a plenty of cars with T3 gear getting around, I'm sure they will be fine Bart, its the welding to cast steel that is the problem with some parts. I thought those t3 coilovers were just some groun control perches welded onto a factory strut? but then looking at those pics what's that welded brace to the stub axle/knuckle? Maybe they have shortened them and welded to the knuckle. Anyway surely its cheaper and easier to shorten your strut down, weld on some adjustable perches and buy some nice shocks. At least you know it will be legal and should save you some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 So i was working at a workshop this week. They said something about having to fail a wof check on needing a cert before you could actually get one. Is there any truth to this. Oh and how do i book my piece in with you Clint. And where do you do the checks. With any luck ill be ready in the next couple weeks.. wof check is not required. some certifiers ask for a wof checksheet before they will do an inspection- its because part of a cert check is to check all the wof items like lights belts etc etc, as well as the parts that have been modified- if there is a wof sheet less than 14 days old then we dont have to check those things. personally i think its a bit of a cop-out to rely on someone else to check that stuff and ask a customer to spend another $40 or whatever on an inspection they are going to fail and possibly not get everything done before the wof recheck date. plus i always check safety related stuff regardless, you would be surprised what some wof inspectors miss- things like worn tie rod ends and perished brake hoses are quite common- i dont want to be doing a road test and something shit itself cause i relied on someone else to say it was ok as far as getting hold of me to make a booking, give me a ring during the week- 0274 522 049 mention you are from here so you get your complimentary mint slice* *while stocks last 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 those struts would fall foul of commandment number 2, "Thou shalt Not make a Weld to thine material made of Cast or Forged metals, when the Part is associated with Steering or Suspending a Motorcar." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Other T3 stuff i have seen seems to be of a good quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 So i was just reading on the lvvta site about shaft loops. Its says the size requirements. But doesnt say the attachment requirements. How many bolts of what size and grade? Plates on top of floor? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelme Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi all, The chevette fuel tank is pretty small (roughly 30L methinks), so I was considering swapping it for a slightly larger looking gemini wagon. Looking at the space under the boot tray, there is plenty of space for the gemini tank and then some. What are the rules/laws on expanding fuel tanks? e.g. if I get the tank split in half and get a band or box of steel welded in to make the tank bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hey man HELLO ALLAN So, I have bought a length of flat steel to make some loops SPLENDID but I cant seem to find any real details on what you can and cant do Can I make the loop in two pieces YES YOU MAY and what size bolts? MINIMUM 10MM OR 3/8 BOLTS X4 TO ATTACH A LOOP TO THE VEHICLE, 2 EACH SIDE I have made this diagram to show what I was planning on doing GOOD WORK. THE TOP PART OF THE LOOP CAN BE BOLTED OR WELDED TO THE BOTTOM BIT SO YOU DONT HAVE TO DOUBLE UP THE LONG BITS. IF YOU ARE BOLTING DIRECTLY TO THE CHASSIS YOU COULD HAVE THE BOLTS SIDE BY SIDE BUT IF YOU ARE GOING THRU THE FLOOR THEN SPACE THEM APART A BIT MORE. IF YOUR CHASSIS RAILS ARE FAR APART OR LOW TO THE GROUND I WOULD BOLT IT TO THE FLOOR,THE SHORTER THE WHOLE THING IS THE STRONGER IT WILL BE. USE A 100X50 PIECE OF STEEL TO MAKE A 'WASHER' LIKE IN YOUR DIAGRAM AND ALL WILL BE JUST SWELL. Blue is the drive shaft Black is the loop in two pieces green is the floor and red are the bolts. However, this is the plan without having a look under my car I have another option, as the crown is solid chassis, if i make the loop in two pieces, and bolt halfs together with two bolts, would i need to use to bolts at each end also? Pink are the chassis rails And when you say two bolts each side, can they be side by side? as in across the width of the steel as opposed to the length? Sorry for all the questions I just want to do the job once haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi all, The chevette fuel tank is pretty small (roughly 30L methinks), so I was considering swapping it for a slightly larger looking gemini wagon. Looking at the space under the boot tray, there is plenty of space for the gemini tank and then some. What are the rules/laws on expanding fuel tanks? e.g. if I get the tank split in half and get a band or box of steel welded in to make the tank bigger? ordinarily, doing that would be fine if done properly. only problem in your case, is the tank is inside the passenger compartment i believe? which is fine if it is factory, but as soon as you modify it, it has to comply with LVV rules- then you would have to seal the tank area off from the passenger compartment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escorto. Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Oh shit. completely forgot that was a few pages back. Thanks heaps man. Your making understanding this shit sooo much easier dude. Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachlander Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Quick question about my ke70. At the moment i have extended LCAs which have just been cut and an extra 25mm welded in, then strengthened underneath with some flat plate. Also have some shortened knuckles. Basically, im wanting to know if they can be certified if provided with a crack testing certificate? Or is there no way they can be certified? Cheers, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelme Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 ordinarily, doing that would be fine if done properly. only problem in your case, is the tank is inside the passenger compartment i believe? which is fine if it is factory, but as soon as you modify it, it has to comply with LVV rules- then you would have to seal the tank area off from the passenger compartment gotcha. Yeah the tank is in the boot underneath a panel (similar to most spare wheel wells in sedans), the panel is held down with 3 screws, is this considered sealed by LVV standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Quick question about my ke70. At the moment i have extended LCAs which have just been cut and an extra 25mm welded in, then strengthened underneath with some flat plate. Also have some shortened knuckles. Basically, im wanting to know if they can be certified if provided with a crack testing certificate? Or is there no way they can be certified? Cheers, Kurt mod LCA could be ok if its mild steel channel type arm,done well, TIG'd, crack tested. however, you would still have to comply with the camber rule of no more than 1/2 degree over oe spec unless its a motorsport vehicle with authority card. shortened knuckles will be a no go if they are cut and welded cast or forged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 gotcha. Yeah the tank is in the boot underneath a panel (similar to most spare wheel wells in sedans), the panel is held down with 3 screws, is this considered sealed by LVV standards? not really, should be fume proof, that bit by the spare wheel would need sealing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 hey Clint, would you think the bracket in this auction will be OK for cert? i know the pic is super crappy and you cant see much but its allegedly made from one piece. any thoughts appreciated. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/fiat/auction-598566001.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hello Clint - long time lurker, first time poster on this site.. I have the inevitable driveshaft loop questions. My Commy is getting the ol W55 and it's a bit shorter than the standard Commy box. Now I'm going to need to put 2 driveshaft loops in - no more than 150mm from the front UJ and I presume no more than 150mm behind the CV joint after the hanger bearing. . Slight problem is it looks like that front one is going to either foul on the handbrake (which protrudes into the trans tunnel about right there) or I'll need to cut out this brace with the 4 bolts - the brace is removed in the pic. Can I use this brace as part of the front driveshaft loop or do I need to make one completely seperately? Secondly the rear driveshaft loop is going to be about right about the very back of the rear footwell. I think I'll get away with that but does a CV joint require a driveshaft loop or is it only UJ's? Also - roughly what does a cert for my modification level cost these days? Your's in hearts and clubs. xox KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damz721 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have just realised my car has class b rego? What does this mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 google is your friend http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/27/docs/27-exempt.pdf probably means you have the wrong class and will get a spanking if anyone catches on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have just realised my car has class b rego? What does this mean ? http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/27/exempt-vehicles-from-registration-and-licensing.html Damn, smoked by Beave. Basically someone has put it on the wrong reg, it used to be a trick to pay less, they changed definitions and a few rules with it a while ago. I had to change my R30 from B to A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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