Bling Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 But the prices haven't been doubled have they? Seems business as usual from what Cletus said. What did the rumour say the current price was? I would have thought prices would have always varied depending on mods. ~$500 is pretty good for basic mods IMO. Scratch built might be the equivalent of a weeks work for a certifier, work out the hourly rate and it seems to be legit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Maybe we should outsource cert to china? Make it cheap as. (Like all the shit chinese parts that everyone builds their cars with. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 But the prices haven't been doubled have they? Seems business as usual from what Cletus said this, prices will be going up around $35-$40 from what they are now. Not double. Â the increase is due to another staff member at LVVTA starting recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 yep.  a cert for adjustable suspension, basic mods will be from around 500.  scratch built vehicles are dependant on how much work is involved- anywhere from $1200-2000  theres more to it than checking the bolts are done up. youd be surprised how many people fuck it up, thinking they know everything about suspension because they got some coilovers and camber arms in their silvia  That's quite different from this though Cletus. Lance didn't come anywhere near these prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 yes, yours would have been a lot more work than a $500 one, once you get into changing the complete front suspension design of the car theres a lot more work to do, even though yours seems simple as its the same configuration, it is the same process and paperwork as a scratch built vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I guess what we can take from that, is that Lance hasn't been charging enough ha. Â tbh that doesn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
be4ver Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 so what will we be looking at now for a simple engine transplant? still around the $500 mark? or more? Â Â Also...... on my galant it has a two piece driveshaft which i'll be replacing with a one piece jobby and my engine transplant means i'll need a dshaft hoop. Soooo can i use the bolt holes from the center bearing bracket thing to mount the hoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 something like that. Â you can probably use the holes if there are 4 holes M10 or larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Gesus Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think the hoop has to be within 200mm of the front universal. Â that sound right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think the hoop has to be within 200mm of the front universal.  that sound right?  Within 250mm according to the latest amendment  http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_09-2011_Drive-shaft_Safety_Loop_Requirement_Clarification.pdf  Depends on the bracket mounts, I suppose. If you bolt it to the floor it needs a doubler plate and 2 10mm bolts each side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Pete Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Probably already covered but I couldn't find anything in the search... What's the latest rules around importing LHD and special interest? Is there still (or was there ever) a 2-year ownership period required before you can sell it? Is 20+ year old stuff still exempt from having to be RHD/emissions/frontal impact compliant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Probably already covered but I couldn't find anything in the search... What's the latest rules around importing LHD and special interest? Is there still (or was there ever) a 2-year ownership period required before you can sell it? Is 20+ year old stuff still exempt from having to be RHD/emissions/frontal impact compliant? Â Ownership restriction (4 years) applies to modern vehicles (the special interest category). However it isn't an issue for the 20 year and older LHD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 here is the relevant gubbins you require http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/12/importing-a-left-hand-drive-vehicle.html  http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/44b/special-interest-vehicles.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReid Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hi guys,  As part of a diesel upgrade (1HZ) into my Landcruiser (FJ40) I'm doing power steering, using a power steering box out of an 60 series landcruiser. This has been done plenty of times, so no biggie, but what are the requirements for steering shafts (Firewall to box) for Cert? Are there any specific requirements for the shaft? Just weighing up options.  Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 hey ma mates...... does this way off 4 linkin a caddy tick all the boxs? Â http://www.mk1dubz.com/forums/showthread.php?s=994f589688f944ba4e537e9c119de9fe&t=1024 Â Â churrrssssssss!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 hey ma mates...... does this way off 4 linkin a caddy tick all the boxs? Â http://www.mk1dubz.com/forums/showthread.php?s=994f589688f944ba4e537e9c119de9fe&t=1024 Â Â churrrssssssss!! effectively thats a two link/ladder bar since the chassis pivot points are the same. it could be legal (afiak a ladder bar rear suspenion can be certed) not sure what the cert man would think of the attachment bolting/bracing. I guess its not a driven axle, but braking loads can be pretty high too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 would get the piece that bolts to body welded not bolted in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 hey clint you were supposed to come see my car, when are you free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRWEST Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Drop spindles.. Are only certain brands/models etc aloud to be certed and require special paper work etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortwags Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 from what I know its just meant to be a reputable brand ie. CPP. We had no paper work with ours and went through fine, just got to watch scrub line as god dam it was close when running 14" wheels and 2" drops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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