Yowzer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Oh actually JW Speaker does RHD spec sealed LED units. http://www.jwspeaker.com/products/led-headlight-model-8631-evolution/ Even has a built in indicator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 A mate is looking at a van the has been certed but on the plate its engine has been incorrectly stamped as a 4cyl not a 5cyl, would it cost anything to get that corrected? @cletus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsnz123 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 shit that reminds me. The cert guy put the crowns trans down as 3speed auto not 4 speed. need to ring him tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/17/2017 at 12:37, tehnzbrad said: Bent drag links, certifiable? The joints on the end of my drag link bind up when at full suspension travel, if i put 2 bends in it so it becomes sort of a "s" shape ( its a solid bar like 25mm round) to get around the joints binding (it will be a new custom drag link not a bent oem one) or can a single shear high misalignment heim set up be certed? Can be bent, minimum size for one over 1300 long is 25x5 mild steel tube, if it has bends it has to be bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 2 hours ago, 00quattro00 said: A mate is looking at a van the has been certed but on the plate its engine has been incorrectly stamped as a 4cyl not a 5cyl, would it cost anything to get that corrected? @cletus Usually we charge for a new plate if it's not my mistake- ie if a different certifier did it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 48 minutes ago, cletus said: Usually we charge for a new plate if it's not my mistake- ie if a different certifier did it. Whats the cost of a new plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The price depends on how much time I spend on it/driving to the vehicle. They are reasonably pricey- it costs us about $50 to get a reprint plus time and mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehnzbrad Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 cheers for that, anyone have any clue if its ok to use a single shear heim joint with high-misalignment spacers on the end of a tie rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can, if it's in single shear it has to have a large diameter washer as an extra safety measure against it coming off, if the joint becomes badly worn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 is this normal? HQ Wag on dirty south : no number plate on the plate? has gilly's link to perve at it : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=411943435875465&set=pcb.1712713375456248&type=3&ifg=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 May have been requested to be blank if it had a PP? Or maybe it was dereg at certification time. VIN would be the primary identifier anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yeah, likely a re-vin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 @cletus Cert for conversion to EFI, is it absolutely necessary? No holes drilled in chassis or whatnot, retaining original tank. Original engine. Power increase should theoretically* be within the 20% threshold (JDM KP with 78 hp vs NZDM KP with 66 hp (increase of 18%) VTNZ reckons they would give me a WoF without a cert. Insurance company is happy as-is. Cert man Don Hoff reckons it needs a cert, $495. I haven't really got any issue with this, it just puts a bit of a dent in the wallet. The engine bay isn't exceedingly packed tightly with stuff, but there isn't much space for a drill to get in for putting a cert plate in, is it fine to get the cert plate put under the carpet in the boot (plates are ugly, etc)? Thanks *Bum dyno says it is more than 20% though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Doesn't the letter of the law state it needs cert. Probably why Don says it does. Unless the insurance company will write it in a letter then I wouldn't believe them for a second. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 26 minutes ago, kyteler said: Doesn't the letter of the law state it needs cert. Probably why Don says it does. Unless the insurance company will write it in a letter then I wouldn't believe them for a second. Yes. Fully agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The cert for EFI conversion, even if it's direct bolt in stuff, is to ensure the safety of the high pressure side of things. I've seen more than a couple of times people pumping EFI pressure through the 30something year old carb rated fuel lines, and wonder why they leak. It's just another blanket rule to guard against idiocy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 For some reason I can't attach a link, but go on www.lvvta.org.nz and look at 'modification threshold ' To be honest I can't tell you 100% either way based on what it says, it doesn't specify efi conversions as being ok without cert- just efi system modifications-, then it says all fuel system mods need cert, apart from, then gives a box which describes what you can do, but according to that, you could make a fuel tank out of codys cans and not need cert as long as it fills from the original point.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 That's pretty much the same info I got from the VIRMs. The only hole drilled in the car was on the exhaust for the O2 sensor and I don't really class the exhaust as a structural member of the car (although I do occasionally use it to drag myself around while under the car). Soft line for the high pressure fuel line is acceptable for general cert, isn't it? I'm just running it through the OEM brackets where they are available and through P clips mounted to the existing P clips holding the original line in place where needed. I haven't actually checked if the clips are spaced less than 350 mm (this is the requirement, isn't it?) apart but I'm fairly certain they are within that limit. I have no issue with taking it for a cert if I have to, but if I don't technically have to then I would rather save the money. Does anyone know where the exact law is that states that it would need a cert? I wouldn't mind a bit of light/mid/heavy reading. I'll probably book the car in tomorrow afternoon for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 It's all on the lvvta website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Firetruck said: It's all on the lvvta website. Yeah, I've read over what is on there and I haven't found something that explicitly states for EFI conversions. Seeing as it isn't specified in the document that must mean it is required to be certed. " LVV Certification is always required for any engine or drive - train - related modifica tions unless specified below : (if modification does not appear below, always refer to LVV Certifier" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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