scooters Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 43 minutes ago, Nominal said: Technical Advisory Committee, but yes. https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01_2016_LVV_Custom_Independent_Front_and_Rear_Suspension_Approval_Application_Guide.pdf Wow ok real banging heads stuff. looks like a lot of that could be just supplying the data. Would not surprise me if there is a program that they punch it into and out spits go, no go based on measurement given. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 9 hours ago, scooters said: Would not surprise me if there is a program that they punch it into and out spits go, no go based on measurement given. ? nope, that sort of modelling would take way too long and require too much validation to be worthwhile. I'd assume they'd run some basic stress calculations at key areas (decrease allowable stress for fatigue/welds etc, apply huge safety factor) and then get a yes/no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I suspect it's more of a visual check - if the design uses typical material sizes and the alignment of the pivot points looks OK for bump steer then it would get approval. Anything oddball would get closer attention. Anyway, all that lies in my future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 So is that the way to get a custom front subframe approved ? or is there another form for that ? Stock suspension locations and mounts to body and engine just built from tubing not from pressed tin spot welded together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, Transom said: So is that the way to get a custom front subframe approved ? or is there another form for that ? Stock suspension locations and mounts to body and engine just built from tubing not from pressed tin spot welded together That would just be normal Cert approach I guess. The custom IRS/IFS is the only thing I know of that always requires TAC approval, unless you are doing something really weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f100_dreamin Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hey @cletus have you seen the leaf spring sliders that seems to be common to use on A body’s in the U S of A, would they be all good to use in NZ https://www.manciniracing.com/lespsl.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geophy Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Quick numberplate question, just finished rebuilding a trailer which had no original numberplate but the newly assigned number plate is huge and doesnt fit anywhere. Ive cut 70mm or so off the bottom where I would assume a rego tag would go but its still to big, can you get the numberplates made up in a square shape the same as mopeds? Used the same form to register so I assume its possible but VTNZ lady had no clue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 17:27, f100_dreamin said: Hey @cletus have you seen the leaf spring sliders that seems to be common to use on A body’s in the U S of A, would they be all good to use in NZ https://www.manciniracing.com/lespsl.html have seen them on the internet, but not on a car here. the side loading could be an issue- if its a steel washer rubbing on the side of the bracket, that might not be ideal long term on a street car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakotom Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 @Geophy have a geeze on this website https://consumer.licensys.co.nz/landing maybe even give them a call and have a yarn - have to call to get motorcycle 2 line format made anyway, but I’m pretty sure two line format is for motorcycles only. You may be able to get it made in slimline format, but that would cost $$. Best bet would be to maybe see brent and see if he can make you a scaled down one for show use only etc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Any reason to just not put the plate in a spot like this? Worked fine on my trailer, only had to bend it back up a couple of times. Due to my own stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Just hinge it off there? Freeball spec. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 or on the tail gate? mine is underneath like above & i swear everytime I move it it drags, PITA! but handy for loadign heavy stuff as a loading ramp / bottoming out device /ling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Spring-loaded hinge with a titanium spark strip along the bottom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75swb Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Pomme question: is it legit to rip the back seats out of a wagon (e30 ideally), weld the doors up and swap glass for metal to build a van, or is that a no-go? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Yep no reason why you can't do that 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Question re: pedal boxes. I had a bit of a manlook but couldnt find any threads about it. What's legal or not legal? I think I remember seeing something about not being allowed to weld the pedals or they have to be all one piece. But what other rules are there around what you can/cant do, and what materials can be used and so on? I had a look through the cert manual thing about rules for brakes but couldnt find any specific info about pedal box construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Are there any rules regarding winding down torsion bars? I'm not wanting to go really low or anything, more just curious. Is it basically just stay above 100mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sambo said: Are there any rules regarding winding down torsion bars? I'm not wanting to go really low or anything, more just curious. Is it basically just stay above 100mm? That's all I did... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Have been through 3wofs with it like that on tiny tyres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 14/03/2019 at 16:47, Roman said: Question re: pedal boxes. I had a bit of a manlook but couldnt find any threads about it. What's legal or not legal? I think I remember seeing something about not being allowed to weld the pedals or they have to be all one piece. But what other rules are there around what you can/cant do, and what materials can be used and so on? I had a look through the cert manual thing about rules for brakes but couldnt find any specific info about pedal box construction. Fb me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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