RUNAMUCK Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I think I've asked this before, but who whom.do I write to get a fuck up in the. Motor registry corrected? The papers for one of my datto states that the chassis number is j15xxxxxxxx and the engine number is j15 [same as above] the body tag obviously has the correct chassis number on it. And sooner or later it will be prudent to get it rectifiedin the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 11 hours ago, RUNAMUCK said: I think I've asked this before, but who whom.do I write to get a fuck up in the. Motor registry corrected? The papers for one of my datto states that the chassis number is j15xxxxxxxx and the engine number is j15 [same as above] the body tag obviously has the correct chassis number on it. And sooner or later it will be prudent to get it rectifiedin the system. I had an error between chassis number in the system and actual chassis number, something like a 1 and 7 mix up, man at the testing station was being a dick about it, but his boss took the papers, walked into the office and came back job done. I have no idea what the actual process is other than it is possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, NickJ said: I had an error between chassis number in the system and actual chassis number, something like a 1 and 7 mix up, man at the testing station was being a dick about it, but his boss took the papers, walked into the office and came back job done. I have no idea what the actual process is other than it is possible. Same here. Cert plate and chassis plate matched, but number in system was wrong. Obviously a transcription error. I'd noticed it at one point, then forgot about it for ages. VTNZ guy also noticed and said it had to be fixed. He sorted it out. I think he took some photos and filled out a form for me. I don't think it cost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I emailed nzta when my impala was listed at 6 cylinder engine size, but was a V8. I took a photo of the chassis tag which had a "x" in it, which denotes factory V8 in Chevrolet's chassis code, as well as the details on how to decode the chassis numbers and they emailed back saying all done! Easy as that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Sometimes it's a piece of cake to get details changed Other times it can be a major , I've got someone who I certed a car for, it had one extra letter in the chassis tag that wasn't on landata When he tried to get it changed it turned into a big drama as someone had removed the tag at some point to paint the engine bay and it turned into a big 'is this the right car for the tag' problem It's been ongoing for nearly a year now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I shouldnt have that issue. no way the engine number and the chassis number should be the same. Id say some fucktard wof guy has looked at the tag not hard enough, and entered the engine number, instead of the chassis number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Years ago when I took the MS65 through VTNZ they said the chassis numbers didn't match, so I went to Toyota and they had a look and go "meh?" And wrote me a note stating a mixup at the factory (NZ new) and VTNZ were all happy. Had a look at the numbers myself a bit later and couldn't find any discrepancy, everything matched fine. Stuffed if I know what they were on about, but now I have a handy note if I ever wanna swap chassis / tags. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 What is acceptable to make a brake caliper out of? Does it have to be mild steel? Or can I use aluminium? I already have some aluminium bar stock that might do.... I made a scribble of what it might look like. The thin section will be as thick as the original Triumph caliper lugs. At least 12.5mm I suspect. Can I weld it? IE: make a flat one with spacers welded to it. Hub and caliper look like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Flat plus spacers will be fine (I've had such certed, with spacers not even welded on). I'd make it from steel just to avoid issues with the certifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Mine was made from 6mm steel plate with 18mm(possibly 20mm) steel rod used for the spacers. (Welded together) Past cert without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Raisin Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Can you tow a car with no WOF or registration behind a car? Or does this come into a trailer category and you need WOF & registration? Scenario. Work is having a track day at Ruapuna Raceway, 10min from my house. To Hire a trailer for the day is $250. Just looking for other options. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, Tender Raisin said: Can you tow a car with no WOF or registration behind a car? Or does this come into a trailer category and you need WOF & registration? Scenario. Work is having a track day at Ruapuna Raceway, 10min from my house. To Hire a trailer for the day is $250. Just looking for other options. Reckon it will be fine. Have done this before, possibly 15 years ago, and cop pulled us over thinking car at front was just slow and holding up traffic. Was real apologetic when he realised we were towing. He stopped the traffic so we could pull back out. I have, 3 years ago, A-framed starlet with no wof or rego, but it did have plates. Pretty sure I called the police and asked if it was okay beforehand. Guy was totally not fussed and told me to just do it. I did hook up a cable to the trailer plug so the towed cars rear lights worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 What are the rules around footspace for seats? My truck project has a rear 3 seater bench, but the middle seat will end up with an engine cover taking up all the space. Should I swap the bench out for two folding singles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 10/06/2019 at 14:04, Tender Raisin said: Can you tow a car with no WOF or registration behind a car? Or does this come into a trailer category and you need WOF & registration? Scenario. Work is having a track day at Ruapuna Raceway, 10min from my house. To Hire a trailer for the day is $250. Just looking for other options. Are we talking full on race spec, or could it potentially pass a WOF? Just driving to get a WOF, officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Raisin Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 15 hours ago, Bling said: Are we talking full on race spec, or could it potentially pass a WOF? Just driving to get a WOF, officer. its loud and quite low (adjustable suspension) - sticks out as well. Also hasn't had a wof in over 10 years. So im not keen to talk to Mr officer about why i am driving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Technically would have to be trailered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 But just A frame it and risk it, that's what I'd do (y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/lighting/cosmetic-lamps Having trouble making sense of the virm in regards to led spot lights and light bars. I'd like to put a light bar on the front of my roof tent, but it looks like I can't switch it from high beam? The table also doesn't let you mount a lightbar facing forward, going by the table. Am I reading it wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 You're describing a work lamp. It can be mounted in any way you want, as long as it isn't switched by the same switch as any compulsory lamp. I'm also pretty sure you aren't supposed to use work lamps on the road 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Stand alone switch, not on high beam. And not aimed to front distance like a high beam, (work lamp for lighting area around vehicle) Tilt it down at wof time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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