MACKAZ Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, tortron said: 1st gen. I can give you all the mitsi part numbers/diagrams if you like I'll take you up on that Tori. I got some old parts books but if you've got genuine numbers it'll make the job much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranter Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I highly doubt Rock Auto parts will be compliant despite $20 Silverline pads being ok unless they have brand names sold here. They may have changed things it has been a while since I was replacing quality pads with cheap rubbish because of rules but where you got them was more important than what you got. If that Mitsi has the front calipers with the two plates wedging the pads in I'd swap them for later ones because I hate them and they confuse me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 20:14, MACKAZ said: When it comes to the brake declaration at cert time, do you have to prove everything is new, or is it a declaration of what's used? If so it's 100% Mitsubishi unmodified.... If it is required to be new, do you produce receipts, and are parts ordered through Rock Auto compliant? Because there's no Mitsubishi L200 listed I'm looking at Dodge D50 stuff. They're listed under Mitsubishi part numbers? What's your take on this @cletus.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky_addict Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Looking at getting some coilovers for the front of HQ. In the states all the GM qa1,viking type coilovers bolt on top of lca transferring the weight from the lower spring location to the lower shock mount position. Would this type of setup fly in NZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 6 hours ago, MACKAZ said: What's your take on this @cletus.? Are you talking about lvv cert or re registration? Re reg I have minimal experience but as ranter said you have to fit pads which have a standard on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Esky_addict said: Looking at getting some coilovers for the front of HQ. In the states all the GM qa1,viking type coilovers bolt on top of lca transferring the weight from the lower spring location to the lower shock mount position. Would this type of setup fly in NZ? Can be certed but you need to strengthen the arm because the weight is then concentrated on two small bolt holes which were only meant for shocks. Also coil bind can be a problem if you have a heavy engine eg a big block in a camaro I looked at had that issue If it was me I'd probably just get a spring that worked in the stock position and run a good adjustable shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky_addict Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Sweet. Was thinking along the lines of machining a piece of steel to the same as the bottom of the spring then using a 8mmish washer to transfer the weight out to the spacer if that makes any sense. Should in theory place the weight in the same position as standard. Abit of height adjustability would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 @cletus regarding the brake declaration. If that's the case I'll buy stuff in NZ if needed. Will the ball joints and tie rods will they be OK. Are proof of purchase in NZ required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Nah you should be fine. I've bought a lot of the bits for my Plymouth from rockauto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 For re-rego on my Mini I used a bunch of brake stuff from both local and UK, and provided receipts. All no-name generic stuff. No issues, didn't need to strip them down for inspection or anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ul9601 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hi @cletus I've read through the thread and there were a few queries regarding power steering delete ages ago. The answers then were: either - non-power steering equivalent fitted or - rack modified by a reputable place Would it be certable if NDT shows a welded pinion to be good even if it is done by other than a reputable place, i.e. a competent welder? If so, what NDT would be required - FPI crack check? X-ray for porosity? I ask this because I had a pinion welded up a while ago (which was well before I read up on this thread) based on what is supposedly a common mod amongst MX5 crowds overseas. Here are a couple of photos for reference. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'd be a bit surprised if that would pass a cert check. Usually welding in the steering assembly is discouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ul9601 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Nominal said: I'd be a bit surprised if that would pass a cert check. Usually welding in the steering assembly is discouraged. Yes the hobby car manual (which I presume is superseded by ccm?) states that that internal components within a rack and pinion steering assy fitted to a LVV must not incorporate any welding but the previous discussion on this thread appears that power steering delete is allowed if done (I don't know if this involves) by a reputable shop. Regardless, if NDT shows no defect, shouldn't it be good (in theory, at least)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, ul9601 said: Yes the hobby car manual (which I presume is superseded by ccm?) states that that internal components within a rack and pinion steering assy fitted to a LVV must not incorporate any welding but the previous discussion on this thread appears that power steering delete is allowed if done (I don't know if this involves) by a reputable shop. Regardless, if NDT shows no defect, shouldn't it be good (in theory, at least)? Well, lets see from the experts, @KKtrips may have an opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Yea that wouldn't pass even with ndt Any welding on a steering component that is critical for steering control cant be welded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ul9601 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, cletus said: Yea that wouldn't pass even with ndt Any welding on a steering component that is critical for steering control cant be welded Ok thanks - in regards to your previous comments about a reputable shop getting it done, is it still a goer and do you know how they modify it? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Nominal said: Well, lets see from the experts, @KKtrips may have an opinion That's a big 10-nope rubber ducky. 1 hour ago, ul9601 said: Ok thanks - in regards to your previous comments about a reputable shop getting it done, is it still a goer and do you know how they modify it? You can have power steering deleted in a rack but it must be done by a known and reputable steering specialist and an invoice must be provided to the certifier as evidence. No idea how they do it, but that's why they are the expert and I'm not. LoL (if you are unsure of your steering specialist is known and reputable then talk to your certifier for a name he trusts) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Black plate questionz.. Has anyone tried sending a photo of a reproduction black plate (one from the boys at doozi) to the nzta for using as the original? I won an auction for a scoot and the plate has been chopped at both ends so not suitable for re use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 My brother got his plates approved from pictures, but they weren't from one of those suppliers. We drew them up ourselves and had them CNC machined. Just because it was approved doesn't mean it is legal 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 4 hours ago, ul9601 said: Ok thanks - in regards to your previous comments about a reputable shop getting it done, is it still a goer and do you know how they modify it? Cheers. Pg hydraulics in east tamaki is the only place I could recommend with confidence for steering work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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