RUNAMUCK Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 It's illegal, but you could have the taper welded up, and reamed to the smaller size. "THOU SHALT NOT MAKE A WELD UPON ANY FORGING WHICH IS EMPLOYED IN SUSPENDING OR STEERING A MOTOR VEHICLE" However, done tidily, it's impossible to prove it's been done. However depending on the metal used, it might go hard as fuck and need to be annealed before it can be reamed. Since you're not a welder be trade @MaxPower please dont do that. ;-P And if you do please use a gasless MIG or damp welding electrodes. (With 5 pairs of sunglasses) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Bart - NAUGHTY Welding cast is an absolute no-no so please ignore Bart cos that is super dumb advice. If you are changing hubs and stubs, why not change suspension arms too and retain the correct ball-joints? 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Are they cast or forged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Use the whole 2nd gen l200 arm setup? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 cool yes for cert, no to dodgy welding, never looked to see if the other arms would fit just guessed they would be different, thanks for your guys advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 When certing with wheels, can you have a pair of wheels you want tested front and rear on the car or do you need a full set? Examples 15x7 (full set) 14x7 (pair) both same overall diameter and width. Certing on 15x7 and thinking about option of 14x7, but only have a pair of 14x7 rims currently. Also in regards to threads protruding from brackets, does this look to be enough? Was told two threads visible for photos. I have 2.5-3mm of total bolt sticking through. Tapered bolt end, but full bracket thread is being used. Much further would impact rotor. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 2x sets of wheels cert requires road testing on both sets so you would need 2 full sets Thread sticky outness looks ok to me. The 2 threads rule is meant for nuts, not necessarily threaded holes in things 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Sweet cheers for that, yeah from what I gather it included plates too, or at least was implied. It at least shows that thread is using all 10mm of the plate. Just waiting to find out on the above sticky outness before I can get car rolling again. Will stick with 15's in that case too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 On 05/12/2019 at 21:09, ajg193 said: Can you take it for a cert with no plate on it? That way they would just record the VIN number? /I really don't know and can't contribute in this case but I am interested in the answer Yep, my FD still isn't registered on NZ roads (has a VIN though) and is, touch wood, about to be certed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 That's how my FD was before I bought it too, VIN and certified when it came in, I believe but then only registered when I bought it. First registered NZ owner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 30 in japan? /ling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Failed wof on brakes, had them fixed, meantime windscreen cracks (probably in field of view if you're picky), can I re-test and get wof or will i need to get screen first? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 At a WOF re-check the inspector only checks the failed items BUT must fail any new things if they see them, so get it fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Ok thanks, its booked in just trying to get all sorted the wk before xmas/ball ache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I cant remember if I have asked this already but can a fabricated upright similar to this be certified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Would need to go through design approval process http://www.lvvta.org.nz/shop/chapter-4-build-approval-process/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Have just taken the Chevron/Lotus 7 for its first wof in ~15 years and although it went through nicely and nothing of note was picked up. they did pick up the four point harnesses and want to query land transport on monday. does anyone here know/have experience/know where to look in the virm for this situation? car was built in 88 and to my knowledge never had anything except a 4 point harness fitted. i have emailed Chevron engineering and apparently Evan is a friendly guy so i expect a response from him, but threres every chance hes gone on holidays and who knows when that response may be. have also messages the guy i bought it from to see if he has any historical pics but im pretty sure hes given me everything hes got. options seem to be; 1 Land transport say its ok and i get my wof. 2 Land transport say it needs an authority card. - not a major i guess, but does this mean only people with a MSNZ licence can drive it on the road? be a bit of a buzzkill if i cant share the fun. 3 I fit lap and diagonal belts for road use - happy to do this but dont want to stray into cert territory. 4 ????? *your option here?* 5 profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I don’t know what the answer is, but here is the seatbelt section of the virm https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-interior/seatbelts-and-seatbelt-anchorages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserNZ Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 No idea on the law & there seems to be a bit of interpretation involved as well. My first Fraser has 4 point harnesses with standard buckles & the current one has one of those for the pax & a 5 point with turnbuckle for the driver. I have never been questioned with either. That said I go to a specialist workshop not the local VTNZ. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I've gone to the same place for years, some good old boys who arnt idiots. You're not gonna pass any dodgy shit there but they arnt going to fail you for just having an old car. Hard to say how this will play out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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