M.H. Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I make sure they are all nice and clean, take wheels off and water blast underneath, make sure everything works and he always comments how nice and easy mine are to do 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 It also depends on the age of the car too. It's more expensive and invasive to revin something post 1990 or there abouts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 @cletus do newly built trailers have to have springs? I was planning on going springless on my offroader trailer, but some old Barry I was yarning too told me you're not able to these days? XOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Trailers do not need to have springs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Bloody rippa, thanks boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ul9601 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 are strobing lights legal? i was stuck behind this suv with strobing brake lights the other day - that was beyond super annoying. to be honest, bicycle strobing lights drive me psycho too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yes illegal. Lights must remain steadily illuminated. (except for indicators) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 What about the high stop light flashers that flash it three times and then on solid? Shit that's annoying in traffic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, kws said: What about the high stop light flashers that flash it three times and then on solid? Shit that's annoying in traffic. 3 hours ago, AllTorque said: Yes illegal. Lights must remain steadily illuminated. (except for indicators) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Good. Was wondering if it was a loophole for those ones since they do illuminate steadily but only after a couple of flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ul9601 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 the are a few on TM https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/interior/lights/listing-2562577075.htm?rsqid=a0b324b7a56a4f6fa89a06552825c16d-002 how do they bloody pass wof... i had a couple of citroens which activte hazard light on heavy braking which may be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 3 hours ago, ul9601 said: i had a couple of citroens which activte hazard light on heavy braking which may be useful So does the Honda Jazz, Emergency Stop Signal in Honda parlance. And quite a few others https://www.caradvice.com.au/316242/emergency-stop-signal-explained/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It's very common in late model cars. Even the yaris I rented did it when you stomp the anchors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Note 3 A vehicle originally manufactured with a high-mounted stop lamp arrangement that differs from what is required or permitted in this section may retain the original high-mounted stop lamps provided they remain fitted in their original position and perform as intended by the vehicle manufacturer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Can I make a brake calliper bracket from aluminium? How thick does it need to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Have you talked to a certifier about any of your stuff? Not being a dick, but that is the sort of question they would appreciate being asked, as there isn't a one size fits all answer to many questions. For example, my certifier has mentioned extra threads in areas you can't even get a single one with your brake setup. Another certifier has said it's not required. So probably a good idea to get a certifier onboard, if you want to save redoing stuff later. I thought I had seen something about it on their forum, but can't see it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bling said: Have you talked to a certifier about any of your stuff? Not being a dick, but that is the sort of question they would appreciate being asked, as there isn't a one size fits all answer to many questions. For example, my certifier has mentioned extra threads in areas you can't even get a single one with your brake setup. So probably a good idea to get a certifier onboard, if you want to save redoing stuff later. Yeh. I know I really should. I've been putting it off, I don't really have a good reason why. On previous certs(my Starlet has had 3) I've done all the work and only taken it to see the man at the end. But this project has the added complication of steering geometry from moving the rack and chopping up the rear floor to fit in an also chopped up narrowed subframe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoom Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bling said: For example, my certifier has mentioned extra threads in areas you can't even get a single one with your brake setup. Another certifier has said it's not required. Do you mean having the bolt threads protruding through the other side of the caliper mounting lugs? In my case(from memory, I could be wrong), the threaded hole is tighter at one end so the bolt will jamb and not protrude. I'm gonna assume it's to stop you from using a too long bolt and running it into the face of the disc and damaging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Yeah mine is a different setup, calipers with holes that bolt into plates. Quite different to narrowing threads. Was just an example that some things are worth checking with certy certy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Land rover rear bench seats.... How much can I modify the lower seat before the wof man gets unhappy? Considering now its just a squab tied to the upright, can I install a slightly larger squab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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