cletus Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 If that's what it had originally, that would be OK What sort of car is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 04/12/2021 at 13:19, yoeddynz said: That van is still going strong and he fucking loves it! I am surprised they even allow one bevel box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banga Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 hours ago, cletus said: If that's what it had originally, that would be OK What sort of car is it? Mk2 cortina, from what I can see it didn’t have a breather or vent for the tank originally but I’ll be one for efi. So I was just going to take one off the filler neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hey so I’ve got an old retro fit aftermarket sunroof I’ve acquired. one of of those DIY types they sold at super cheap in the early 90’s vehicle in question is going though cert at some point. where I want to put it there is a U channel bit that travels though the middle of where the cut out would be. can I cut it? If I needed to add steel would it need engineers report or something? just gauging if it’s gonna be a pain in the ass or not cheeeers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ashkellybarr said: Hey so I’ve got an old retro fit aftermarket sunroof I’ve acquired. one of of those DIY types they sold at super cheap in the early 90’s vehicle in question is going though cert at some point. where I want to put it there is a U channel bit that travels though the middle of where the cut out would be. can I cut it? If I needed to add steel would it need engineers report or something? just gauging if it’s gonna be a pain in the ass or not cheeeers Sunroofs suck. They always leak and create more rust issues down the track. My 2c. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said: Sunroofs suck. They always leak and create more rust issues down the track. My 2c. Yeah definitely, normally I’d agree if it was a car I wanted to be tidy and nice. but this thing I want to be as rough and mongrel as it can be, and I kinda enjoyed the old manual wind back sunroof in what it came out of. And it’s free and period correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-structure/structure-incl2.-frontal-impact#note10 Relevant bit that I'm sure you have seen, says the bow would need cert If there's another one/you don't end up doing it I'm looking for one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzurro Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 @tortron i have a 'popup' sunroof i cut out of a parts 125 in my lock up in auckland if you are down for some grot period 80's mods? FREE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Yes! Ironically I want it cos that part of my roof is Rusty and fucked without having a sunroof in it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Just a heads up if anyone is planning on importing a car or has one here that isn't registered yet April 1st is when the govt starts taxing vehicles for their C02 emissions when they are first registered usually these type of rule changes are based on ENTRY date ie if the car is border checked before x date then its exempt This time it's based on when the car is registered, which means it has to have its repair cert /lvv cert/ pass compliance done before 1st April or an extra tax will apply when it is registered This means that LVV certifiers and repair certifiers are possibly going to be even busier than normal because car dealers are well known for leaving things till the last minute and are also adverse to paying more than they have to so will likely be applying max pressure to get things done before 1st April 4 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbie Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 so you're on holiday for the next 2 months Clint? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Does the twenty year rule apply????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: Does the twenty year rule apply????? 40 years 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 So I am hearing a vicious rumour that the bolt on floor stiffeners that are common aftermarket fitted on Mx5s are now something that requires cert ? fake news or ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 The way I read the threshold, yes it would need cert as you have to cut (drill holes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, cletus said: The way I read the threshold, yes it would need cert as you have to cut (drill holes) Nothing new that is being pushed recently ? So no holes drilled and glue them on with some super sika bond steel glue is all good ? I guess drilling holes to bolt in a no cert needed half cage would also need cert ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 The bits in shaded grey are probably added at the last update of the threshold so that might be why it's a "new" thing Roll bars are allowed, but it doesn't mention mounting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I tried searching, but search brings up too many results. If i were to replace the static seat belts in the Marina with an inertia reel kit, do i need a cert? I believe it doubles up the lower bolt with both the retractor and the end of the lap section of the belt, so no new holes need to be made and uses existing seatbelt anchors. The seatbelts would be Securon which meet NZ standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I've done it on a couple of old cars with no issues so far. Might be I was just lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Should be able to adapt factory seat sliders/brackets to recaros with some box section Factory rails are flat with the base on one side, other side is vertical (mounting to the side of the seat) Existing brackets on the recaros will offset the box section just the right amount to match the existing seat mount holes Will use 50x50 on one side, other side will need 75x something I will use Allen head bolts, mounting through a single layer, (so a larger access hole on the other side of the rhs) Sounds legit to me, I don't think it would twist. Is 3mm wall thickness suitable Factory seat rail bolts just have a 7 on them, assume il need ones with 8. 8 on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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