hohocc Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Camper/backpacker vehicle question... Yes I did search, found possible but not moderately certain answers... If I get a dodgy old people mover, whip some seats out, and make a platform to stick a mattress on for occasional sleeps, is there any future drama with WOFs etc? Not wanting a self contained camper, just a movable tent that will stay at places with toilets etc. Logic says no, but we are assuming NZTA uses such logic. I understand NZTA in the spirit of nannying everything have recently made life harder for horsetruck owners. Bloody good thing as they and/or their drivers are a menace. Hence my question. No horses will be involved in my mission. Either an actual answer or a link to an answer would be great, thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, hohocc said: Camper/backpacker vehicle question... Yes I did search, found possible but not moderately certain answers... If I get a dodgy old people mover, whip some seats out, and make a platform to stick a mattress on for occasional sleeps, is there any future drama with WOFs etc? Not wanting a self contained camper, just a movable tent that will stay at places with toilets etc. Logic says no, but we are assuming NZTA uses such logic. I understand NZTA in the spirit of nannying everything have recently made life harder for horsetruck owners. Bloody good thing as they and/or their drivers are a menace. Hence my question. No horses will be involved in my mission. Either an actual answer or a link to an answer would be great, thanks in advance. The LVVTA Threshold doc states what you can do before needing a cert https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suplementary_information/LVVTA_LVV_Cert_Threshold.pdf Also from the VIRM https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-interior/seats-and-seat-anchorages There is no issue with removing seats 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohocc Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Nominal said: The LVVTA Threshold doc states what you can do before needing a cert https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/suplementary_information/LVVTA_LVV_Cert_Threshold.pdf Also from the VIRM https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-interior/seats-and-seat-anchorages There is no issue with removing seats Excellent thanks that's just what I was after, cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banga Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Does anyone have experience with the interpretation/definition of “readily accessible”? I don’t have any room in my engine bay on the drivers side for my reservoirs and to run the feed lines correctly so have placed them inside the dash. The vent doesn’t have a hose going to it now so I can check the level through the vent. But I do need to remove the vent and fill the reservoirs with a syringe. The other option is on the passengers side of the engine bay and to get them high enough they are going to need to be fairly close to the headers which seems a worse solution than having to fill by syringe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I've got a certed vehicle where the booster and M/C is under the floor so to check it you need to have it on a lift, remove the cap, and use a mirror or something as there isn't much clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 The question made me wonder so I went and had a closer look and there is actually a plate that can be removed under the front seat for access to the MC reservoir. Still not very accessible though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datlow Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Banga said: correctly so have placed them inside the dash. Could use a single van spec one depending on how your dash is made? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banga Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, datlow said: Could use a single van spec one depending on how your dash is made? It’s an old cortina so trying to avoid butchering things as much as possible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I think it would be less bad than this situation , that lvvta said was OK At least yours can be checked through the vent hole visually 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Is it legal to have a small surge tank with internal pump mounted in the engine bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Yes, have a look at the fuel system chapter in the CCM, you can download it for free now Main thing is it has to be behind the front axle centerline if it's in the front of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 My phone is gay and won’t download anything. cheers Clint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I think I want to grind the welds off this stub axle Releasing it from the backing plate on the beam. Then drill and tap holes to mount this disk stub Both backing plates are 10mm. Potentially I will have to weld two holes up in the drum backing plate so the new holes don't overlap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 What's the go with flipped leaves? Just been looking at a post on another forum where a guy reckons you can lower an E series wagon 2" buy taking the spring pack apart and putting the small leaf on the bottom upside down on top of the pack. Seems somewhat dodgy. Is it legal and how shit is the ride quality likely to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx7 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Do you already have lowering blocks? If only wanting 2" lower I'd just be lazy and install them ... quick, cheap etc. Flattening or flipping leaves is normally to get max slam and if not low enough, then add blocks also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Yeah already has 2" blocks installed and still sits very high. Almost wonder if it's got springs in it that have been raised it's that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 It's a wagon. It'll have springs to suit its load carrying capacity. Put 600kg in the back and it'll look slammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, chasinthemirage said: What's the go with flipped leaves? Just been looking at a post on another forum where a guy reckons you can lower an E series wagon 2" buy taking the spring pack apart and putting the small leaf on the bottom upside down on top of the pack. Seems somewhat dodgy. Is it legal 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasinthemirage Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Thought as much. Thanks mate! I'll just spend the $300 and get the leaves reset properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Hey lads, I'm converting the AE86 to e-throttle and have a donor accelerator pedal assembly that bolts on without any modifications to the bracket or car, but I'd like to re-bend or at worst cut/weld the pedal arm to shift it over 30mm ish so its in the same location as the original cable pedal. Is that a cert no no or sweet as? I'm would think mucking around with a brake pedal would be slightly detrimental if it broke and you then had no stopping power, but with a accelerator if the arm snapped the worst that happens is you lose power? Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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