durty Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Whats the deal with running 4 point harnesses for the street? is it legit as long as you have the correct mounting points etc? no, have to have cage and motorsport authority card or something i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Whats the deal with running 4 point harnesses for the street? is it legit as long as you have the correct mounting points etc? Needs to be carted $550 bucks each time you get something certed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Whats the deal with running 4 point harnesses for the street? is it legit as long as you have the correct mounting points etc? I've heard you can get away with them in your car as long as you still keep the factory belt, and use that for road use. Don't quote me on that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Whats the deal with running 4 point harnesses for the street? is it legit as long as you have the correct mounting points etc? I've heard you can get away with them in your car as long as you still keep the factory belt, and use that for road use. Don't quote me on that though that sounds like a load of shit. that making the car less safe which just about immediatly means fail . ill check tomorrow in our book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke36 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Whats the deal with running 4 point harnesses for the street? is it legit as long as you have the correct mounting points etc? I've heard you can get away with them in your car as long as you still keep the factory belt, and use that for road use. Don't quote me on that though that sounds like a load of shit. that making the car less safe which just about immediatly means fail . ill check tomorrow in our book . not sure bout here but think thats the deal in oz to do with getting out of car quickly etc if fire or in water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insani-T Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 On having harnesses in your car: 1. The Low Volume Standards allow for full-harness belts, but only in single-row seat scratch-built cars like custom-built sports cars, kit cars, and hot rods. 2. The only way to have a full-harness belt in a production road car is with a Motorsport NZ Authority Card. This doesn't provide for import drag cars though. Edit: which means I can have them in my car no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzayD Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Are you allowed to move cert n vin plates to make them seem more tidy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red sunday Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 My gearbox doesnt engage the reverse light for some reason, so I hooked it up to a manual switch, is this legal for a wof? Summary of legislation.... Applicable legislation Permitted equipment 1. One or two reversing lamps fitted at the rear of the vehicle. 2. A retrofitted pair of reversing lamps must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as practicable. Condition 3. A reversing lamp must be in good condition. Performance 4. A reversing lamp must operate in a way that is appropriate for the lamp and the vehicle. 5. A reversing lamp, when operated, must emit a diffuse light or a dipped beam of light that is substantially white (Note 3). 6. A reversing lamp must emit a steady light. 7. A reversing lamp may operate only when the reverse gear is engaged or the headlamps are turned off. 8. Where a reversing lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate. Modifications 9. A reversing lamp that is affected by a modification: a) must meet equipment, condition and performance requirements, and does not require LVV specialist certification. Reasons for rejection Permitted equipment 1. A vehicle is fitted with more than two reversing lamps at the rear of the vehicle. 2. A retrofitted pair of reversing lamps: a) is not symmetrically mounted, or is not mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as practicable. Condition 3. A lamp is insecure, obscured or contains visible moisture or dirt. 4. A lens is missing, or has a hole, crack or other damage that allows moisture or dirt to enter. 5. A reflector is damaged or deteriorated so that light output is reduced. Performance 6. A lamp controlled by gear engagement continues to display a light to the rear when the reverse gear is disengaged. 7. A lamp controlled by a manual switch continues to display a light to the rear while the headlamps are switched on. 8. When engaged, a lamp emits light that is: a) not substantially white (Note 3), or not steady, or c) not diffuse or a dipped beam. 9. Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), less than 75% of these operate. It seems these two points contridict each other!!? or does this mean I can only switch it when reverse is engaged? Fucking confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 it just means that the reverse light cant be turned on unless you are actually in reverse, ie so you cant drive along the motorway at 100 and have the ability to switch on your reverse lights as it could cause an accident, people think your driving the wrong way down the motorway etc therefore you need a switch to allow your manual switch to go into reverse, therefore you need a working switch on your reverse mechanism best idea is to test why they dont work, get a multimeter on the wiring, if it is the switch, are you able to get another one or, as far as I understand it, if you dont have reverse lights at all, you dont need to meet those requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 it just means that the reverse light cant be turned on unless you are actually in reverse, ie so you cant drive along the motorway at 100 and have the ability to switch on your reverse lights as it could cause an accident, people think your driving the wrong way down the motorway etctherefore you need a switch to allow your manual switch to go into reverse, therefore you need a working switch on your reverse mechanism best idea is to test why they dont work, get a multimeter on the wiring, if it is the switch, are you able to get another one or, as far as I understand it, if you dont have reverse lights at all, you dont need to meet those requirements yea man , find out why they arnt working , itll be somthing stupid . you cant have it hooked up to a switch like that . and you dont need reverse lights at all ..if you do have them they have to both be working and comply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red sunday Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its mechanical, the electric switch and circuit is fine, but when it is scewed in to the box and reverse is engaged it doesnt touch the switch, and it is the correct one. wierd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its mechanical, the electric switch and circuit is fine, but when it is scewed in to the box and reverse is engaged it doesnt touch the switch, and it is the correct one. wierd. ..oh ...that is wierd ...the part that strikes it shouldntfuck of as its a shaft :S . i dont run mine , alsthough i wish i did somtimes , having to try brake for light , clutch and reverse is tediously annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke36 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its mechanical, the electric switch and circuit is fine, but when it is scewed in to the box and reverse is engaged it doesnt touch the switch, and it is the correct one. wierd. you have a mitsi box correct? check when you take the reverse sender out of the box that there is a small ballbearing in there its what contacts they drop out easy as if sumone has taken the switch out at some stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red sunday Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its mechanical, the electric switch and circuit is fine, but when it is scewed in to the box and reverse is engaged it doesnt touch the switch, and it is the correct one. wierd. you have a mitsi box correct? check when you take the reverse sender out of the box that there is a small ballbearing in there its what contacts they drop out easy as if sumone has taken the switch out at some stage Yes, that sounds very similiar to a prob I had with the brake master cylinder, the reaction disc fell out and I had no brakes, was a real pain in the ass. I just checked my spare gearbox and your spot on, do you know the diameter of the ball bearing? I cant get it out to check. Thanks a million, you saved me a load of fucking about Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red sunday Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 FYI, Mitsubishi gear boxes Have a 7.9mm ball bearing in the reverse lamp switch hole that fall out VERY easily, I guess mine fell out and is sitting somewhere in or on the gear box cross member, who knows! Fixed anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke36 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 all good mate glad its sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just a quick Registration question. Is it 30 years before a car becomes 'classic' and therefore has cheaper rego? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 40 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 40 years shit, should've bought a minor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Quick question for people in the know: Will my mini fail its WoF if I fit a Trigger handbrake to it? They still ratchet the same but instead of having a button for rlease you have a big trigger that you lift up. http://www.triggerhandbrakes.com/index.htm Is it a cert. required? (I think it will be...) I have bought one and intend to put it in - hopefully my mini will do even better skids . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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