cletus Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ive been "searching the net" for information in regards to fitting an SRS system to a non equipted SRS vehicle but theres sweet FA information. Has anyone seen anything like this done befor ? Clint ? I think the idea of retrofitting an airbag steering wheel and passengers airbag is a great idea. It may even be something that becomes mandatory with LVV certification on certain vehicles in the future. Scratch builds maybe ? (i hope not) Electronically its all very possible using OEM parts, but Ideally an electronics manufacturer needs to make an after market module that all the sensors plug into. Sensors such as speed, ocupency, safety belt etc etc Ive never had anyone want to do it, and as far as i know there arent any rules around it, probably because of a lack of anyone wanting to. I would imagine you could, if you could somehow prove it would work properly, as anyone wanting to improve safety in a vehicle is generally encouraged rather than discouraged At my old job we had an aftermarket airbag/steering wheel unit that could be fitted to any car on display, we never sold a single one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The older airbags took no input other than shock..they could work with minimal fuckin round...but how on earth would ya know how easily it'd set itself off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I saw this pic and it made me ponder..can you legally have a deck stick out like this? (Looks a bit daft I reckon) Also. What are the rules around wheel guards under a flat deck? Edit. Oops. Forgot pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What are the rules regarding the size tail lamps etc need to be? would some of those sqaure trailer lights (Either LED, or those fucking shit narva ones) be legal for say a flat deck ute? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/lighting http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Lighting_Equipment.pdf TL;DR? if the lenses have standard markings (adr/dot/E mark etc) and are mounted in the usual places, they will be fine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 and this 11. A lamp must provide sufficient light output to indicate to other road users the presence and dimensions of the vehicle. 12. A lamp must emit light that is visible from a distance of 200m in normal darkness. 13. A retrofitted mandatory lamp must be visible within angles of 15˚ above and below the horizontal, and within 45˚ inboard and 80˚ outboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I thought it was 200m during the day? Been a while since i have read the VIRM though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I copy and pasted that straight from the virm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownin round Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What is the legality of cutting a hole in the roof of a wagon. Similar to a sunroof but without the glass lol any way to make it legal ie removable steel cover etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haurangi Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Quick and dirty one for you lot. Looking at a van, has classic early 90's mitsi roof rust, looks to be all surface. Am I going to have issues come wof time if I buff it away and paint it? Or is it less hassle for me if I get the local crack head panel beater to do it and fill out a bit of paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 V P bro. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 What is the legality of cutting a hole in the roof of a wagon. Similar to a sunroof but without the glass lol any way to make it legal ie removable steel cover etc. if you are not removing any structure, ie roof skin only, and its done properly, sharp edges covered, something around the edge of the hole to stop it flopping around etc then cant see an issue with that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haurangi Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 V P bro. Exactly the technicians I was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownin round Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 if you are not removing any structure, ie roof skin only, and its done properly, sharp edges covered, something around the edge of the hole to stop it flopping around etc then cant see an issue with that, Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Okay, this is a actual question, following on from the sunroof one, Do I need any side,rear or door glass for a WOF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Can you manage rear view requirements without any of the above? Or are you talking window voids with no glass.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 no glass, just thinking about how fast I could get the car on the road with as little work as possible. Not building a panel van out of a bug, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Okay, this is a actual question, following on from the sunroof one, Do I need any side,rear or door glass for a WOF? it would appear not. from what i read in here https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vision/glazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Glazing removal 16. OE glazing that affects the structural integrity of the vehicle (eg bonded glazing) has been permanently removed but the vehicle has not been certified to the LVV Code and is not fitted with a valid LVV certification plate, or the operator is not able to produce a valid modification declaration or authority card. So if it is not structural glass (which it wont be in a beetle) it can be permanently removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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