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[zep 343]

Cheers man. Will be keen to have a chat about a few different things that need a cert soon.

[sr2 1,221]

Hi Guys, a quick question.

I'm working on a brake & booster upgrade on a mates classic, a 318 VF Regal Coupe he's owned for 30 plus years - it's a babe!

I'd like to use copper nickel brake lines (sometimes called cunifer or cupro-nickel) for their corrosion resistance and installed well they look heaps better than bundy tubing. 

Question is, I know its OK to use in Australia and I would be very surprised if it wasn't OK for NZ but is there any documentation available to confirm before I put a heap of time into making up new brake lines?

Cheers, Si.

[Nominal 55,126]

Have had no problems using the properly marked cu/ni tube from a brake shop.

[cletus 38,293]

Yep copper nickel or normal steel tube is ok,

 

straight copper tube is a no go. 

 stainless has to be done by a pre approved company or person 

[sr2 1,221]

Thanks guys, sounds like it's as I suspected.

 

[kicker 18,629]

What are the rules around exhaust systems poking out the back of a vehicle?
If I have some headers sticking out the back (rear engine config) I assume I'll need some kind of shielding as per  2.2(1)b below or does 2.3(9)c(ii) mean it's ok as it is at the back?
Is it ok if they stick out past the rear bumper for a short section before tucking back in?

Cheers

 

2.2(1) A low volume vehicle, except for one specified in section 3, must comply with the following general requirements: (a) an ornamental object or fitting must not protrude from a motor vehicle if the object or fitting is likely to injure a person; and (b) a protruding object or fitting that has a functional purpose must, if installed and operated on a motor vehicle that is operated on a road, be such that the risk of the object or fitting causing injury to a person is minimised;

2.3(9) An exhaust system fitted to a low volume vehicle must:
(a) be of a good design using materials suitable for the purpose; and
(b) terminate in a position where the outer end of the exhaust pipe is not directly underneath or in front of the passenger compartment; and
(c) in the case of an external exhaust system which extends beyond the outer longitudinal extremity of the vehicle or the outer sidewall of the tyres: (i) have a radius of no less than 3 mm on any sections facing toward the front of the vehicle; and (ii) have any sections of exposed exhaust contactable from the front of the vehicle or adjacent to points of occupant entry and exit adequately heat-shielded; and
(d) be in good condition and free of leaks; and
(e) be securely attached to the vehicle, using a mounting system that enables all necessary engine movement without stressing the exhaust system; and
(f) along with the body of a low volume vehicle in the areas adjacent to the vehicle’s exhaust system, be sufficiently sealed so as to prevent the entry of any exhaust gases into the passenger compartment, and
(g) be designed, constructed, and fitted in such a way that the exhaust system, or components within the exhaust system, cannot be removed, altered, or interfered with, without the use of hand tools.

 

 

[gibbon 292]

This doesn't really belong here but not worth starting a new thread over:

I was wondering what the weights listed on the dataplate relate to?

[tortron 62,001]

requirements for tyre markings wen going through compliance/rerego?

for motorcycle, its got new knobbly china tyres on it. so probably no good, but i only see this

for reasons to fail

i. ‘NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE’

ii. ‘NHS’ (Not for Highway Service)

iii. ‘FOR TRAILER USE ONLY’

iv. ‘ADV’ (Agricultural Drawn Vehicle)

v. ‘RACING PURPOSES ONLY’.

 

looks like its got load and speed ratings on them

[cletus 38,293]

Cars have to have a safety standard marking on them, cant find entry requirements for bikes so I dunno. 

@MopedNZ may have some input 

[JustHarry 1,943]

A neibour has a isuzu elf. 1996.

He is doing one of those plastic campers that go on the back of utes on it . 

As the deck will be gone he wont be able to load it to what it used to be.

Is there a way to change from a COF to a WoF or because the factory has given it a Gvm of like 4t is he stuck with going for a COF?

 

[Nominal 55,126]

10 minutes ago, JustHarry said:

A neibour has a isuzu elf. 1996.

He is doing one of those plastic campers that go on the back of utes on it . 

As the deck will be gone he wont be able to load it to what it used to be.

Is there a way to change from a COF to a WoF or because the factory has given it a Gvm of like 4t is he stuck with going for a COF?

 

I think he's stuck with the chassis rating and COF

[Dolan 15,948]

Yep stuck with what it is. 

[Mof 13,131]

He might be able to change the load cert, I believe once you lower it you can never go back. 

More likely change the vehicle to Motorhome, still cof but cheaper?

[Ranter 1,647]

On 13/12/2020 at 20:20, gibbon said:

This doesn't really belong here but not worth starting a new thread over:

I was wondering what the weights listed on the dataplate relate to?

(Mine is 400113 and for years I thought it weighed as much as a Falcon at 1665kg lol) 

1665kg is Gross weight (kerb weight is 1230/1325kg)

I'm guessing the 2865 is combined towing or load or max weight?? 

The others - don't know guessing axle loads  

[igor 12,595]

25 minutes ago, Ranter said:

The others - don't know guessing axle loads  

This would make sense, 1 being front and 2 being rear.

[_Matt 4,261]

I’m mostly finished prepping the engine bay in my starlet for paint and the stamped chassis number on the firewall has pretty much disappeared from all the coats of primer, is that going to be an issue or should I strip that area right back and just put some lighter coats on it? Cheers

[tortron 62,001]

Rub you dirty finger over it so the imprint goes darker ?

[_Matt 4,261]

16 hours ago, tortron said:

Rub you dirty finger over it so the imprint goes darker ?

There’s a 3 and a few dots haha

 

[AllTorque 41,098]

Do you have a VIN plate as well or just the chassis number?

Here are the WOF rules https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vehicle-identification/vin-and-chassis-number

[tortron 62,001]

5 minutes ago, _Matt said:

There’s a 3 and a few dots haha

 

Lol

 

Says in the rules the inspector can remove that paint with chemicals if you agree, otherwise "have to find another way"