bmxnz11 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, cletus said: I'd suggest using some plain black hose of some sort. There's probably nothing wrong with using garden hose and it will likely work fine but it might be the sort of thing that draws attention from someone who might be a bit fussy Cheers for the quick reply. I'll look for a more appropriate tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 27 minutes ago, datlow said: @bmxnz11not sure on legalitys but these would be more legit looking https://www.repco.co.nz/en/parts-service/steering-suspension/suspension-bushes/pad-kit-coil-spring-upper-47322/p/A1045688?kwSearch=spring Or Find some skinnier ones of these (mercs have them in different thicknesses fo adjust ride height) https://www.adenstyres.co.nz/products/universal-spring-spacers-10-15mm Cheers for that. I've seen the generic spacers in the second link before but I wasn't sure how secure they would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Seeking reccomends for a central Auckland workshop to carry out driveshaft hoops on both of my vehicles. Hoping for a drive in/ drive out solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Not sure what is considered central, but could get in touch with https://strangeworkshop.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 27/03/2022 at 22:06, bmxnz11 said: Cheers for that. I've seen the generic spacers in the second link before but I wasn't sure how secure they would be. You know when the company selling them doesn't even know the legality it's a good sign. Ignoring legality, just poor customer service on their behalf. As you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Bling said: Not sure what is considered central, but could get in touch with https://strangeworkshop.co.nz/ Have tried contacting them numerous times over numerous years so preferably someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 So I'll be playing with a electric parking brake on a car soon The cert requirements (as I read/understand) say they need to be operated through a load-sensing device such as a current draw sensor Is there a nice standalone 'ecu' or control module available? I see wildwood make a whole kit. GPS based speedos are a no go right? They'll need to be 'driven' either mechanically or electrically Vehicle is a 79 Bedford if the age makes a difference. Three fiddy three fiddy powered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 How much would something like this need to be watered down to get a cert in NZ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmulally Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I popped in to speak to my local WOF guy but he wasn't in today so just wondering if anybody knows the answer to this. I have a rolling chassis of a Scimitar. It was once an auto in a previous life but is now a nothing. The rego is on hold and I'm wondering if when I take it in for a WOF if it is a manual is there any way for them to tell if using all stock components? If I have to go through LVV I might as well do a real engine swap rather than use one of the three essex lumps I have collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 From what I recall, manwell swap using factory gear is fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 99% sure it gets caught by brake pedal modifications so technically requires a cert Now, as to if the WOF man notices...thats another story. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cletus Posted April 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2022 The gearbox and mounts etc doesn't need cert if you use all factory parts The trap though, is as soon as you do anything to the brake pedal like fit a manual spec one or modify the pad so there's room for a clutch, that needs cert. However if you put it all together with factory parts, and considered yourself some sort of outlaw or criminal, who could sleep at night knowing they had done an illegal modification, I highly doubt anyone who was not a leading expert on reliant scimitars would ever know. 11 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I stand corrected then, I thought if you used the pedals from a manwell and swapped them over then it was ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageSpecial Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I was looking at this a little lately as I am building my replica Riley. I had to make up the clutch pedal linkages myself as saloon car ones won't fit and original ones aren't available. Even most 'original' cars are modified as original gearboxes broke and were replaced with standard production car ones as factory race ones aren't exactly abundant and haven't been made since the 1930s. The differences are minor as in slightly different castings and shafts so easy to work around. I looked up the rules around clutch pedals and linkages in the manual and couldn't see anything. Brake pedals though are definitely mentioned. I think brakes are considered safety critical but I guess clutches aren't! In chats to a certifier he told me original pedals cannot be modified in any way (so no cutting, drilling, heating, bending, welding, etc, etc) but that if you made your own from mild steel that is OK as long as they meet the requirements in the manual. It gets a little fuzzy around the differences around modified production, scratch built and scratch built historic replica though. "I highly doubt anyone who was not a leading expert on reliant scimitars would ever know. " That must be an issue for all certifiers with some of the less common things they have to look at. Especially when the certifier is dealing with an 'expert' who built the car who I am sure thinks they know better! I don't consider myself an expert on mine despite knowing the cars pretty well now through trying to replicate one. I just stick to keeping it as close to factory as possible with as many examples in photos, period manuals, parts books and so on to show they are. Am getting close to having the certifier have a first look now. Am just about ready to do a first engine start on a complete rolling chassis. Just sorting out how you do ignition timing on a magneto ignition engine with no timing marks! Simon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Does it say on the build plate auto? One of my nissans just has the trans part blank and blank on carjam so no one would ever know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Hey @cletus is it easier to buy a van with many seats and remove some, or buy a van without seats and add some? I want a big van with just one row of seats just behind the driver seats, just wondering if it makes sense to buy one particular type as a starting point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Buy one with seats already fitted and remove them. Getting seats fitted and certed can be $$$$ There has been a bit of an excess of vans with unwanted seats since covid for some reason , I've done quite a few where the certed seats have all been removed and the vehicle put back to original or changed to a camper van 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmulally Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, tortron said: Does it say on the build plate auto? One of my nissans just has the trans part blank and blank on carjam so no one would ever know Nope it doesnt say that. As for pedals I have a manual and an auto pedal assembly and both are bolt in and stock. I'm still going to run it past my WOF guy but without being rude he is as old as I feel so I'm trying to think long term for when he decides to retire. I quite like the essex v6 but after driving an auto version I would worry about falling asleep at the wheel it is so boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 9 hours ago, cletus said: Buy one with seats already fitted and remove them. Getting seats fitted and certed can be $$$$ There has been a bit of an excess of vans with unwanted seats since covid for some reason , I've done quite a few where the certed seats have all been removed and the vehicle put back to original or changed to a camper van Sweet, is it a major to remove/move seats around? Needs a recert I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, peteretep said: Sweet, is it a major to remove/move seats around? Needs a recert I guess? My last 3 vans it's been no issue at all for WOF having removed seats. Have run through as 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 seater and the only issue was a missing seatbeat in my old Delica so I just removed the seat again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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