bubblegoose Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 hey boes, at what stage of modification does a van with a bed/stove/etc in the back become classed as a camper and require a COF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I thought it was when they are for hire or over 3500kg.. if its your own, I think you can go fullhouse on it.. I am not 100% sure though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 couple of quick questions:I have a 73 toyota ke26 wagon, quite original with 12" wheels and 155/80/12 tyres. i like the style of the current wheels with trim rings and whitewall tyres. I am toying with the idea of putting a 4age in (but running k50 gearbox), really just as an upgrade over the clunker 4k, not for doing skids etc, just cruising. i have almost all the parts i need. I want to know what peoples thoughts are whether i would pass a cert with standard brakes (or upgraded) but still running the 12" wheels? obviouslt cant really increase brake size with the 12" rims... I have had trouble finding any rim/tyre combos with the classic whitewall look in 13". Also i am thinking about putting 1 rear seatbelt in (had no belts from factory), to hold a kiddie seat. Does anyone know of any good places that would do this in auckland. And would this require cert as well? cheers Dan brakes- a car that has over 50% more power than original, has to do 5 stops from 100-0 kph under 4.4 sec in a total of 3 min. You could try it yourself with a stop watch and see how it goes, it *might* pass with really good pads but i think it will need upgrading to a vented disc at least. seat belt anchs -will need cert, you could do that at the same time you get the engine certed and it wont cost any more. Fitting the anchorages is easy as. go to lvvta.org.nz look up seatbelt and anchorages standard 175-00 and go to the bit that says 'doubler plates'. the only tricky bit is getting them in the right place but any certifier should be able to show you where to put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 hey boes, at what stage of modification does a van with a bed/stove/etc in the back become classed as a camper and require a COF yep like K said if its your own light van then no COF or cert. unless you do structural stuff that would need cert, like a taller roof or a big hole in the floor to poo through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 like a taller roof or a big hole in the floor to poo through. so pop tops and large perspex boobie domes on the roof? are they cert items? cant see any holes in the floor being bigger than 50mm/factory drain holes, but i am considering roof mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Hi Clint. Whats the rules with steering quickeners? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The steering arms are a cast part of soarer hubs, can a cut and shortened steering arm be certed, if so do they need to be crack tested? This is a pic of a shortened arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks Uterus Not what I was thinking of though. This is what I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I'm 99.99997% sure that cutting and welding of Cast (or forged) steering components is full blown no-no. something to do with there being no way of knowing what material the stuff was made from to begin with, so there being no gaurantee that the weld will stay glued together. (Just what I've heard, might be bullshit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 if I am racing my car on the drag strip or around a track(probably never competetively) is there a minimum size I should be aiming for on an oil catch can? ie 1 litre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesae101 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 i think in schedule A for msnz you have to have 1L that's from my hazy memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H05TYL Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 if I am racing my car on the drag strip or around a track(probably never competetively) is there a minimum size I should be aiming for on an oil catch can? ie 1 litre? Motorsport NZ's reg's are here http://www.motorsport.org.nz/assets/MotorSport-Manual/App-2.02-Sch-A-2010.pdf Even if you're not looking to compete it's a good idea to follow them, you might end up wanting to compete at a later date, and it saves having to change things. Plus safety is good. 5.1 (7) Oil catch tanks: shall be fitted to engines with open circuit crankcase breathingsystems as follows; (a) Engines up to and including 2000cc shall have a minimum of 1 litre catch tank capacity. ( Engines exceeding 2000cc shall have a minimum of 2 litre catch tank capacity. Note: Do not apply equivalence factor multipliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 The steering arms are a cast part of soarer hubs, can a cut and shortened steering arm be certed, if so do they need to be crack tested?This is a pic of a shortened arm. No cant legally be done. Thanks UterusNot what I was thinking of though. This is what I had in mind. they require individual TAC inspection/approval, usually ok if they are a proper, designed for automotive use part (TAC = technical advisory commitee, group of knowledgeable dudes who get together once a month, to sort out oddball/outside the rulebook stuff, design approvals etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Clint, Would you cert these? They are diy adjustable LCA's. Or is it against the rules? The under side is all welded up with a plate too. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 probably- the threaded plugs would have to be tig welded/crack tested and the heim joint would have to be a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Just quickly Are side exhausts legal if they exit on the drivers side behind the rear most opening window?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 yep thats fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 What are the seatbelt requirements for reg/vin of old (pre 1960) cars. We were having some discussion at the hotrod club about this last week. Would a Model A ie 1930 roadster (original steel body) need lap belts fitted? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 depends on whats done to it. if its a traditional old rod with period mods then probably not. if it has a say injected late model v8/independent front/big brakes then yes. the thinking being its not really a originalish old car any more and someone has gone to the trouble to do that stuff then they can fit belts as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 The roadster is very traditional with flathead etc and sitting on 32 rails. The (1950) will be late 50's mild custom with a stockish 302. However being I have three kids I will probably go with belts anyway. Do I need to call Mark to get mine under way or can I call you to get set up? What is the initial inspection charge to get the ball rolling? I should probably do this since it has sat for 6 years! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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