General Modification Guidelines for NSW

[tinkerbell]

the National Code of Practice is superceding the state based system:

http://www.dotars.gov.au/roads/safet.../vsb_ncop.aspx

[Bayani]

Thanks for the link, Tink - Any idea when this is going to happen?

[tinkerbell]

Thanks for the link, Tink - Any idea when this is going to happen?

see post #14 on page 1

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpos...3&postcount=14

dunno about Victoria RTA stance however...

[d15z1SUX]

whats with the headlights thingy. in WA headlights cant be lower than 500mm off the ground. i failed it once before. is it because it means your light beams won't shine as far and u may not be visible to cars that are high such as 4wds and trucks?

[Bayani]

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[d15z1SUX]

yes i agree too.

[Bayani]

Bumping

[Merlin086]

Here's one I just found out about, and I wouldn't be surprised if it applies to all models from 2006
on.
According to the EPA the Db limit on a 06-07 Euro is 82 db, whereas the 03-05 was 90db.....

My stomach growls louder than than!............
Anyone got a spare 05 compliance plate...........lol

[tinkerbell]

yep, it is all here:

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legi...RLI+Oct+05.pdf

[dsp26]

NOISE TEST
1) The Report allows for 2 Tests before receiving a Defect Notice then a "RTA Suspension Compliance" where your car will be taken off the road if it does not pass

2) Exhaust System diagram

3) Noise Test @ 5700rpm (limit 90dB) and Throttle-off/Deceleration. 3 Consecutive results must be under 90dB all up and averaged... although i'm sure this is vehicle dependent

4) Tester Notes... consists of any comments on things such as non-compliance items, modified items that need to be reverted to oem, etc.

TAMPERING TEST

1.1 - Visible Smoke

2.1 - Exhaust Configuration & Exhaust Manifolds
2.2 - Exhaust Temporary noise reduction device
2.3 - Catalytic Converter
2.4 - Diesel Exhaust System (>4.5t GVM)

3.1 - Fuel Tank

4.1 - Reconditioned Engine
4.2 - Replacement Engine
4.3/4.4 - Imported Engine (inc. performance engines)

5.1 - Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
5.2 - Exhaust Gas Recycling (EGR) system
5.3 - Evaporative Emission System
5.4 - Air Injection Pump/Pulse Air System
5.5 - General Emission Control Equipment
5.6 - Air Filter/Cleaner & Assembly

6.1 - Carburettor System
6.2 - Electronic Engine Management System
6.3 - Throttle Body
6.4 - Air Flow Meter
6.5 - Fuel Injectors & Fuel Rails
6.6 - High-Pressure Fuel Pump/Adjustable Fuel Regulator

7.1 - Dedicated LPG/CNG Systems
7.2 - Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol Systems

8.1 - Turbo CHarger Exhaust Waste Gate Valve
8.2 - Blow Off Valve
8.3/8.4 - Turbochargers/Superchargers
8.5/8.6 - Intercooler Turbocharger/SUpercharger
8.7 - Aftermarket Turbocharger exhaust manifolds
8.8 - Chemical type engine power boost system

[dsp26]

^^^now with all that said... who here thinks they'll pass.... this test is absolute bullshit... if my now stock del sol can't pass this then no Holden/Ford can.. stupid department.

My results today was 86dB and 92dB on throttlr off coz of the stupid buzzing of the oem Honda muffler

[tinkerbell]

i passed by an RTA approved engineer in an '83 prelude with a JDM B16A runing a 2in exhaust and a straight through Genie Turbo muffler with 2.5in tip...

i got between 88.7 and 89.1dB readings...

i doubt the tests are different,

we did the test in a car park next to a large cricket oval, so there were no walls around at all...