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Sun, 23 February 2003 10:34
 
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<15% capacity increase = no cert unless forced induction
> 15% or engine from different mfct or forced induction then cert is rqd.
Her's an excerpt from vsi09
Do I need an engineering signatory for minor modifications?
Vehicle modifications fall into three distinct categories:
? ?Owner certified? minor modifications which can be accepted for registration purposes without
formal certification;
? ?Engineering signatory certified? modified production vehicles; and
? ?Engineering signatory certified? individually constructed vehicles.
Owner certified minor modifications are generally those modifications which were optional equipment
for the vehicle concerned. Owner certified modifications also include some non-standard modifications
of a minor nature which do not affect the level of safety, strength or reliability of vital systems such as
brakes and steering. These modifications have little or no impact upon the vehicle?s level of compliance
with the Australian Design Rules.
Examples of minor (owner certified) modifications are:
? engine changes where the capacity increase is less than 15% above the maximum size engine
available for the vehicle (providing no major structural modifications are necessary and where
noise and/or exhaust emission ADRs apply, all standard equipment such as carburettors, exhaust
systems, exhaust gas recirculating valves, oxygen sensors and catalytic convertors relating to
noise and emission control are retained and operate correctly);
? the fitting of a proprietary sunroof (if the modifications are of a minor nature only);
? fitting a ?package? available as optional equipment for the vehicle (eg front disc brakes, power
steering, alternative transmission and bucket or bench seats);
? additional lighting eg: fog & driving lights;
? alternative wheels and tyres within the owner certified limits set by the Authority (see Vehicle
Standards Information Sheet No. 9 Guidelines for Alternative Wheels & Tyres);
? fitting of handling enhancing suspension components such as roll stabiliser bars and up-rated
shock absorbers.
Major modifications which fall outside the category of minor (owner certified) modifications, require submission of certification by an engineering signatory. This is usually in the form of an ?engineering certificate? prepared by the signatory. The original of this certificate is generally required to be submitted to the RTA for notification of the modifications or for registration of the vehicle. The duplicate copy or owners copy is stamped and endorsed by the RTA and must be kept in the vehicle and should be presented to an authorised officer of the RTA or the Police when requested.
Does the RTA require notification of the modifications?
Modifications made to the motor vehicle or its equipment which affect registration details must be reported to a motor registry to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
These details include, year, make, model, variant, shape, engine capacity/number, vehicle identification number/chassis number, tare weight, gross vehicle mass, and aggregate weight.
If the unladen weight has changed, the owner must provide a weighbridge ticket for the vehicle in its new configuration.
I can email you the full doc uf you like let me know
Justin
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cri_ag | Sun, 23 February 2003 10:09 |
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Bugman | Sun, 23 February 2003 10:12 |
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clubagreenie | Sun, 23 February 2003 10:34 |
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Dodgy_Haro | Sun, 23 February 2003 11:46 |
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dcving | Sun, 23 February 2003 21:37 |
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cri_ag | Mon, 24 February 2003 07:59 |
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MR PLOW | Mon, 24 February 2003 10:31 |
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Ribbo | Mon, 24 February 2003 11:04 |
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clubagreenie | Mon, 24 February 2003 13:43 |
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EVOSTi | Tue, 25 February 2003 05:55 |
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cri_ag | Tue, 25 February 2003 07:29 |
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Ribbo | Fri, 28 February 2003 12:05 |
