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Northwestern Sydney
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August 2002
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Engineering and registering of Kit Cars
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Fri, 19 March 2004 02:33
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Somthing I plan to do in the future is to build a kit car.
there are some really nice kits out there and I'm wondering about the registering part.
Obviously the structure of the car needs to be engineered and all components need to meet the ADR's but what I don't know is, is there a rule on the power of an engine? ie power to weight that needs to be satisfied?
Somthing like this would be nice with a good power plant.
Pity it's based on a Honda 
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Location:
Ballarat, Vic.
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: Engineering and registering of Kit Cars
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Fri, 19 March 2004 03:30
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you know you want a decked out Viking S-rx7. Thats one bloody evil car that!!!.
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Location:
Newcastle
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April 2003
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Re: Engineering and registering of Kit Cars
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Fri, 19 March 2004 06:16
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ADR 39/00 or whatever it is will come into effect next year wich means that whatever the engine is out of it will need to meet the Euro3 emissions spec's.Unless you use a motor that already complies to this you will need to get it tested (might have to regardless of engine) to show that it passes.
Unless these cars are already sold here and have a compliance plate like a PRB or Westfield etc then you have a long hard road to get an ICV (induvidually constructed vehicle) regoed.
Check with an engineer and the RTA before stating on the project and they will be able to guide you as to what can and can't be done.
Having said all that,for all the hard work and setbacks you will encounter while building a kit car the end result is well worth the effort.
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2004
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Re: Engineering and registering of Kit Cars
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Fri, 19 March 2004 22:48
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I've been looking into this car for the last 3 months.
It's my dream car 
The kit builder hasn't developed a RHD version for the Aussie market yet. In fact, they are so busy that they can't meet the demand for the US market.
The car has been around for a couple of years, but only now have there been full builds.
I've contacted RTA and they said it's classed as an ICV (see previous post) and will need to comply with all current ADRs.
They suggested (as said in previous post) to consult an engineer, before and during the build.
The kit is of very high quality, and I'm sure the authorities here will see that. There are a few issues like demisters, possible headlight height, but I think these issues can be easily addressed.
The only way to see if it will go through is to try it. Costly exercise, but well worth it in the end. The worst that could happen is that you would have a pretty cool circuit-only car (what it was primarily built for in the first place). The volume is less than 100 vehicles so no crash tests are needed.
As for "pity it's based on a Honda", I suppose there is a bit of a rivalry here, but it could be worse. All the donor parts are minor, anyway. There's no way you could tell it uses Honda parts (unless you look at the motor). The Euro version is based on Ford Duratec.
I am willing to put a deposit on this car, I've emailed them to say I will, but they either couldn't care less, or don't look at their emails much. Next step is to actually ring them. If anyone else wants to do the same it would be great to show more Aussie interest. Be warned, the US customers who put on deposits during development stage have waited something like 14 months until they got their shipment. It will be a long wait for Aus, I think.
For more info, go to http://www.k1-styling.sk (main site), http://www.attackforums.com/ (VERY informative forum, but please search for info before you ask questions which have been answered several times) and http://www.euroworksltd.com/TheAttack/Default.htm (US distributor)
I am fu<kin' totally in love with this car.
Enjoy!
No, I have no affiliation with the above companies, but fu<k I wish I did!
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