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Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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aftermarket seats legalities
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Mon, 10 February 2003 13:44
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does anyone know what the legalities of fitting aftermarket seats into a car. i want to put some sparco supersport seats in my car but want to know what is required before doing so. thanks
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Mon, 10 February 2003 23:49
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This was all I could find quickly (It's for NSW, but SA won't be too different I would think)
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/v si06.pdf
Have a look at page 7, it only says this:
Owners should ensure that the seat and its anchorages comply with any applicable ADR requirements
(possibly by certification from the seat manufacturer or by an engineering signatory) and the appropriate
seat belts are fitted to all seating positions.
So I would look for ADR compliance from the Seat maker
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Tue, 11 February 2003 00:08
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Basically, if the seat itself is ADR approved, and they can supply seat rails to fit, OR you can make them fit to the original rails without butchering them, I think thats ok.
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Location:
Ipswich
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July 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Tue, 11 February 2003 00:19
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In Queensland u need engineering aproval after the seats are installed.
I actually think they give ya a blue plate for it.
Check with ya local transport authority first tho so u have everything right.
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Tue, 11 February 2003 01:44
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Just spoke to my dad, registered RTA inspector, you need to get the seat engineered here in NSW.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Wed, 12 February 2003 02:48
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Because i enjoy putting knob head cops in their place, I have a fair bit on legal modifications to passenger type vehicles here in SA.
Seats
Aditional or replacement seats fitted to ADR complying vehicles manufactured on or after 1/1/1971 (ADR3) require approval from transport SA. Modifications to seats will be considered where the strength of the seat and mountings are not affected.
With ADRs you myst first identify ther date your vehicle was manufactured to determine which rules apply to you.
I suggest you cruse down to regency and ask for information bulletin 11: INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL SEATS AND SEATBELTS
Hope i could help
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: aftermarket seats legalities
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Wed, 12 February 2003 14:03
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thanks. everyones info has been a great help. thanks rex for helping me out withe the SA side of things. My car is a ke10 so im enjoying the pre1971 rule. ill call them soon to find out more
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