Vass certificates for modified vehicles

[cs123]

Originally Posted by Vass Engineer

At one point in time people were buying the non - turbo models because they were cheaper to buy, then taking them to aftermarket to reto fit the turbo, the OEM refused any warranty on the vehicle once this was done, there are some very distinct differences between the models.

OEM warranty is a completely different topic to whether the retrofitted vehicle is built according to manufacturers spec.

[Vass Engineer]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Thanks I will have a read when I get a chance. However it seems odd to me that you would need to get a small change like going from 19" to 20" wheels certified when VSB14 (and VSI 09 for NSW) outlines a set of guidelines to follow for minor modifications that don't need certification.

Going from 19 to 20" may not pose an issue but going from perhaps 16 to 20" I would say will..

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by Vass Engineer

Going from 19 to 20" may not pose an issue but going from perhaps 16 to 20" I would say will..

.... As would going from 8" rears to 10" on a GT. You can go from 8" to 9" with no problems as it is not more than 1" up from the 8" on the tyre placard; this is a "minor change". An Engineer can certify up to 2" wider. (In NSW)

For the R-Spec it can go to 10" as a minor change as it is already manufacturer certified with 9".

[Vass Engineer]

I have hear some addition information in regards to tyres & wheels that maybe give a clearer perspective in changing wheel & Tyres.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rd...orvehicles.pdf

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http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rd...6_1212_WEB.pdf

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Vass Engineer

Research crash testing cabin structures for vehicles.

Such as?

[noflac52]

Originally Posted by Dash_XR

No way. Modified cars are a cash cow that are easy to spot and even easier to fine. That and they know most owners can and will pay to get their pride and joy back on the road.

Of course they are going to have their hand out whenever they can.

Doing it the right way or the wrong way is still going to cost you more money, the wrong way just seems to still be cheaper.

Yeah modified cars are a bit of a cash cow but I often wonder why so many people are resistant to doing it the right way. It might cost a bit more but if it is on line and a certificate is issued you are legally in the clear.

In NSW its called the VSCCS and a programme is being undertaken to educate the police and all other authorities concerned as to its make up and usage.
As an example; you are driving a highly modified car in a safe manner and the police pull you over. In a complying vehicle all the mods will be listed on line and its a simple matter for the police to do an identity check which will produce the complying certificate. After a quick check to see if the modifications are correct you should be on your way because the car is legal.

The same scenario with a non compliant modified car means you will be delayed for some time and have a bunch of canaries put on the windscreen or rego immediately revoked if the car is unsafe.
Then comes the hand in the pocket for a tow truck, then to pay the fines, then to change all the illegal mods that the police found, then to get the car certified and finally the cost of re-establishing legal rego.

My head spins when I hear of some one spending $40 or $50 grand modifying a car and they won't spend around a $1000 give or take to make it legal.

It seems a slam dunk to me to do it right the first time and enjoy stress free motoring.