Thread: Range Rover Classic and P plates

So you need to get a RRc with the VM diesel or a Disco 1 or 2 also with a diesel engine.

200tdi into a rangie is back up plan.

Originally Posted by Wants a Rangie

Well... Vicroads came back to me, they even acknowledged that i can drive higher powered cars, even if they are higher powered then the banned ones. But all they had to say was it has 8 cylinders I can't drive it..

If that was me I would send a copy of that VR letter along with an overview of your situaion to the Minister Vic Roads along with a copy to your local parliamentary member.

Originally Posted by Grumbles

If that was me I would send a copy of that VR letter along with an overview of your situaion to the Minister Vic Roads along with a copy to your local parliamentary member.

And give "Today-Tonight" or "A Current Affair" a ring...

Nothing is more terrifying to a journo than a slow news day.. and nothing more attractive than the chance to ridicule the Public Service / Pollies...


When he's good.... I take my L- plate son out in the (V8 Auto) Rangie for 'steering practice'.

Originally Posted by Wants a Rangie

Well... Vicroads came back to me, they even acknowledged that i can drive higher powered cars, even if they are higher powered then the banned ones. But all they had to say was it has 8 cylinders I can't drive it..

So... the LAW is not concerned about safety, speed, power of the engine or suitability for driving, (ie, a docile gentle lazy engine or a rev-hungry narrow banded feral motor...) only the technical detail as to how the engine operates... regardless of its effect upon the vehicle.

If 8 cylinders was a differant race or creed... they'd be shot down in flames for "Racism" or "Religious DISCRIMINATION"

Originally Posted by superquag

So... the LAW is not concerned about safety, speed, power of the engine or suitability for driving, (ie, a docile gentle lazy engine or a rev-hungry narrow banded feral motor...) only the technical detail as to how the engine operates... regardless of its effect upon the vehicle.

If 8 cylinders was a differant race or creed... they'd be shot down in flames for "Racism" or "Religious DISCRIMINATION"

Well put.

... and to add insult to injury...

P-platers to face tough new restrictions - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


Notice the emphasis on removing 'distractions', which can kill at ANY speed, in ANY vehicle.

Indeed, many if not all modern small cars have more in-built distracting devices than any older - V8 - cars of RRC vintage.

- Don't start me on exterior distractions, such as 'angel-eyes', curved rows of bright LEDs and other, ah, driver-pleasing (daytime) lighting...

The Road Safety Council is a government body, thus it is noteworthy that they've gotten something right... Credit where it's due.

Hi


I am new to this site and have been reviewing the forum on RRC and P Plates. My son and I have recently purchased a 1989 RRC and have been restoring it for his first car. I have had Range Rovers for 30 years and love them and this has rubbed off.


Now I have found out that this car is banned for P Plates which is crazy for all the reasons everyone has stated in this forum.


We live in Brisbane in Queensland and I noticed that you have given it a good go in Victoria. So I am about to fight the good fight in Queensland. So I was wondering if you could send me all the details of your research of the power to weight ratio of the RRC and comparison material with other cars to save me time. Let me know if this would be possible as I would really appreciate it. should I give you my email address??