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The new indicator switch in all its resplendent old style glory. It’s not self-cancelling, but neither are the blinkers on any motorbike I’ve ever owned, never been a problem. It’s got a bright flashing light in the middle, I don’t think I’ll forget to turn it off.
Question is, do they need to be self-cancelling for QLD rwc?
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It really is the most ergonomically unfriendly vehicle I’ve ever sat in. My elbows actually hit the bottom of the steering wheel when I’m driving and I find myself looking for ways to get more space.
Is it legal to shorten a steering column? I know you are not allowed to weld them.
Also thinking I could take some foam out of the seat back and gain an inch or two there...
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Originally Posted by OneOff
If it helps, I wired in a $5 piezo 'buzzer' from Dick Smith (back then), which worked in unison with the lamp. I also replaced the genuine cushions & seat backs with a couple of thin bucket seats. Being 6' it helps, but still not ideal.
Did a bit on the weekend, built a tow hitch.
Had a oh **** moment when I was told it wouldn't be legal due to not being ADR plated, but my AULRO friends put my mind to rest on that score. Barney is of course pre-ADR regulations.
I still have the front guards and apron panel to refurb and paint and then it will be close to getting roadworthy (apart from replacing the rear seal on the transfer case, the rear diff seal again and the right hand swivel seal...)
But I seem to be willing to do anything rather than panel work, hence the tow bar.
Here it is - I seem to specialize in blurry photos these days, I might take up a career as a UFO photographer...
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This tongue is borrowed off the Defender and will be too low for my trailer on the Series, so I will need to get another one.
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That looks heaps stronger than the factory one. [emoji106]
Turn it over?
Brilliant job on the Towbar. I'll give you the tip, that is stronger than a lot of 'plated' ones i've seen .
hmmm . might copy that idea !!
yes... I did that but it looked a bit high then. The thing to do will be to put the trailer on and see.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDNSW
I built it strong, it's more likely to pull the rear cross-member off before it breaks.
I am not certain, but later series 2A's may have a shorter steering column.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneOff
Worth investigating if you are a bit cramped in the cockpit.
Someone on here will be able to confirm it.
Cheers, Mick.
Depending on where you live, welding steering components is legal but there are hoops to jump through. If your state runs to the requirements of the VSB's then VSB 11 allows welding of the steering shaft but it needs to be done by a certified Engineer, non destructively tested, and the process written up including welding process, settings, etc, so not something you can do at home, but doable if you wanted to go to the effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneOff
Victoria never used to allow this but they adopted the VSB's so it's legal now if those conditions are met and it had an Engineers report signed off too.
I'm going through all of this at the moment.