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[biggerlandy]

hi all whats the script with modified landys on your test (mot her in england) to get it in the country.
I have megga modified suspension and side exit exhaust with no boxes to name a few mods. Can you also tell me what your emmisions limits are and possibly where is the best dock to get it shipped to in nsw

[JDNSW]

From what I understand of your modifications, it is unlikely that your Landrover could be used on the road in Australia. Despite the fact that all states are supposed to have the same standards, the method of implementation and the interpretation of them varies from state to state.

But in general, the problems you are likely to find is that there are specific maximum lifts and tyre size increases, which cannot be exceeded either in any circumstances or I think in some states can be exceeded by undertaking very expensive testing. Most states are very tough on the methods used to modify steering and suspension. For example, wheel spacers and adapters are illegal in most if not all states, no discussion, and there are similar blanket bans on some other modifications.

I doubt that the side exhaust is legal in any state, although you may get away with it with open bodywork and only front seats. Assuming it is a turbo diesel, noise is likely to be within limits.

Emissions are likely to be less of a problem than in the UK. Although in theory the engine must be certified as ADR compliant, this will not be checked after initial registration unless someone complains. (at worst you may have to return it to standard for the inspection and then refit the modifications)

The procedure is generally that for a non-standard vehicle, all modifications (and variations from vehicles with Australian approval) will have to be inspected by an approved engineer (at your expense) and any rectifications he demands carried out. A study of the relevant government website (domain will be <agency>.<state abbreviation>.gov.au - e.g. rta.nsw.gov.au) would clarify the requirements and procedures, although they are full of rather vague cross references and some of the websites are pretty hard to follow.

Note that approval and registration in one state does not carry over to another state - if you change states you have to do it all again in general, so you need to bring it in in the state you plan to live, which means there is little choice of port.

I am sure some who have brought in cars will have specific details about importing, but I seem to have heard of major problems with cleaning of vehicles from the UK - there are serious quarantine concerns about getting even small traces of soil from the UK because of the desire to keep Australia free from foot and mouth disease.

John

[Bigbjorn]

My past experiences with Queensland Transport lead me to believe that they will consider an extensively modified vehicle to be an "individually constructed vehicle". If so, it will have to comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR's) in force as at the date presented for registration. You will need to employ an "approved person", an engineer, to inspect and report on the vehicle's compliance with the ADR's and to ensure that the necessary modifications are competently and safely carrried out.

As a minimum you will probably have to change tyres, seat belts and maybe their anchorages, fit side intrusion bars into the doors. Be aware that a model not sold in Australia or a highly modified vehicle will be a source of frustration and possibly heartbreak when going through this procedure with the bureaucrats. You can find the ADR's on the internet, and you should contact the relevant federal departments for permission to import.

In my experience, all state registration authorities are "difficult" to deal with, some more than others. None of them like modified vehicles and do their best to limit and discourage them.

Perhaps it would be easier to strip your trick bits off and ship them as parts which you can use to build up a locally purchased vehicle.

[scott oz]

Don't know about other states but in NSW you can bring your exhaust out the side provided it is 18 inches behind the last opening (side) which on my 110 is the rear side window.

The reason I know is that I was thinking of doing it last month when I had the center pipe removed and the exhaust bloke told me that was the regulations in NSW.

If you do get it registered in one state then generally you will have no problems driving in other states.

Ariels are one thing that are now receiving a lot of attention not only on the bumper but also obstructing vision if mounted on the guards.

[Psimpson7]

You really need to speak to an RTA approved engineer and not take internet info as gospel.

Everyone told me I would have no chance to get mine registered, but i brought it over anyway and got it engineered and registered easily.

NSW seems to allow more that QLD aswell so you have a chance.

Rgds
Pete.

[Reads90]

hi all whats the script with modified landys on your test (mot her in england) to get it in the country.
I have megga modified suspension and side exit exhaust with no boxes to name a few mods. Can you also tell me what your emmisions limits are and possibly where is the best dock to get it shipped to in nsw

mm what are your mods on your Surpension and what car do you have and what engine

Also is your exhaust legal in the Uk if not then it won't be here.

Also the emissions are done on the year of car manufacutre and not year of import

Ali

[biggerlandy]

as for exhaust i am gonna put it back to standard for trip for the suspension it fully dislocates under extreme articulation the springs are held in place by means of a clamp and when it all comes back down to level there are guides to help springs back into place its a 300 tdi on a 85 plate landrover defender

[dullbird]

as for exhaust i am gonna put it back to standard for trip for the suspension it fully dislocates under extreme articulation the springs are held in place by means of a clamp and when it all comes back down to level there are guides to help springs back into place its a 300 tdi on a 85 plate landrover defender

it doesn't sound any different to what people have over here.....I was expecting super modification to suspension.

whether or not the engineer will pass that I cant comment. But if its just relocation cones you have on your suspension then just remove then. do you have adjust shock mounts as well?

[cal415]

just retain the springs top and bottom, bring it over, get it rego'd then put your dislocation gear back on.... if you have modified shock mounts you may need to return them to stock for rego purposes. Have you modifed the links at all?

[p38arover]

Ariels are one thing that are now receiving a lot of attention not only on the bumper but also obstructing vision if mounted on the guards.

Yep, having one of these mounted on your car will cause problems:



As will one of these: