New NSW Laws Re Suspension & Wheel / Tyre Changes

[Gullible]

What the, where was the public debate on this one,

Approval from RTA needed to raise or lower car suspension | National Breaking News | News.com.au

[bob h]

What the, where was the public debate on this one,

Approval from RTA needed to raise or lower car suspension | National Breaking News | News.com.au

Im sure that I read somethingabout this somewhere on AULRO. It is my understanding that the legistration is notbackdated, ie that those with lifted suspension now are ok, but proving this is something else when pulled over by the cops. Also my understanding is that a 2" lift on a 4WD is ok but after that you need approval. Just another case of raising revenue I think.
Bob

[incisor]

about time imho

[windsock]

Were you guys over there able to lift vehicles without any post-lift inspections or anything for roadworthyness?

Over here (NZ) we have the Low Volume Vehicle Association that has registered engineers that look at vehicle alterations beyond manufacturers spec and must sign off and issue a small plate that is then riveted inside the engine bay for all to see. Cops, mechanics checking for warrent of fitness etc have this cert plate on record and it lists all alterations. I have OME shocks and springs listed as well as shock mount alterations and Nissan engine etc. Good system and pretty easy if you start with consulting a certifiable engineer pre-alteration to get his take on how to do it.

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

5cm is 50 mm, so 2inch lift is legal

[CraigE]

They are actually tied in with the NCOP's and any regulations or reccomendations adopted by each state will be retrospective. This is the issue I struggle with. How can they change something that was legal when done to the car. Even engine swaps are going to be a drama. A guy I know down here had to get someone down from Perth to conduct a lane change test as his Toyota has a 4" lift. It did pass but cost him a small fortune.
Second Edition Australian Design Rules

Vehicle standards information sheets

Then there are the further proposed changes that are harsher again.

[BMKal]

5cm is 50 mm, so 2inch lift is legal

...... provided you have obtained approval from RTA Engineers.


"From August 1, car owners will be limited to raising or lowering their suspension by no more than five centimetres, and all modifications will need approval from Roads and Traffic Authority engineers.

Currently, a car can be raised or lowered by up to five centimetres without approval and by up to 15 centimetres with approval."

[Rayngie]

...... provided you have obtained approval from RTA Engineers.


"From August 1, car owners will be limited to raising or lowering their suspension by no more than five centimetres, and all modifications will need approval from Roads and Traffic Authority engineers.

Currently, a car can be raised or lowered by up to five centimetres without approval and by up to 15 centimetres with approval."

So how does it go for Land Rovers with adjustable height settings?, or are they all less than 50mm? i:e Terrain Response.

Ray,

[Sprint]

i love how he specifically mentions lowering vehicles 15cm..... for me, that puts the floorpan of my falcon ON the road...... lets forget the rest of the things that hang loler than the floorpan..... the sump for example...... what a ******* retard

as for the date..... how on earth are they going to prove that the suspension alterations were done after that date? its impossible to prove unless it was done professionally at a suspension workshop that would issue a receipt..... which simply means that more people will be doing it themselves, and if they're gonna do that..... hey..... why fork out $100 for a pair of new coils when a couple of minutes with mr makita will achieve the same end look?

*THIS* is why i hate the bottom feeding, inbred, sensationalistic, retarded filth that get power over the country through that flawed system known as a DEMOCRACY

[BMKal]

So how does it go for Land Rovers with adjustable height settings?, or are they all less than 50mm? i:e Terrain Response.

Ray,

I would assume they're talking about modifications to your vehicle only. What is supplied as original on Land Rover or anything else would already have passed ADR compliance to allow it to be sold here.