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5spdvl's VL Berlina
Started by 5spdvl · 9 Mar 2008 · 387 repliesPreserved from CalaisTurbo (partial recovery). Original authors and dates are shown; archived members are not current Holdcom accounts.
01-06-09, 11:58 GMT+10#223
No.......I let it lapse at the end of last year. It's something I'll be getting onto very soon. Going to throw an N/A and cheap five speed in so it'll pass RWC. It's all legal, according to the fabricator, and the information VicRoads makes available on their website.
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01-06-09, 12:02 GMT+10#224
except the fact that you dont have sun visors? lol they're a RWC requirement
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01-06-09, 14:06 GMT+10#225
You can substitute that for an external sunshade across the top of the windscreen. It'll look like balls, but only be temporary.
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01-06-09, 14:31 GMT+10#226
As if you guys don't know people who can pass it? I've never had a legit roady on any of my cars aside from my first VL because i was only 17 and hadn't made the contacts yet.
In fact my old Calais looked just like urs does right now except with no engine and missing panels when it last passed RWC...
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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01-06-09, 19:20 GMT+10#227
Hahahaha, love it Jack. I've got a couple of mates from when I was a mechanic, so we may be able to come to some sort of "agreement".
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Originally Posted by Epitaph
except the fact that you dont have sun visors? lol they're a RWC requirement
Actually, I was checking some more VicRoads shiz just before I left work tonight, and they make no specifc mention to sunvisors being mandatory. They do say that if they're there, the padding must be "sufficient".
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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02-06-09, 06:57 GMT+10#228
ive been defected for not having them before
Jack, when a car has been unregistered it has to be presented at vicroads, so it's not just a case of a dodgy roady
That's why i've never let the rego on my ute run out
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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02-06-09, 08:35 GMT+10#230
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Originally Posted by Epitaph
ive been defected for not having them before
Jack, when a car has been unregistered it has to be presented at vicroads, so it's not just a case of a dodgy roady
That's why i've never let the rego on my ute run out
But often a defect is just a matter of "I don't like you, here's what I can do to shit on your parade".
I might call a few local workshops and see what their opinion is on sunvisors.
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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02-06-09, 08:37 GMT+10#231
yeh i'd check it out... i have a feelin that if they came with them from the factory you have to have them
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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02-06-09, 08:44 GMT+10#232
Car look sick man, love the A-pillar part of the cage. I'd def change the front back to Berlina spec though
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02-06-09, 14:01 GMT+10#233
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Originally Posted by VicRoads
ADR 11 Internal Sun Visors
If fitted, sun visors must be suitably padded and without dangerous projections or noticeable internal frames in order to reduce head injury on impact with visor or panel work or windscreen glass behind it.
It's pretty ambiguous. I know it's an ADR and not a modification rule, but it can be interpreted as them being not necessary.
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Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV
Car look sick man, love the A-pillar part of the cage. I'd def change the front back to Berlina spec though
I'll probably sell it, just cbf removing it at the moment.
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02-06-09, 14:11 GMT+10#234
just take them glue them what ever if you need a hand on a roady let me no the guy owns a race car and last time he didnt check sht on plzb18's corolla as long as the intruetion bars are out of the way of your feet and getting in and out of the car could be alright but then again i dont no
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02-06-09, 14:26 GMT+10#235
Tim, my interpretation of that says your gonna have to have some padding on the bars infront of your face aswell yes?
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02-06-09, 22:32 GMT+10#236
Yeah, I agree Kane. And I'll be getting some as well. Actually, lots of it.
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Originally Posted by ANK
just take them glue them what ever if you need a hand on a roady let me no the guy owns a race car and last time he didnt check sht on plzb18's corolla as long as the intruetion bars are out of the way of your feet and getting in and out of the car could be alright but then again i dont no
Thanks ANK, if I have any dramas I'll let you know.
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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05-06-09, 08:19 GMT+10#237
Chill guys, not a real update - just wanted opinions.
I'm thinking about chucking some rear headrests on the Berlina seats. Series one Calais style; the square see through headrests.
Kyle will already know about this. I think it would look quite pimp.
Thoughts?
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05-06-09, 08:40 GMT+10#238
have you looked into cage info man ? i got told not long ago as long as the intrution bar is not in the way of your feet its ok and you cant have a taxi bar with rear seats incase passanger smashes there head on it
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05-06-09, 08:44 GMT+10#239
get some scheel style headreasts made up for all four seats, it wont be expensive and damn it'll look good
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05-06-09, 09:51 GMT+10#240
Getting Sparco buckets for the front, Kano.
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Originally Posted by ANK
have you looked into cage info man ? i got told not long ago as long as the intrution bar is not in the way of your feet its ok and you cant have a taxi bar with rear seats incase passanger smashes there head on it
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...dsInformation/ (http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/RulesStandardsRegulations/VehicleStandardsInformation/)
Cages is number 28.
Actually, I just noticed in there it says "All original padding fitted to the vehicle, including sun visors, should be retained". Hmm...
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