fly-s30 Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 I would like to open discussions to what experiences people have had regarding mods to their rails and the authorities like vicroads and or cops. This is either due to engine swaps or strengthening for circuit use but primarily for road use. Any of these mods engineered? If your on club/historic rego what where the limitations? Quote
Scoota G Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 I extended the chassis rails in my 2+2 for a V8 Conversion. Anything rear of the firewall is acceptable when modifying. The vehicle is engineered. Quote
fly-s30 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks for your reply! Im interested to hear more about your engine conversion. Were your engine mounts welded to thechassis rails or bolted in? Im asking because for my conversion, im going down the path of bolt in engine crossmember and installing crush tubes as internal supports, with the bolts going in vertically. Cheers Darius Quote
Scoota G Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks for your reply! Im interested to hear more about your engine conversion. Were your engine mounts welded to thechassis rails or bolted in? Im asking because for my conversion, im going down the path of bolt in engine crossmember and installing crush tubes as internal supports, with the bolts going in vertically. Cheers Darius Cool. If you google 260Z 302V8 Conversion you will find the link to the Zeds facebook page. I also have the jags that run book if you want to lend it. Quote
PeterAllen Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Darius You really should engage an engineer now, advice like this is part of the service they offer. I'm not suggesting there is anything wrong with Mark's, or your way of doing it but engineers vary in how they want things done. Don't fall into the trap of you thinking it's all okay and then jumping up and down when no engineer will pass it. For your consideration. Quote
fly-s30 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 Cool. If you google 260Z 302V8 Conversion you will find the link to the Zeds facebook page. I also have the jags that run book if you want to lend it. Yep i checked it out, good work! Really drives home how much work we have in our garage. I checked out your mounts and it looks like your very fortunate to simply use the stock crossmember as a mounting location. On a side note, it looks like the facebook page is a really easy tool to visually see a build in process; unlike threads which demand one sifting through pages. Thanks for the offer on JTR,but ill have to kindly decline. Darius You really should engage an engineer now, advice like this is part of the service they offer. I'm not suggesting there is anything wrong with Mark's, or your way of doing it but engineers vary in how they want things done. Don't fall into the trap of you thinking it's all okay and then jumping up and down when no engineer will pass it. For your consideration. Peter, your spot on with this one. I have been toying with the idea after getting recommendations from several users. Though for my application, with the club/ historic rego scheme (Victoria), I was under the impression that an engineer is no longer required as the car is inspected by the club signatory. On the plus side (for the engineer) there is always the ability to get full rego, and insurance.... Feel free to share your experiences! Quote
smugley Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Though for my application, with the club/ historic rego scheme (Victoria), I was under the impression that an engineer is no longer required as the car is inspected by the club signatory. On the plus side (for the engineer) there is always the ability to get full rego, and insurance.... Feel free to share your experiences! I think you will find most clubs will want a RWC or an engineers report for any modified car they offer plates for . The club will be held liable and could loose it's ability to offer club plates if found not following the rules . A car still needs to be road worthy and legal to be driven in Victoria and club plates do not exempt you from that . Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted May 1, 2014 Moderators Posted May 1, 2014 Though for my application, with the club/ historic rego scheme (Victoria), I was under the impression that an engineer is no longer required as the car is inspected by the club signatory. On the plus side (for the engineer) there is always the ability to get full rego, and insurance.... Feel free to share your experiences! Even if the club plate scheme would allow it without engineering, by not having it engineered you could create possible dramas in at least two areas 1. Insurance - this could give them an excuse not to pay. 2. Resale - if you ever decide to sell, the cars appeal will be far greater if you could say fully engineered and registered. Just my thoughts. PB Quote
churchie Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Hi All ! I just noticed this topic, maybe too late for the answer but here goes. I am a VASS signatory and i must say no matter what you read or are told you must consult a signatory before you do any structural mods whatsoever. If the vehicle is to be Vic registered the compliance requirements are the same weather it be full rego or the new Club Modified. Do not take the chance and believe what people think they know, the laws are now firm but are realistic if you follow them. The regs are on my web site www.vassengineer.com click on the link to National code of practice on the home page. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted April 7, 2015 Moderators Posted April 7, 2015 Hi Churchie To many people are looking for a short cuts and will listen to advice that suits their objective even if from the unqualified. The most unfortunate part is that they don't find out the risks, dangers & liabilities until it is to late. Cheers PB Quote
Scoota G Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Hi All ! I just noticed this topic, maybe too late for the answer but here goes. I am a VASS signatory and i must say no matter what you read or are told you must consult a signatory before you do any structural mods whatsoever. If the vehicle is to be Vic registered the compliance requirements are the same weather it be full rego or the new Club Modified. Do not take the chance and believe what people think they know, the laws are now firm but are realistic if you follow them. The regs are on my web site www.vassengineer.com click on the link to National code of practice on the home page. What an appropriate user name. Quote
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