I've posted this link on my facebook page and asked others to share it also!

Is there a petition against the rest of this crap that they are trying to implement? Not just the raising or lowering of a vehicle by 50mm.

maybe some people on here can suggest a good and honest engineer that will not take you for a ride ($$$$) as i have just been told by an engineer whom doesnt really care and is getting out of the game soon

pretty much i have fitted a 2l escort motor efi/turbo and 5 speed into a mk1 cortina with dual brake circuits and volvo brake upgrade have been quoted a minimum of 3.5k

the last engineer i used (approx 6 years ago) was very honest and down to earth,the car i had then had extensive chassis mods,brake and driveline upgades and was passed without a problem after all required tests ans was about $550 then,i have since tried to ontact him again finding out today that he had passed on about 2 years ago

i think its a rip off and considering selling the car for that kind of dollars to pass a basic engine/box and brake upgrade

so if anyone in Sydney can suggest an engineer in Sydney that would be great

Ring around the 4wd stores, as they are always using them for body lifts/suspension mods ect.

I think supporting this petition will send a good message to the current dirtbag pollies. The Engineer I spoke to seemed pretty good and I've heard decent things about him on other forums. They are all going to be thorough cause its their lively hood on the line and generally people who approach engineers are trying to do the right thing. Quoted about 1500 for the 'process', even said he'd come out for an inspection of course the fee increased but heseemed straight up. I wont name him until after I have a good experience through the process of modding my car.

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Originally posted by martymexico

Are you joking ?
It seems this country is becoming more communist than Russia!

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I was thinking of Switzerland[xx(]

This from Athol

Now is the time for every person out there to contact their local state MP and the roads minister calling for both VSCCS and VSB14 adoption to be delayed for at least 6 months to allow problems to be resolved. If things go as the RTA have proposed, I fear that vehicle certification in NSW will implode. Nothing will be able to be done, and the government will be very embarrassed.

Im meeting with our local MP on Friday re this issue. After speaking with an engineering signatory recently it became obvious there are some serious floors in the proposed process. We will be drafting a letter to the Minister for Transport asking him not to sign off on the VSCCS.
 
One of the biggest issues is that the RTA are expecting applicants(engineering signatories) to sign a contract that is not avalable for review prior to signing, not to mention agree to abide by a set of rules that are also not available for review before signing the contract.
 
It appears that the RTA are trying to keep the new rules and conditions a secret until they are signed off by the Minister for Transport....once this happens we are stuck with the rules, very underhanded if you ask me.

Engineer reports are not worth the paper they are written on. As a member of the local Highway Patrol, we are obliged to work in conjunction with RTA inspectors doing operations where modified vehicles are taken to "checking stations". Any suspension mod for motor sport applications gets defected as a car now fitted with 4 links ladder bars etc when it came out with leaf spings, is not considered safe for road usage.
People will argue that these mods are safer 'at speed' well has anyone checked out the speed limits on the roads lately???
Multi carb engines are fine as long as they have an airbox fitted and comply with emissions. Oh and did I mention charcoal canisters.
Sadly it will end up where people will be driving boring cars on the road and have their track day cars with mods in the garage. Saves me writing tickets and defect notices.

How many of the accidents that you attend involve adjustable suspension multi carb 4 link cars?