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Originally posted by JordyCharlieBoz

I think this one affects us, If you increase the power by 20%
"A collapsible steering column must be fitted"


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Aren't Escort steering wheel bosses collapsible?

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No i can tell you first hand your teeth collapse before the wheel [B)]

As some of you may know I have been pouring money into my Capri so the new code of practice is a pretty scary thing for me as my vehicle wont comply. After some research and further time on the phone with my engineer, Athol Mullens in Cardiff, Newcastle, who was present at the meeting yesterday with the NSW RTA committee:

VSB14 is NOT accepted in NSW. NSW RTA is currently preparing a draft adaptation of VSB14 which will most likely contain elements of VSI 50 (the ride height one) in it.

The exact changes from the proposed national Code are unclear and will remain so for approximately a month at which stage they hope to have the new draft released for reveiew and public comment. Following the draft being modified and then accepted the RTA have stated they intend to have a 6 month grace period where an engineer will be able to certify vehicles under either scheme. Following this period it's the new code of practice nor NSW.. which the public have yet to see.

All I can say is if you have been knocked back by an engineer under the new rules then find a new engineer who is up on current events and read the direction sent from the RTA. If you are modifying a car atm then pull your finger out and get it certified prior to the new rules being adopted (6 months at least).

This details are what my engineer has told me. Feel free to do your own ACTUAL research or I suggest you engage an engineer on your project and not just take it as gospel what you find on the internetz.

It's pretty scary stuff and potentially very expensive depending on these law changes coming in. Feel free to write to the NSW Roads Minister and tell him how much harm you think these laws will do to your business or hobby. Sure can't hurt.

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

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

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.

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.

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.