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26th July 2018, 04:15 PM
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26th July 2018 04:15 PM
# ADS
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26th July 2018, 05:54 PM
#32
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
mudski
I'd drop my TD in it and....
Im first you lot! Lol.
I wouldn't, I reckon the lighter weight of the ZD in the nose would make the SWB handle better and...
Your only first if the "hit" goes wrong.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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26th July 2018, 07:03 PM
#33
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
Plasnart
Does anybody know why the GU SWB doesnt meet ADRs? I cant think why it would be so hard to get approved, but I'm no expert.
They've never been a factory or even grey import so would need an assessment I would think, also, insurance might be an issue as they will take parts into consideration IE even a small bingle may be a writeoff.
But I was more referring specifically to the OP rig (which looks quite heavily mod'd) if he was to bring it over
Happy to be wrong however
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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26th July 2018, 07:22 PM
#34
Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
They've never been a factory or even grey import so would need an assessment I would think, also, insurance might be an issue as they will take parts into consideration IE even a small bingle may be a writeoff.
But I was more referring specifically to the OP rig (which looks quite heavily mod'd) if he was to bring it over
Happy to be wrong however
Can understand your point about parts being an insurance issue. Roof/floor pan damage would be the breaker thinking about it. All moving bits would be same I'd reckon?
Just wondering why they weren't factory available in the first place. Reckon it was probably a Nissan sales volume decision rather than ADR compliance issues.
What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal??
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26th July 2018, 09:02 PM
#35
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
Plasnart
Can understand your point about parts being an insurance issue. Roof/floor pan damage would be the breaker thinking about it. All moving bits would be same I'd reckon?
Just wondering why they weren't factory available in the first place. Reckon it was probably a Nissan sales volume decision rather than ADR compliance issues.
Yeah, probably right.
ADR has weird flow on effects tho IE the rear lights that don't work on Aussie Spec vehicles from 1994 (or was it 1992).
Rather than redesign/engineer the Aussie versions to have them comply to ADR (problem was the visible arc compliance due to the spare) they omitted the innards and made them non-functional and placed them in the bar.
In essence that means it can be argued that if you now 'activate' the rear lights by using overseas spec lights or drilling out and fitting holders etc your vehicle is no longer ADR compliant.
It is a different argument to 'adding lights to comply' as is needed on some imports.
In the Patrol example one is adding lights that do not comply... and they can't be treated as repeaters either. Repeaters ah la mine spec etc have their own set of ADRs
Hence the need for assessment IE does the OP shorty (being Euro spec) have ADR compliant tail lamps?
I have seen pics of GR Patrols out of Europe both with and without lights in the bar.
Maybe it does, I dunno... I still love the look of the GU shorty tho
Last edited by the evil twin; 26th July 2018 at 09:13 PM.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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26th July 2018, 09:42 PM
#36
Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
Yeah, probably right.
ADR has weird flow on effects tho IE the rear lights that don't work on Aussie Spec vehicles from 1994 (or was it 1992).
Rather than redesign/engineer the Aussie versions to have them comply to ADR (problem was the visible arc compliance due to the spare) they omitted the innards and made them non-functional and placed them in the bar.
In essence that means it can be argued that if you now 'activate' the rear lights by using overseas spec lights or drilling out and fitting holders etc your vehicle is no longer ADR compliant.
It is a different argument to 'adding lights to comply' as is needed on some imports.
In the Patrol example one is adding lights that do not comply... and they can't be treated as repeaters either. Repeaters ah la mine spec etc have their own set of ADRs
Hence the need for assessment IE does the OP shorty (being Euro spec) have ADR compliant tail lamps?
I have seen pics of GR Patrols out of Europe both with and without lights in the bar.
Maybe it does, I dunno... I still love the look of the GU shorty tho
Yeah me too. And surely bar lights a straight addition like LWB for 45 degree arc compliance.
What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal??
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26th July 2018, 10:08 PM
#37
The master farter
Originally Posted by
Plasnart
Does anybody know why the GU SWB doesnt meet ADRs? I cant think why it would be so hard to get approved, but I'm no expert.
Plenty of other imported cars driving around. So I would guess its not too hard to bring one in.
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26th July 2018, 10:50 PM
#38
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There’s two UK GU shorties over Lilydale way, will see if can remember to stop one oneday to ask what they had to go through.
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26th July 2018, 10:55 PM
#39
Breadmaker Shaker
Originally Posted by
MB
There’s two UK GU shorties over Lilydale way, will see if can remember to stop one oneday to ask what they had to go through.
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No dramas if on carnet de passage but gotta be out of country in 12 monthss. Allows international travel for limited time with restrictions.
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26th July 2018, 10:58 PM
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Nah sorry, mislead ya. They’ve got Vic plates and been here for at least 5 years I know of the Burgundy coloured one seen more regularly.
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