mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 basically only if you modify the seating layout or capacity do you need a mod plate. I have seen people get defected for putting racing seats in, even properly so it can be a touch and go subject all I did was bolt the seats straight to floor, ht 5/16" bolts, bolted ba seat brackets in for the rear using 5/16" ht bolts and was done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 It may be an issue. I haven't seen your work so I wouldn't know if or how much trouble you'll have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 It may be an issue. I haven't seen your work so I wouldn't know if or how much trouble you'll have lets hope not! all the original holes have been filled in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 again, I cant say for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 again, I cant say for sure don't exactly want to take it to regency to find out either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 might have to ring and describe how its done to someone either closely linked to regency or someone who does all the mod plates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted June 19, 2013 Geez its hard work over your way mate, come to NZ and do what you want to it, as long as safe they will cert it (mod plate) here. 1 mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 Geez its hard work over your way mate, come to NZ and do what you want to it, as long as safe they will cert it (mod plate) here.  yeah well over here and esp SA, its a c*nt to mod cars as the government has these little do-gooders in their ear and bit*h moan and complain if anything is changed from factory. There was a huge thing over here couple years back about people getting American classics and couldn't them registered because they weren't in the factory ordered colour scheme or had a cd player in place of the old AM stereo. Itsjust a joke. the crap they label under 'roadworthiness' has nothing to safety 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_fahrquhar 2,580 Posted June 19, 2013 Exactly. Â Our pollies have that many do gooders pissing in their ear you'd swear they're into watersports and piss enemas. Â That' what really goes on in the members lounge or on the backbench after hours. Â The seats issue I'd say a 70/30 chance of you being fucked in the arse with a barstard file. Â They'll say it doesn't use the factory approved mounts and that a hole in the floor pan or brace wasn't engineered for them. Â They have a list of approved engineers, best to deal with them as they know what transport sa want, and vice versa. Â Its all a bit incestuous and nepotistic but thats SA for you. Â Its like a legal form of bribery. Â SA - don't bother knocking unless ya know someone, or a inventive serial killer. Â Otherwise fuck off and go deal with a more progressive part of the country like Victoria and NSW. Â And they wonder why business doesn't come here... Â Anyway I've digressed off into a rant. 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 Exactly.  Our pollies have that many do gooders pissing in their ear you'd swear they're into watersports and piss enemas.  The seats issue I'd say a 70/30 chance of you being fucked in the arse with a barstard file.  They'll say it doesn't use the factory approved mounts and that a hole in the floor pan or brace wasn't engineered for them.  They have a list of approved engineers, best to deal with them as they know what transport sa want, and vice versa.  Its all a bit incestuous and nepotistic but thats SA for you.  SA - don't bother knocking unless ya know someone, or a inventive serial killer.  Otherwise fuck off and go deal with a more progressive part of the country like Victoria and NSW.  And they wonder why business doesn't come here...  Anyway I've digressed off into a rant. yeah well that is shit if they say that, the things are so much more stronger and solid than the shitty xf seats that break rails constantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted June 19, 2013 Yeah Im sure it will eventually happen over this way one day, there was once a big "who hah" over vehicle noise and that cars shouldn't be louder than when original? Don't really hear of any issues now. Â If you are set on an XF V8, what about putting the front sheet metal onto a factory v8 XE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 Yeah Im sure it will eventually happen over this way one day, there was once a big "who hah" over vehicle noise and that cars shouldn't be louder than when original? Don't really hear of any issues now. Â If you are set on an XF V8, what about putting the front sheet metal onto a factory v8 XE? not set on an xf v8 more so on the car I already have haha, id go an xe any day or even xd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted June 19, 2013 So Im guessing my AU Windsor V8 converted to carb and alloy heads powered XD would not pass in this state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 So Im guessing my AU Windsor V8 converted to carb and alloy heads powered XD would not pass in this state. probably would xd came with v8, xf didnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 So Im guessing my AU Windsor V8 converted to carb and alloy heads powered XD would not pass in this state.  it would as long as you dress it up alittle to look like an older motor it would Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_fahrquhar 2,580 Posted June 19, 2013 So Im guessing my AU Windsor V8 converted to carb and alloy heads powered XD would not pass in this state. Â Â No later model engine without all its pollution equipment..... Â Â Â The door is an illusion.. its fucking shut. 2 mcfly94 and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revhead 1,392 Posted June 19, 2013 No later model engine without all its pollution equipment..... Â Â Â The door is an illusion.. its fucking shut. this is the same path .N,S,W went down a few years back,but lots of noise from punters building cars and bikes changed that bullshit rule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 Exactly. Â Our pollies have that many do gooders pissing in their ear you'd swear they're into watersports and piss enemas. Â That' what really goes on in the members lounge or on the backbench after hours. Â The seats issue I'd say a 70/30 chance of you being fucked in the arse with a barstard file. Â They'll say it doesn't use the factory approved mounts and that a hole in the floor pan or brace wasn't engineered for them. Â They have a list of approved engineers, best to deal with them as they know what transport sa want, and vice versa. Â Its all a bit incestuous and nepotistic but thats SA for you. Â Its like a legal form of bribery. Â SA - don't bother knocking unless ya know someone, or a inventive serial killer. Â Otherwise fuck off and go deal with a more progressive part of the country like Victoria and NSW. Â And they wonder why business doesn't come here... Â Anyway I've digressed off into a rant. Â Â sorry to say, if you think the eastern states have better roadies, far from that. the corruption is much worse in the eastern states with their roadies as it just goes to a 'approved' mechanic and they choose if your car goes on the road or not. they can take basically any fee they want, and cash under the table. ive had cars fail over there for having a f*cking seatbelt twisted. not at the mount, just twisted, took 15secs to untwist it. had another one fail for the trailer plug being bolted in upside down (the tab was on top, instead of the bottom). The government takes coffers from the 'approved' mechanics and arse rapes them with fees which in turn they pass their attitude on. I know im prob gonna get abuse from this but that's my experience with them. SA is the only state in Australia now that doesn't require these stupid checks, and im enjoying the time before all the do-gooders get their way and we have them introduced. Â Â Â Â Â Â I still cant get over how much that stupid logo cost 1 mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_fahrquhar 2,580 Posted June 19, 2013 See my earlier comment about pollies and piss enemas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_fahrquhar 2,580 Posted June 19, 2013 1 mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 yeah I agree, we are all just sheep following. its the blind leading the blind. doesn't matter who you vote in, they are all the same. you can buy and brand of sock you like, it eventually becomes full of holes, stinks and just causes you more pain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromet88 3,042 Posted June 19, 2013 Â Nice. Agree with both. Its funny, if you were to ask 80% of the people in SA, they couldn't even tell who the Premier is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revhead 1,392 Posted June 19, 2013 sorry to say, if you think the eastern states have better roadies, far from that. the corruption is much worse in the eastern states with their roadies as it just goes to a 'approved' mechanic and they choose if your car goes on the road or not. they can take basically any fee they want, and cash under the table. ive had cars fail over there for having a f*cking seatbelt twisted. not at the mount, just twisted, took 15secs to untwist it. had another one fail for the trailer plug being bolted in upside down (the tab was on top, instead of the bottom). The government takes coffers from the 'approved' mechanics and arse rapes them with fees which in turn they pass their attitude on. I know im prob gonna get abuse from this but that's my experience with them. SA is the only state in Australia now that doesn't require these stupid checks, and im enjoying the time before all the do-gooders get their way and we have them introduced. Â Â Â Â Â Â I still cant get over how much that stupid logo cost in n.s.w its about who you know and how honest you are if your mate has a ticket for rego,for me rego is still a pain as i need to think about my mate losing his ticket if the cars i work on or my cars are not up to scratch ,so i strive to have them 100% as it makes me sleep better knowing my mate doesnt get fucked over, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfly94 169 Posted June 19, 2013 Nice. Agree with both. Its funny, if you were to ask 80% of the people in SA, they couldn't even tell who the Premier is! is rann still in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revhead 1,392 Posted June 19, 2013 i dont know who the premier is in n.s.w let alone S.A lol 1 mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
