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GemiNick
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 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:03 pm Post subject: Van Exhaust. |
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my question to thepeople is.... can the exhaust tip come out the side of my car in front of the rear axle but behind the drivers door. i know dave from south Aus (with the 'BreadVan' has done it. he said it is legal because it is classed as a 'light commercial vehicle') i got my rego sticker in the mail today and it says under 'registration catagory' that my care is a ' light comercial or van'. now when i went to get a new muff for it when the old one had holes i took it to mac's mufflers at alderly in brisbane. im not sure of the reputation of this place but hes a nice guy. he told me it was completely illegal to have it coming out in front of the back wheels. the queensland transport guidelines for vehicle mods say 'The exhaust outlet, if to the side of the vehicle, must
discharge to the right hand side of the vehicle and
downwards at an angle to the horizontal of not less than
15 degrees and not more than 45 degrees.' but it says nothing as to where it must come out (before or after rear wheel). now i just want to know can i do or should i not bother? if you've gotten this far through this fuckin long post please give me advice on what i can do.
Much appreciated sorry for the massive post.
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Frederick Stienheld
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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| I don't know what the law is but I rang up QLD transport and they told me it was plain illegal unless it was a transport vehical. Never go on what they tell you on the phone, half of them have no idea, make sure you get it in writing before you do it. |
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Gene FJ20DET
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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i was told for QLD it has to be 30cm fron the rear doors (or front doors in a coupe or wagon)
just ring the trans' dept'
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Frederick Stienheld
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:42 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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| Another rumour I have heard for QLD is that it has to be on the drivers' side and behind the last opening window. |
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TDFlaredCoupe
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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i was at the transport department yesterday and got a mod book off them. it says in it that. (quote) the exhaust outlet must extend at least 40mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor pan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed which could permit direct access of exhaust gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plain. and the 10 deg and 45 deg thing is also right. that is 4 QLD
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GemiNick
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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it would have helped if it was in lay men's terms but i dont have a clue... does anyone?
if you do have a clue please give me one as well.
cheers nick |
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Gene FJ20DET
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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rear more opening. ie the door joint is not welded /sealed. so on a coupe u "could" but the tip would hit the tyres 
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GemiNick
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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well gene... seeing as the title of this post is 'Van Exhaust' i need to know if it could be done on a van not a coupe... thanx for the insight anyway.
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Gene FJ20DET
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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considering the wheel base is the same and the doors are the same length, i would guess it would be the same a coupe. smart ass
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Gene FJ20DET
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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Mr bayce
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| Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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| thats what i heard |
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GemiNick
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| Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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then its not whether it 'could' be put out there i know it can be done coz its been done before. i am wondering on the legalities of it.
cheers
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76gemini
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| Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 1:04 am Post subject: Re: Van Exhaust. |
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| Hot 4's issue Feb 03, bby hsv Te gemini has got the mods you wanna do and his car is registered wether or not its illegal or not is another thing but try and contact either:Modern Image sign design, Ace Auto Salvage, Boss Brake and Clutch or Chris O'sheas Motor Trimming they have all done work to his car maybe they can help hope it helps |
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