engineering certificate?

[Marishka]

cheers brother eddy.
 

[wendyh]

Hey Mty he mentioned firbr glass door ...i was thinking back door like we put one on the back of ours...i dont think anyone would do a front side door in fibrglass??
also some modifications  should be essential like drum to disc brakes...and standard seats to modern full back seats, with retractable belts..things that are necesary in vechiles for todays conditions
i do agree with u with lillte modern day cars ( shopping trolleys) not strong enough to handle impacts...
thought i would add my 10 cents worth  

[BlackBedford]

G'day

I was talking to a bloke who works at the RTA and he has several concerns about non engineered modifications...

If there is an accident involving injury, or death, the Accident Investigation Team may conclude that the modifications were a contributing factor to the accident.
It may only be very minor, however the owner of the non engineered modified vehicle becomes liable to the full weight of the law!!!
And the penalties can be very severe.
Also Insurance Companies can use the the excuse of the vehicle not being compliant in order to deny liability and compensation.
If someone runs into you, their Insurance Company can deny you payment for the damage.
If you run into someone, even your 3rd party coverage may deny.
I have learnt the hard way that Insurance Companies will find ANY way to avoid a payout.

So non engineered modifications can be a big problem.

[Bedfordcrazy]

here here, i second that.

Look at it this way, the cost of being legal is less then the alternative. Lets say you are in a bingle [ no not lara, she is an accident period lol ] and someone dies, it no longer becomes an accident and a slap on the wrist, you could be facing manslaughter or worse, 2yrs or more in jail is not worth it. So think long and hard b4 you look for a dodgy inspector, it may never happen, but look at me, it could.

george.

[Marishka]

but it seems u can get away with anything in Vic, 

[ben]

but it seems u can get away with anything in Vic,  Cheesy

why do you get that impression marty?

[Bryce]

Hi Guys
I just went and saw one of the RTA approve engineers in town and he said that if i put a fiberglass one piece door on the back that I wouldn't need a certificate since I'm not affecting the overall structural integrity of the vehicle.
I'll check with the other approved engineer in town first but hopefully that my problem solved.

[SkippyThBushKangeroo]

but it seems u can get away with anything in Vic, 

                        no mty,...... that s SA ..        

[Bedfordcrazy]

Hey bryce, so long as you have that bit of paper and a signature you have a legal standing.

george

[cords]

the door even if it is a rear will most likley need intrusion bars depending on your engineers interpretaaion of the rules seats yes and they will have to have head rests this allso aplies in vic and before any one wants to dissagree i buld rods for a living and deal with an engineer on a weekley basis
if you do deside to do mods on a vehicle with out going down the right  paths thats fine but be aware that if it turns to shit you will lose your hose and more than likley pay for the rest of your life as the germs that work for insurence companys will not honour your policy
Cheers gav