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[Soopakarr]

Figured this is pretty useful and good to get it out to the public wherever possible
(stole it from auszoku.. thanks john )

http://www.transport.qld.go...ation_jan05v2.pdf

Some main points

*Lowering or raising of vehicles*
The road clearance of a fully laden vehicle must not be
less than 100mm measured at any part of the vehicle
other than the wheel rim or brake backing plates.

*Tyres*
The maximum tyre width for a car or car derivative must
not be more than 1.3 times the vehicle manufacturer’s
widest optional tyre.

*Vehicle track*
The wheel track must not be reduced to less than the
standard track specified by the vehicle manufacturer
for the particular model of vehicle.
The track of a car or car derivative may be increased
by up to 26mm beyond the maximum specified by
the vehicle manufacturer for the particular model of

*Wheel marking*
Vehicles built on or after 1 July 1985 must be fitted with
original wheels or replacement wheels which
are indelibly marked in accordance with approved
standards.
These standards include:
• Standards Australia
• Wheel Industries Association (Australia)
• Technischer Uberwachungen Verein
• Japanese Industrial Standards.
Markings must include diameter, width, offset and the
manufacturer’s trade mark or logo and be located so
that they are readily visible when the wheel is correctly
installed on the vehicle.
vehicle.

*A word of caution*
Modifying a vehicle for use on a road without obtaining
prior approval, or permitting the use of a modified vehicle
without approval, is a breach of Queensland legislation.
If you modify a vehicle without the necessary approval,
you could void your vehicle insurance and may be liable
for prosecution.
The permissible modifications outlined in this brochure
have been developed in consultation with the vehicle
manufacturers and industry.

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QLD rules on ehaust mods!!!

*Exhaust systems*

Exhaust systems must comply with Queensland
legislation which includes the following conditions:

• Exhaust headers (extractors) may be fitted to any
motor vehicle, provided:
they do not foul any part of the steering,
suspension, brake or fuel systems
all fittings for emission control equipment
(E.G.R. valve, oxygen sensor, pipes and so on)
are incorporated to ensure the vehicle maintains
compliance with Australian Design Rules for
vehicle emissions

exhaust systems must continue to comply with
relevant legislation or Australian Design Rules for
vehicle noise.

• The exhaust outlet must extend at least 40mm beyond
the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor
pan that 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 plan.

• 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.

• The exhaust outlet, if to the rear of
the vehicle, must discharge at not
more than 10 degrees above or 45
degrees below the horizontal.

• All exhaust and muffler systems
must be free of any leaks or
mechanical faults and should
be adequately supported.

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*General conditions for alternative rims and tyres*

The rims and tyres must not protrude beyond the
bodywork of the vehicle, including flares, when viewed
from above with the wheels facing straight ahead. If the
vehicle was originally constructed with a portion of the
wheel protruding, the wheels must not protrude further
than originally constructed.

The tyre to rim fitting and the tyre to rim combination
must be in accordance with the Tyre and Rim Standards
Manual published by the Tyre and Rim Association of
Australia. Reputable tyre retailers should have this
information and be able to advise on the correct
combinations.

All rims fitted to an axle must be of the same diameter,
width and offset. They must not have a circumferential
weld other than that which attaches the outer rim to
the centre. All rims must have stud hole pitch circle
diameters suitable to the hub. Wheel nut tapers must
be appropriate to the wheel and must engage the thread
of the wheel studs for at least the same length as the
nuts provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

Slotted and elongated stud holes are not permitted.
The fitting of spacers or adaptors between wheels and
hubs, additional to those provided by the vehicle
manufacturer, is not permitted. The tyre and rim must
not foul wheel arches or suspension components under
any conditions. Steering limit stops must not be adjusted
to reduce the turning circle in order to allow the fitting
of the alternative rims and tyres.

The tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.5mm on
every part of the tyre that touches the road and not have
any apparent defect that is likely to make the vehicle to
which they are fitted unsafe. It is not permitted to fit
tyres that have been treated by recutting or regrooving
unless the tyre has been marked by the original
manufacturer as ‘suitable for recutting or regrooving’.

[Soopakarr]

Bonnet scoupes

[Vladimir]

Wicked, this will definitely prove handy to lots of people.

[B_rad]

found this to be interesting...

[Soopakarr]

here's the whole hand book