Random Question thread..

[02-KQ-LASR]

pretty sure neons are illegal if the car is moving. If the cars even running in a carpark u can get done. My mate did ages ago.

Also any exgterior light thats blue or red is illegal too. Becuase all emergency services lights are red and blue.
Hope this helps

[project.r.racing]

while parked = you can have them on.
while driving = you cannot have them on.

[sik astina]

Originally Posted by amberastina

hey guys just wondering about legislation for exterior lighting on a car.I contacted the rta after searching their website and finding nothing this is how the convo went...
me-Hi I have searched the website and can't find any reference to neon lights on exterior of vehicle nothing saying you can and nothing saying you can't. Would like some clarification on this and reference to legislation on this. Please reply as soon as possible. Thank you
rta-Amber,
The NSW Police can take action against you if they deem you are distracting another road user.
me-Just to confirm, so there is nothing like a set standard?
It depends on who the officer is or is it black and white yes/no? Can you please reference to the legislation regarding this.Thank you
rta-Contact the Police, they are the ones who enforce the road rules.
me-They may enforce the rules but the RTA is supposed to legislate these rules and have the documents freely available. Can you please answer the question or forward the enquiry to someone who can.
rta-Amber,I already have, you need to ask the Police.

so anyway i got a lil angry towards the end as you can tell but like i said they should know so I have emailed the nsw police force so will see but did any of you happen to know the answer to my dillemma?

thank you

Posted this else where but when i had neons years ago, and got told by the cops and EPA that you cant have them unless there is a clear one at the front, amber on the sides and a red one at the rear but who wants those colours anyway. Also it all depends on the cop mood that day/night

[amberastina]

thanks for the advice everyone and yeah don't really want the specific colours
will just be careful about when I have them on and only when parked or in quiet streets.

[spenaroo]

hehehe,
i remember a mate who used to use the "running lights" loophole. he made shure the neons were above the chassis rails. if any cops still questioned he'd tell them to check the police
4x4's.

but im 90% shure thats now closed.

[spenaroo]

oh and i forgot to ask, accidently charged the battery today withough disconecting (long story) how do i tell if the alternator is screwed? battery lights not turned on when running (figured it would light up) but im still worried.

[mynameisdaniel]

Well got a bit of money left over from my birthday, thinking it might go towards this Perry exhaust everyone's talking about. Can someone point me in the direction of where to get it and how much it's gonna cost me?

Although not sure if I'm totally for the idea of an exhaust yet, don't want people to look at me like one of those ricers in lancers and civics lol. Does the Perry go well with the pod filter or should I just go with one of the two?

[marcs_sp20]

Ask D_Valerius or Mad Mat, as they both have Perry's with intakes

http://www.hmheaders.com.au/index.php?q=172.html

[mynameisdaniel]

Thanks will do

I found that page, I wasn't sure if I had to order it from them or if they have resellers

[marcs_sp20]

They use to (or someone else did) sell them on ebay, but I havent seen one in a good 6mths, so best bet would to contact them from the site

On the note of exhausts, anyone had problems with wildcat headers?

[Brisbane_boy]

i think u need to order it thought either, autobarn repco supercheap or mazda.
Well they got there logos on that page.

[Brisbane_boy]

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

They use to (or someone else did) sell them on ebay, but I havent seen one in a good 6mths, so best bet would to contact them from the site

On the note of exhausts, anyone had problems with wildcat headers?

actully marc, i was at scotts rods exhausts the otherday and got a quote for custom made headers, scott said $600 including a highflow cat.
Duno how that compairs to off the self prices.

[marcs_sp20]

mandrel or crush bent? pipe sizes?

No offence, but I'd rather spend that sort of money on brakes, when I can get headers for half that price

[02-KQ-LASR]

who thinks i should turbo my laser??

[marcs_sp20]

Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

who thinks i should turbo my laser??

This pic says it all

[Brisbane_boy]

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

mandrel or crush bent? pipe sizes?

No offence, but I'd rather spend that sort of money on brakes, when I can get headers for half that price

none taken, Im not going down that track either. (600s a bit much)
I didnt ask to many questions after he said the price, but i think they at mild steel manderal bent with a 4,1 set up. 2" from the heads.

go on luke, put a nice big T0-4z in it.
Pics look good BTW.

[Orion]

Originally Posted by Brisbane_boy

none taken, Im not going down that track either. (600s a bit much)
I didnt ask to many questions after he said the price, but i think they at mild steel manderal bent with a 4,1 set up. 2" from the heads.

2 inch pipes from the head is way oversized.

Remember that these are n/a headers, not turbo manifolds. Bigger is not always better

[02-KQ-LASR]

whats with highboost? it now links to titan motorsports?
and i cant find the 1.6 turbo kits on there

[NaughtyGT]

Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

who thinks i should turbo my laser??

sure you'll guess the answer from me lol Just do it properly & no short cuts or bad advice

[Lachlan]

does anyone know how much to go to autosalon?