What does it mean, to be 'defected'?

[cupnoodle]

I kind of get the gist of it, but would like a confirmation.

What does it mean when a mod is defected? And what are the consequences?

[na-118]

depends what defect it is

[cupnoodle]

Hmm, non-standard HIDs?
Exposed filter pod?

so the consequences are part specific?

[jdm_ek4yo]

you can get defected for hids too? ohhh emmm geee

[na-118]

gotta get it cleared from a mechanic or something with a fine with that

[cupnoodle]

gotta get it cleared from a mechanic or something with a fine with that

What is this process of 'clearing'? So it's not part specific then?

[JDM.Power]

I kind of get the gist of it, but would like a confirmation.

What does it mean when a mod is defected? And what are the consequences?

if a mod is defected it is not safe to the environment and others around you.
say a broken tail/front light, its hard for other people to see if your actually turning left right or whatever. and may cause and accident.
the consequences for all defects, are fine. from around 80+
and you have a certain time to get it fixed, or they will discontinue your registration. but they will give you notice if that is going to happen.

http://www.defected.com.au/car-has-been-grounded/

to get the defect cleared, you must change it to stock OEM factory. and then go to a specialize mechanic that has a license to approval that the car no longer has a defect

[cupnoodle]

Thanks good info and link.

[VTECMACHINE]

A defect is an item on a car, that has not been engineered to australian standards. Everything OEM has been engineered and deemed suitable and safe for street use. Hence, the use of aftermarket parts (may it be air filter, HID's, head unit, exhaust etc etc ANYTHING) is deemed to be a defect, or defectable. It doesn't matter if they are safer etc. If they have been engineered to Australian standards the part or modification becomes legal.

[na-118]

how much to engineer my pod filter

[beeza]

You don't need to.It just needs to be 'enclosed'.

[Dy_]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102518

[90LAN]

i defect is where a police officer believes in his training, judgement, gut feeling, knowledge of the law or just plain arrogance....
that he can claim that your car is not road worthy or oem specifications

[mugenrr]

^ haha thats a good one LOL!

[beeza]

And it's spot on too!

[VTECMACHINE]

You don't need to.It just needs to be 'enclosed'.

That is not true. I have my Mugen pod filter, enclosed in Mugen air box... which is fully enclosed. I was defected for it.

[beeza]

Well,what the bloody law.So confusing.

[VTECMACHINE]

The law is there to confuse you... hahaha.

[90LAN]

That is not true. I have my Mugen pod filter, enclosed in Mugen air box... which is fully enclosed. I was defected for it.

because th police officer wasnt dumb and knew that it wasnt a factory air box

[beeza]

So your pod filter needs to be enclosed in a factory air box for it to be legal???

[M@lew]

It probably all depends on who the officer is. I thought as long as it was enclosed it would be ok (ala the post with the foil enclosure I think it was)

[trism]

So your pod filter needs to be enclosed in a factory air box for it to be legal???

yep that'd work. Hollow out the stock box and mount the Pod in it