Fixed bucket it a Civic HB

[n/a]

hey guys, wondering if it's legal to have a fixed bucket in a HB Civic.

[SoundStreamer]

i beleive not unless you remove back seats. you need access to back seats in a 4 seater, 2 door car from both sides. leagal requirement i beleive

[panda[cRx]]

yeah 2 door four seaters cant have fixed buckets, gotta get and out from the back y0!!

[|N|]

just take the back seat off if u insist to use it...

[n/a]

cool thanks for the late night reply guys.

[joyride]

i would presume you need an engineers report because
1. you changed your oem seats; and
2. you took the rear seats out and made the car a 2 seater.

[Kawasaki]

i would presume you need an engineers report because
1. you changed your oem seats; and
2. you took the rear seats out and made the car a 2 seater.

Car would have to be re-registered as a 2 seater

[n/a]

its pretty gay..

[simon]

sure is

[grncvc]

i would presume you need an engineers report because
1. you changed your oem seats; and
2. you took the rear seats out and made the car a 2 seater.

yeah engineering certificate will sort it out..
pay them a visit they know alot more than alot of us think we know :D

[gelo]

if u changed to a reclinable seat like a recaro
would u still need a cert?

[joyride]

in my experience you wouldnt need a cert for a reclinable aftermarket seat but the police could fine you for having it changed. it all depends on if they are having a good day or not.

[grncvc]

i have being defected for my seats in the skyline, you will need a eng cert as soon as anything is not factory.. engine or interior.. if the rails are changed more the reason..
take it from someone that being through it all.. so eng cert for any seat change will save u alot of troubles.. still need to get a eng cert for the civic's springs and zorst..

[_CiVIC_]

how much do eng certs usually cost???

[Kawasaki]

general rule of thumb is, if it's not standard get it engineered

[grncvc]

how much do eng certs usually cost???
all depends on how much mods there are.
the my skyline
covered:
kit
zorst
FMIC
Gauge
Seats
wing
airbox
steering wheel (all i can remebr for now)
cost me $880 deliverd to my door but i had to take my car in for the insptection.. it aint cheap by any means but should see the cops i own!!

on the civic i'm expecting about $500
as for both cars still running factory rims..

[dumped echo]

where in melb can i go to get eng cert?
should i just check yellow pages or do you have recommendations?

[grncvc]

where in melb can i go to get eng cert?
should i just check yellow pages or do you have recommendations?

hey mate, sorry i cant help u there as i'm from sydney..
but i'm sure it's not hard to locate..
go to ur local auto shop that sell accessories like seats tachos etc
and ask them if i buy a seat where can i get it engineered and they'll should point u in the right direction..
the RTA(syd) dudes gave me anumber to call but i think thats just for sydney..
GL with it and don't get some shonky dude you will just end up gettin screwed more :cool:

[joyride]

FYI: i paid 440 bucks to get my car engineered with alot more mods grncvc's skyline.
make sure u shop around a few places to find a price you like :)

[grncvc]

FYI: i paid 440 bucks to get my car engineered with alot more mods grncvc's skyline.
make sure u shop around a few places to find a price you like :)

well i got a frees sticker..
well was a bit dear but i was in a hurry to clear my defects..

[joyride]

all good mate! atleast you wont have to worry when the police pull you over now :)

[_CiVIC_]

i need a eng cert.... i have counted already 4 defects on my car.. one more and red carded!!! :thumbdwn: :(

[grncvc]

i need a eng cert.... i have counted already 4 defects on my car.. one more and red carded!!! :thumbdwn: :(
get it done mate, its worth it trust me

[[R]]

over here in melb, eng certs don't help a great deal.....

cops just tend to overlook them..

[aaronng]

Does an aftermarket shiftknob require a cert too?

[grncvc]

Does an aftermarket shiftknob require a cert too?

i would think so as any gearknow with out the "H" pattern is a defect unless it's a factory Eg S15 factory KNOB has a S on top of it, but if it's factory then not a problem

[[R]]

they're ok as long as there is a sticker/emblem indicating the gears placed next to the shifter.