Defects in NSW

[RtN]

Would we get a defect with a CF bonnet W/ PINS?
And also one of those tacho's??

[magicmike]

CF Bonnet depends on how the cops feeling on that day :p

and tacho's aren't a defect, it's only the placing of them that are

[Glitta]

Correct me if im wrong but I thought they could get you for the pins as it's considered pedestrian hazard... might want to ring the RTA info line on that one though.. I don't think the cf bonet would be a prob though..

[rayb3na_]

by the time the pedestrians on your bonnet your pretty much screwed alread! lol cf bonnet is defectable.. cf shatters and goes through windscreen if u have a headon collision.. but depends on the cop.. just spray the cf bonnet but that kinda gay then.. lol

[RtN]

Yeh best bet would be RTA info line aye =] thanks.. and about tacos.. so like placing the taco on your dash would be defect? how about on top of that climate control thing?

[destrukshn]

thats still your dash?

[RtN]

oh ok rofl.. but yeh.. .. u cant have it there?

[RtN]

Okay well I've heard that PINS are used to stop the shattering onto the windscreen or something?

[hai]

yep cf is a defect, some cops dont give a shit,

BUT there's a way of hiding cf bonnets.. but it might = to a waste ....but yeh by painting over it with a coated black paint, as it looks like a black bonnet.. this is playing the safe way, pins im not too sure but i see alotta cars have them, i dont see why u cant have them too!


gl

[RtN]

Oh.. hmm yeh... painting over it will destroy the looks plus which is what im aiming for...

[Bayani]

CF Hoods can be legal, some are, some aren't. It comes down to quality and design.

Please search 'General NSW Modification Guidelines'.

Have an Engineering Signatory inspect the CF hood you want to purchase and ensure it is ADR compliant. You will have to pay for that service.

You will receieve a certificate stating it is complaint to the relevant ADRs.

[RtN]

How much would that cost to test for compliancy etc..

Also umm new topic now =]

Halo's? and whats defectable in HIDs =]! and differences between normal and xenon ones=]

[Dy_]

you can prob found some cf bonnets that are ard approved. otherthan that GG!

[RtN]

I found a thread written by bayani:

Carbon Fibre Bonnets / Trunks / Panels

Are they legal? This answer is not as simple as Yes and No.

These are the conditions:

A Carbon Fibre Panel (being a Hood, Trunk or Fender) may be only fitted if it is ADR Approved, OR it if there is an Engineering Signatory that has signed off on said panel attached to your vehicle as being within the rules of the relevant safety guides.

The issues lay with the following:
Hinges : The area connecting to the Hinges to the Bonnet / Trunk must be sturdy & safe.
Latches : The latch / catch system used to prevent the bonnet / trunk opening. (Well know systems include the Bonnet Pin System)

To ensure your Carbon Fibre Panel is complaint, look for ADR approved Caborn Fibre Hoods. Do NOT buy cheap imitations. Whilst they are tempting as cheap alternatives to the real-deal, they are a CONSIDERABLE risk to both your safety, and the safety of others.

This was RTA Confirmed.
There is no legislation proclaiming that CF panels are illegal, but they MUST conform to particular standards.