I've actually already spoken to AAMI and they've put it on my policy AND it hasn't affected my premium sooo yeah :D
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I've actually already spoken to AAMI and they've put it on my policy AND it hasn't affected my premium sooo yeah :D
My car doesnt have a/b on seats.... it's on the pillar aint it?Quote:
Originally Posted by longers
All accord euros cl9 are in the seats when you get in your car look at the tag on you seat and push hard there you will feel it and I think it says it on the drivers side sun visor aswell
Then Mingzai should be getting SRS warning lights.Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
Off the top of my head, side (thorax) airbags on the seats are standard equipment, whilst the curtain airbags (in the pillars) only come on the Lux and other non-standard models (i.e. Limited). If there are airbags in the pillar, you'll see an SRS airbag logo on the front and rear pillars.
MingZai, I'd be very careful with the insurance/legality issues, and would study the PDS very carefully - just because an insurance company has OK'ed the mod, it does not make it legal. I believe that in many cases, the insurers would have some sort of clause saying that insurance may be void in the case if the car is not roadworthy/has illegal mods. And from my understanding, removing an airbag of any sort is very illegal!
Talking about rims... get some Enkei EVO 8's and paint them bronze... HOT
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2762727
since you're in melbourne... Theres one for sale now.. Wish I'm in Melbourne to get that lol
http://www.boostclassifieds.com.au/a...-for-Sale.html
Does the lux replace airbags in the seats for airbags in the pillars or use both?
@Fredoops : Yes, by removing my Luxury Leather Seats I will be getting a SRS Airbag light because there are Airbags on the seats themselves (side air bags). I also have additional bags on the pillars both drivers side and passengers side.
@ jono_l : PDS? I've spoken to Honda about it as well, as long as I complete the SRS circuit and get what's required to complete the circuit and an electrical engineer approves it or something similar to that (or pass roadworthy tick boxes) it should be fine.
@Marquee : Luxury version uses both!
Can anyone who owns a standard Accord Euro be able to comment if they have side air bags on the seats?
Both - the side (thorax) airbags in the seat inflate at seat level, at chest level (hence its name). The curtain airbags on the Lux inflate at head level, covering the window (hence why they are often referred to as curtain airbags).Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
PDS = product disclosure statement, the book of rules that each insurance company uses to find ways not to pay you after an accident! From Honda's standpoint, the car should functional normally with the airbag circuit completed (sans side air bag of course) - after all, the CL7R was offered with no such option. Personally though, I'd have a chat to your local authorities (i.e. vicroads) to see exactly what the implications are. If it is anything like NSW, it will be near impossible to get it legal, and definitely defectableQuote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
Replacement Seats
"Seats supplied as an option by the vehicle manufacturer
may be fitted. A VASS approval certificate is not required
for this type of seat replacement provided;
The seat is one supplied by the vehicle manufacturer as
an option for that vehicle and is actually replacing an
existing seat.
The original seat mountings are used, and
Appropriate seat belts are fitted. "
From vicroads
Just a question, when you got hit why didn't u replace ur bumper with an after market one?
I thought u were interested in the Mugen one?
I certainly was but couldn't really source one :( , also I don't think Insurance would've covered for a new Mugen Front Bumper haha
fair enough, when it happened to me (rear bumper) i was allowed to choose which panel beater to go to.
then from there he would refund the OEM bumper and use that money for my mugen style one lol.
I had to pay an extra $50 or something but I thought, might as well while i'm at it since i need a new one regardless.
really? where did you source this mugen bumper?
yeaaahhh... they may say yes now but when you get into a car accident and they have to pay you out they're gonna want to investigate it and if they find that you're missing airbags they're not going to pay you out. your insurers only insure you if your vehicle is roadworthy. if your car is deemed un-roadworthy by the insurers then they have a right not to repair/pay out your car.
you forgot you read the second halfQuote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
reading further into the vicroads websiteQuote:
An Approval Certificate is required if:
- the replacement seat was not offered by the manufacturer as an option
- the vehicle was manufactured on or after 1 January 1969.
Quote:
Seats fitted with integrated seatbelts, airbags, seat
position sensors or active head restraints by the vehicle
manufacturer for occupant protection may only be
replaced with seats with identical fittings, safety systems
and crash performance
Like Longers said , the insurance company saying they 'have it on file' and them actually paying out when the shit hits the fan, can be 2 different things.
Insurance companies assume your seats are legal... I rang up the other day to change my policy and they ask no questions at all regarding legality.
Srsly why are we arguing over the seats?
Insurer can only deny a claim when the modification is directly linked to the cause of the accident.
Eg: SRI air filter pod caught fire damaged the car in Vic where exposed pod filter is illegal
Or
Car clipped ground whole going up a driveway because it's lowered beyond legal limit.
Or
Driving around in bald tyres where it lost control and hit a tree
Thanks fredoops! That's what i thought as well.
Thanks for everyones concerns but I highly doubt my seats will be the reason of an accident. However I will find an elelctrical engineer and see how I am going to remove the light or complete the circuit.
its not just vicroads, if you get t-boned and your injured/dead and the TAC finds that side airbags may have saved your life then its all on you. they're not gonna compensate you.
Srsly guys, he got seats, get over it, Npcan had the same seats, I don't see any of those kind of bitching in his thread.
lol who's bitchin' here? im just trying to tell him the correct information so he isn't mis-informed. i have a bride seat as a replacement for my drivers seat. so i'm in the same predicament.
Good build! Did you end up getting the CT Icebox?
I'm weighing between the Injen CAI and that now, and wonder what's kind of sound the Icebox makes? Considering the Icebox being more everyday-drive friendly
Had some heavy rain recently in Melb
mate i made it through the qld floods just fine with a cai hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by euro_run
Man all intakes should be fine unless submerged i was driving last week in that weather fir 2 hours and it was fineQuote:
Originally Posted by euro_run
Oh and he got an injen
Lol..thank goodnes. Dont know if I could watch a CL9 die, saw some of that flooding and cars being swept off on tv a while back. Just for peace of mind i guessQuote:
Originally Posted by richard_k
MingZai, are you driving in Melb though? Thought i read somehwre that CAI was illegal in VIC
Nice build MingZai!
I'm loving the recaros!
Not if you use a dry filter iircQuote:
Originally Posted by euro_run
Thanks Type R Positive :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Type R Positive
haha love your name!
Guys theres going to be massive updates to this thread over the next 2-3 months so keep an eye out :D
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...79708605_n.jpg
New Rims bahahahahah who can guess what they are?
are those rays light grams?
****kkkk i want those rims on mine, they look dope
Rotas lol
It says rays on the stickers...
Nope they are Rays TE37 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ergot
Hahaha what colour is your car?Quote:
Originally Posted by ajphillips92
LOL your so funny arnt you marquee.... I don't roll on fake ****Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
Yeah dunno what marquee is on about :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
Black with polished lip?
I think they are bronze. Mings just got shitty lighting when pics were taken.Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
size?
Id say 17x7 or x7.5
Do you have suspension yet ming.
my car is silver as well
Size is 17 x 7.5 33 offset ;)
Screw 18s cause im going for performance!!!
Suspension coming bit later but the brand is a.secret :)
Are they the mock ups or the originals?
Fof coilovers type 2 I betQuote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
I would of got these but wanted a warrantyQuote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
JDM yard sells them nowQuote:
Originally Posted by marquee
Not forCL9s tho..
As marcus from heel toe was saying on tsx club. F&f version are not the same as what f&f sells its codesigned with heeltoe so i assume they wouldnt be the same
Hahaha Fof coilovers type 2 ? never even heard of them :p someone better link me ~
But nah my new build / scheme shall all be revealed in Jan :D
So your gonna buy parts when they arrive take pictures then not tell people build specs.
I would suggest asking people for help makes for a much better build imo.
For example auto is not the way to go performance and 7.5 are not track wheels.
Still excited to see though
Well the parts haven't arrived yet that's why I am not telling anyone my build specs cause it's just a little suprise!!Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
I've already purchased the parts thus taking down suggestions and advice is a bit too late... though I don't think I've made any bad decisions haha (hopefully not)
Yeah I know but like I've explained in the past I'm stuck with auto for now and I have to stick to auto for the time being thus majority of my mods are boltons which I can easily transfer to another car in the future.
I meant that these wheels will be used for both street and track purposes and not only dedicated for track (not that rich :p)
If you want I can tell you the build I'm going for if you want but thought it would be better once I have everything on my hands!!!
17x7.5 +33? Volk never made TE37s in those specs. Are you sure they're not +30?
Must pm me now i wont put it on wiki leaks lol
let me double check....
Actually I don't know what offset they are... how am I going to measure LOL stickers are covered in breakdust atm...
I think they probably +30...
Hahaha marquee u funny fella :D
EDIT: Just measured!! It is 30!
still waiting :P
Well first item that is getting shipped soon is the J's Racing Titanium Exhaust (Single Outlet) weighing only ~5.4 KGs :)
60rs or 70rr?
60RS sadly...
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...91637595_n.jpg
So finally got my Rims fitted with new tyres.
17 x 7.5 + 30 TE37 with 225/45/17 Michelin Super Sport Tyres !
noice!
needs more lows, glad you went with 225 and not the 205 you were thinking about
Thanks :D I like your Euro too hehe looks clean!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Phorist
Yeah defs getting coilovers soon :)Quote:
Originally Posted by longers
Yeah why is that? Speedo and load limit was my reason :p
just looks better lol
speedo isnt affected by width only diameter
Epic wheel gap. You'll regret not getting wider wheels once you lower it.
Lol paint the rims bronze
Should have gone lower offset to get the concave look since it's only 7.5" wide.
Cant get the concave on that size its even hard on 9" have to get like +12 or something
Not.everyones.after.looks.
Not everyone treat their car like a shiny penis extension.
Just sayin.
concave sesh with TE37, 9" +22. =D
All you need now is some lows my friend.
I thought everything affects it.. because it changes load rating... which then affects your speedo.Quote:
Originally Posted by marquee
Haha yeah the gap is horrendousQuote:
Originally Posted by Symphorced
haha the black actually looks quite nice... looks dif on the picture due to lighting... waiting for my dslr!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
No way man my fronts are already sticking out... +22 is way out... I'm going for function over form atm and 30 is just right after some neg camber.Quote:
Originally Posted by Atjo
dw jason I'll be joining you soon :pQuote:
Originally Posted by TRaNz
form > function right??
shopping centers > your car LOLOLOL
What camber kits are you getting.
Probs J's Racing...
And you were saying i was rich lol
LOL it's only cause I'm going J's racing / JDM build atm...
BTW Got the Skunk 2 installed :)
nice 4WD :PQuote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
skunk2's very j's racing/jdm :PQuote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
LOLOLOLOLOLOL that's what I said to the tyre fitment guys hahahahQuote:
Originally Posted by richard_k
"Dayum my car looks like a 4WD :( "
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...19537454_n.jpg
Just for you Richard :)
You sure the tyres aren't over-profiled?