Modifications, Insurers POV

[Levinson Durbin]

Hi Gang,

am looking at upgrading the Jazz when it arrives just shortly after. These modifications will be all chassis based (rear swaybar, strut brace etc) to stiffen up the chassis points. I drive over some twisty terrains and I consider these from an engineers pov to be an improvement in handling and hence safety. I also understand that the safety rating that Honda achieved with this chassis did not have these structures in placed, and hence they may hinder/distribute forces differently than otherwise intended.

My real questions is what do insurance providers make of these changes in vehicle dyanmics? Its not like am I going to S/C it, well not yet any way. What has other members experiences with these types of modifications, where they well received or did premiums raised?

also with electronic equipment for example OBD II gauges and electronic throttle controllers are these considered modifications?

edit* found some information Qld based (http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/c7..._vehicles2.pdf) page 6, answered my questions regarding chassis modifications.

ta

Levinson.