Confused about P Plate Laws

[vtec_cpu]

LOl jimmy (i think it's jimmy) is just confusing you hahah you can't shove a b16a into your eg3! Only d13b2

Jimmy is gay. He knows it

[02gzm]

oh sweet.
so am i able to put a b16a in it? or not
wouldn't that classify as modding? .... a built b16a?? lol

I'm just going to quote myself cos I can't be bothered writing it out again.

National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction & Modification.

Bookmark it. Read it.

Just to clear up a few things for people.

Engine Replacement
You can replace your engine with a replacement new, used or reconditioned engine of the same type. Also an equivalent factory optioned engine for that model, with out the need for certification.

Performance Engines
Fitting of a replacement engine with more than 20% greater weight and/or power output than the engine offered by the manufacturer as a standard or optional engine requires certification.



As EG Civic's weren't constructed in Aus with a B-series engine, legally you need a mod plate to put one in. Therefore legally no, P-platers aren't allowed to have one.

Yes you may get away with it for a while, but there is a very good chance that a cop will take 1 look at it and tell you to start making calls for someone to come pick you up. With the introduction of the new P-plate vehicle power restrictions a lot more cops are being taught what cars/engines you are and aren't allowed to drive. So having a big "DOHC VTEC" embossed on a rocker cover kinda gives it away...

Also, yes you're allowed a mod plate for seats, but no you can't put a B-series in it. You can however put any D-series engine in without needing a mod plate.

[mocchi]

I'm just going to quote myself cos I can't be bothered writing it out again.

Also, yes you're allowed a mod plate for seats, but no you can't put a B-series in it. You can however put any D-series engine in without needing a mod plate.

hey mate,

just wondering because eg6 comes with b16. does that law only apply to AUDM vehicles?

thanks for the info.

[V73C]

EG6 was Japanese delivered, and came factory with a B16a. So no it wont be legal for P platers. However for a EK yes.

[02gzm]

hey mate,

just wondering because eg6 comes with b16. does that law only apply to AUDM vehicles?

thanks for the info.

As EG Civic's weren't constructed in Aus with a B-series engine, legally you need a mod plate to put one in. Therefore legally no, P-platers aren't allowed to have one.

EG6's were never released in Australia and are classified as an import. You're allowed to drive a genuine one. But good luck finding one. The NCOP applies to Aus released vehicles and their components.

[vtec_cpu]

So would my interior pass for the p plate laws?
Or would i have to take off the front part of the roll cage? and make it a half.
Get a mod/blue plate for a 2 seater, and register it as a 2 seater car too?
Is stripping your car counted as a mod? same goes for relocating your battery behind the passenger side seat???

[vtec_cpu]

I'm just going to quote myself cos I can't be bothered writing it out again.




Also, yes you're allowed a mod plate for seats, but no you can't put a B-series in it. You can however put any D-series engine in without needing a mod plate.

Cheers for the info, but what about my interior?

[02gzm]

It's got nothing to do with the P-plate laws. It's just laws in general.

- Legally the cage will need to be mod plated. And no engineer will approve of a full cage that has the potential to block the doors.

- To remove the rear seats the car will have to be de-registered as a 5 seater and then re-registered as a 2 seater.

- You should never have the battery inside the cabin with you anyway but to be in an enclosed space like the cabin or boot it needs to be in a sealed container that is vented to atmosphere.

The only plated mods that P-platers aren't allowed to have are performance mods. i.e. a B swap into an EG. Seats, interior, cages, etc. are all legal as they aren't performance mods. Doesn't mean a cop will think you should be getting around in a car like that though.

[vtec_cpu]

It's got nothing to do with the P-plate laws. It's just laws in general.

- Legally the cage will need to be mod plated. And no engineer will approve of a full cage that has the potential to block the doors.

- To remove the rear seats the car will have to be de-registered as a 5 seater and then re-registered as a 2 seater.

- You should never have the battery inside the cabin with you anyway but to be in an enclosed space like the cabin or boot it needs to be in a sealed container that is vented to atmosphere.

The only plated mods that P-platers aren't allowed to have are performance mods. i.e. a B swap into an EG. Seats, interior, cages, etc. are all legal as they aren't performance mods. Doesn't mean a cop will think you should be getting around in a car like that though.

OK so i'll turn the full cage into a Half cage.. but its not even blocking the doors?
Yeah i'll check to see if it was registered as a 2 seater already or not.
I have a sealed container for the battery, but i lost the top/lid for it. I'll get a new one soon.
Seats, interior, cages... I'll remember that.
Thanks again