[Tom Kirkham]

We have had a lot of interest in the past with importing our cars into Australia. As this thread has clearly pointed out, the problem is making the car compliant with Australian laws.

The major engineering problem I see with our car becoming legal in Australia is the 6,000 NM (4,400 ft-lbs) per degree torsional rigidity requirement. This a significant challenge but I think with some thought it might be possibly to be met. How is the test performed? Do they actually measure a car? Or is it by calculation? Is the test performed with the engine installed? If the test is with out the engine installed an original style frame may be hopeless. What are the beaming requirements?

Left hand drive is not a problem.

A padded dashboard cover
What are the requirements? I would assume this is not overly difficult. Does this rule also require that the dash switches be rockers instead of toggles?

Side indicator lights
Should be easy.

Side intrusion bars on the doors
Could be a significant problem. What are the requirements?

A 6 digit odometer in kilometers
I assume gages are available in Australia to meet the requirement. If not, I am sure Autometer can make the correct gage. Does the tenth digit count as one of the digits?

A hand brake warning light
A micro-switch should make this easy.

A brake fail warning light
Please explain. Low fluid level? Brake bias?

A seat belt warning light
Might be problematic. What are the rules?

Aust DOT approved brake lines (if braided)
Should not be a big problem. I assume aftermarket lines are available.

NO shiny stuff facing the driver (no chrome gauge bezels, need to black out the back of the windshield trim etc)
Is black paint acceptable in muting reflective surfaces?

Late model EFI engine with all pollution gear attached
What engines qualify? Small Block Ford? 4.6 Cobra 4 cam?

Cat convertors
I think there are now racing cats that will work in side pipes. Or do the cats that are certified with the engine mandatory?

Aust spec tyres
Is DOT or E (Europe) spec tires legal? If not, what Australian size tires are available that will work? 15 inch? 17 inch?

Wilwood brakes are illegal over here (no dust shield, and not DOT approved !)
I am sure PBR calipers can be made to work

Fuel pumps not allowed in the boot/trunk
Not a problem.