If your up for Rego in NSW - Read this.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I have to agree Ben, alot of it looks like stuff that engineer should have pointed out, I realise the testing is alot less strict up here, but I would expect even my engineer would have questioned alot of the items on that list.

Things like wheels poking from guards, miss match between tyres placard and tyres fitted, fuel vented to atmosphere (I am assuming charcoal canister non existant or not plumbed correctly), No E on reverse light.
Would have been pretty obvious items.
Also just remove screen and roof when presented for inspection would have addressed alot of the list.
I realise it was raining on the day and that is unfortunate timing, but with teh screen out then there would have been no option to fit the roof and a new inspection date or a covered transporter could have been used.

I am not having a crack at you Baz, but engineer is the one paid to check and advise you of all these options.

I would be chatting to him more than causing a hornets nest bun fight at the RTA.

Thanks for your input Dave, but I have addressed your concern in my response to Schipps.

Just for the record, I will point out a couple of items which you have referred to.

Wheels outside the guards. Top of the front tyres/wheels level with bodyline, but prootrude about 5mm out on the rear where the shape of the body rolls under.

Fuel caps vented to atmosphere Incorrect diagnosis by RTA Inspector. It has been correctly vented back through the charcoal canister and has been plumbed correctly.

No 'E' on Reversing Light. Notwithstanding the fact that there is no 'E' marking on the lense of the reversing light, the packet which the Narva reversing light came in, stated that it complied with the relevant ADR 1/00 and ADR 49/00.

As far as the demister, rear stop light etc., is concerned, there is no issue. As you are probably aware, OzCobra purchased my roof, side curtains and bow kit. All I have left is a tonneau cover so those two issues are resolved as far as I'm concerned. Access to the High Mount Stop Light for the purpose of changing the globe will cause a few problems. I will have to drill a 4" hole under the mounting point in order to access the globe. Undoing 3 nuts and removing the entire light assembly doesn't appear acceptable to the RTA as ADR 60 states that 'there must be provided access for convenient globe replacement.'

Other than that Dave, I take on board what you have said and thank you for your input.

Tomorrow I will have the first of two new knees and this whole issue can go to sleep for a few months. I'm looking forward to owning a 2011 registered Cobra.


Baz

[NASSTY]

Have to agree with the comments so far. I'd be talking to your engineer first before the RTA. Some of those items were obviously not going to pass, others could have been avoided, if only hindsight was clearer. And only some appear stupid on face value, eg ADR 60, are screwdrivers or spanners special tools?

Hate to say it but perhaps the RTA has been forced to be strict to compensate for its accredited engineers?

[victor]

Good luck with the op baz

[Aussie Mike]

The high stop light sounds like a bit of a farce to me. You need a screw driver to change the bulbs on your tail lights. I'd hardly call a spanner to undo 3 nuts a special tool. Velcro a spanner the right size on the underside of the rear body where the nuts are just in case someone needs to undo them.

Looking through your gallery I think you mean FFR upper control arms. The lowers look like stock Jag items. The FFR arms are really an aftermarket Mustang item since that what their front end is based on. Does Niel have any data on them that could be supplied to the RTA?

I Didn't have any worries with the sun visors, wind wings, sharp edges, demister. I put mine through without a windscreen and just ran a small wind deflector screen like the race cars.

It's not an ADR requirement to have a windscreen but if you do then all the other stuff applies.

Good luck with it Baz

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

The high stop light sounds like a bit of a farce to me. You need a screw driver to change the bulbs on your tail lights. I'd hardly call a spanner to undo 3 nuts a special tool. Velcro a spanner the right size on the underside of the rear body where the nuts are just in case someone needs to undo them.

Looking through your gallery I think you mean FFR upper control arms. The lowers look like stock Jag items. The FFR arms are really an aftermarket Mustang item since that what their front end is based on. Does Niel have any data on them that could be supplied to the RTA?

I Didn't have any worries with the sun visors, wind wings, sharp edges, demister. I put mine through without a windscreen and just ran a small wind deflector screen like the race cars.

It's not an ADR requirement to have a windscreen but if you do then all the other stuff applies.

Good luck with it Baz

Sorry Mike.My mistake. I was referring to the uppers, but as you can imagine, I have a bit on my plate tonight. Neil doesn't have anything on them, but we are contacting FFR for some specs. One thing I do know is that they are far better than the original Jag product.

Thanks for your input and I love the shed.


Baz

[Aussie Mike]

I've got a set of those arms myself. They are a very nicely made piece of kit.

Good luck with your Op

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

I've got a set of those arms myself. They are a very nicely made piece of kit.

Good luck with your Op

Thanks Mile. It's 6.45am and my son has just arrived to take me to hospital. I'll talk yo you on the otherside.


Baz

[Merv and Sharon]

Hope the operation goes well Bax. Don't forget to ask for a grease nipple!

[boss290cobra]

a full ADR brake test is quite intense and according to my sources you would require new tyres, pads and possibly rotors once completed, that was the quote i had for $12500.00 what a farce

[boxhead]

It might be time for ICV guys to join with the hotrodders?
http://www.gopetition.com/online/37707.html

Looks like RTA (NSW) are pushing to have modified vehicles (inc Hot Rods) to be classed as ICV.
My thought is that the Hotrodders may want us to join them (so Cobra and older vehicle replica's) can be permitted under there current scheme, and this would boost there numbers - and we all know that politicians listen to majority voters.

[Dimis]

Hi

I visit this forum heaps, however due to my limited knowledge and experience - I have little of value to add and thus don't post often.

However, I will take this opportunity to up my post count by saying Boxhead - a worthy cause, my hand is up and my vote is in against the "fun police".

Seriously, can't the Gov. redirect their energy so something useful!? Me thinks they need to be educated on the current state of affairs.

On a less poignant matter... Thanks to all for sharing your insight on all things Cobra (...and more). It's much very appreciated.


PS: Baz, best of luck with your op... I expect to see you posting soon. Your persistence is inspiring!

Anth
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Insight + Hindsight = Foresight

[Baz]

Came home from the Rehab hospital his morning. Everything went well. I was done on 1st July. The surgeon took about 2 hours. I woke up in Recovery at 11am and by 2pm, they had me standing on my new knee. In the Surgical Hospital for 7 days then 8 days in a Rehab Hospital and I'm now back into it.

My Ortho who drives a 460F Spider Ferrari with ceramic everything is a genius. He uses computer mapping to ensure that the new knee, foot and hip are in perfect alignment by drilling into the tibia bone and inserting Computer Mapping Posts into the bone. These are removed after the operation. I will have the other knee done early next year.

I feel well and am looking forward to the battle which lies ahead. I've had two weeks in which to plan. I have spoken to my engineer and things are looking good.

It's good to be back.

Baz

[07cob]

Originally Posted by Baz

Came home from the Rehab hospital his morning. Everything went well.

Baz

Great to hear everything went well. Now back to the car ...!!

Geof

[boxhead]

Good to hear that all went well Baz.

[stephen low]

Baz

It's a shame then that I heard the compass was so upset by all the metallic objects inserted in your body that it set the computer calibration out by 180 degrees! - lol

But seriously get well soon so that you have one good foot to stand on and one good foot to stick up someone's backside to get you through engineering!

Cheers

PS my father in law had the same op about two months ago now and it doesn't sound anywhere near as succesful. Think his surgeon only drove a Merc! - lol But then Dad-Law is nearly pushing 80 and wants to be able to keep on lawn bowling!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by stephen low

Baz

It's a shame then that I heard the compass was so upset by all the metallic objects inserted in your body that it set the computer calibration out by 180 degrees! - lol

But seriously get well soon so that you have one good foot to stand on and one good foot to stick up someone's backside to get you through engineering!

Cheers

PS my father in law had the same op about two months ago now and it doesn't sound anywhere near as succesful. Think his surgeon only drove a Merc! - lol But then Dad-Law is nearly pushing 80 and wants to be able to keep on lawn bowling!

It's great to be back Steve. Your right about the steel I'm now carrying. I am stapled down the sternum, have a titanium right shoulder and now a titanium right knee. I reckon I'll throw out some sparks when they eventually put me in the furnace.

I had to go into hospital for a Pre-Op lecture a week before they did the deed. They handed round the prothesis which is the same as what they are putting into the knee. I couln't belive the weight of the femur insert portion. Would have gone close to a kilo. I shouldn't have much trouble getting the right foot to the floor down when I come around the tight right hander onto the main straight at Wakefiled. Can't wait. Thanks for you kind thoughts too pal. Everyone on this Forum hads been fantastic.

Baz

[Modena]

good to hear you're ok Baz

I feel well and am looking forward to the battle which lies ahead. I've had two weeks in which to plan. I have spoken to my engineer and things are looking good

is that rego or the next knee?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Modena

good to hear you're ok Baz



is that rego or the next knee?

REGO matey, REGO.

[Beejay]

Baz,

Good to hear that the operation went well.

Get all of those issues sorted with the car and before you know it you will be out cruising.

Ben

[Rob. Smith]

Spoke to a bloke yesterday. His son had his car defected and it as to go over the pit at the rta inspection station. It turns out that all defects have to be inspected at the rta now not at pink or blue slip garages.